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Nijisanji

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Nijisanji
Nijisanji logo
Native name
にじさんじ
Niji-sanji
ISIN🆔
IndustryVirtual YouTuber
Founded 📆February 2018 (2018-02)
Founder 👔
Area served 🗺️
Products 📟 Livestreaming
Members
Number of employees
ParentANYCOLOR Inc.
🌐 Websitenijisanji.jp
📇 Address
📞 telephone

AnyColor Inc.
Formerly
Ichikara Inc.
Kabushiki-gaisha
ISIN🆔
Industry
Founded 📆2 May 2017; 9 years ago (2017-05-02)
Founder 👔Riku Tazumi
Headquarters 🏙️,
Akasaka, Tokyo
,
Japan
Area served 🗺️
Key people
  • Riku Tazumi
  • (CEO and founder)
  • Iwanaga
  • (Manager of Nijisanji)
Total equity2,641,914,764 Yen (2021)
Members
Number of employees
🌐 Websitewww.ichikara.co.jp/en/
📇 Address
📞 telephone

Nijisanji (Japanese: にじさんじ) is a Virtual Youtuber talent agency owned by AnyColor Inc. (formerly named Ichikara Inc.). The agency was founded in 2018 with the purpose of promoting the use of Live2D models and streaming as opposed to the 3D and clips format popularized by Kizuna AI. As of March 2021, there are 176 active VTubers (or Livers as they are called by Nijisanji[1]) operating under Nijisanji, their various overseas branches and partnered program. Notable Nijisanji members include Kuzuha, Tsukino Mito, Kanae, and Himawari Honma.

History

2018

In the beginning of 2018, Ichikara Inc. founded the VTuber agency Nijisanji. Nijisanji helped popularize the use of Live2D models instead of the prior focus on 3D models as well as the shift towards livestreaming instead of edited video and clips that was the standard for VTubers like Kizuna Ai.[2]

The name NIJISANJI (written in capital letters) was created by mixing two words in Japanese, two-dimensional 二次元 (nijigen) and three-dimensional 三次元 (sanjigen). The name was created while imagining a new era of entertainment that connects the real and virtual worlds. There are two meanings implied in the NIJISANJI logo: there is the word niji (虹) which means rainbow and the word sanji (三時) which means three o'clock. NIJISANJI's characters, or Virtual Livers, are full of colorful characters and varied personalities, which is symbolized by the rainbow in the logo.

The center piece of Nijisanji operation is their custom facial recognition app. Utilizing the iPhone X native Animoji feature to capture the user facial expression to animate the Live2D avatar. The app can connect with streaming software.[3]

2019

In May 2019, Ichikara launched its "Nijisanji Network" service where it would support other content creator and affiliated companies through the use of Nijisanji management and support resource. They also announce the first and only participants of the program being Indie VTuber Fairys-chan and Tenkai Tukasa.[4] The service would eventually be shut down on 31 December 2019 with all its participants continuing activities on their own.[5]

2020

In January 2020, Nijisanji officially opened the English version of its twitter accounts which were followed by an English Youtube account in June.[6] Also as part of their attempt to appeal to the English speaking audience, they rebranded their indian branch (Nijisanji IN) into a broader English branch (Nijisanji EN). However, in November, the three members of Nijisanji EN were returned to their original Nijisanji India branch, while the audition for the only English speaking talents was held in December. Nijisanji IN was eventually dissolved and all its members graduated on April 30, 2021.[7]

In October 2020, Nijisanji privated the various Among Us streams of its member after receiving a complaint by Masuoka, a programmer who made the popular Japanese translation mod of the game. Through a tweet, Masuoka specify that the reason for his complaint was that Nijisanji was using Masuoka mod without properly crediting him. Nijisanji have since entered negotiation with him to properly credits and license his work.[8]

In September 2020, Nijisanji created an "Aggressive Acts and Slander Countermeasure Team" to offer counselling to victims of harassment and take legal measures against perpetrators of harassment, specifically the online harassment plaguing the Japanese entertainment industry. This announcement came in the wake of Hololive VTuber Mano Aloe's retirement after only two weeks of activity due to online harassment.[9]

2021

Nijisanji EN debuted its first wave in 16 May 2021 dubbed "LazuLight". It consisted of three female Livers: Elira Pendora, Pomu Rainpuff, and Finana Ryugu. A simultaneous commentary livestream on their English channel, hosted by Nijisanji ID members Hana Macchia and Bonnivier Pranaja was also held.[10] It was followed by OBSYDIA in July and Ethyria in October.

On 17 May 2021, Ichikara officially renamed itself to AnyColor.[11]

On 12 December 2021, the fourth wave of Niji EN debuted, called "Luxiem". It was made up of five male Livers: Luca Kaneshiro, Shu Yamino, Ike Everland, Mysta Rias, and Vox Akuma. A debut program was hosted by Elira Pendora and Oliver Evans.[12]

2022

On February 17, Anycolors announced the merger of Nijisanji ID and Nijisanji KR into the main Nijisanji branch starting in April 2022. As part of the merger, the official social media accounts of the two branch would ceased operation and the ongoing audition for their latest generation for both would be cancelled.[13]

On February 22, Noctyx, the second male wave (and fifth overall) of Nijisanji EN debuted.

Activities

The main activity of VTuber or Virtual Liver Nijisanji members is doing live streaming on the Youtube platform, which usually shows VTuber playing video games, singing or chatting with the audience them through virtual avatars inspired by manga and anime.[14][15]

Livers

File:Tsukino Mito.png
Tsukino Mito, One of the original members of Nijisanji

Nijisanji (Japan)

First Wave

Second Wave

Gamers
Nijisanji Gamers was later merged with the first Nijisanji group and Nijisanji SEEDS in December 2018 becoming a single group name Nijisanji.[16]

SEEDs
Nijisanji SEEDS was later merged with the first Nijisanji group and Nijisanji Gamers in December 2018 becoming a single group name Nijisanji.[16]

VOIZ
Originally created in June 2018 as an all-male group focusing on music and voice drama,[17] the group was quickly disbanded with two of its members transferred into SEEDS (which later merged into the main branch) by the end of the year.[18][19]

2019 Wave

2020 Wave

2021 Wave

  • Axia Krone
  • Lauren Iroas
  • Leos Vincent
  • Oliver Evans
  • Lain Paterson

Nijisanji NetWORK (former members; program terminated)

These two are still active VTubers but they are no longer officially affiliated with Nijisanji.

  • Tenkai Tukasa
  • Fairys-chan

NIJISANJI ID (Indonesia)

Nijisanji expanded its operational area to Indonesia under the name Nijisanji ID. Nijisanji ID made its debut on 26 - 27 October 2019 at Creator Super Fest Jakarta with VTuber named Hana Macchia, ZEA Cornelia, and Taka Radjiman. After that Nijisanji ID re-opened the registration of VTuber, the next registered VTuber members were Miyu Ottavia, Azura Cecillia, Nara Haramaung, Layla Alstroemeria, Rai Galilei, Riksa Dhirendra, and Amicia Michella.[20][21] Merged with the main Nijisanji group in April 2022.[13]

NIJISANJI IN (India)

Was temporary rebranded as Nijisanji EN (Nijisanji English) before reverting back to Nijisanji IN. The branch operation was suspended on 30 April 2021 and all current members was to retired at the same time.[24][25]

  • Aadya (retired)
  • Noor (retired)
  • Vihaan (retired)

NIJISANJI KR (South Korea)

Merged with the main Nijisanji group in April 2022.[13]

1.5 Wave
These members were formerly part of an agency named 541 E&C, which merged with Nijisanji KR on 25 January, 2020.

  • Moarin (retired)
  • Gaon
  • Kaen (retired)
  • Lorou (retired)
  • Han Chiho
  • Hakuren (retired)

NIJISANJI EN (English)

The second group to be named Nijisanji English after the rebranded Nijisanji India.

VirtuaReal (China)

VirtuaReal is a branch of Nijisanji that was created in partnership with the Chinese media site, Bilibili. Apart from their VTubers/VUP's (what VTubers are called in Chinese), VirtuaReal has a producer named Tokimori Seisa.

VirtuaReal Star (China)

Members of VirtuaReal Star are the VTuber identities of popular, pre-established Chinese content creators and celebrities on Bilibili.

  • Ling Yuan Yousa - Identity: Ling Yuan Yousa, singer and Vocaloid producer
  • Sakura Haruka - Identity: Ruanruanbing, MC and vlogger
  • Nanako - Identity: Cai Ming, actress
  • Zuya Naxi
  • Hanser

VirtuaReal Link (China)

VirtuaReal Link is similar to the former Nijisanji NetWORK partnership program such that independent VTubers are given technical support from Ichikara Inc. "Super Virtual High School" (SVHS) is the unit name for four members.

Events

  • Nijisanji Anniversary Festival 2021 Eve Festival feat.FLOW (27-28 February 2021)[26]
    • Nijisanji JAPAN TOUR 2020 "Shout in the Rainbow! Tokyo Revenge Performance" (27 February 2021) - at Tokyo Big Sight, Ariake, Tokyo. Live Concert with online stream and limited audience due to COVID restriction.

References

  1. ↑ "Dive into the Virtual World - "NIJISANJI" the biggest VTuber | Featured News | Tokyo Otaku Mode (TOM) Shop: Figures & Merch From Japan". Tokyo Otaku Mode. 24 Jun 2020. Archived from the original on 17 May 2021. Retrieved 2021-05-17. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  2. ↑ 公開, 日時. "尖ったメンバーばかりのVTuberグループ"にじさんじ"の魅力を紹介". Dengeki Online. Archived from the original on 1 February 2021. Retrieved 28 January 2021. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  3. ↑ Ichikara Inc. (11 January 2018). "iPhoneXのAnimojiでバーチャルYoutuberに！バーチャルライブアプリ「にじさんじ」配信声優を募集！". PR TIMES (in 日本語). Archived from the original on 12 April 2021. Retrieved 2021-03-19. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  4. ↑ Ichikara Inc. (10 May 2019). "VTuberコミュニティサービス「にじさんじネットワーク」始動！VTuberを「流行り」から「文化」へ。". PR TIMES. Archived from the original on 24 April 2021. Retrieved 2021-03-19. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  5. ↑ Ichikara Inc. (31 December 2019). "にじさんじネットワーク 公式サイト" [Notice of termination of "Nijisanji Network" service]. にじさんじネットワーク 公式サイト (in 日本語). Archived from the original on 24 April 2021. Retrieved 2021-03-19. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  6. ↑ Komatsu, Mikikazu. "Virtual YouTuber Project NIJISANJI Opens Official English YouTube Channel". Crunchyroll. Archived from the original on 17 May 2021. Retrieved 2021-05-17. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  7. ↑ Morrissy, Kim (14 April 2021). "NIJISANJI's India Branch Announces "Temporary Suspension" from April 30". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on 17 May 2021. Retrieved 2021-05-17. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  8. ↑ Dennison, Kara. "VTubers Apologize for Uncredited Use of Among Us Translation Mod". Crunchyroll. Archived from the original on 20 November 2020. Retrieved 2021-05-17. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  9. ↑ Morrissy, Kim (2020-09-04). "Bushiroad and NIJISANJI Are Taking Online Harassment Seriously". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on 4 September 2020. Retrieved 2020-09-08. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  10. ↑ Morrissy, Kim (14 May 2021). "NIJISANJI EN Announces "LazuLight" Virtual YouTuber Group". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on 17 May 2021. Retrieved 2021-05-17. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  11. ↑ "いちから株式会社は「ANYCOLOR株式会社」へ社名を変更いたします。". 17 May 2021. Archived from the original on 17 May 2021. Retrieved 2021-05-17 – via PR TIMES. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  12. ↑ "Luxiem VTuber Debut Announcement". Twitter. 17 December 2021. Retrieved 2022-03-23. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 Agonoy, Jay (2022-02-18). "NIJISANJI ID and KR to Be Merged With Japan by April 2022". Anime Corner. Retrieved 2022-03-26.
  14. ↑ Myrmecoleon (29 March 2020). "にじさんじの"歌"の歴史をまとめてみた【VTuberデータ分析】". MoguraVR (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 30 March 2020. Retrieved 2 June 2020. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)CS1 maint: Unrecognized language (link)
  15. ↑ "「にじさんじ の日」世界リレーから見えた海外ライバーたちの魅力とは？". MoguraVR (in Japanese). 12 February 2020. Archived from the original on 9 March 2020. Retrieved 2 June 2020. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)CS1 maint: Unrecognized language (link)
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 Ichikara Inc. (13 December 2018). "にじさんじが1つのグループに！既存3グループを「にじさんじ」へ順次統合！". PR TIMES. Archived from the original on 14 April 2021. Retrieved 2021-03-19. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  17. ↑ Ichikara Inc. (8 June 2018). "にじさんじプロジェクトから"初"男性グループ「VOIZ（ボイズ）」がデビュー!!". PR TIMES. Archived from the original on 26 December 2020. Retrieved 2021-03-19. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  18. ↑ Ichikara Inc. (25 September 2018). "「にじさんじSEEDs」より5名が新たにデビュー！本日より始動！". PR TIMES. Archived from the original on 15 April 2021. Retrieved 2021-03-19. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  19. ↑ Ichikara Inc. (9 August 2018). "「にじさんじSEEDs」より7名が新たにデビュー！本日より始動！". PR TIMES. Archived from the original on 14 April 2021. Retrieved 2021-03-19. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  20. ↑ Tiraska, Ferdian (15 November 2019). "We Interviewed NIJISANJI id at Creators Super Fest 2019". KAORI Nusantara (in Bahasa Indonesia). Archived from the original on 22 February 2022. Retrieved 1 May 2020. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  21. ↑ D., Tanto (March 13, 2020). "Virtual Liver NIJISANJI ID Third Wave to Debut March 15, 2020!". KAORI Nusantara (in Bahasa Indonesia). Archived from the original on 30 September 2020. Retrieved 25 May 2020. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  22. ↑ signum (15 September 2019). "Gelombang Pertama Nijisanji id Akan Debut Hari Ini" (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 30 September 2019. Retrieved 3 September 2019. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)CS1 maint: Unrecognized language (link)
  23. ↑ @NIJISANJI_ID. "Untuk membuat Virtual Liver NIJISANJI ID yang di-audisi kali ini, kami bekerja sama dengan beberapa kreator dari Indonesia untuk design dan Live2D" (Tweet) – via Twitter. Missing or empty |date= (help)
  24. ↑ "にじさんじのインドVTuberグループ「NIJISANJI IN」一時休止、所属ライバーは卒業 | Mogura VR". MoguraVR. 2021-04-13. Archived from the original on 14 April 2021. Retrieved 2021-04-14. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  25. ↑ @NIJISANJI_IN. "Announcement of NIJISANJI IN's temporary suspension and liver graduation" (Tweet) – via Twitter. Missing or empty |date= (help)
  26. ↑ "「#にじFes2021 前夜祭」ライブレポ にじさんじとFLOWが音楽でつながった一夜". KAI-YOU.net | POP is Here . (in 日本語). Archived from the original on 14 April 2021. Retrieved 2021-04-14. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)

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