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NIJISANJI EN: VTuber Group ILUNA Debut Announcement

NIJISANJI EN announces the debut of six new VTubers under the group name ILUNA!! Check out their special debut program and debut single commemorating their debut!

July 20, 2022 - Tokyo, Japan

From NIJISANJI EN: VTuber group ILUNA will begin their activities on July 20th, 2022!


NIJISANJI's English-speaking VTuber project NIJISANJI EN is set to debut their sixth VTuber group, ILUNA, who will begin their activities today!

The members of the VTuber group ILUNA are Kyo Kaneko (金子 鏡), Maria Marionette (マリア マリオネット), Aster Arcadia (アスター アルカディア), Aia Amare (アイア アマレ), Ren Zotto (レン ゾット), and Scarle Yonaguni (スカーレ ヨナグニ). All members will begin their activities on Twitter and YouTube starting today!

Don't miss the special teaser to catch a glimpse of the six VTubers!

ILUNA special teaser:
https://youtu.be/VpOxHzI6fRw
Special debut program & stream

Celebrating the debut of NIJISANJI EN's sixth wave VTuber group ILUNA, each member's first livestream and their debut single music video will be the main focus of the debut special streaming program: Cosmic encounter with「ILUNA」 NIJISANJI EN VTuber Debut Program hosted by Selen & Alban! The program will be livestreamed on the NIJISANJI EN Official YouTube channel on the following date and time:

Sunday, July 24th, 2022 from 5:00 PM (PDT)
Monday, July 25th, 2022 from 9:00 AM (JST)
Monday, July 25th, 2022 from 0:00 AM (UTC)

This time around, Selen Tatsuki and Alban Knox from NIJISANJI EN will host the special debut program, and will later be joined by the six members of ILUNA after the relay of their individual debut stream, which will be streamed on the respective YouTube channels. Together they will watch part of the debut song music video during the special debut program.

Link to special debut program waiting room:
https://youtu.be/ekwnJHHK_o0

The debut single produced by MATZ is streaming now!

Celebrating the debut of the VTuber Group ILUNA, their debut single “Let's Get It Started” will be released on various music streaming platforms. The music video will be released on the NIJISANJI English Official YouTube channel on the following date and time:

Sunday, July 24th, 2022 from 9:00 PM (PDT)
Monday, July 25th, 2022 from 1:00 PM (JST)
Monday, July 25th, 2022 from 4:00 AM (UTC)

Debut song MV premiere:
https://youtu.be/gGwVwmwHqcc

■Details about the song
Lyrics:MATZ, BBY NABE
Music:MATZ, BBY NABE
Arrangement : MATZ, Shion Miyazaki
Produced by MATZ

MATZ profile:
MATZ is a music artist and producer born in Sapporo, Hokkaido. Influenced by dance music, he began making music as a teenager and the original tracks he released on SoundCloud attracted the attention of DJs from all over Japan. He gained support in the "Ultra Music Festival" held in the USA in 2016 and participated in “Ultra Japan” for two years in a row. He was also featured in the TV program “関ジャム∞完全燃Show.” In 2017, he released his first EP "Composite," which included the song "I See You feat. Ruby Prophet" which had attained second place in the iTunes Dance Singles Chart.
Following the success of his debut work, he became the first Japanese artist to release remixes on overseas labels, such as Enhanced Music (UK) and Media Records (Italy).

In Japan, he has produced music for BE:FIRST, SKY-HI, Kizuna Ai, NovelCore, KEMIO, Tokyo Gegegei, Yuito Takeuchi, and created remixes for artists such as Akiko Wada and Kumi Koda. He has also been involved in a wide range of projects, including official compilations for "Tokyo Girls Collection'' and music production for ATEAM's corporate commercials. He released his first album "TIME" in March 2020 and has since been attracting attention as one of dance music's next generation artists.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matzmusic
Twitter: https://Twitter.com/_M_A_T_Z_

BBY NABE profile:
BBY NABE is a bilingual rapper who was born in New York and moved to Japan when he was 12. As a singer, his voice is comforting in the low range and clear for the high pitches. As a rapper, his music is unique not only because of his lyrical and catchy melodies, but also by the way he separates the English and Japanese parts. He released his first EP “Tonight” in March 2020. In early 2021, his original song “PINK SWEET'' was so popular that it reached the top 3 in “Japan's Top 50”. He currently works as a composer in multiple genres who has worked with artists such as Takeuchi Yuito, KAHOH, YOSHI.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbynabe/
Twitter: https://Twitter.com/bbynabe

ILUNA Member introduction

Kyo Kaneko(金子 鏡)
Category: Cheerful guy
Profile: ILUNA Institute of the Mystics 1st Year
A cheerful first year with a chaotic edge. His primary goal in life is to always have fun and make others laugh.

Twitter: https://Twitter.com/KyoKanek0
YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/channel/UCsb-1aJgiJXJH2feV-zlZRw

Maria Marionette(マリア マリオネット)
Category: Chuunibyou Doll
Profile: ILUNA Institute of the Mystics 1st Year
A doll who was turned human after centuries of loneliness. Easily influenced by her surroundings,her actions are often strange, but she means well.

Twitter: https://Twitter.com/MariaMari0nette
YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/channel/UCwaS8_S7kMiKA3izlTWHbQg

Aster Arcadia(アスター アルカディア)
Category: Celestial One
Profile: ILUNA Institute of the Mystics 2nd Year
A celestial born from a Supernova long ago.
His memories are faint, but his wish to spread happiness across the universe remains strong.

Twitter: https://Twitter.com/AsterArcadia
YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/channel/UCpzxZW5kghGnO5TmAFJQAVw

Aia Amare(アイア アマレ)
Category: Angelic Maiden
Profile: ILUNA Institute of the Mystics 2nd Year
An angelic maiden who descended from Heaven to observe mankind.
Her gentle appearance hides a rather mischievous disposition.

Twitter: https://Twitter.com/AiaAmare
YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/channel/UCN68LoM3khS4gdBMiWJO8WA

Ren Zotto(レン ゾット)
Category: Alien Prince
Profile: ILUNA Institute of the Mystics 3rd Year
A deadly alien prince from another world. He has resolved to conquer Earth, using his unique sound.

Twitter: https://Twitter.com/RenZott0
YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/channel/UCKu59gTZ_rdEmerdx5rV4Yg

Scarle Yonaguni(スカーレ ヨナグニ)
Category: Enchantress
Profile: ILUNA Institute of the Mystics 3rd Year
An elegant and mature Enchantress.
Her captivating beauty glows as radiant as her scarlet staff.

Twitter: https://Twitter.com/ScarleYonaguni
YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/channel/UCFgXWZOUZA2oYHNr6qDmsTQ

About NIJISANJI EN

NIJISANJI EN is the VTuber project that made its debut in May 2021 with the goal of reaching overseas fans and houses a variety of virtual Livers who conduct streams and influencer activities mainly in English.

■ For more information, follow official NIJISANJI EN accounts:
YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/c/nijisanji_en?sub_confirmation=1
・Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/nijisanji_en
Twitter: https://Twitter.com/NIJISANJI_World
・Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/Nijisanji
・Instagram: https://instagram.com/nijisanji_en
TikTok: https://www.TikTok.com/@nijisanji_en?lang=en
Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/nijisanji.official

■ Official NIJISANJI Website:
https://nijisanji.jp/en

■ Official NIJISANJI YouTube channel (JP):
https://www.YouTube.com/channel/UCX7YkU9nEeaoZbkVLVajcMg

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