> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.oshi.co/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.oshi.co/ed/the-gate-2-ending-theme-is-being-created-by-you.md). # 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) 1. Post your original VOCALOID track to NicoNico Douga during VOCALOID Collection 2026 Summer (August 21 to 24, 2026). 2. 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](https://vocaloid-collection.jp/) ### How do I enter Contest 2? (Singers) 1. Create a cover song (utattemita) video. 2. 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 | Date | What happens | | ------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------- | | 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](https://x.com/oshikatsu_co) and [Discord](https://discord.gg/oshi) **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](https://oshi.co). *** ©Takumi Yanai, AlphaPolis / GATE2 Production Committee --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. 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