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An exciting new "Song Relay" project featuring popular virtual livers from the renowned VTuber group "Nijisanji" has been officially announced, generating a massive wave of anticipation and joy across social media. Organized by Gaon, this international song relay project features a star-studded lineup, with Seffyna and many other fan-favorite livers slated to perform. Following the official account's announcement, fans have flooded social media with enthusiastic comments such as, "I can't wait to hear my oshi's singing voice!" and "The official announcement has my excitement through the roof." Additionally, with the upcoming releases of original songs and cover tracks, fans are reacting with joyful overwhelm, noting, "There's just too much good news to handle! I want to savor every bit of it, including the archives." Expectations for this grand musical event are reaching an all-time high as these talented livers prepare ...

Popular virtual Liver group Nijisanji has announced the debut of a new music unit called "RhyZyGy," generating significant excitement. Among the members, Taiga Kaminaga and Ryuichiro Yamada, it is Ryuichiro Yamada—with his surprisingly relatable yet impactful name and striking visual contrast—who has captured the hearts of many fans and listeners across social media. Ryuichiro Yamada boasts a serious background, currently attending a music college while making a living through music composition, arrangement, and piano performance. On his official X (formerly Twitter) account, he reached out to fans with the message, "The debut stream relay starts on August 28th at 20:00. Please come hang out," and has already shown flashes of being an "intriguing guy" by incorporating puzzle-solving elements into his very first posts. Social media has been flooded with rave reviews, such as "This is the first time someone with such a quintessentially Japanese name has...

Popular virtual liver group Nijisanji has announced the debut of a new duo unit named 'RhyZyGy,' featuring Taiga Kaminaga and Ryuichiro Yamada, creating significant buzz across social media platforms. RhyZyGy is a music-focused VTuber unit consisting of a violinist and a grand piano player. Fans have been paying close attention to various meticulous details, including the released visuals, the unique unit name that appears to combine 'rhythm' with 'syzygy' (refer referencing a planetary alignment), and the fact that they share the same illustrator and character designer (referred to as 'mama' in the community). Additionally, reports indicate that both members participated in the musical performance for their debut song, 'Like an Explosion.' Fans have flooded X (formerly Twitter) with voices of anticipation and joy, posting comments such as 'I'm so excited to hear the performances by this music college student duo' and 'Their visua...

Soma Sakayori, a virtual liver (VTuber) reportedly affiliated with the “Nijisanji” group, made a sudden appearance in a “cross-dressed” form on April 1st, April Fool's Day, and completely captivated social media with their overwhelming cuteness. This surprise debut instantly sent fans into a frenzy, with comments such as “too cute” and “my brain has been destroyed” flooding in. As an April Fool's Day project, Soma Sakayori released a “singing” video of the song “Booo!” The cute character design and clear, translucent singing voice, a stark contrast to their usual persona, garnered a massive response. Comments such as “A person who usually thinks ‘it’d be gross if I sang Boo lol’ cross-dresses and sings Boo, using April Fool’s as an excuse. I love that Soma Sakayori!” were shared, indicating that this unexpected “gap” greatly charmed their fans. Many users raved about Soma Sakayori’s visual appearance, calling it “perfectly my type” and “absolutely genius.” Their appeal was so s...

Saiki Ittetsu, a virtual liver belonging to the virtual liver group "Nijisanji," has taken social media by storm with his unique dance style and adorable charm in a recently released "Naruto Dance Odottemita" (I Tried Dancing) video. The video, performed alongside Usami Rito and Murakumo Kagetsu, garnered astonished reactions from fans such as "Saiki Ittetsu's ankles are insane when he dances and sits, like he has no bones," "Aren't his ankles too flexible?", and "Saiki always seems to twist his ankle, it makes me anxious lol." On the other hand, many comments praised his hidden talent, saying, "He's such an otaku but a god at dancing. He's definitely one of those people who can inexplicably dance 'Friday's Good Morning' and 'Confession Rehearsal'." In particular, his beaming smile in the video captured many fans' hearts, with comments like "My lifespan increased just by seeing his ...

The popular virtual liver unit "Zabuun" has announced a spontaneous late-night singing stream, leading to an outpouring of enthusiastic joy from fans on social media. This surprise event, announced on February 1, 2026, was particularly welcomed as there had been a long interval since their previous singing stream. Comments like "So thankful, I was really parched [for content]" and "So happy for Zabuun after so long, and a singing stream after so long, everything makes me happy" flooded in. X (formerly Twitter) timelines were filled with fan posts expressing surprise and excitement, such as "Zabuun singing stream!?!?!?!?!". What's particularly noteworthy is how this singing stream serves as a "salvation" for many fans leading busy lives. Comments like "I was incredibly tired, but just the announcement of Zabuun's singing stream made all the effort of pushing through the weekend rush worth it" and "This month is my ...

The virtual liver group "Nijisanji" has reached its 8th anniversary, and the highly anticipated release of new merchandise, "Common Outfit 3D Goods Vol.3," has been announced, generating a huge buzz, especially on social media. Fans are expressing immense joy and excitement, particularly with the introduction of items like puppets, affectionately dubbed "Common Outfit Pape," and Polaroid-style cards featuring the livers in their vibrant common outfits. Nijisanji's official account announced on January 22nd that "Common Outfit 3D Goods Vol.3" would go on sale from noon on February 3rd (Tuesday) via the "Nijistore." This series is themed around the specially designed common outfits worn by Nijisanji livers, and reports indicate that these items are even more spectacular for the 8th-anniversary celebration. On X (formerly Twitter), a flurry of posts expressed long-awaited anticipation, such as "I've been waiting for the Common...

Ren Zotto, a member of the virtual liver group "Nijisanji EN," held his first 3D live concert, "RENZOTTO 1ST CONTACT," on January 2nd, sending fans into a frenzy of excitement. Social media exploded with shouts of surprise and emotion over his overwhelming performance and incredibly luxurious guest lineup. Known as the "Alien Prince," Ren Zotto captivated fans with his exceptional vocal prowess and charismatic stage presence. Viewers showered him with praise, with comments such as "It was so much more than I imagined, I was confused the whole time, couldn't even cry," "His singing is too good," and "I absolutely love his original songs, they make me feel so positive." In particular, his original songs were highly acclaimed for their unique world, with one fan noting, "The melodies have both gentleness and brightness." One of the biggest highlights of the concert was its incredibly star-studded guest lineup. Many ...

It has been revealed that the popular virtual liver unit "SakuYui" (Sasaki Saku, Shiina Yuika) has finally achieved their long-cherished Okinawa location shoot, causing a huge stir on social media. On X (formerly Twitter), numerous congratulatory messages have been posted, such as "Congratulations to SakuYui on Okinawa!" and "They're going to Okinawa with company money!!" indicating that this was a highly anticipated project for fans. The Okinawa shoot not only features the SakuYui duo but also includes Leos Vincent and Usami Rito. The program, titled "Luxury Trip! SakuYui, Leos, Usami's Wacky Okinawa Location Shoot," will be released as a segment of "KuroNan" on the ChroNoiR channel, hinting at extravagant activities like bluefin tuna fishing. Fans have expressed their anticipation for the eccentric members' wacky journey in Okinawa, with comments like "I have a feeling only hilarious things will happen" and ...

Nijisanji-affiliated virtual liver Usami Rito captivated numerous fans with his overwhelming vocal prowess at the "#消える3Dミュージカル歌枠 Happy Anniversary Happy Musical" event held on November 26th. Performing as part of the "Musical Group" alongside Tohdo Kohaku, Suo Sango, and Saeki Ittetsu, the event also featured an after-talk show, creating a dreamlike night for attendees. What particularly garnered attention was Usami Rito's performance of Disney songs. When he sang songs from Rapunzel and Ariel's iconic "Part of Your World," social media was inundated with effusive praise such as "He's like a Disney prince" and "Thank you for existing." His vocal ability was lauded with comments like "His vibrato, which kicks in during the latter half of his long tones, is incredibly skillful," "He excels at conveying emotion while maintaining perfect pitch," and "His expressive range is as vast as the ocean." F...

The virtual community app "Pigg Party" (commonly known as "Piggpa") has announced a new collaboration with the popular virtual liver group "Nijisanji," generating significant buzz on social media. Of particular interest is the "Nijisanji Pigg Party Chips," set to be released on August 26th (Tuesday). These chips are rumored to include collectible cards featuring "Niji Pigg," the adorable two-head-tall avatar designs from previous "Piggpa" and "Nijisanji" collaborations. The announcement post from the official X (formerly Twitter) account quickly went viral, with related keywords climbing to the top of Yahoo!'s trending rankings, demonstrating the high level of public attention. On social media, numerous voices expressed anticipation, with comments like "The Niji Pigg designs on Piggpa are too cute!" and "I definitely want to get my hands on these!" Notably, there's a strong sense of grat...