NIJISANJI’s Oriens Unit Sparks Fan Frenzy with Surprise Last-Minute April Livestream

On the night of April 30th, the popular VTuber unit "Oriens" from the major agency NIJISANJI held a sudden "emergency" livestream, sending social media into a frenzy. Titled "After-School Oriens," the broadcast was announced with only hours remaining in the month, prompting a wave of surprise and excitement from fans.

The stream featured the unit members playing "Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics." Despite being an "emergency" broadcast announced just before its 9:00 PM start, the hashtag "#放課後オリエンス" (After-School Oriens) trended almost instantly. On X (formerly Twitter), the platform was flooded with enthusiastic posts such as, "The April edition made it just in time!" and "I had given up hope for this month, so I'm absolutely thrilled."

The social media reaction was diverse: some fans posted about their ecstatic reactions while heading home from drinks, while others joked that "this collab just extended my lifespan." There were also numerous mentions of unit merchandise, such as the "Cheki" Polaroid-style photo cards featuring member Mana Hibachi, highlighting the group's high level of popularity.

"After-School Oriens" has become a beloved tradition for the unit. Fans expressed deep gratitude for the surprise during the busy end-of-month period, with comments like "Let's live it up until the very end of April" and "I'm so thankful they collab regularly." The excitement continued well into the night.

The context

NIJISANJI is one of Japan's leading Virtual YouTuber (VTuber) agencies, managed by ANYCOLOR Inc. The unit "Oriens" consists of four members who debuted together: Ittetsu Saiki, Mana Hibachi, Rito Usami, and Sho Hoshirube. Known for their distinct personalities and strong group bond, they often engage in collaborative content. "After-School Oriens" is their signature monthly collaboration series. The term "emergency livestream" (kinkyu haishin) is a common tactic in the VTuber industry to gather viewers quickly for special announcements or spontaneous group activities, often generating significant buzz on social media due to the sudden nature of the notification.

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