Idolmaster 'IMAS IWSF DAY 2' Finale Surprises Fans with Full-Cast Performance of 'Alive Factor'

On July 25, 2026, at the Idolmaster series live concert 'IMAS IWSF DAY 2,' the iconic song 'Alive Factor' was performed as the grand finale, sending shockwaves of excitement through fans, known as 'Producers.'

'Alive Factor' is celebrated as a powerful vocal duel between characters Chihaya Kisaragi and Shizuka Mogami. Aligned with the concert's theme of soul-stirring vocal performances ('zesshou'), the show featured electrifying live band and string accompaniments. Following a brief MC segment, 'Alive Factor' closed the night as the 21st song of the setlist.

Although traditionally recognized as a twin-vocal duet, the event delivered a thrilling surprise by having the entire cast of idols perform the song together. The incredible sound pressure and sheer energy on stage sparked a flurry of enthusiastic posts on social media. Fans expressed their thrill with comments such as 'Ending with Alive Factor is insanely hyped!', 'An all-member chorus completely blew my mind,' and 'Hearing this live was incredible,' pushing the song into social media trends.

As a standout moment in the Idolmaster franchise's 20th anniversary celebrations, the electrifying show continues to build momentum through archive streaming views and heightened anticipation for future events.

The Context

THE IDOLM@STER is a major Japanese multimedia franchise produced by Bandai Namco Entertainment, centered around talent agency producers raising idol singers. Fans of the series are referred to as 'Producers.' 'Alive Factor' is a hugely popular duet combining two of the franchise's strongest vocalists: Chihaya Kisaragi from the original 765 Production branch and Shizuka Mogami from Million Live!. Given the song's reputation as an intense vocal duel between legacy and new-generation powerhouses, transforming it into a full-cast finale served as an emotional highlight for the franchise's 20th-anniversary milestone.

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