Nijisanji Koshien 2026: Kirin High School's Star-Studded Lineup Revealed

The draft for "Nijisanji Koshien 2026" was held on July 4, 2026, officially setting the roster for "Kirin High School," led by manager Rito Usami. Based in Aichi Prefecture, the school's unique and energetic squad has already become a major topic of conversation among fans.

Kirin High School secured a powerhouse lineup, featuring second-round pick Leos Vincent, along with Kuzuha, Ririmu Makaino, Ange Katrina, Dola, and Chaika Hanabatake. The team also successfully recruited Ittetsu after a competitive draft draw, alongside Sakyo Itsuki. Fans are buzzing with excitement, with comments such as, "This is the ultimate roster for pure entertainment," "The personality density is off the charts," and "With so many mascots, the dugout is going to be adorable."

Given Manager Usami's passionate personality, fans are already anticipating intense and lively training sessions, joking that "the team will be exhausted from the 'USAMI Boot Camp'" or that "their practice shouts will be heard all the way to the next town." Merchandise sales at the official store have also surged, with fans scrambling to purchase "Niji-Pape Koshien T-shirts" as the anticipation reaches a fever pitch.

With Manager Usami declaring, "Under the starlight of the Kirin constellation, we are aiming for the championship with this team," all eyes are on Kirin High School to see what kind of drama they will create in this year's highly competitive tournament.

The context

"Nijisanji Koshien" is an annual summer event where VTubers (Virtual YouTubers) from the agency Nijisanji act as baseball managers within the game "eBaseball Powerful Pro Baseball." Managers conduct a "draft" of other agency members to build their school's roster. They then spend weeks training their virtual players via simulated seasons to compete in a final tournament broadcast live to hundreds of thousands of viewers. The event has become a staple of the Japanese VTuber community, known for blending sports drama with the unique comedic chemistry of the participants.

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