King of Conte 2026 will be held, with Umeda Cypher performing the show's opening theme. It is also expected to mark next year's “final year.” 11 finalists will face off in the grand final, with the winner receiving ¥10 million, and general sales for next year's live event will reportedly begin tomorrow.
King of Conte 2026 will be held and is described as the “final year” before the hiatus. Umeda Cypher will again perform the show's opening theme, and information on a collaboration similar to that of previous years is expected to be unveiled during the program airing late tonight.
This year, 10 finalists and 1 winner of the repechage, 11 in total, are scheduled to compete in a battle-format contest, with the winner set to receive ¥10 million. The tension of the competition and the grand final are highlighted, with the event expected to attract viewers' attention.
It was announced that general sales for King of Conte 2026 LIVE, to be held next year, are expected to begin tomorrow. The event details and the timing of the start of ticket sales were reported together.
The article also states that there is a possibility of a 19th champion being crowned, suggesting a comparison with the previous champions.