Popular NIJISANJI VTubers Machita Chima & Nagao Kei Release Cover of Vocaloid Classic "Mistletoe ~Reincarnation Tree~", Garners Huge Social Media Response

Popular NIJISANJI VTubers Machita Chima and Nagao Kei have released a cover video of the renowned song "Mistletoe ~Reincarnation Tree~" by Vocaloid producers Hito Shizuku x Yama△ on YouTube, garnering significant attention on social media. Fans have showered the duo with praise for their exceptional vocal talent, expressive performances, and the stunning visuals of the video.

On the 31st, when the video "Mistletoe ~Reincarnation Tree~ / Machita Chima × Nagao Kei (Cover)" was posted on Nagao Kei's X account, it was instantly viewed by a large number of fans. Expressions of surprise and joy poured in, such as "I never thought a 'Uta-mita' (cover song) of Mistletoe would come out in this day and age" and "I love Mistletoe so much..."

Particularly noteworthy was the excellent compatibility of their voices. Viewers showered praise on the beauty of their harmonies, with comments like "The harmony is so amazing, I feel like I'm going to explode," "Their voices match so well, I almost ascend every time," and "Their chemistry is so perfect, I feel 'painful...' every time I listen." Comments also highlighted their individual vocal characteristics and how well they fit the song, such as "Chima-san is an instrument" and "Nagao is red and Chima-chan is blue, I totally get it."

Furthermore, exclamations of awe were heard regarding the high quality of the song's production, including "The quality is so high, my vocabulary evaporated," "Mistletoe with incredible destructive power, I burn out after one listen," and "Cool!!" As for the music video (MV), comments included "The MV is just incredibly good, and both of them look amazing all over again" and "Both the interplay and the MV are so powerful they drain all my energy." The video was also highly praised for preserving the original song's world-view while maximizing the duo's appeal.

Moreover, some comments pointed out a connection to their previously released cover of "Cendrillon." A comment like "Before I knew it, this became an unbelievably powerful vocal duet... It's great that they're using the same illustrators, making it feel like a series..." suggests that fans are hoping for their collaborations to become a recurring series.

Covering famous songs by VTubers breathes new life into the originals and plays a vital role in conveying the charm of music across generations. Machita Chima and Nagao Kei's "Mistletoe" cover is truly an excellent example of this.

The context

NIJISANJI is one of the largest VTuber (Virtual YouTuber) agencies based in Japan, managing a diverse roster of virtual entertainers who use digital avatars to stream content. VTubers are online entertainers who use computer-generated avatars. They perform activities like live streaming, gaming, singing, and interacting with their audience. Vocaloid is a singing voice synthesizer software. "Vocaloid P" refers to producers who use this software to create original music. Hito Shizuku x Yama△ are a well-known duo of Vocaloid producers, famous for creating narrative-driven songs often with intricate storylines and beautiful melodies. "Mistletoe ~Reincarnation Tree~" (ミスルトウ～転生の宿り木～) is one of their iconic songs, deeply cherished by Vocaloid fans for its dramatic theme and intricate composition. The term "Uta-mita" (歌ってみた) is a popular Japanese slang term, specifically within the Vocaloid and online music community, referring to a "cover song" where someone records themselves singing an existing song. "Cendrillon" (サンドリヨン) is another very popular Vocaloid song, also known for its duet format, which Machita Chima and Nagao Kei had previously covered, leading fans to speculate about a series of collaborations.