Popular VTuber Group Nijisanji Announces New Seasonal 'Amae-nbo Voice' Series, Sparking Buzz on X

Popular VTuber group Nijisanji has announced the release of a new seasonal voice series called "Amae-nbo Voice," which is generating significant buzz, especially on the social media platform X. This new series is set to go on sale starting December 12th (Friday) at 18:00 JST on "Nijistore" and "NIJISANJI EN Official Store." Fans have responded with enthusiastic comments such as "It's the best ever," "So healing," and "Definitely buying it."

Immediately after the announcement, the phrase "Amae-nbo Voice" began trending. Many fans are eagerly imagining their favorite streamers (called "oshi") portraying the "amae-nbo" persona, and reactions are diverse. Notably, for specific streamers, expressions of surprise and excitement like "Lore's Amae-nbo Voice?!" have appeared. Unique predictions based on character personalities are also circulating, such as, "I bet Ghost Knife-san's Amae-nbo Voice won't even be clingy."

Among the participating streamers, some, like Sophia-san, showcase a creative side by tackling the project with "self-written scripts." Voices of anticipation for their expressive abilities are heard, with comments like, "The key visual is also super cute, I'm definitely buying on 12/12~ I want to spoil them♡." Many fans also rejoiced at Yuhi Riri-san's participation, with exclamations such as "Festival WAKKAPOI" and "I'm the one who'll be spoiled by Riri-san."

Meanwhile, some fans are comparing this release to the past "Restraint Voice" series, speculating on how the current theme will unfold. Discussions linking to past streaming episodes have been posted, including comments like, "During the Restraint Voice period, YAS-san heard the voice during V Saist 6 coaching," and "Is there a world where YAS-san hears Fuwa Minato's Amae-nbo Voice again this time?"

There are even voices of delightful confusion mixed with anticipation, imagining unexpected characters in a clingy situation: "What if an old man acts clingy in the Amae-nbo Voice... (nothing I can do about it)." Many fans are also letting out "happy screams" about the never-ending stream of purchases, stating, "I buy it and buy it and it never ends," which speaks volumes about the abundance of content Nijisanji offers and its significant economic impact.

As encapsulated by the comment, "The era where just voices are healing, Amae-nbo Voice is the best," the "healing" audio content provided by VTubers has become an irreplaceable presence for many fans in today's busy world. The excitement within the fan community is sure to intensify as the December 12th sale date approaches.

The Context

For readers unfamiliar with Japanese pop culture and VTuber phenomena, here's some background:

• Nijisanji: A major Japanese VTuber agency managed by ANYCOLOR Inc. It manages a large roster of virtual YouTubers (VTubers) who engage in various online activities such as streaming, performing, and interacting with fans.
• VTuber (Virtual YouTuber): An online entertainer who uses a virtual avatar generated by computer graphics. They primarily stream on platforms like YouTube and Twitch, captivating audiences with their unique personalities and digital personas.
• Seasonal Voice / Limited-Time Voice: A common offering from VTuber agencies where the voice actors (the real people behind the VTubers) record themed audio clips that are sold for a limited period. These often align with seasonal events (e.g., Christmas, Valentine's Day) or specific concepts, like the "Amae-nbo Voice" mentioned in the article.
• Amae-nbo (甘えんぼ): This Japanese term refers to someone acting in a dependent, somewhat childish, or endearing way to gain affection, attention, or to be pampered. It often translates to "clingy," "cuddly," or "spoiled," but carries a nuance of seeking to be doted on or babied in a cute and affectionate manner. In the context of a "voice pack," it implies the VTuber will deliver lines that express this desire to be pampered or to act endearingly dependent.
• Oshi (推し): A Japanese term referring to one's favorite member of an idol group, streamer, or character. Fans often use it to refer to their favorite VTuber.
• X (formerly Twitter): A global social media platform widely used by VTubers and their fans for announcements, discussions, and real-time reactions.
• Nijistore / NIJISANJI EN Official Store: These are the official online merchandise stores for Nijisanji, where fans can purchase digital and physical goods, including these voice packs.