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| airattic Reveals Plans to Finish Activities in Autumn 2026 (Photo: Facebook) |
Japanese idol group airattic (エアラティック) have officially confirmed that they will be concluding group activities in autumn 2026, marking the end of a journey that began in the underground livehouse scene and slowly carved out a distinct place in Japan’s alternative idol space. The announcement, made on 9 January 2026, landed softly but firmly, leaving fans with mixed emotions rather than shock.
Formed on 31 January 2022, airattic made their stage debut less than a month later at SHIBUYA WOMB. The five-member group built their identity around guitar-driven rock blended with electronic textures, a sound that stood slightly apart from mainstream idol trends.
Their name, combining “air” and “attic”, reflected the group’s early concept of creating a hidden but breathable space for both members and fans.
The group currently consists of founding members Kagura Nene, Koizumi Hinari, Momose Madoka, and Sakuragi Honoka, with Mukai Ami joining in June 2023. All members will remain active until the final live planned for autumn 2026, although an exact date has yet to be announced.
In their official statement, the group explained that the decision followed long discussions between members and staff. After nearly four years of continuous activity, each member began reassessing their future and personal life direction.
With that in mind, they concluded that ending activities together at this point was the best choice. The statement also clarified that there are no plans to restart airattic under a new lineup.
【airattic活動終了のお知らせ】
— airattic (@airattic) January 9, 2026
airatticは2026年秋頃に活動終了いたします。
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今月からの全国ワンマンツアーなど秋まで精力的に活動してまいりますので最後までどうぞよろしくお願いいたします。 pic.twitter.com/iXIobz7SWm
Rather than slowing down, airattic plan to stay fully active until the end. A nationwide solo tour scheduled from January to May 2026 will lead into their final live in autumn.
The group expressed gratitude to fans and industry partners, promising to deliver strong performances and meaningful music right up to their last stage.
Each member also shared personal messages, giving deeper insight into the emotional weight behind the decision. Kagura Nene reflected on how airattic shaped her everyday life and described the four years spent with fans as irreplaceable. She emphasised that although the ending feels unreal, the group intend to run even harder until autumn.
Koizumi Hinari described her time in airattic as the most vivid and “alive” period of her life. She also shared that she sees this as her final idol activity, with no current plans to return to the stage after the group concludes. Her message carried a sense of quiet resolve, asking fans to enjoy the remaining months together.
Momose Madoka revealed that this was her first idol experience and admitted she once felt unsure and overwhelmed. Still, she credited the members, music, and fan support for helping her continue. While acknowledging the sadness, she encouraged fans to come see airattic live at least once before the end.
Sakuragi Honoka spoke about the rare experience of staying together without losing a single member, calling it almost miraculous. While she still loves performing airattic’s songs, she admitted that continuing beyond this point would be emotionally difficult. Her focus now is on delivering gratitude through each remaining performance.
Mukai Ami’s message stood out for its frank and slightly playful honesty. She described reaching her personal limit but framed the ending not as loss, but as a transition into new life stages for everyone involved.
She reassured fans that every member had given their all to airattic, and that the group name truly became a “place to belong” during her time there.
Fan and netizen reactions have been varied but largely understanding. Many expressed sadness, especially over the lack of a specific final date, while others praised the group for choosing to end things thoughtfully rather than fade out.
Some fans shared memories of early livehouse shows, while others focused on making the most of the remaining tours and final live. A recurring sentiment across platforms is gratitude rather than anger, with fans respecting the group’s decision to close this chapter on their own terms.
What are your thoughts on airattic’s decision, and how do you want to remember their final chapter?