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On the night of May 17, 2026, the phrase "Owatchimatta" (It's all over) trended across social media. The term captured a wide spectrum of emotions, ranging from fans mourning the conclusion of massive entertainment events to everyday sighs regarding the end of the weekend. NijiFes 2026: Two Days of Feverish Excitement Come to a Close The most prominent source of the trend was the conclusion of "NijiFes 2026," a major festival for the popular VTuber group Nijisanji. As all scheduled events for Day 2 wrapped up, social media was flooded with posts from fans expressing a mix of fulfillment and melancholy, with comments such as "I'm suffering from burnout syndrome" and "I'm definitely going again next year." Many fans channeled the loneliness of leaving the venue or the lingering excitement after watching the stream into the simple phrase, "Owatchimatta." Parting Words for "Like a Dragon" Live and Sentai Series Posts r...

On May 16, 2026, during Day 1 of "Nijisanji Fes 2026" (NijiFes 2026) held at Makuhari Messe, popular streamer k4sen caused a massive stir both on stage and across social media by appearing in full cosplay as the Nijisanji VTuber Makaino Ririmu. k4sen made his unexpected entrance during the live stage for "Nijisanji's B-Class Variety (Provisional)," a segment within the larger festival. The surprise was so well-kept that even Makaino Ririmu herself was caught off guard, triggering thunderous cheers from both the performers on stage and the audience. Sporting pink hair, horns, and Ririmu’s signature outfit, the sight of k4sen quickly went viral under the nickname "Ririmu the k4sen." Makaino Ririmu expressed her delight on X (formerly Twitter), stating, "I never thought k4sen-san would cosplay as me! I'm so incredibly happy! It was the absolute best surprise!" Fans flooded social media with comments such as "Even his gestures are too cu...