2D Virtual YouTuber Group NIJISANJI Launches Official English YouTube Channel

23.June.2020 | ANIME&GAME

An official English-subtitled YouTube channel was launched for the popular 2D virtual YouTuber network NIJISANJI on June 22 to the excitement of international fans. The official name is “NIJISANJI EN.”

 

What is NIJISANJI?

NIJISANJI is a group of 2D virtual YouTubers known as “Virtual Livers.” The project delivers next generation entertainment with events held for the VTubers, official merchandise and digital content sold, music produced, and more. As of June 2020 there are around 100 virtual members, each with their own unique personalities, who post on video streaming platforms like YouTube.

 

NIJISANJI started in Japan and has since expanded to audiences in China, Indonesia, South Korea, and now English speaking countries.

 

An official English Twitter account called NIJISANJI World opened at the end of January this year. With the opening of the official English YouTube channel, NIJISANJI’s popularity is set to grow even more and will help to spread the word of Virtual YouTubers, or “VTubers.”

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