Massive Fan Event "STGR Fes" for Game "STGR" Thrills Crowds on August 30, 2025

On August 30, 2025, "STGR Fes," a massive fan event for the game "STGR," was held, filling the venue with an enthusiastic crowd. The excitement spread across Japan, with the hashtag "#STGRFesTouring" ranking 5th on Yahoo! Japan's trending words on X (formerly Twitter).

Many popular characters, known as "residents of Los Santos," made appearances at the venue. Participants enjoyed dream-like interactions with their favorite characters, including Van Nene, Onino Nene, Mr. Komine, the Chairman, JD, Admiges Han, BOSS, Mr. Damien, Mr. Kameyama Hiro, Maimi-chan, Dayo-kun, Mr. Lagrange, Meki-chan, Reria-chan, Helan-san, Kaeru-kun, Poko-chan, and Taeko.

Fans shared their excitement and gratitude, with comments such as "Van Nene~! 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹," "To everyone who signed, thank you so much! I'll treasure it forever!," "Oh my god, I shook hands with the Chairman and JD... I can't stop trembling," "Onino Nene-san, I love you!!!!," and "I'm so happy I got to take a photo with BOSS!" These reactions highlight the special experience that direct interaction with the characters provided to attendees.

The event offered a rich variety of content, including a public recording of "STG Radio," a "City Area Stroll," tours of the "Passenger Ship & Paleto," and "Mystery Solving" games. Reports also surfaced of participants winning at Casino Dice Poker and enjoying the unique "lang no biron biron" sound while waiting in line for ToY. Many attendees quenched their thirst with "Black Cream Soda" at the "Witch's Tavern," truly experiencing the feeling of sightseeing in the city of Los Santos.

Attendees also caught glimpses of the residents' distinct personalities. Admiges Han garnered praise, with comments like "As expected of the Director," as he took off his jacket to show off "Hantasma-chan" on his back and actively engaged with each participant. A heartwarming mishap where Van got adorably tangled in a string was also shared, allowing fans to fully enjoy the characters' charm in a way not seen in streams.

Numerous comments like "It was incredibly fun!" and "This is why I can't quit STGR!" poured in, indicating high participant satisfaction. Some even expressed their immersion, saying, "I didn't look at my phone much because I didn't want to miss any residents." Other fans appreciated the unique sensation of the game world merging with the real-life event, remarking, "The feeling that you can't observe everything is just like the city of Los Santos."

As the event concluded today, August 30th, anticipation is building for tomorrow's stage event, with the sentiment, "Goodbye, Los Santos. Tomorrow is the stage event." This "STGR Fes" became a day where the online world of "STGR" came to life offline, further deepening the bond between fans and characters.

The Context: What is STGR?

"STGR" (ストグラ, pronounced "Sutogura") is a highly popular Japanese Grand Theft Auto Roleplay (GTA RP) server and community. GTA RP involves players taking on the roles of original characters within the world of Grand Theft Auto V, interacting with each other through improvisational storytelling and character development, often streamed live to large audiences. The "STGR" community is particularly known for its diverse cast of player characters, intricate lore, and engaging narratives that unfold daily, attracting a significant following on Japanese streaming platforms like Twitch and YouTube. The setting, "Los Santos," refers to the fictional city where Grand Theft Auto V takes place, which serves as the backdrop for these roleplaying scenarios. "STGR Fes" is an offline event that brings the characters and elements of this virtual world into a real-life setting for fans to experience firsthand.