Nijisanji's Saiki Ittetsu Sets Social Media Ablaze with His Unforgettable 'Naruto Dance'

Saiki Ittetsu, a virtual liver belonging to the virtual liver group "Nijisanji," has taken social media by storm with his unique dance style and adorable charm in a recently released "Naruto Dance Odottemita" (I Tried Dancing) video. The video, performed alongside Usami Rito and Murakumo Kagetsu, garnered astonished reactions from fans such as "Saiki Ittetsu's ankles are insane when he dances and sits, like he has no bones," "Aren't his ankles too flexible?", and "Saiki always seems to twist his ankle, it makes me anxious lol." On the other hand, many comments praised his hidden talent, saying, "He's such an otaku but a god at dancing. He's definitely one of those people who can inexplicably dance 'Friday's Good Morning' and 'Confession Rehearsal'." In particular, his beaming smile in the video captured many fans' hearts, with comments like "My lifespan increased just by seeing his smile and the Naruto Dance, thank you" and "I want to protect Saiki Ittetsu's smiling face at the start of the dance, it's too pure."

Saiki Ittetsu is also active as part of the unit "Oriens" (members: Akagi Wen, Usami Rito, Hiiro Mana). In a recent mahjong collaboration stream titled "Let's chat and play mahjong with Oriens," he showcased heartwarming interactions with his close friends, providing comfort to fans through their camaraderie. His unique adorable phrase "Arigato Nyan♡" (Thank you, meow♡) and his habit of ending sentences with "~mon" further accentuate his lovable personality.

His popularity has also extended to merchandise sales. Items such as the "Nijisanji Saiki Ittetsu Oriens 3rd Random Hologram Can Badge," "Nijisanji Summer Collection Saiki Ittetsu Clear Card," as well as 3rd-anniversary cheki cards and full birthday goods sets, are trading at high prices, with many fans eager to purchase them. At fan events like "Nijiso," there have even been discussions about cosplaying as Saiki Ittetsu, indicating a vibrant and enthusiastic community.

Saiki Ittetsu is once again drawing attention thanks to the Naruto Dance video. His exceptional dance skills, distinctive charm, and the bonds he shares with his colleagues are sure to continue captivating many fans in the future.

The Context

This article discusses Saiki Ittetsu, a popular "virtual liver" (also known as VTuber) associated with "Nijisanji," one of Japan's largest virtual talent agencies. Virtual livers are online entertainers who use digital avatars and motion capture technology to stream, create videos, and interact with fans.

The central event is his participation in an "Odottemita" (踊ってみた) video. This is a popular Japanese video genre, often found on platforms like Niconico and YouTube, where individuals record themselves performing a dance, frequently to anime openings, J-Pop songs, or internet memes. The "Naruto Dance" itself refers to a specific, often humorous, dance choreography that became popular, sometimes mimicking the distinctive running style or poses from the widely known anime series "Naruto."

The article also mentions "Oriens," a specific sub-unit within Nijisanji, highlighting the collaborative nature of the agency where talents often work together on streams and projects. His unique speech patterns like "Arigato Nyan♡" (a cute way of saying "Thank you" that incorporates a cat's meow sound) and ending sentences with "~mon" are examples of how virtual livers craft distinct and endearing personas, often drawing on "moe" (cute) cultural elements. "Cheki cards" are instant photo-style cards, common collectibles for fans of idols and virtual talents, while "Nijiso" refers to a fan event or convention related to Nijisanji.