hololive English VTuber Nerissa Ravencroft's "Kimi ga Hoshii" Phrase Dominates Trends on X and Yahoo! Japan

On October 10, 2025, the phrase "Kimi ga Hoshii" (I want you), uttered by Nerissa Ravencroft, a singer belonging to the VTuber group hololive English, swept the trending topics on SNS X (formerly Twitter) and Yahoo! Japan.

The phenomenon began when Nerissa herself started posting a series of messages that could be interpreted as "confessions" to various hololive members, such as "La+ Darknesss-senpai, I want you...", "Hui Ao, I want you," and "Yukihana Lamy-chan, I want you...". These rapid-fire posts quickly became a hot topic among fans, leading to numerous comments like "Nerissa has become a 'Kimi ga Hoshii bot'" and "What is this 'Kimi ga Hoshii bot' lololol," ultimately leading to her being described as the "Kimi ga Hoshii bot" herself.

The impact was significant, with "Kimi ga Hoshii" ranking high on Yahoo! Japan's trending topics, indicating widespread attention. Fans humorously reacted to Nerissa's "confessions," comparing them to "Haachama's confession prank" or commenting, "She's confessing to about 30 holomems... 🤔 Is it a confession, or more like... a proposal? 🤣"

Furthermore, Nerissa's "Kimi ga Hoshii" target wasn't limited to hololive members; it spread widely as a meme, with some users posting derivative jokes like "Magitek Armor, I want you..." and "Weekends and holidays, I want you...". Notably, Shiranui Flare's tweet mentioning the absence of "Gozaru-san" (Kazama Iroha) sparked various speculations and laughter among fans, with comments such as "I laughed that Gozaru-san was left out" and "Does this mean Iroha-dono is already 'acquired'?"

The single phrase "Kimi ga Hoshii," emanating from Nerissa's charismatic personality, brought new excitement to the VTuber community, making it a day where her affectionate message captured the hearts of many.

The context

This article reports on a trending phenomenon in the Japanese online community related to VTubers. Here's some background for non-Japanese readers:

  • VTuber (Virtual YouTuber): An online entertainer who uses a virtual avatar generated by computer graphics. They often stream live content, interact with fans, and build communities, much like traditional YouTubers.
  • hololive: A major Japanese VTuber agency managed by Cover Corp. It features a large roster of VTubers, including several generations and branches like hololive English, hololive Indonesia, and hololive DEV_IS. These VTubers often interact with each other, creating a rich shared universe for fans.
  • hololive English: The English-speaking branch of hololive, targeting an international audience. Nerissa Ravencroft is one of its popular members, known for her singing talent.
  • "Kimi ga Hoshii": Literally translates to "I want you." In Japanese pop culture, this phrase can carry a range of meanings from a romantic confession to a strong desire for something or someone, often used playfully in this context. Nerissa's use of it towards other hololive members was interpreted as a humorous, endearing, and slightly mischievous "confession" or declaration of affection/desire.
  • SNS X (formerly Twitter) and Yahoo! Japan Trends: These are popular platforms in Japan where trending topics indicate widely discussed subjects, often driven by fan communities and public interest. Reaching the top trends signifies significant buzz.
  • References to other hololive members:
    • La+ Darknesss (La+ Darknesss-senpai), Hui Ao, Yukihana Lamy, Kazama Iroha (Gozaru-san/Iroha-dono), Shiranui Flare: These are all popular VTubers from different generations of hololive, known for their unique personalities and frequent interactions with each other. The playful comments about "confessions" and "acquisition" are typical fan interactions within the hololive community.
    • Haachama (Akai Haato): Another hololive member known for her eccentric and often comedic or prankish behavior, making her a fitting comparison for Nerissa's unexpected series of "confessions."
  • Internet Meme: The phrase quickly evolving into a meme, with users applying it to non-human objects or abstract concepts (like "Magitek Armor" or "Weekends and holidays"), demonstrates how popular and adaptable the phrase became within the online community.

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