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On May 11, 2026, it was officially announced that four members of Aikatsu Academy!, a project currently focused on digital streaming, will be joining the Data Carddass (DCD) game Aikatsu! Encore. This marks a major milestone for the popular idol audition franchise. From the Digital World to the Arcade: Eliont Takes the Stage The members joining the lineup are the four girls of the unit Eliont: Mieru Himeno, Mee Mamimu, Parin Wao, and Taime Rindo. Alongside the announcement, a new promotional video was released on official social media channels, featuring messages of joy from all four members. Having grown through digital activities and live streams as the Broadcasting Department, they will finally step onto the traditional Aikatsu stage as playable characters, physical cards in hand. Fans—known as Broadcasting Club Members—expressed their emotion on social media, with many commenting that they finally feel like real Aikatsu idols and that a dream has come true. Anticipation for Cards a...

A new wave of virtual streamers (Livers) from the VTuber group "Nijisanji" has debuted, and their unconventional naming has taken social media by storm. The new talents are named "Oyasai" (Vegetables), "Agedori" (Fried Chicken), and "Honetsukiniku" (Bone-in Meat) – unique monikers that, at first glance, appear to be simply a list of food items. These striking names have become a huge topic of conversation, especially among fans. On social media, expressions of surprise and laughter have flooded in, with comments like "Oyasai, Agedori, Honetsukiniku are here, what's going on?!" and "Why do Nijisanji's guys always have endless material for jokes, lol Honetsukiniku www." While some users expressed confusion, asking "Fried chicken and bone-in meat... what exactly is happening?", others were quick to declare their favorites, with enthusiastic fans proclaiming, "The new members are too good... Honetsukiniku-sa...

Hololive's popular VTuber, Sakura Miko, has resumed her activities, and the highly anticipated collaboration stream "Mikkoro-ne" (Sakura Miko x Inugami Korone) has been announced for February 13th at 10 PM JST. Fans have expressed joy and relief at her return after overcoming a period of poor health. Sakura Miko reported on her X (formerly Twitter) account, "Sorry for making you worry! I went to work." In addition to the "Mikkoro-ne" stream that night, she also revealed a packed schedule of luxurious collaborations: "MikoMet" (Sakura Miko x Hoshimachi Suisei) on the 14th, and "SoraMiko" (Sakura Miko x Tokino Sora) on the 17th. This "jam-packed schedule" announcement was met with an outpouring of enthusiastic comments from fans like "Looking forward to two days in a row!" and "Can't wait for all of them!" While fans are ecstatic about Sakura Miko's return after a long hiatus and her busy schedule...

From the major VTuber group Nijisanji, the high school best friend duo unit "Umyamii" announced their debut on January 29, 2026, drawing significant attention on social media. The members are Shirasuna Ayane and Minamo Madoka, and their captivating visuals and relationship have already enchanted many fans. Advocating "Different paths home, the same dream!", Umyamii showcases excellent chemistry as a "best friend duo" despite their contrasting styles: the honor student-esque Shirasuna and the gyaru-style Minamo. Users showered them with praise, commenting "Both of their visuals are spot-on," "Their visuals are explosive...!!", and "This best friend duo is too wonderful 💖." Furthermore, the meticulous attention to detail, such as both characters being designed by the same creator and wearing matching hairpins despite their different school uniforms, has also become a hot topic, described by fans as "too cool." Althoug...

Cover Corporation, the company operating the VTuber agency "hololive production," has unveiled the latest information regarding its first official smartphone game, "hololive Dreams." Developed in collaboration with QualiArts Corporation, this rhythm game is anticipated to be affectionately known as "Holodori" and is designed for easy and enjoyable gameplay. According to the newly released details, "hololive Dreams" will feature over 50 Hololive members and is slated to launch with more than 150 songs. Furthermore, each participating talent is planned to have two solo songs implemented, promising a wealth of content for fans. The promotional video (PV) also showcases Hololive members enjoying interactions on an island that serves as the game's setting, suggesting that beyond the musical rhythm game experience, character interaction will be a significant draw. The development is being handled by QualiArts, a studio renowned for titles such as ...

The popular VTuber group Nijisanji has announced its annual large-scale winter event, "Twinkle Gifts ~Winter Date 2025~." Starting December 12th (Friday) at 6:00 PM (JST), original merchandise perfect for winter and voice stories featuring the "Livers'" winter tales will be available for purchase at the official store "Nijistore." This announcement generated a significant buzz on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), with fans already expressing immense excitement. "Winter Date 2025" will feature voice stories depicting the Livers giving gifts, with a portion of these stories released as a promotional video. Fans have been continuously posting enthusiastic comments such as "Winter Date is super hot!", "The glasses are charming!", and "I want to go on a winter date with Runcho-chan..." Significant attention has been drawn to the Livers' attractive outfits and visuals, with comments like "I was j...

On December 4, 2025, a highly anticipated special program titled "Haromegu Channel! Long Time No See Special!" aired on the popular YouTube channel "Link! Like! Love Live!", sending fans into a frenzy. Fujishima Megumi (Megu) made an appearance, captivating viewers with her adorable presence and unchanging charm. The excitement was so intense that the related hashtag "#Haromegu" temporarily reached the number one spot on X (formerly Twitter) trends in Japan. On this day, many fans expressed their joy on social media, posting comments such as "I cried seeing Megu-chan after so long 😭" and "Still an angel!!" Anticipation mounted even before the program began, and during the broadcast, comments like "Everything brought back memories" and "Overwhelming euphoria" flooded in. In particular, Megu-chan's excellent communication skills were still apparent, leading to a flurry of praise such as "Megu-chan's talk ...

On November 30, 2025, the latest information regarding "Nijisanji Fes 2026," a major event hosted by the popular VTuber group "Nijisanji," was announced. Particularly drawing attention is the attraction called "Audio-Visual Room." This segment offers fans a dream-like experience, allowing attendees to engage in one-on-one conversations with VTuber livers and even take two-shot photos with their own smartphones. Following the announcement from the official "Nijisanji" account, "Audio-Visual Room" quickly became a trending topic on social media (X), igniting enthusiastic reactions among fans. Many expressed strong desires to participate, with comments like "I absolutely want to go!" and "I'd pay 50,000 yen just for the right to play with the Audio-Visual Room and Debi-sama's AR!" Some even passionately declared messages to specific livers, such as "I'll tell Gaku I love him!" and "I ask for n...

The Nijisanji WORLDTOUR 2025 Hiroshima concert, a major live event for the VTuber group "Nijisanji," recently took place, with its opening song, "Yonaga Orchestra," becoming a significant talking point among fans. Many fans took to SNS X (formerly Twitter) to lavish praise on the production and performances, conveying the concert's enthusiastic atmosphere. The concert kicked off spectacularly with "Yonaga Orchestra." In particular, the staging that incorporated masks used in the song immediately drew viewers into an extraordinary world. The subsequent change into matching outfits after removing the masks was also striking, leading many fans to exclaim, "I cried from the very beginning!" and "What a fantastic show!" The performances of each Liver were also outstanding. Joe Rikiichi captivated the audience with his majestic stage presence, earning him the title of "Troupe Leader." Seraph Dazzlegarden's vocals were also h...

The Nijisanji-affiliated unit "Eburi" has reached its half-anniversary, marking six months since their debut, and has announced the sale of commemorative merchandise. This announcement has generated significant buzz within the fan community, with particularly enthusiastic reactions to the newly released visuals. According to the official announcement, the "Eburi Half Anniversary" merchandise will go on sale at "Niji Store" starting October 2nd (Thursday) at 6:00 PM JST. Members Ayato Hitohashi and Sakyo Itsuki appear in special visuals drawn specifically for these commemorative goods, showcasing a different charm as they hold bouquets of flowers. On social media, numerous posts express surprise and sentimentality at the rapid passage of time, with comments like "Has it already been half a year for Eburi? Time flies!" and "Eburi's half-anniversary...? Already...?" The new visuals have also garnered a flood of praise, with fans exclai...

A new girls band unit, "Koyoi, XX to Yume wo Miru." (commonly known as "yoiyume"), from the VTuber/Virtual Liver group "Nijisanji," is set to make its grand debut with its first live stream on Friday, August 15, 2025, at 6:00 PM JST. This new four-member unit is conceptualized around "Wa-Yo" (Japanese folklore/supernatural) and "Eclecticism." The members consist of Sogou Nonoha on drums, Yagyu Shino on bass, Kado Mikaru on guitar, and Nekoyashiki Miku on keyboards. Among them, Yagyu Shino, who plays bass, has particularly garnered significant attention. Immediately following the debut announcement, numerous comments flooded social media such as "I'm super curious about Yagyu Shino!", "Her visuals totally hit the spot!", "Her look is exactly my type...", "She's so my type," and "My brain is fried!" Fans are wildly enthusiastic about her captivating visuals. Furthermore, prediction...