3rd "Niconico RUST" Streamer Event Announced: Kizuna AI Makes Her Debut
The announcement of the third installment of "Niconico RUST" (Niconico Rōjinkai RUST), a signature event set in the survival craft game RUST , has drawn widespread attention across social media. The event brings together creators who shaped Japanese internet culture—particularly veteran streamers who gained fame on platforms like Niconico Douga and Niconico Live—alongside a wide array of popular modern influencers. Growing in scale and prestige with every iteration, this year's participant roster is being revealed gradually following the official announcement. Generating immense buzz for this event is the maiden participation of VTuber pioneer Kizuna AI. After she announced her entry on social media, fans responded with surprise and excitement. Joining her are top-tier streamers who boast massive popularity across various gaming and entertainment genres—including SHAKA, kson, Mikeneko, M.S.S Project (MSSP), Junichi Kato, and Takeshi Takada—resulting in an even more star-s...