Natsu-Uta♪Tsunagari-Listen 2026 | Yadofes | Playing seriously is the only way to have fun

The joy of adults playing with total sincerity was palpable.

Hatamoto-san mentions enjoying the nearly six-hour "Yadofes" event multiple times via YouTube and LISTEN. He was overwhelmed by the quality of the full audio tracks and the incredibly elaborate lyric cards. The charm of seeing adults playing with such passion is described as something that even energizes the listeners.

The annual summer event is finally beginning this year as well.

There was also exciting news regarding "Natsu-Uta♪Tsunagari-Listen 2026," which starts on July 25th. Within just 10 days of opening recruitment, 15 programs have already signed up. This year, they are accepting a wider range of participants without setting strict limits, making it easier for more people to get involved.

New initiatives tailored to your daily listening habits are also ready.

Hatamoto-san is putting significant effort into creating playlists so that Spotify users can enjoy the content too. Furthermore, there are various touches to help listeners enjoy "Natsu-Uta" from multiple angles, such as blog posts looking back on songs from past events. There is actually a special project in the works with a specific purpose, and you can hear all about it in the main episode. Please listen to the full episode for the deeper story.