Yumeoi Kakeru

Yumeoi Kakeru (夢追翔) is a male Japanese Virtual Youtuber and a member of Nijisanji (formerly of Nijisanji SEEDs).

A 28-year-old singer-songwriter who loves to compose music and sing. His dream is for people from all around the world to listen to his songs.

Introduction Video
Kakeru's introduction.

Background
Kakeru made his YouTube debut on 25 September 2018 with an original song and MV called "死にたくないから生きている" (I'm Alive Because I Don't Want to Die).

On 3 July, Ichikara Inc. announced that Kakeru will be going on indefinite hiatus. Refer to this Tweet for a fan translation of the statement, as well as context information on the controversy. He returned to regular streaming on August 1st following an apology video.

On 2 October, it was announced that Kakeru would receive his 3D debut. It was held on 9 October.

Mascot and Fans

 * Kakeru has a mascot called "Johnny NoSleever," a white beansprout with gray legs and Yumeoi's left arm pattern on the main body.
 * Kakeru fans are called "追っ翔 / おっかけ" (Otsushuro / Okkake).

Trivia

 * Notable units within Nijisanji:
 * "le jouet" - Kakeru, Kagami Hayato and Ryushen
 * "Nijisanji Mascots" (にじさんじマスコッツ) - Johnny (Kakeru), Usa-chan-sensei (Gundo Mirei), Gonzalez (Machita Chima), and Sebas-piyo (Lize Helesta)
 * His name is a pun on the phrase 夢を追いかける (yume wo oikakeru), meaning to chase (your) dreams.
 * Kakeru always uses this expression whenever he introduces himself.
 * Although the mark on his left arm looks like a tattoo, Kakeru revealed it is actually body paint.
 * Due to his talent for speaking and moderating, Kakeru often is the MC for larger-scale collaborations, competitions, and interviews within Nijisanji.
 * Outside of Nijisanji, Kakeru has good relations with ViViD Vtuber Shirayuri. Some of their collaborations include playing the games Minecraft and Tick Tock: A Tale for Two.