The GATE 2 Ending Theme Is Being Created by You
What is this contest?
The ending theme for GATE 2: Tides of Conflict (the TV anime scheduled to air in 2027) is being chosen through two open contests on NicoNico.
Contest 1 chooses the song. It takes place during VOCALOID Collection 2026 Summer.
Contest 2 chooses the singer. It takes place during Utaodo Collection 2026 Autumn.
Oshi is a member of the GATE 2 Production Committee and sponsors the GATE 2 Award at both events. A total of ¥1,000,000 in support funds goes to the selected creators.
How are winners chosen?
The anime's production committee reviews all eligible entries and selects the winners. Fans do not vote.
The two contests are separate:
Singers do not need to sing the winning song to enter Contest 2. You enter with your own covers, just like any other Utaodo Collection submission.
After the singer is chosen, they record the winning song in a professional studio session.
The winning song is kept confidential until after Contest 2 ends.
How do I enter Contest 1? (VOCALOID producers)
Post your original VOCALOID track to NicoNico Douga during VOCALOID Collection 2026 Summer (August 21 to 24, 2026).
Follow the event's normal submission rules. No special GATE 2 tag is needed.
That's it. Every eligible entry in the event's ranking pools is considered.
→ VOCALOID Collection 2026 Summer official page
How do I enter Contest 2? (Singers)
Create a cover song (utattemita) video.
Post it to NicoNico Douga in one of the event's ranking categories before September 28, 2026, 12:00 (JST).
When you post:
You need a NicoNico account.
Set the genre to Music/Sound.
Tag-lock the ranking tag for your category. The full tag list and instructions are on the official page.
Make your video longer than 3 minutes, or use a landscape aspect ratio. Videos that are 3 minutes or shorter and vertical/square become NicoNico Shorts, which do not count for the rankings.
Agree to the event's submission terms before posting.
You can enter more than one video, as long as each one is a different work. The same video can't be in two rankings at once.
What do winners get?
Contest 1 winner: your track becomes the ending theme of GATE 2: Tides of Conflict.
Contest 2 winner: you become the ending theme vocalist and record the song with the production team.
¥1,000,000 in total support funds is shared across both contests.
Shortlisted candidates are contacted individually by the event organizers. Winners sign the necessary agreements before production begins.
Key dates
Aug 21 to 24, 2026
Contest 1: song submissions (VOCALOID Collection 2026 Summer)
TBD
Winning song announced
Sep 25 to 28, 2026
Contest 2: singer submissions (deadline Sep 28, 12:00 JST)
TBD
Winning singer announced
2027
GATE 2: Tides of Conflict broadcast (scheduled)
FAQ
Can fans vote? No. The production committee selects all winners. But you can follow the contest, share entries, and cheer for your favorites on X and Discord
Can I enter from outside Japan? Yes
Does my Contest 2 entry have to be a GATE 2 song, or in Japanese? No. Enter with your own covers, in your own style. The committee is choosing a voice, not a specific song.
When will we hear the winning song? TBD. The announcement will be made on official channels. The winning song stays confidential during Contest 2.
What is the GATE 2 Award? It's the special award Oshi sponsors at each event. You don't enter it separately. Entering the event's regular rankings makes you eligible.
What is Oshi? Oshi is where anime fans directly support the creators and works they love. As a member of the GATE 2 Production Committee, Oshi brings fans closer to the making of the anime through exclusive content, behind-the-scenes updates, and projects like this contest. Learn more at oshi.co.
©Takumi Yanai, AlphaPolis / GATE2 Production Committee
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