Aぇ! group launched its first nationwide arena tour as a four-member lineup during a press briefing on July 4 [1].

The tour, titled “Aぇ! group LIVE TOUR 2026 Runway,” marks a significant restart for the ensemble following the return of former member Keita Kusama [1, 2]. This reunion aims to showcase the unity and growth of the new formation after a period of transition.

Kusama, who is 30 years old [3], officially resumed his activities with the group on July 2 [4]. The members—Masanori Seimon, Seiya Suezawa, Ken Kojima, and Shoya Sano—met with the press at the Yokohama Arena in Kanagawa Prefecture to discuss the upcoming series of performances [1, 2].

The tour is scheduled to visit eight cities with a total of 30 performances [3]. Organizers expect the tour to draw approximately 320,000 people [3].

During the event, members expressed relief and determination regarding the group's current state. Ken Kojima said, "I felt relieved," and later said in an interview that he believed if they both worked hard, something good would happen [1, 4].

Shoya Sano emphasized the group's commitment to the new tour. Sano said, "All of our determination is packed into this," as the group prepares to return to the stage [3].

The group's decision to launch a large-scale arena tour immediately following Kusama's return signals a push to regain momentum within the Japanese music industry. By targeting eight major cities, the group intends to solidify its presence as a cohesive four-member unit [1, 2].

“"I felt relieved."”

The return of Keita Kusama and the subsequent launch of a 30-show tour suggests Aぇ! group is moving from a period of instability into a growth phase. By targeting an attendance of 320,000, the group is attempting to scale its reach and prove the commercial viability of its restored lineup in the competitive arena circuit.