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Speciale, a popular unit from the virtual liver agency NIJISANJI, has announced via its official social media channels that it will host a special "Physical Fitness Test" livestream using full 3D avatars. The news that all members would gather for a 3D variety stream—combined with a teaser for a "major announcement" during the broadcast—sparked massive buzz online, even propelling the term "Physical Fitness Test" onto trending topics on social media. According to the announcement, the stream is scheduled to air on September 29 at 8:00 PM JST. During the event, the members will put their bodies to the test across various physical challenges to see who reigns supreme in athletic performance—and who might end up as the beloved "clumsy" wildcard providing unexpected comedic relief. Furthermore, organizers revealed that the eagerly anticipated announcement will be unlocked by earning points through good performances in the challenges. In the VTuber in...

Popular group ACEes has announced a special live streaming event, "ACEes's Livestream! Uma Otoko Boys: Chokotto Kocchi Oide yo!", to be held on Valentine's Day, February 14, 2026. The announcement has sparked significant buzz on social media, especially due to its connection with the trending phrase "Kocchi Oide yo" ("Come Over Here"). Fans are already expressing immense anticipation for the event. The event will be streamed via FAMILY CLUB online, starting at 9:00 PM JST on the specified date. It will be a free broadcast exclusively for Junior Information Bureau members, a surprise announcement that has delighted many fans. Particular attention has been drawn to the unique name "Uma Otoko Boys" ("Horse Man Boys") in the title. Social media is abuzz with speculation and excitement about how the members will appear, with comments such as "If ACEes came out wearing horse masks... they'd totally do that!" and "Um...

Popular entertainment unit "Strawberry Prince" recently held an official livestream featuring all six of its members, drawing a tremendous response from fans. As the phrase "first time in a long time with all six members" trended on social media, fans erupted with joy and emotion, posting comments like "WakoPuri! Welcome back!", "Can't wait for the official stream after 4 months!", and "The long-awaited reunion warms my heart so much!" The official livestream was titled "About the Future of Strawberry Prince," and attention was focused on the possibility of major announcements regarding their future activities, especially after member Satomi posted a teasing comment: "Talk about the 10th anniversary!? Is it happening!? Or not!?" During the stream, many listeners were thrilled by leader Na-kun's call to "Let's go all out!" and some expressed renewed trust in him with comments like "Only Na-k...

The popular virtual liver unit "Eden-gumi," affiliated with Nijisanji, has recently celebrated its 4th anniversary. The announcement of commemorative merchandise sales and a special 3D livestream has generated significant buzz among fans. According to an announcement from the official Nijisanji account, new commemorative merchandise for the 4th anniversary will go on sale from 6:00 PM (JST) on Friday, July 18th. The visuals for the released merchandise have received a flurry of praise, with comments such as "Their faces are so good," "Stylish," "Beautiful," and "Cute." On social media, numerous comments like "Always too beautiful" and "Isn't Eden-gumi too beautiful??" have been observed. Regarding the chibi illustrations in particular, fans have noted, "I thought it might be Efukaori-san? And it was! 😭♡ So cute 😭♡," mentioning the responsible illustrator. Furthermore, a 4th-anniversary 3D livestream i...

Hiiro Mana, a member of the popular VTuber group "Nijisanji," announced on her X (formerly Twitter) account that she would be making a "major announcement" tomorrow, causing a significant stir on social media. The announcement is scheduled to be made during her next collaborative stream, "Mecha Tsuee" (commonly known as "Tsuee"). While many fans expressed excitement, with comments like "So grateful for the Mecha Tsuee collab!! What could the major announcement be... I'm so excited!!!" and "So hyped for the major announcement... and nervous...," there were also numerous posts showing anxiety and confusion about the content, such as "What is this major announcement...?", "Major announcement is what? Scary," and "What's this major announcement? I won't be able to concentrate on work tomorrow." The weight of the word "major" particularly caused a stir, with comments like "Po...