Nijisanji Splat Festival 2025 Team Divisions Announced, Sparking Buzz on Social Media

Team divisions for "Nijisanji Splat Festival 2025," a popular gaming event hosted by the VTuber group "Nijisanji," were announced on December 6th, generating significant buzz, especially on social media. Following the tournament explanation and lottery stream by Nagao Kei, anticipation for the main competition has rapidly escalated.

This tournament features Nijisanji livers engaging in fierce battles within the popular shooting game "Splatoon 3." It will be livestreamed on the official Nijisanji YouTube channel over two days: Saturday, December 13th, and Sunday, December 14th.

The tournament is comprised of three divisions: "Beginner/Intermediate," "Advanced," and the "DREAM MATCH," which features a star-studded lineup of members. The "DREAM MATCH" is drawing particular attention, with popular and skilled livers such as Kuzuha, Fuwa Minato, Sasaking, Ex Albio, Hoshirube Sho, Lauren Iroas, and Hanabatake Chaika participating. Fans have expressed their excitement with comments like "So many genuine dream teams, I can't wait!" and "DREAM MATCH is too hot!"

Livers are also continuously expressing their enthusiasm. Fuwa Minato hinted at participating with his signature weapon, saying, "This time, I'm taking on the challenge with the Litter! 💪✨" In response, fans shared mixed reactions of anticipation and playful teasing, like "Is he really going with the Litter?! So excited!" and "Which is it?! 🤣 But if he uses the Litter, I'm super hyped!" Attention is also on the unique pairing of Lauren Iroas and Hanabatake Chaika, as well as teams aiming for consecutive victories from last year.

In the "Beginner/Intermediate" division, various team compositions are thrilling fans, such as the all-female team of Ichigo-chan, Yumeko-san, Levi-chan, and Fumi-sama, which garnered joyful comments like "Isn't this the best? ☺️🫶." Numerous posts also express delight over specific liver combinations, for example, "Beginner Team 1 with Traveling, RocoBerry, and KisarazuBerry all together is pure joy!"

On Day 1, December 13th, a round-robin tournament will be held for each division, followed by a top-four team tournament on Day 2, December 14th. Many fans are already eagerly anticipating the intense battles of the livers.

The Context

This article reports on a major gaming event organized by Nijisanji, a prominent Japanese VTuber agency. VTubers are virtual YouTubers, digital avatars animated by real performers, who engage with audiences through live streams and videos. Nijisanji is one of the largest and most influential VTuber groups globally, with a vast roster of talents known as "livers" (a term combining "live streamer" and "liver" for a human being). The "Nijisanji Splat Festival" is a popular esports-style tournament featuring their livers competing in "Splatoon 3." "Splatoon 3" is a highly popular third-person shooter video game developed by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch, known for its unique ink-based combat where teams try to cover the most territory with their color of ink. The tournament's divisions cater to various skill levels, with the "DREAM MATCH" featuring top-tier players and fan favorites. References to specific weapons like the "Litter" (referring to the Splatterscope or E-liter sniper series in Splatoon) highlight the competitive depth and player skill involved. The event's widespread discussion on social media underscores the significant cultural impact and dedicated fanbase of both Nijisanji and Splatoon in Japan.