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Nijisanji is a face-tracking app and virtual YouTuber group, managed by Anycolor Inc. (formerly named Ichikara Inc.). The company began activities in early 2018, originally as an app developer with no intention of management (legend saying that at one time management had fewer people than their talent, before Mito exploded in popularity and necessitated more staff). The project was helmed by CEO Tazumi Riku and then-COO Iwanaga Taiki, the latter having since departed from the company.
While the app has no release date, and early on wasn't even approved by Apple, it is actively used by Nijisanji Project, a group of official virtual YouTubers referred to as "Virtual Livers".
Their characters are notably in 2D, instead of the initially more popular and established trend of 3D. This strategy was to minimize upfront investment and allow themselves a broader range of personalities. While some of the more popular characters do also have 3D models, 2D is still used for most appearances.
Many of the characters have alternate variations, such as alternate costumes, hairstyles, accessories like kemonomimi, or even aged up forms.
The official website offers a short profile for each character; however, the talent is given the freedom to develop their characters as they wish. As a result, few if any actually resemble their original profile.
Nijisanji Project members
Initially grouping was done according to the time of debut and the nature of contract, but after 2019 these distinctions were removed and all members placed under Nijisanji Project. This list represents their origins.
Nijisanji
Debut: February 7, 2018
First wave
Second wave
Debut: Early March 2018
- Kenmochi Touya
- Fushimi Gaku
- Gilzaren III
- Fumino Tamaki (originally Noraneko)
- Ushimi Ichigo
- Yuuhi Riri
- Suzuka Utako
- Mononobe Alice
- Ienaga Mugi
- Morinaka Kazaki
Nijisanji Gamers
First debut: May 2, 2018. A group specializing in video game streaming, aiming to bridge the gap between the audiences for virtual YouTubers and professional gaming. Membership included both professional and casual oriented gamers, however, and activities still involved traditional Liver content such as chatting streams and singing videos. While the group was treated as separate, there were no restrictions from interacting with members outside the group. Integrated into Nijisanji Project as of 2019.
- Kanae
- Akabane Youko
- Sasaki Saku
- Yamiyono Moruru (retired 6/27/2019)
- Honma Himawari
- Makaino Ririmu
- Kuzuha
- Setsuna (retired 10/30/2019)
- Shiina Yuika
Nijisanji SEEDs
First debut: June 3, 2018. A group based on a "challenge framework with the potential for group activities." Its members were selected for variety, rather than experience or skill. While the group was treated as separate, there were no restrictions from interacting with members outside the group. Integrated into Nijisanji Project as of 2019.
First wave
- Dola
- Umiyasha no Kami (retired 4/9/2019)
- Nakao Azuma (retired 5/31/2019)
- Izumo Kasumi (retired 10/31/2020)
- Todoroki Kyouko
- Sister Cleaire
- Hanabatake Chaika
- Yashiro Kizuku
- Hassaku Yuzu (retired 5/7/2019)
- Azuchi Momo
- Uzuki Kou
- Suzuki Masaru
- Ryuushen
Second wave
First debut: August 9, 2018
- Kanda Shouichi
- Amemori Sayo
- Naruto Kogane (retired 12/31/2018)
- Takamiya Rion
- Asuka Hina
- Maimoto Keisuke
- Rindou Mikoto
- Debidebi Debiru
- Sakura Ritsuki
- Machita Chima
- Tsukimi Shizuku (retired 1/13/2020)
- Joe Rikiichi
- Achikita Chinami (retired 3/31/2020)
- Belmond Banderas
- Yaguruma Rine
- Yumeoi Kakeru
- Kuroi Shiba
VOIZ
Debut: June 8, 2018. Nijisanji's first all male virtual liver group. The group was dissolved after half its members retired, and the remainder were integrated into SEEDs a couple months later.
- Harusaki Air
- Naruse Naru
- Kurohane Kuroto (retired 6/9/2018)
- Kaminari Poaro (retired 6/15/2018)
Members post integration
Debut in 2019:
- Warabeda Meijii (retired 4/30/2022)
- Kudou Chitose (retired 8/31/2019)
- Gundou Mirei
- Yuzuki Roa
- Onomachi Haruka
- Kataribe Tsumugu
- Seto Miyako
- Otogibara Era (retired 3/10/2021)
- Shindou Raito (retired/suspended 3/12/2019)
- Inui Toko
- Ange Katrina
- Lize Helesta
- Saegusa Akina
- Aizono Manami
- Suzuhara Lulu (retired 6/30/2021)
- Yukishiro Mahiro
- Ex Albio
- Levi Elipha
- Nui Sociere
- Hayama Marin
- Yorumi Rena
- Hakase Fuyuki
- Kagami Hayato
- Aiba Uiha
- Ars Almal
- Mayuzumi Kai
- Eli Conifer
- Ratna Petit
- Amamiya Kokoro
- Sukoya Kana
- Hayase Sou
- Shellin Burgundy
- Fumi
- Yamagami Karuta
- Hoshikawa Sara
- Emma August
- Luis Cammy
- Matsukai Mao
- Gwelu Os Gar
- Shirayuki Tomoe
- Fuwa Minato
- Kurusu Natsume
- Naraka
- Mashiro
Debut in 2020:
- Melissa Kinrenka (retired 5/31/2022)
- Ibrahim
- Furen E Lustario
- Nagao Kei
- Kaida Haru
- Genzuki Toujirou
- Kingyozaka Meiro (retired 10/19/2020)
- Sorahoshi Kirame
- Suo Sango
- Kitakouji Hisui
- Asahina Akane
- Toudou Kohaku
- Nishizono Chigusa
Debut in 2021:
Debut in 2022:
- Umise Yotsuha
- Amagase Muyu
- Ponto Nei
- Hyakumantenbara Salome
- Fura Kanato
- Watarai Hibari
- Shikinagi Akira
- Seraph Dazzlegarden
Others
- Yugamin (semi-mascot)
- Iwanaga-chan (indie VTuber persona of ex-COO Iwanaga)
Unreleased characters (final spelling unknown)
- Eudrick
- Kasahara Ao
- Wolfgang V
- Producer Evans
- Sailusuto
- Niko
- Takanashi Mimi
- Umihoshi Stella
- Chinese-bilingual members
Nijisanji ID
Nijisanji's Indonesian Branch. They have a bit of interaction with the main and other branch members. On April 15, 2022, this branch was merged into the main Nijisanji branch.
- ZEA Cornelia
- Hana Macchia
- Taka Radjiman
- Riksa Dhirendra
- Amicia Michella
- Miyu Ottavia
- Rai Galilei
- Azura Cecillia
- Layla Alstroemeria
- Nara Haramaung
- Etna Crimson
- Bonnivier Pranaja
- Siska Leontyne
- Nagisa Arcinia
- Derem Kado
- Reza Avanluna
- Hyona Elatiora
- Xia Ekavira
- Mika Melatika
Nijisanji IN
Nijisanji's Indian Branch, briefly known as the English branch due to failed marketing within India and attempting to diversify in light of growing international interest in the brand. They too had a bit of interaction with the main and other branch members. The branch was 'temporarily suspended' on April 30, 2021, its members graduating the same day.
Nijisanji KR
Nijisanji's Korean Branch. They also have a bit of interaction with the main and other branch members. On April 15, 2022, this branch was merged into the main Nijisanji branch.
- Wiffy (retired 11/15/2020)
- Yu Ruri (retired 7/17/2020)
- Shin Yuya (graduated 6/14/2021)
- Min Suha
- Moarin﹡ (retired 2/26/2020)
- Kaen﹡ (retired 7/17/2020)
- Lorou﹡ (retired 7/17/2020)
- Han Chi Ho﹡(graduated 4/28/2022)
- Hakuren﹡ (retired 7/17/2020)
- (Mo)Gaon﹡
- Lee Siu (graduated 2/20/2022)
- So Nagi
- Chae Ara (silently retired after merger)
- Nun Bora (graduated 11/30/2021)
- Akira Ray
- Lee Roha
- Oh Jiyu
- Shin Kiru (graduated 3/31/2022)
- Yang Nari
- Ryu Hari
- Seffyna
- Ban Hada
- Song Mia (graduated 5/1/2022)
- Ha Yun
- Na Sera
- Ko Yami (graduated 2/20/2022)
- Lee On (graduated 4/30/2022)
﹡ Transferred from 541 E&C
Nijisanji EN
Nijisanji's English Branch.
- Elira Pendora
- Pomu Rainpuff
- Finana Ryugu
- Rosemi Lovelock
- Petra Gurin
- Selen Tatsuki
- Enna Alouette
- Nina Kosaka
- Millie Parfait
- Reimu Endou
- Mysta Rias
- Ike Eveland
- Shu Yamino
- Luca Kaneshiro
- Vox Akuma
- Sonny Brisko
- Yugo Asuma
- Alban Knox
- Uki Violeta
- Fulgur Ovid
- Kyo Kaneko
- Maria Marionette
- Aster Arcadia
- Aia Amare
- Ren Zotto
- Scarle Yonaguni
Nijisanji, China (二次三次, 彩虹社)
Nijisanji's Chinese branch. Most of these members focus their content on Chinese language platforms.
Nijisanji VTuber Project (二次三次虚拟主播企划) / VEgo
The original branch, auditions starting on July 17, 2018, and starting from August 24, 2018. It consisted of two parts, one based in Shanghai and the other in Taipei. By the end of March 2019, Nijisanji Shanghai had been deprecated, and on March 29, the branches stopped using the name 'Nijisanji', collectively changing their name to VEgo. VEgo later went inactive on March 31, 2020. Member list found on the branch's Wiki page.
VirtuaReal
The current Chinese branch, established in collaboration with Bilibili, with auditions starting April 19, 2019, officially starting beginning from May 14, 2019. Member list found on the branch's Wiki page.
Sister projects
- Yumenographia - service from the same company
- AniMare and Honey Strap - sister projects co-founded by (but not controlled by) Anycolor
- Nijisanji NetWORK - a partnership program aimed at supporting virtual talent; lasted from May 10 to December 31, 2019, only members were Tenkai Tsukasa and Fairys
- Virtual Talent Academy - Anycolor's VTuber Trainee Program, debuted announced on June 18, 2021, and soft-debuted November 1; has so far produced Ranunculus and VOLTACTION.
External links
- Official Website: Top | List of Members
- Company Website: anycolor.co.jp
- Nijisanji Youtube Channel
- Nijisanji Twitter: @nijisanji_app
- Nijisanji English Twitter: @NIJISANJI_World
- Nijisanji Gamers Twitter: @nijisanjiGamers
- Nijisanji SEEDs Twitter: @Nijisanji_Seeds
- Virtual Talent Academy Twitter: @VTA_ANYCOLOR
- VOIZ Twitter (deleted): @voiz_official
- Nijisanji ID Twitter: @NIJISANJI_ID
- Nijisanji IN Twitter: @NIJISANJI_IN
- Original Twitter handle: @NIJISANJI_india (changed)
- Nijisanji IN/EN Twitter: @NIJISANJI_EN (changed)
- Nijisanji KR Twitter: @NIJISANJI_KR
- Nijisanji China Twitter:
- @Nijisanji_CHver (deleted) / @VEgo_CHver
- @Virtua_Real
- Former COO Iwanaga's Twitter: @iwataiki
- Company Twitter: @ANYCOLOR_Inc
- Pixiv Encyclopedia: にじさんじ
- Namuwiki article: 니지산지 | 니지산지 월드
- Moegirl article: 彩虹社
- Article on Nijisanji winning the 2019 Net Trend Word of the Year Award
The following tags implicate this tag: nijisanji_en, nijisanji_id, nijisanji_in, nijisanji_kr, and virtuareal (learn more).
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