Bilibili Concert Unites China's Top Anime-Style Gaming Franchises
Bilibili's BML2026 concert brought together seven of China's leading anime-style game franchises on a single stage. The livestream reached an audience of 45 million.
BILIBILI MACRO LINK-PLAY! 2026 (BML2026), Bilibili's annual ACGN concert, concluded on July 12 in Shanghai, marking the first time China's prominent anime-style game franchises shared a single stage. The event, held at the Hong Arena, focused on uniting gaming communities and attracted a significant viewership.
The concert featured popular titles including Honkai: Star Rail, Azur Lane, Zenless Zone Zero, Wuthering Waves, Arknights, Arknights: Endfield, and Genshin Impact. For many of these franchises, it was a rare occasion to unite, setting aside commercial rivalries to celebrate the shared fanbase for anime-style gaming.
BML2026 generated considerable excitement among gaming communities, with over 110,000 pre-registered for tickets, which sold out almost immediately. The concert was simultaneously livestreamed on Bilibili's platform, reaching a peak audience of 45 million viewers.
The event's finale, "LINK START!," showcased a symphonic suite combining music from all seven featured games. Bilibili has been organizing BML concerts for 14 years, evolving the event into one of China's premier ACGN gatherings, fostering community through music and shared passions.