Hiiro Mana of Popular VTuber Group Nijisanji Announces "Major Announcement" on X, Sparking Widespread Speculation

Hiiro Mana, a member of the popular VTuber group "Nijisanji," announced on her X (formerly Twitter) account that she would be making a "major announcement" tomorrow, causing a significant stir on social media.

The announcement is scheduled to be made during her next collaborative stream, "Mecha Tsuee" (commonly known as "Tsuee"). While many fans expressed excitement, with comments like "So grateful for the Mecha Tsuee collab!! What could the major announcement be... I'm so excited!!!" and "So hyped for the major announcement... and nervous...," there were also numerous posts showing anxiety and confusion about the content, such as "What is this major announcement...?", "Major announcement is what? Scary," and "What's this major announcement? I won't be able to concentrate on work tomorrow."

The weight of the word "major" particularly caused a stir, with comments like "Poor otaku trembling because they don't know what level of major announcement comes after a 3D debut" and "It's not just an announcement, they put 'major' in front of it, so it must be really major, right?" This led to various speculations, including 3D lives and new content. Unique guesses also surfaced, such as "Surely it's not a real life... right?" and "Could it be a hero show tour?"

Furthermore, the same stream is set to feature events like "Eating Contest Strikeout" and "Gyoza Eating Contest," adding to the chaotic nature of the broadcast itself. Fans are clearly unable to hide their anticipation and excitement for both the announcement and the stream's overall dynamic.

All eyes are now on tomorrow's stream to see what Hiiro Mana's "major announcement" will entail, and how fans will react to it.

The Context

VTubers (Virtual YouTubers) are online entertainers who use virtual avatars generated by computer graphics and motion capture technology. Nijisanji is one of the largest and most prominent VTuber agencies in Japan, managing a vast roster of talents, including Hiiro Mana.

In the VTuber world, a "major announcement" (重大告知 - jūdai kokuchi) often signals significant career milestones or new content, such as a 3D debut (where a VTuber's avatar transitions from 2D to a full 3D model, allowing for more dynamic performances like live concerts), new original songs, merchandise, or large-scale events. The speculation around the term "major" is amplified because Hiiro Mana has already had her 3D debut, leading fans to believe the upcoming announcement must be of an even higher caliber or unexpected nature.

Collaborative streams are common within VTuber groups, where multiple talents stream together. The inclusion of unique and sometimes chaotic segments like eating contests in these streams is typical for VTuber entertainment, often adding to the community's engagement and excitement.