Nijisanji Unit "Eburi" Celebrates Half-Anniversary, Announces Commemorative Goods Sale

The Nijisanji-affiliated unit "Eburi" has reached its half-anniversary, marking six months since their debut, and has announced the sale of commemorative merchandise. This announcement has generated significant buzz within the fan community, with particularly enthusiastic reactions to the newly released visuals.

According to the official announcement, the "Eburi Half Anniversary" merchandise will go on sale at "Niji Store" starting October 2nd (Thursday) at 6:00 PM JST. Members Ayato Hitohashi and Sakyo Itsuki appear in special visuals drawn specifically for these commemorative goods, showcasing a different charm as they hold bouquets of flowers.

On social media, numerous posts express surprise and sentimentality at the rapid passage of time, with comments like "Has it already been half a year for Eburi? Time flies!" and "Eburi's half-anniversary...? Already...?" The new visuals have also garnered a flood of praise, with fans exclaiming, "The visuals are a grand victory, aren't they!?!?!" and "Eburi's half-anniversary visuals are just... I'm falling in love..." Some fans even described the excitement as "driving them crazy."

Drawing particular attention is the "glasses-off" look of the two members, who typically wear glasses. Many comments have poured in, such as "What!? Eburi's half-anniversary visuals are insanely good!!!" and "Glasses-less Eburi is too captivating, isn't it?" Fans are visibly enthralled by their charm, wondering, "What if these are their true faces...? What should I do...?"

The merchandise lineup is set to include adorable "puppets," "bromides," and "photo-style cards" which will randomly feature a "glasses-off variation." Anticipation for purchases is high, with fans saying, "The visuals for Eburi's half-anniversary goods are too good!" and "This is the first time I've ever wanted a cheki (instax photo)."

Having captivated so many fans in just half a year since their debut, "Eburi" is undoubtedly set to draw even more attention to their future activities.

The context

Nijisanji is one of the largest and most prominent Japanese Virtual YouTuber (VTuber) agencies. VTubers are online entertainers who use digital avatars, often anime-inspired, and perform as if they are real personalities. Units, like "Eburi," are common within the VTuber industry, similar to idol groups, where multiple VTubers collaborate on content and releases. A "half-anniversary" (ハーフアニバーサリー) is a common celebration in Japanese entertainment culture, especially for idol groups, games, and media projects, marking six months since a debut or launch. "Niji Store" refers to the official online merchandise store for Nijisanji. A "cheki" is a term for instant photos, commonly associated with fan events in Japanese idol culture where fans can receive signed instant photos from their favorite performers.