nijisanji

Nijisanji is a face-tracking app and Virtual YouTuber group, managed by Anycolor Inc. (formerly named Ichikara Inc.). The company began activities in early 2018, originally as an app developer with no intention of management (legend saying that at one time management had fewer people than their talent, before Mito exploded in popularity and necessitated more staff). The project was helmed by CEO Tazumi Riku and then-COO Iwanaga Taiki, the latter having since departed from the company.

While the app has no release date, and early on wasn't even approved by Apple, it is actively used by Nijisanji Project, a group of official VTubers referred to as "Virtual Livers".

Their characters are notably in 2D, instead of the initially more popular and established trend of 3D. This strategy was to minimize upfront investment and allow themselves a broader range of personalities. While some of the more popular characters do also have 3D models, 2D is still used for most appearances.

Many of the characters have alternate variations, such as alternate costumes, hairstyles, accessories like kemonomimi, or even aged up forms.

The official website offers a short profile for each character; however, the talent is given the freedom to develop their characters as they wish. As a result, few if any actually resemble their original profile.

Nijisanji Project members

Initially grouping was done according to the time of debut and the nature of contract, but from 2019 these distinctions were removed and all members placed under Nijisanji Project. This list represents their origins.

Nijisanji

[expand=First wave]

Debut: February 7, 2018

• Tsukino Mito
• Shizuka Rin
• Higuchi Kaede
• Moira
• Elu
• Yuuki Chihiro (retired January 31, 2024)
• Suzuya Aki (retired August 31, 2024)
• Shibuya Hajime

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[expand=Second wave]

Debut: Early March 2018

• Kenmochi Touya
• Fushimi Gaku
• Gilzaren III
• Fumino Tamaki (originally Noraneko)
• Ushimi Ichigo
• Yuuhi Riri
• Suzuka Utako (retired June 12, 2024)
• Mononobe Alice
• Ienaga Mugi
• Morinaka Kazaki

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[expand=Nijisanji Gamers]

First debut: May 2, 2018

A group specializing in video game livestreams, aiming to bridge the gap between the audiences for virtual YouTubers and professional gaming. Membership included both professional and casual oriented gamers, however, and activities still involved traditional Liver content such as chatting streams and singing videos. While the group was treated as separate, there were no restrictions from interacting with members outside the group. Integrated into Nijisanji Project as of 2019.

• Kanae
• Akabane Youko
• Sasaki Saku
• Yamiyono Moruru (retired June 27, 2019)
• Honma Himawari
• Makaino Ririmu
• Kuzuha
• Setsuna (retired October 30, 2019)
• Shiina Yuika

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[expand=Nijisanji SEEDs]

First debut: June 3, 2018

A group based on a "challenge framework with the potential for group activities." Its members were selected for variety, rather than experience or skill. While the group was treated as separate, there were no restrictions from interacting with members outside the group. Integrated into Nijisanji Project as of 2019.

First wave

• Dola
• Umiyasha no Kami (retired April 9, 2019)
• Nakao Azuma (retired May 31, 2019)
• Izumo Kasumi (retired October 31, 2020)
• Todoroki Kyouko
• Sister Claire
• Hanabatake Chaika
• Yashiro Kizuku
• Hassaku Yuzu (retired May 7, 2019)
• Azuchi Momo (retired January 31, 2024)
• Uzuki Kou
• Suzuki Masaru
• Ryuushen

Second wave

First debut: August 9, 2018

• Kanda Shouichi
• Amemori Sayo
• Naruto Kogane (retired December 31, 2018)
• Takamiya Rion
• Asuka Hina
• Maimoto Keisuke
• Rindou Mikoto
• Debidebi Debiru
• Sakura Ritsuki
• Machita Chima
• Tsukimi Shizuku (retired January 13, 2020)
• Joe Rikiichi
• Achikita Chinami (retired March 31, 2020)
• Belmond Banderas
• Yaguruma Rine
• Yumeoi Kakeru
• Kuroi Shiba

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[expand=VOIZ]

Debut: June 8, 2018.

Nijisanji's first all male virtual liver group. The group was dissolved after half its members retired within a week of debuting, and the remainder were integrated into SEEDs a couple months later.

• Harusaki Air
• Naruse Naru (retired August 31, 2024)
• Kurohane Kuroto (retired June 9, 2018)
• Kaminari Poaro (retired June 15, 2018)

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[expand=2019]

• Warabeda Meiji (retired April 30, 2022)
• Kudou Chitose (retired August 31, 2019)
• Gundou Mirei (retired/terminated June 21, 2023)
• Yuzuki Roa (inactive since October 2020)
• Onomachi Haruka (retired February 25, 2026)
• Kataribe Tsumugu (inactive since March 2019)
• Seto Miyako (retired March 4, 2025)
• Otogibara Era (retired March 10, 2021)
• Shindou Raito (retired/terminated March 12, 2019)
• Inui Toko
• Ange Katrina
• Lize Helesta
• Saegusa Akina
• Aizono Manami
• Suzuhara Lulu
• Yukishiro Mahiro
• Ex Albio
• Levi Elipha
• Hayama Marin
• Nui Sociere
• Hakase Fuyuki
• Kagami Hayato
• Yorumi Rena
• Mayuzumi Kai (retired July 28, 2022)
• Ars Almal
• Aiba Uiha (retired December 30, 2023)
• Amamiya Kokoro
• Eli Conifer
• Ratna Petit
• Hayase Sou
• Sukoya Kana
• Shellin Burgundy
• Fumi
• Hoshikawa Sara
• Yamagami Karuta
• Emma August
• Luis Cammy
• Matsukai Mao
• Fuwa Minato
• Shirayuki Tomoe
• Gwelu Os Gar (retired October 9, 2025)
• Mashiro Meme
• Naraka (retired November 6, 2025)
• Kurusu Natsume

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[expand=2020]

• Furen E Lustario
• Melissa Kinrenka (retired May 31, 2022)
• Ibrahim
• Nagao Kei
• Genzuki Toujirou
• Kaida Haru
• Sorahoshi Kirame
• Kingyozaka Meiro (retired October 19, 2020)
• Asahina Akane (retired May 24, 2023)
• Suo Sango
• Todo Kohaku
• Kitakoji Hisui
• Nishizono Chigusa

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[expand=2021]

• Axia Krone (retired November 30, 2022)
• Lauren Iroas
• Leos Vincent
• Oliver Evans
• Lain Paterson

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[expand=2022]

• Amagase Muyu
• Ponto Nei
• Umise Yotsuha
• Hyakumantenbara Salome
• Fura Kanato
• Watarai Hibari
• Shikinagi Akira
• Seraph Dazzlegarden

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[expand=2023]

• Koshimizu Toru
• Shishido Akari
• Kaburaki Roco
• Igarashi Rika
• Ishigami Nozomi
• Sophia Valentine
• Kuramochi Meruto
• Saiki Ittetsu
• Akagi Wen
• Usami Rito
• Hibachi Mana
• Hoshirube Sho
• Murakumo Kagetsu
• Koyanagi Rou
• Inami Rai
• Tachitsute Toto
• Shioriha Ruri
• Milan Kestrel

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[expand=2024]

• Kitami Yusei
• Kaisei
• Sakaki Ness
• Shiga Riko
• Tamanoi Nana
• Kisara
• Kozue Mone
• Lunlun
• Nanase Suzuna
• Saotome Berry
• Kirara Tamako
• Sakayori Soma
• Nagisa Trout

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[expand=2025]

• Hitotsubashi Ayato
• Itsuki Sakyo
• Togawa Nonoha
• Yagyu Shino
• Kadou Mikaru
• Nekoyashiki Miku
• Sumeragi Reo
• Shinomiya Yuno
• Shirose Isumi
• Hanakago Tsubasa

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[expand=2026]

• Shirasa Ayane
• Minamo Madoka
• Onotora
• Kuri Eita
• Kokonami Iruka
• Senri Ayumu
• Tsukahara Daichi
• Mikogami Kotone
• Rei7
• Rayon
• Purin Lala Mode
• Pomelo Punch

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[expand=Others]

• Yugamin (semi-mascot)
• Kuroko (anonymous helpers in 3D streams)
• Iwanaga-chan (indie VTuber persona of ex-COO Iwanaga)

Unreleased characters (final spelling unknown)

• Eudrick
• Kasahara Ao
• Wolfgang V
• Sailusuto
• Takanashi Mimi
• Umihoshi Stella
• Niko
• Unnamed Chinese-bilingual female member
• KR Seventh Wave
• ID Seventh Wave

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Nijisanji ID

Nijisanji's Indonesian Branch. They had a bit of interaction with the main and other branch members. On April 15, 2022, this branch was merged into the main Nijisanji branch.

• ZEA Cornelia (retired May 14, 2023)
• Hana Macchia
• Taka Radjiman (retired May 28, 2023)
• Riksa Dhirendra (retired January 11, 2024)
• Amicia Michella (retired August 16, 2023)
• Miyu Ottavia (retired November 27, 2022)
• Rai Galilei
• Azura Cecillia (retired August 20, 2023)
• Layla Alstroemeria
• Nara Haramaung (retired September 3, 2023)
• Etna Crimson
• Bonnivier Pranaja (retired May 26, 2024)
• Siska Leontyne (retired June 15, 2023)
• Nagisa Arcinia
• Derem Kado
• Reza Avanluna (retired September 30, 2023)
• Hyona Elatiora (retired October 29, 2023)
• Xia Ekavira (retired November 27, 2023)
• Mika Melatika (retired December 28, 2023)

Nijisanji IN

Nijisanji's Indian Branch, briefly known as the English branch due to failed marketing within India and attempting to diversify in light of growing international interest in the brand. They too had a bit of interaction with the main and other branch members. The branch was 'temporarily suspended' on April 30, 2021, its members retiring the same day.

• Aadya (retired April 30, 2021)
• Vihaan (retired April 30, 2021)
• Noor (retired April 30, 2021)

Nijisanji KR

Nijisanji's Korean Branch. They also had a bit of interaction with the main and other branch members. On April 15, 2022, this branch was merged into the main Nijisanji branch.

• Wiffy (retired November 15, 2020)
• Yu Ruri (retired July 17, 2020)
• Shin Yuya (retired June 14, 2021)
• Min Suha
• Moarin﹡ (retired February 26, 2020)
• Kaen﹡ (retired July 17, 2020)
• Lorou﹡ (retired July 17, 2020)
• Han Chi Ho﹡(retired April 28, 2022)
• Hakuren﹡ (retired July 17, 2020)
• Gaon﹡
• Lee Siu (retired February 20, 2022)
• So Nagi
• Chae Ara (retired April 18, 2022)
• Nun Bora (retired November 30, 2021)
• Akira Ray
• Lee Roha
• Oh Jiyu
• Shin Kiru (retired March 31, 2022)
• Yang Nari
• Ryu Hari
• Seffyna
• Ban Hada (retired March 31, 2025)
• Song Mia (retired May 1, 2022)
• Ha Yun
• Na Sera
• Ko Yami (retired February 20, 2022)
• Lee On (retired April 30, 2022)

﹡ Transferred from "541 E&C":https://twitter.com/541EnC/status/1221062881875091457

Nijisanji EN

Nijisanji's English Branch. They have quite a bit of interaction with the main branch members.

• Elira Pendora
• Pomu Rainpuff (retired January 20, 2024)
• Finana Ryugu
• Rosemi Lovelock (retired August 29, 2025)
• Petra Gurin
• Selen Tatsuki (terminated February 5, 2024)
• Enna Alouette
• Nina Kosaka (retired July 8, 2023)
• Millie Parfait
• Reimu Endou (retired August 17, 2025)
• Mysta Rias (retired August 27, 2023)
• Ike Eveland (retired April 30, 2025)
• Shu Yamino
• Luca Kaneshiro
• Vox Akuma
• Sonny Brisko
• Yugo Asuma (retired/terminated December 14, 2022)
• Alban Knox
• Uki Violeta
• Fulgur Ovid (retired May 5, 2025)
• Kyo Kaneko (retired February 17, 2024)
• Maria Marionette
• Aster Arcadia (separated July 15, 2025)
• Aia Amare
• Ren Zotto
• Scarle Yonaguni
• Zaion LanZa (terminated March 10, 2023)
• Doppio Dropscythe
• Meloco Kyoran
• Hex Haywire (retired August 23, 2024)
• Kotoka Torahime (retired May 28, 2025)
• Ver Vermillion
• Vezalius Bandage
• Vantacrow Bringer
• Yu Q. Wilson
• Claude Clawmark
• Victoria Brightshield (retired November 9, 2024)
• Kunai Nakasato (retired September 21, 2024)
• Ryoma Barrenwort
• Twisty Amanozako (terminated June 21, 2025)
• Klara Charmwood
• Zeal Ginjoka
• Freodore
• Seible
• Kaelix Debonair

Nijisanji, China (二次三次, 彩虹社)

Nijisanji's Chinese branch. Most of these members focus their content on Chinese language platforms.

Nijisanji VTuber Project (二次三次虚拟主播企划) / VEgo

The original branch, auditions starting on July 17, 2018, and starting from August 24, 2018. It consisted of two parts, one based in Shanghai and the other in Taipei. By the end of March 2019, Nijisanji Shanghai had been deprecated, and on March 29, the branches stopped using the name 'Nijisanji', collectively changing their name to VEgo. VEgo later went inactive on March 31, 2020. Member list found on the branch's Wiki page.

VirtuaReal

The current Chinese branch, established in collaboration with Bilibili, with auditions starting April 19, 2019, officially starting beginning from May 14, 2019. Member list found on the branch's Wiki page.

Sister projects

• Yumenographia - service from the same company

• AniMare and Honey Strap - sister projects co-founded by (but not controlled by) Anycolor

• Nijisanji NetWORK - a partnership program aimed at supporting virtual talent; lasted from May 10 to December 31, 2019, only members were Tenkai Tsukasa and Fairys

• Virtual Talent Academy - Anycolor's VTuber Trainee Program, announced on June 18, 2021, and soft-debuted November 1; has so far produced Ranunculus, VOLTACTION, Idios, Usami Rito and Saiki Ittetsu (members of Oriens), Koyanagi Rou and Hoshirube Sho (members of Dytica), Mitarashi-dan, Kitami Yusei and Sakaki Ness (members of 3SKM), Shiga Riko, Kisara, and Kozue Mone (members of Ayakaki)

See also

• Nijisanji Koshien
• Nijisanji GTA
• List of Nijisanji official costumes
• List of Nijisanji units and subgroups

External links

• Official Website: Top | List of Members
• Company Website: anycolor.co.jp
• Nijisanji Youtube Channel
• Nijisanji Twitter: @nijisanji_app
• Nijisanji English Twitter: @NIJISANJI_World
• Nijisanji Gamers Twitter: @nijisanjiGamers
• Nijisanji SEEDs Twitter: @Nijisanji_Seeds
• Virtual Talent Academy Twitter: @VTA_ANYCOLOR
• VOIZ Twitter (deleted): @voiz_official
• Nijisanji ID Twitter: @NIJISANJI_ID
• Nijisanji IN Twitter: @NIJISANJI_IN

** Original Twitter handle: @NIJISANJI_india (changed) ** Nijisanji IN/EN Twitter: @NIJISANJI_EN (changed)

• Nijisanji KR Twitter: @NIJISANJI_KR
• Nijisanji China Twitter:

** @Nijisanji_CHver (deleted) / @VEgo_CHver ** @Virtua_Real

• "Former COO Iwanaga's Twitter: @iwataiki":https://twitter.com/iwataiki
• Company Twitter: @ANYCOLOR_Inc

• Unofficial Nijisanji Wiki (Japanese)
• Pixiv Encyclopedia: にじさんじ
• Namuwiki article: 니지산지 | 니지산지 월드
• Moegirl article: 彩虹社
• Article on Nijisanji winning the 2019 Net Trend Word of the Year Award