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Five artists will share the role of LAYRA / Kotomi in rotation: miwa, Natsumi Kon, Konomi Suzuki, mikimaria, and ASCA. Lilas Ikuta, who voiced Hiro-chan in the film, joins as Hiro-chan (As), with Tomoyo Kurosawa as Peck.
The "animmersive live" is a new performance format fusing the virtual and the real, where the virtual diva LAYRA and the real-world Kotomi stand on a single stage while the audience is immersed in the world of U. LAYRA is developed as a new artist project under Sony Music's "Echoes", with character design by Mika Pikazo and music direction by TeddyLoid. Studio Chizu LLP cooperates on the production.
Comments from the five cast members arrived with the announcement.
<miwa (LAYRA / Kotomi)>
"I am so excited to take part in the world's first animmersive live. I love director Mamoru Hosoda's films, so it is a true honor to play a diva who crosses between the virtual and the real, as if stepping into the world of Belle itself. Acting on stage and singing through a character is a first for me, so I am working hard in rehearsals. I hope you look forward to it."
<Natsumi Kon (LAYRA / Kotomi)>
"A world-first genre called the animmersive live is being born, and I am truly grateful to be part of it. When I first heard about fusing the virtual and the real I could hardly picture it, but watching it take shape has been fascinating, and I am getting to try so many new things. I believe fans of Belle will enjoy it as well. Please look forward to this world-first attempt."
<Konomi Suzuki (LAYRA / Kotomi)>
"Whenever I am asked about my favorite films, I have always named director Hosoda's works. To dive into that beloved world as a character is an honor beyond words. This time it is the world's first animmersive live, and I will play a diva with two faces, virtual and real. Wondering what kind of experience it will be, I am throwing myself into rehearsals with excitement. With love and respect for Belle in my heart, I will play LAYRA / Kotomi in my own way. Let's dive into the world of U together!"
<mikimaria (LAYRA / Kotomi)>
"Playing the diva LAYRA in both the virtual and the real, I am thrilled that both I and the audience will get to experience entirely new scenery. I am also honored to be involved in a work by director Hosoda that has been loved by so many. This is my first stage performance, but I will give my all to play my own LAYRA, so please come to the venue."
<ASCA (LAYRA / Kotomi)>
"Belle drew me in so deeply that I went to the theater three times. I feel a special connection in joining this story set five years later as a diva of both the real and the virtual. I am sincerely honored to create the world's first animmersive live with such a wonderful team. See you in the world of U from October."
Event overview
Animmersive Live "Belle - PROJECT LAYRA -"
Dates: October 10 - November 15, 2026
Venue: MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives Box1000 (Takanawa, Tokyo)
Organizers: MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives / Animmersive Live "Belle" Production Committee
Tickets: on sale via Lawson Ticket
Official site: https://animmersive.jp/ryusoba/
