Nijisanji's Popular Quiz Show "Niji-Qui" Returns This Winter as "Niji-Qui Winter Battle," Creating a Social Media Buzz

The popular quiz show "Niji-Qui" from the VTuber group Nijisanji has announced its return this winter as "Niji-Qui Winter Battle," set for a 2D live stream on December 10th (Wednesday) at 8 PM JST. This news has created a significant buzz across social media.

The announcement post from Nijisanji's official account was flooded with joyful exclamations such as "Niji-Qui, really!?!?!?" and "Can't wait for Niji-Qui!!!!" For this "Winter Battle," 15 Livers will reportedly split into three teams to tackle various quizzes. Fans are already expressing hopes for future seasonal installments, with comments like, "It feels like a big special with so many people. If it's the Winter Battle, does that mean there will be one for each season from now on?"

Particularly drawing attention is the lineup of Livers participating this time. Many fans are excited about the appearance of QuizKnock's Shunki Sugai (also known as "Nice Guy"), posting comments like "Nice Guy on Niji-Qui!!" and "Is Nice Guy on Niji-Qui!?" There were also Livers expressing surprise that a year had passed since their last Niji-Qui appearance, and comments welcoming first-time participants, such as "Finally, a Niji-Qui debut!"

Fans are also focusing on the team compositions and the pairings of their favorite Livers. A flurry of excited comments includes: "Kagetsu and Hochi are together—!!!! Niji-Qui!!! I can see Hochi and Kagetsu again!!!" "My voice came out when I saw Kanato and Hoshikawa on Sukoya's team, so excited 😭😭✨" and "I'm so incredibly happy and excited that Chaon and Pairu are in the next Niji-Qui, and Leo-kun and Isumi are in the VTR!!"

Looking back at past "Niji-Qui" episodes, many posts expressed eagerness for the upcoming broadcast: "The last Niji-Qui was so good, I can't wait to see it again!" and "I loved the previous episode I was in so much that I watched it many times, and I even ate the sweet potato pudding." Furthermore, comments like "Niji-Qui provides an opportunity to get to know new members" suggest that it serves as an important platform for discovering new Livers.

As the live stream on December 10th (Wednesday) at 8 PM JST approaches, fans continue to post their growing excitement on social media.

The Context

Nijisanji: A prominent Japanese VTuber agency that manages a large roster of virtual YouTubers, referred to as "Livers." They are known for their diverse content, including live streams, music, and collaborative projects.

VTuber/Livers: Virtual YouTubers are online entertainers who use virtual avatars generated by computer graphics. In the context of Nijisanji, these performers are often called "Livers" because their primary activity is live streaming.

Niji-Qui: This is a popular quiz show specifically produced by Nijisanji, featuring its Livers as contestants. It's a key piece of content for fan engagement and showcasing the personalities and teamwork of the Livers.

QuizKnock and Shunki Sugai ("Nice Guy"): QuizKnock is a well-known Japanese web media group and YouTube channel created by Tokyo University students, famous for its intellectual content, quizzes, and educational videos. Shunki Sugai is one of its prominent members, affectionately known by fans as "Nice Guy." His participation in a VTuber event like Niji-Qui signifies a cross-collaboration between different segments of Japanese entertainment and content creation.