ABEMA PPV to Broadcast HEROINES LEAGUE I on July 29

The streaming platform ABEMA has announced that it will exclusively live broadcast the fourth round of the HEROINES LEAGUE I idol competition on July 29, 2026, starting at 2 p.m. JST. The event brings together 12 groups under the HEROINES management agency, including the reigning iLiFE! — inducted into the league’s hall of fame last year — and two newly promoted groups, Last Scene and Tenshin Ranman, who earned their spots in the top tier through the promotion playoffs.

Tickets for the pay-per-view stream went on sale on July 22 at 6 p.m. JST via ABEMA PPV. The competition determines rankings through a combination of in-venue votes, fan club votes, and a dedicated ABEMA vote, which is directly tied to the number of PPV tickets purchased for each group. The more tickets a group sells, the higher its vote tally. The league results can significantly influence the groups’ future live appearances and activities, making each vote a potential game-changer.

How Ticket-Purchase Voting Drives the Idol Competition

A Vote That Doubles as a Purchase

The HEROINES LEAGUE structure blurs the line between fan engagement and commercial monetization. By linking ABEMA PPV ticket sales directly to the competition’s scoring, the event turns every fan’s support into a measurable revenue stream. This model, common in Japan’s idol industry, rewards groups not just for their on-stage performance but for their ability to mobilize online audiences to spend.

ABEMA’s Growing Influence in Live Entertainment

For ABEMA, the PPV broadcast of this idol league is consistent with its strategy of expanding into live, fan-driven events. The platform, which marked its 10th anniversary in April 2026, has been building a portfolio of exclusive live streams and original programming. By serving as the voting mechanism, ABEMA embeds itself deeper into the fan experience, potentially driving subscription and PPV revenue while collecting viewer data that strengthens its position in Japan’s competitive streaming market.

How Fans Can Vote for Their Favorite Group

  • Purchase your group’s PPV ticket on ABEMA: Each ticket bought for a specific group counts as a vote, directly influencing that group’s ranking in the league. Tickets are available now via ABEMA PPV.