Otsuka Pharmaceutical released a 30-second video titled “Netsunarero” on their official YouTube channel on May 6 announcing Hatsune Miku and members of Leo/need from the Project Sekai Colorful Stage ft. Hatsune Miku mobile game as the official ambassadors for the Japanese sports drink Pocari Sweat.
The importance of “Netsunare”
The video stresses the importance of netsunare – sweating in order to get used to the heat during summer. Leading the promoting of this message is Hatsune Miku who is followed by Leo/need, MEIKO, Mirai Akari, Fuji Aoi, and YuNi. The video features the original song Waiting for Clear Weather created by Orangestar for the Project Sekai Colorful Stage ft. Hatsune Miku mobile game. The popular track has been streamed over 1.9 million times as of April 2021.
The Character Line-Up
Since December 2019, Otsuka Pharmaceutical has appointed Hatsune Miku, MEIKO, Leo/need, MEIKO, Mirai Akari, Fuji Aoi, YuNi, and other familiar faces as official ambassadors for Pocari Sweat to spread information on how to overcome Japan’s hot summer weather to the world. It is part of the beyond2020 project which Otsuka describes: “With an eye to 2020 and beyond, this cultural program will contribute to the creation of a legacy befitting a maturing society that will make the next generation proud, through Japan’s strength which consists of its local and diverse culture.”
Leo/need from Project Sekai Colorful Stage ft. Hatsune Miku
Project Sekai Colorful Stage ft. Hatsune Miku is a mobile game for iOS/Android. The members of Leo/need include guitarist and vocalist Ichika Hoshino, keyboardist Saki Tenma, drummer Honami Mochizuki, and bassist Shino Hinomori. They will release their first single on June 9, 2021.
Twitter Campaign
Otsuka Pharmaceutical is also holding a Twitter campaign in Japan as part of the promotion where 200 random people can win a box of seven 500ml Pocari Sweat bottles for cooling down in the summer heat.
How to Sign Up
Step 1: Follow Pocari Sweat on Twitter @pocarisweat_jp
Step 2: Retweet or quote any of Pocari Sweat’s posts featuring the hashtag #ネツナレろ (“Netsunarero”)
Running: May 6, 2021 – May 19, 2021 (Japan Only)
Campaign Site: https://pocarisweat.jp/action/pocarimiku/netsunarero/
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Netsunarero!
Released: May 6, 2021
Official Website: https://pocarisweat.jp/action/pocarimiku/
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ROF-MAO, a new unit featuring male members of the VTuber group NIJISANJI, has released their first original track titled New street, New world. The group is made up of Kagami Hayato, Kenmochi Toya, Fuwa Minato, and Kaida Haru. Despite debuting earlier this month, the boys are already hard at work making music and running their own variety show each Thursday.
New street, New world – ROF-MAO (YouTube Edit)
The new song also serves as the ending theme of the group’s variety show, ‘Thursday at 10! ROF-MAO Cram School.’ The show airs each week on the group’s YouTube channel, so be sure to check it out!
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Streaming Links: https://rof-mao.lnk.to/nsnwPR
Official Site: http://www.rof-mao.com
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Net label Appearance will hold a special live event on November 28, 2021, featuring popular VTubers and music artists at Yokohama Bronth at the Miratomirai waterfront area in Yokohama.
Performers
Kyo Hanabasami
Mashiro Ayano
Muon Otonashi
Sifar
mimiQ_Lyric
DJ TAMU
The #AppearanceYokohama event will feature Mashiro Ayano, a singer popular for performing tracks for popular anime series such as Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works and Darwin’s Game. VTuber sifar is popular throughout Japan for her rock tracks, while cosplay girls band mimiQ_Lyric aims to deliver Japanese pop culture to the world.
Those interested will be able to purchase streaming tickets through Z-aN, and anyone in Japan can also buy tickets at the venue. The live stream will feature HD multi-angle footage so viewers can enjoy the full range of the show. Performing VTubers will utilize Monolis, a system allowing them to go anywhere and interact with people in their life-sized forms. This is in cooperation with the Wasabi Music School.
Who are you excited to see perform?
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#AppearanceYokohama
Date: November 28, 2021
Doors Open at 15:30
Address: Yokohama Bronth 2F (5-3-1 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa)
Official Event Site: https://appearance.site
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Appearance_net
Streaming Tickets: https://www.zan-live.com/live/detail/10123
Venue Tickets: https://t.livepocket.jp/e/7hjlj
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Tokino Sora, known as the first member of the popular VTuber collective Hololive, will hold her first live show for the first time in three years! RolePlay will be available to watch online, and will also be streaming at two movie theaters in Tokyo and Osaka.
On-Site Ticket Bonus: Role:Play Original Mask Set
Merchandise
The singer remains one of the most popular VTuber idols, having now appeared on television shows and in magazines. She will celebrate her fifth anniversary in September 2022. The RolePlay concert will have both a daytime and night showing and the singer’s third album will be released on November 24, so be sure to support her activities in the coming months!
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Tokino Sora Theatrical Cover Live ‘Role:Play’
Date: January 22, 2022
Daytime Show: Open at 13:30 / Show Starts 14:00
Night Show: Open at 17:30 / Show Starts 18:00
Location: Ikebukuro HUMAX Cinemas / 109 Cinemas Osaka Expocity
Event Details: https://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/tokinosora/5th/
Tickets
On-site Ticket Sales: https://virtual.spwn.jp/events/22012201-rlroleplay
General Admission Presale Tickets
Available until November 19, 2021 at 23:59
Tickets with Bonuses: ¥9,900 (Tax Included)
Ticket Bonuses: Role:Play Original Mask Set, Ticket for Aftershow Talk Event (at Theater)
On-site Ticket: ¥5,500 (Tax Included)
Online Tickets
Available until January 22, 2021 at 23:59
Online Ticket Shop: https://virtual.spwn.jp/events/22012202-lvroleplay
Tickets with Bonuses: ¥9,900 (Tax Included)
Ticket Bonuses: Role:Play Original Mask Set, Ticket for Aftershow Talk Event (Online)
Tokino Sora 3rd Album ‘Re:Play’
Release Date: November 24, 2021
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The massive VTuber collective NIJISANJI will be holding a special 2-day event to celebrate four successful years! The NIJISANJI FANTASIA Event will be held at Pia Arena MM in Yokohama on January 22 and January 23, 2022. Female streamers will perform on Day 1, and male streamers will take the stage on Day 2. Presale tickets are now available by lottery for certain Fanclub members.
As of October 2021, there are 107 Japanese NIJISANJI members, and a total of 156 members including the company’s English, Indonesian, Korean and Chinese members. The group has over 30 million subscribers on YouTube across all members. The group has held a live event each year to celebrate these massive milestones. This year’s event will be held in full-scale 3D collaborative costumes for the first time, and sixteen talents will be taking the stage total.
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NIJISANJI 4th Anniversary LIVE ‘FANTASIA’
Performers:
DAY 1: Mito Tsukino, Kaede Higuchi, Saku Sasaki, Yukia Shiina, Uiha Aiba, Rena Yorumi, Inui Toko, Tomoe Shirayuki
DAY 2: Touya Kenmochi, Kanae, Hayato Kagami, Kakeru Yumeoi, Akina Saegusa, Kou Uzuki, Shellin Burgundy, Kizuki Yashiro
Dates:
DAY 1: January 22, 2022 / Doors Open at 16:00, Show Starts at 17:00
DAY 2: January 23, 2022 / Doors Open at 16:00, Show Starts at 17:00
Location: Pia Arena MM (https://pia-arena-mm.jp/)
Official Site: https://event.nijisanji.app/4thanniv_fantasia
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Individual Member Fan Club Presale Tickets (Lottery)
NIJISANJI Fan Club (Kaede Higuchi, Saku Sasaki, Yukia Shiina, Kakeru Yumeoi) Presale Lottery Registration
Open: October 31, 2021 20:00 – November 7, 2021 23:59
URL: https://eplus.jp/nijisanji-4th-anniversary/fc/
Fan Club Site: https://fanclub.nijisanji.jp/
NIJISANJI Fan Club Presale Tickets (Lottery)
Presale Lottery Registration
Open: October 31, 2021 20:00 – November 14, 2021 23:59
URL: https://eplus.jp/nijisanji-4th-anniversary/fc/
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Open: November 24, 2021 12:00 – December 5, 2021 23:59
URL: https://eplus.jp/nijisanji-4th-anniversary/sp/
*Must purchase NIJISANJI Cover Song Album ‘Reflexion’
Purchase Here: https://shop.nijisanji.jp/s/niji/item/detail/NJSJ-033?ima=0932
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Get ready for your trip to Virtual Sanrio Puroland! For the first time ever, Sanrio is teaming up with U.S. company VRChat for an entirely virtual music festival, SANRIO Virtual Fes in Sanrio Puroland on December 11 and December 12, 2021. Guests will be able to enjoy the event using a VR Headset, a PC, or a smartphone.
The concert space will feature both live and virtual artists (VTubers), as well as popular Sanrio characters in a massive five-story underground space beneath Virtual Sanrio Puroland. Participants will also be able to transform their avatar into the Sanrio character of their choice during the event! High-fiving other concert-goers will result in an explosion of Hello Kitty bows, and there will be plenty of surprises during the music performances, so don’t miss it!
The lineup for the event includes Kizuna AI, Hatsune Miku+PinocchioP, AKB48(Team8), CHiCO with HoneyWorks, Haneru Inaba, Kaede Higuchi, KMNZ, VALSHE, Hakushi Hasegawa, YuNi, Pasocom Music Club, Mom, Megu Shinonome, AMOKA, Yukichi Kasaku/men, LAUSBUB, and Kinu. Plenty of Sanrio characters will also make appearances, including Hello Kitty, Cinnomoroll, Kuromi, Cogimyun, and Hapidanbui.
Who are you looking forward to seeing perform in this adorable virtual space?
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Dates: December 11 & 12, 2021
Stream Open at 15:00, Show airs from 17:00-22:00
Location: Virtual Sanrio Puroland
Official Site: https://v-Fes.sanrio.co.jp
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Popular VTuber group NIJISANJI has announced a new unit ROF-MAO, featuring four extremely popular male talents! These include Kagami Hayato, Kenmochi Toya, Fuwa Minato, and Kaida Haru. The boys will also star in a new regular series titled ‘Thursday at 10! ROF-MAO Cram School.’ The four VTubers combined have over 1 million subscribers on YouTube.
The new unit was created with the goal of being popular with both men and women alike. To celebrate its formation, merchandise featuring the four characters will go on sale starting November 27 at the NIJISANJI Official Store and animate stores nationwide. Preorders begin November 1. Details will be announced on social media in the coming weeks.
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ROF-MAO Debut
New Program ‘Thursday at 10! ROF-MAO Cram School’ Begins October 21, 2021
Official YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ROF-MAO
Merch Preorders Begin: November 1, 2021
NIJISANJI Official Store: https://shop.nijisanji.jp/s/niji/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ROF_MAO
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rof_mao/
Official Site: http://www.rof-mao.com
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The talented members of Holostars will hold their first live event on December 26, 2021 at J:COM Hall Hachioji in Tokyo! The Vtubers taking part are Hanasaki Miyabi, Kanade Izuru, Arurandeisu, Rikka, Astel Leda, Kishida Temma, Yukoku Roberu, Kageyama Shien, and Aragami Oga.
Concert Merchandise
Tickets for the virtual event are now on sale on SPWN. Those wanting to attend the physical event can also enter the lottery for on-site tickets. Exclusive merchandise will also be available to celebrate the group’s first-ever live show!
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HOLOSTARS 1st ACT 「JOURNEY to FIND STARS!!」Supported By Bushiroad
Date: December 26, 2021
Broadcast begins at 17:30, show begins at 18:00
Address: J:COM Hall Hachioji (Southern Sky Tower Hachioji 4F, 4-7-1 Koyasumachi, Hachioji, Tokyo)
Access:
Directly connected to the south exit of JR Hachioji Station
7-minute walk from Keio-Hachioji Station
On-site Ticket: ¥8,000 (Tax Included, all seats reserved)
Official Site: https://1stact.hololivepro.com/
1st Advance Tickets (Lawson Ticket) / Lottery
Available to Enter until October 31 at 23:59 (https://l-tike.com/st1/holostars)
*Limited to 2 tickets per person.
Announcement of Winners/Payment Period: November 4 – November 7, 2021, at 23:00
2nd Advance Tickets / Lottery
Available from November 13 at 12:00 until November 21 at 23:59 (https://l-tike.com/st1/holostars)
*These pre-order tickets are by lottery only.
Confirmation/Payment Period: November 25 at 15:00 – November 28 at 23:00
General Tickets
Reservation Period: December 4 at 12:00 – Day of Performance (https://l-tike.com/st1/holostars)
Streaming Tickets are available until December 31, 2021
Streaming Tickets + Special Bonus Coupon available until December 31, 2021
*The archived stream will be available immediately after the live performance and can be viewed as many times as you like until January 26, 2022, at 23:59.
Purchase Streaming Tickets: https://virtual.spwn.jp/events/21122601-jpholostarslive
Concert Merchandise
Available until November 7 at 23:59
Merchandise Details: https://1stact.hololivepro.com/goods
Purchase Goods (from Japan): https://virtual.spwn.jp/events/21122601-jpholostarslive/goods
Purchase Goods (from Overseas): https://shop.geekjack.net/collections/holostars-1st-act
Concert Hashtag: #ホロスタ1stACT (#Holostars1stACT)
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VTuber Kanade Izuru, a member of Hololive Production’s all-male VTuber group Holostars, will unveil his new 3D model during a special stream on October 30, 2021. The stream will begin at 20:00 JST.
Kanade Izuru notoriously loves to sing and will perform live during the 3D stream, so fans will definitely want to tune in to show their support!
Kanade Izuru
Just a dude trying to live his life with very little money. Since he has nothing to do, he treats housework as a hobby. Despite being cynical, he has a good heart, and even though he has a cool demeanor, he never forgets to show gratitude. He loves to sing and takes good care of his guitar.
Character Design: TCB (@tcb0)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZgOv3YDEs-ZnZWDYVwJdmA
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kanadeizuru
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Kanade Izuru
3D Model Reveal Stream: October 30, 2021, 20:00
Official Site: https://www.holostars.tv/
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Senbonzakura continues to be one of Hatsune Miku’s most popular songs, even ten years after its initial release. To celebrate an entire decade of the song, a special live performance will be held in Chiba featuring a number of popular performers who have performed Senbonzakura sometime over the past ten years.
The first round of acts have just been announced, and the event will take place at the Maihama Amphitheater in Chiba on November 21, 2021.
Performers include Vocaloid producer and bassist of Wagakki Band Asa, talented female vocalist +α/Alfakyun., violinist and cosplayer Ayasa, and massively popular YouTuber UMI☆KUUN. Also appearing is Sachiko Kobayashi, an enka singer who performed Senbonzakura at the 66th Kouhaku Uta Gassen New Year special in 2015, and Marasy, a pianist who performed the song in a 2013 Toyota Prius commercial. The MCs for the show include streamer-turned-pro host Hyakka Ryoran and voice actress Saki Fujita, who performs the character voice for Hatsune Miku.
Those who purchase a ¥30,000 (Tax Included) ticket will receive a commemorative golden happi coat and will guarantee a seat in the first five rows of the venue. The ¥15,000 (Tax Included) ticket will include a pink happi coat. General admission will cost ¥8,500 (Tax Included).
More information regarding the second round of performers will be released soon, along with more details on exclusive merchandise to be sold at the venue.
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Senbonzakura 10th Anniversary Festival ~The Fearlessly Fashionable Revolution!~
Date: November 21, 2021
Address: Maihama Amphitheater (Chiba)
Doors open at 14:00, show begins at 15:00
Live Performers
Asa/+α/Alfakyun./Ayasa/UMI☆KUUN/Sachiko Kobayashi/Marasy, and more!
MC
Hyakka Ryouran/Saki Fujita
Senbonzakura Festival Site: http://senbonzakurafes.com/
Senbonzakura 10th Anniversary Site: https://whiteflame.jp/10th-senbonzakura/
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Hololive Production’s female VTuber unit Hololive has announced a new project with discount store Don Quijote, starting on October 23 until November 21.
Collab Goods
Mochidol (31 Types): ¥2,980 Each (Tax Incl.)
Acrylic Stand (4 Types): ¥1,480 Each (Tax Incl.)
Can Badge 4-piece Set: ¥1,480 (Tax Incl.)
A special photo spot with life-sized panels has also been set up at Don Quijote Akihabara, where Hololive’s Yozora Mel and Shirogane Noel have been appointed as Donki Girls’.
The pair will be joined by Murasaki Shion and Houshou Marine in stores nationwide, which will each be stocking the Big Acrylic Stand (4 Types), Can Badge 4-piece Set, along with the Mochidol plushie series which has over 31 variations to choose from. .
It has also been announced that between October 23 and November 21, members Yozora Mel, Shirogane Noel, Murasaki Shion, and Houshou Marine will be featured in an original in-store broadcast.
If you’re a Hololive fan then don’t miss out on this special collaboration!
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Duration October 23 ~ November 21 2021
Participating Stores: Don Quijote Nationwide (excluding some stores)
Details: https://www.ppihgroup.com/products/hololive
Official Site: https://hololive.hololivepro.com/
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VTuber project NIJISANJI EN announced four new personalities joining the group on October 6, 2021. Called ‘Ethyria,’ the new members include Enna Alouette, Nina Kosaka, Reimu Endou, and Millie Parfait. A new song featuring the new personalities has also been released, along with member details.
Ethyria Debut Teaser
Ethyria Debut Special
Ethyria Debut MV
To celebrate the debut of the four new members, a special program titled TRANSFER STUDENTS?! NIJISANJI EN Ethyria VTuber Debut Program hosted by OBSYDIA was broadcast on the official NIJISANJI EN YouTube channel on October 9. During the show, the three members of OBSYDIA acted as MCs, and the Ethyria members had the chance to see their debut music video for the first time. Be sure to check out the song God Sees All, streaming now!
Ethyria Members
Enna Alouette
Category: Bird of Heaven
Description: A blue bird fluttering in the heavens. She sings a love song for all souls of the living.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/EnnaAlouette
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR6qhsLpn62WVxCBK1dkLowNina Kosaka
Category: Fox of Heaven
Description: A nine-tailed fox that presides over the heavens. She wishes for all souls to be joyous on their long journey.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NinaKosaka
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkieJGn3pgJikVW8gmMXE2wReimu Endou
Category: Ghost of Darkness
Description: A ghost wandering in hell. The more she thinks of her beloved, the more sad and haunted she becomes.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReimuEndou
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBURM8S4LH7cRZ0Clea9RDAMillie Parfait
Category: Cat of Darkness
Description: A monster cat creeping through hell. She’s a little aggressive, but she really just needs some attention.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MillieParfait
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC47rNmkDcNgbOcM-2BwzJTQInformation
NIJISANJI EN ‘Ethyria’
Debut Date: October 6, 2021
Official Site: https://nijisanji.ichikara.co.jp/
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KARENT, the Vocaloid music label, just released the official album for Hatsune Miku’s Magical Mirai 2021 concert! The album release comes prior to the Magical Mirai 2021 concert tour, set to be held at Intex Osaka and Makuhari Messe in October and November.
The tracklist includes the event’s theme song Hatsune Creation Myth, produced by cosMO, and Kaito’s 15th-anniversary track Rainy Snow Drop by Re:nG. The album is a mash-up of songs by tons of different Vocaloid personalities and includes the bonus track HappY EnD, a fan favorite. A DVD containing a special music video of the theme song will be included, and some fans may even find a live ticket to the concert in their CD case! Specific stores carrying the album will be giving away specific bonuses while supplies last, so be sure to check the official website. Copies are extremely limited–don’t miss out!
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Hatsune Miku – Magical Mirai 2021 Official Album
Release Date: September 29, 2021
Price: ¥2,200 (Tax Included)
CD Special Page: https://magicalmirai.com/2021/goods_cd.html
Cross-Fade Video
YouTube: https://youtu.be/gV1qNU9z1Lk
Nico Nico Douga: https://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/so39333547
Official Site: https://magicalmirai.com/2021/
