Japanese Idol
Marina Kojima, the voice and face behind MIRAISKIRT⁺, is packing her bags for Comic Con Africa 2026. Brought by JETRO. Presented by AAH. This is not a rumour, not a fan edit, not wishful thinking. This is happening.
And this isn't just any idol act. MIRAISKIRT⁺ is Kyoto's own, born in 2014 and built around the concepts of "Hannari" and "Pop," a project rooted in the elegance and cultural heritage of the city itself. They made their major-label debut in 2015 and have since taken the stage at TOKYO IDOL FESTIVAL, @JAM EXPO, SUMMER SONIC OSAKA and more. They've collaborated with the Kyoto Prefectural Police and Kyoto Sanga F.C., and performed internationally across China, Taiwan, France and Kenya. This is a name with real weight behind it, and now she's coming here.
Signed albums. The chance to sing and dance with her. Moments you'll be replaying in your head for years.
And here's the part that should really get you going: this is only what we've announced so far. There's more coming, and it's big. 👀
South Africa has never had a moment like this. Now it does.
Mark your calendars. Clear your schedule. This is history, and you're invited to be in the room for it.
Kyoto is sending us one of its own✨ Say that again. A Japanese idol. On South African soil. For the very first time in history. Marina Kojima, the voice and face behind MIRAISKIRT⁺, is packing her bags for Comic Con Africa 2026. Brought by JETRO. Presented by AAH. This is not a rumour, not a fan edit, not wishful thinking. This is happening. And this isn't just any idol act. MIRAISKIRT⁺ is Kyoto's own, born in 2014 and built around the concepts of "Hannari" and "Pop," a project rooted in the elegance and cultural heritage of the city itself. They made their major-label debut in 2015 and have since taken the stage at TOKYO IDOL FESTIVAL, @JAM EXPO, SUMMER SONIC OSAKA and more. They've collaborated with the Kyoto Prefectural Police and Kyoto Sanga F.C., and performed internationally across China, Taiwan, France and Kenya. This is a name with real weight behind it, and now she's coming here. Signed albums. The chance to sing and dance with her. Moments you'll be replaying in your head for years. And here's the part that should really get you going: this is only what we've announced so far. There's more coming, and it's big. 👀 South Africa has never had a moment like this. Now it does. Mark your calendars. Clear your schedule. This is history, and you're invited to be in the room for it.
Join us for a Mainstage Spotlight session featuring Kojima Marina, a dynamic soloist making her mark both on her own and as part of Mirai Skirt⁺. Marina's journey began in February 2014 when she joined Hachi Hachi Kita Girls, where she honed her craft as a performer before moving on to new ventures. Today, she stands as the sole member of Mirai Skirt⁺, carrying the group's identity forward while also building out her solo career. This session offers fans a chance to experience Marina's artistry up close — from her stage presence to her evolution as an artist across group and solo work. Whether you've followed her since her Hachi Hachi Kita Girls days or are discovering her for the first time through Mirai Skirt⁺, this Spotlight is your opportunity to celebrate her story and her music live on the Mainstage. Don't miss this exclusive look at one of the scene's most compelling solo talents.
