"Nico Nico Old Folks' RUST" Returns This Year! Fans Rejoice as Veteran Creators Assemble

The second installment of "Nico Nico Old Folks' RUST," a dream project where legends who once dominated Nico Nico Douga compete in the world of the popular survival game "RUST," has been announced, generating significant buzz on social media. Many fans have expressed their delight, and excitement is already palpable.

This project brings together "elders" – commentators, singers (utaite), and streamers who have been active on Nico Nico Douga for a long time – to stream their struggles for survival in the harsh world of RUST, whether by cooperating or competing against each other. This second event is expected to feature an even more impressive lineup than the last.

A particular highlight is the announcement of popular utaite (singer) Gero's participation. He posted on his X account, "Gero will be appearing in Nico Nico Old Folks' RUST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!", igniting excitement among fans. In addition to familiar members like "Ai no Senshi," "Nishinon," and "Fujiyoshi," new participants such as "Amezari Hirai" and "Yokoyama Midori" have been revealed. Fans are expressing sentiments like, "I'm happy because the people who got me into watching game commentary are participating," and "I'm so hyped because I love 'Kikai no Karada' (Robot Body)." Nishinon, while acknowledging Sakamoto-kun's comment, "Nishinon is an old man," revealed his team members as "Fullcon, KYS, and Hirai," and shared his enthusiasm for the three-day event.

Meanwhile, some fans are also commenting on the participant lineup, with remarks like, "Is Napoli (no Otoko-tachi) not participating?" and "It seems Hizu won't be joining this time." The anecdote of Ooeno Takayuki, who last year appealed to participate and earned the unfortunate nickname "Last Geezer," has resurfaced, with expectations high for his performance in this year's event.

Fans have sent numerous comments celebrating the awaited event, such as "Thank you for doing it again this year~", "So happy I could cry," and "It's almost exactly one year since the last Nico Nico Old Folks' RUST broadcast tomorrow, and I was just thinking 'I'll watch it after work!' so this makes me incredibly happy!!!" There are also discussions about viewing plans from individual streamers' perspectives, like "Whose perspective should I watch from?" and "The Kameido-gumi had so many highlights last time, I'm looking forward to it again!"

Prior to the event, an informational briefing for viewers has also been live-streamed on YouTube, gradually revealing details about participants and the event. For those who cherish the vintage Nico Nico culture, this project is truly like a "reunion." Great anticipation surrounds the chemical reactions that will unfold among these "elders" in the world of RUST.

The context

Nico Nico Douga: Often compared to YouTube, Nico Nico Douga is a popular Japanese video-sharing website known for its unique feature where user comments scroll directly across the video screen. It became a significant platform for amateur content creators, including game commentators (jikkyousha), singers (utaite), and streamers, especially in the 2000s and early 2010s, fostering a distinct online culture.

RUST: A multiplayer survival video game developed by Facepunch Studios. In RUST, players are thrust into a harsh open world where they must gather resources, craft items, build shelters, and survive against environmental threats, wildlife, and other players. The game is known for its competitive and often ruthless player-versus-player interactions, making it a popular choice for streamers who enjoy dynamic and unscripted gameplay.

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