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| Industry | Virtual YouTuber |
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| Founded | 8 February 2018  |
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| Owner | AnyColor Inc. |
| Website | www |
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| Formerly | Ichikara Inc. |
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| Company type | Kabushiki-gaisha |
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| Founded | 2 May 2017; 7 years ago (2017-05-02) |
| Founder | Riku Tazumi |
| Headquarters | Akasaka, Tokyo, Japan |
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| Total equity | 2,641,914,764 Yen (2021) |
| Website | www |
Nijisanji (にじさんじ, Also shorten as 2434) is a Virtual Youtuber(VTuber) 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) operating under Nijisanji, their various overseas branches and partnered program. Notable Nijisanji member include Kuzuha, Tsukino Mito, Kanae, Himawari Honma and Suzuhara Lulu.
Overview (UNORGANIZED FOR NOW)
2018-2019: Founding and initial phase
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.
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. The service would eventually be shut down on 31 December 2019 with all its participants continuing activities on their own.
2020-current: Establishing English speaking presence
2020
In January 2020, Nijisanji officially open the English version of its twitter accounts which was followed by an English Youtube account in June. Also as part of their attempt to appeal to 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 was returned to their original Nijisanji India branch while audition for the explicitly English speaking talents was held in December. Nijisanji IN would eventually be suspended and all its members graduated in 30 April 2021.
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.
In September 2020, Ichikara 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.
2021
Nijisanji EN would debut its first generation in 16 May 2021(Japan Time) consist of a group of three female VTubers/Livers. A simultaneous commentary livestream on their English channel, hosted by Niji ID members Hana Machia and Bonnivier Pranaja was also held.
On 17 May 2021, Ichikara officially renamed itself to AnyColor.
Technology
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. (NEED BETTER SOURCE)
Livers
Nijisanji (Japan)
First Wave
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Second Wave
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Gamers
Nijisanji Gamers was later merged with the first Nijisanji group and Nijisanji SEEDS in December 2018 becoming a single group name Nijisanji.
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SEEDs
Nijisanji SEEDS was later merged with the first Nijisanji group and Nijisanji Gamers in December 2018 becoming a single group name Nijisanji.
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VOIZ
Originally created in June 2018 as an all-male group focusing on music and voice drama, 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.
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2019 Wave
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2020 Wave
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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)
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First Wave
Second Wave
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Third Wave .
Fourth Wave
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Fifth Wave
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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.
- Aadya (retired)
- Noor (retired)
- Vihaan (retired)
NIJISANJI KR (South Korea)
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First Wave
Second Wave
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Third Wave
Fourth Wave
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Fifth Wave
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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.
- Elira Pendora
- Pomu Rainpuff
- Finana Ryugu
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.
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First Generation
Second Generation
Third Generation
Fourth Generation
Fifth Generation
Sixth Generation
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Seventh Generation
Eighth Generation
Ninth Generation
Tenth Generation
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Eleventh Generation
Twelfth Generation
Thirteenth Generation
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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.
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Events
- Nijisanji Anniversary Festival 2021 Eve Festival feat.FLOW (27-28 February 2021)
- 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
- "Dive into the Virtual World - "NIJISANJI" the biggest VTuber | Featured News | Tokyo Otaku Mode (TOM) Shop: Figures & Merch From Japan". Tokyo Otaku Mode. 24 June 2020. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - 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. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
- 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. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
- 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 Japanese). Retrieved 19 March 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - Komatsu, Mikikazu. "Virtual YouTuber Project NIJISANJI Opens Official English YouTube Channel". Crunchyroll. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
- Morrissy, Kim (14 April 2021). "NIJISANJI's India Branch Announces "Temporary Suspension" from April 30". Anime News Network. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - Dennison, Kara. "VTubers Apologize for Uncredited Use of Among Us Translation Mod". Crunchyroll. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
- Morrissy, Kim (4 September 2020). "Bushiroad and NIJISANJI Are Taking Online Harassment Seriously". Anime News Network. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
- Morrissy, Kim (14 May 2021). "NIJISANJI EN Announces "LazuLight" Virtual YouTuber Group". Anime News Network. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - "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. Retrieved 17 May 2021 – via PR TIMES.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - 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. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ 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. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
- 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. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
- 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. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
- 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. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
- "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. 13 April 2021. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
- "「#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 Japanese). Retrieved 14 April 2021.