Nijisanji's Saiki Ittetsu Ignites SNS with Unexpected Sega Saturn Classic

At the massive event "Nijisanji Fes / CONCERTO" hosted by the popular VTuber group Nijisanji, liver Saiki Ittetsu’s song choice has become a major topic on social media. During his solo stage, Saiki belted out "Burning Hearts ~Honoo no ANGEL~," the iconic theme song for the 1998 Sega Saturn action game Burning Ranger.

Fans were stunned by this unexpected combination of a retro game song over 25 years old and a modern Reiwa-era live stage. Comments such as "I can't believe I'm hearing 'Burning Ranger' in the Reiwa era" and "His taste in music is incredibly sharp" flooded SNS. Despite his largely young fan base, the choice was an outlier that worked perfectly thanks to his powerful vocals and a stage production featuring water-spraying effects and retro-style fonts that evoked the original game's aesthetic.

The performance was also part of the free streaming segment, drawing enthusiastic reactions from veteran gamers watching in real-time. "The original developers probably never expected this," and "I'm in tears from the nostalgia," were among the many reactions. Some fans even expressed hope that this surge in popularity might lead to a remaster or a new entry in the series.

By choosing a song he truly loves rather than just catering to mainstream trends, Saiki Ittetsu delivered a piece of top-tier entertainment. His fiery performance served as a bridge between generations, introducing a classic masterpiece to a new audience while reigniting the passion of longtime fans.

The context

Nijisanji is a leading Japanese Virtual YouTuber (VTuber) agency featuring a diverse roster of performers. Saiki Ittetsu, known for his high energy, is a member of the "Oriens" unit within the agency. Burning Ranger is a 1998 sci-fi firefighting game by Sega's Sonic Team. The "Reiwa era" refers to the current period in the Japanese calendar (starting 2019), and seeing a 90s game song trending today highlights Saiki's unique ability to connect modern audiences with retro gaming culture.

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