VirtuaReal



VirtuaReal (VR) is a Virtual UP (VUP) project created as a joint venture between bilibili and ANYCOLOR. It comprises three groups: VirtuaReal Project, VirtuaReal Star, and VirtuaReal Link. VirtuaReal Project is also considered to be under NIJISANJI as its Chinese branch, while the other two groups are partnership programs aiming to provide connection and technical supports to various independent VUPs.

As of August 2022, there are 71 members across the three groups in total, 47 in VirtuaReal Project, 6 in VirtuaReal Star and 18 in VirtuaReal Link, mainly conducting activities on Weibo and bilibili. Lingyuan yousa, a member of VirtuaReal Star, is the most-followed VUP worldwide with over 3 million followers. VirtuaReal members have over 10 million followers in total on bilibili and are the most popular corporate group in China as of June 2022.

2019
On 19 April, VirtuaReal's official account posted the initial recruitment information on bilibili.

The 1st wave of VirtuaReal Project started streaming for the first time with Eine on 14 May followed by Ruki on 15 May.

On 7 June, the 1st wave participated in the 24th COMICUP convention in Shanghai. It was VirtuaReal's first off-stream event.

From 15 June through 19 June, Nanami, Ichigo and Kouichi from the 2nd wave made their first streams.

29 June marked the first large collaboration between NIJISANJI and VirtuaReal where participants were asked real questions from Chinese college entrance exams. The participants were Eine, Ruki, Nanami, Ichigo, Mononobe Alice, Lize Helesta and Ryushen.

On 19 July, VirtuaReal announced the commencement of VirtuaReal Link and VirtuaReal Star. In particular, VirtuaReal Link is a partnership program where members are given technical support, operational support, and shared experiences. Lingyuan yousa, a prolific bilibili singer and VOCALOID producer, was announced as the first talent to join VirtuaReal Star.

On 21 August, Muri from the 3rd wave made her first stream.

On 29 September, Plus, Nyatsuki and Waku of the 4th wave held their debut relay.

On 31 August, VirtuaReal launched the first episode of VRFM, an official regular program where selected talents would act out various life situations.

On 14 October, Super Virtual High School, a 4-person idol group, was announced to have joined VirtuaReal Link.

On 1 November, Hanon, considered as the second member of the 3rd wave, made her first stream.

On 9 November, a debut relay stream was held by the members of the 5th wave: Miki, Mahiru and Hoshimi.

On 1 December, the 6th wave, Yagi, Roi, Tabibito and Aza debuted through relay streams.

2020
On 21 January, a debut relay was held for the 7th wave: Seiya, Yukie and Saya.

On 25 April, Samael and Karu from the 8th wave started their streaming activities followed by Mimoi, Shiki and Pax on 26 April.

On 6 May, VirtuaReal released a Chinese cover of "Virtual to LIVE" to celebrate their first anniversary, performed by 12 members. A music video version of the cover would later be released on 19 June.

On 31 July, the 9th wave, Chaos, Kiyora and Chiharu started their streaming activities.

On 30 September, the 10th wave, Sirius, Reve, Shaun and Yua started their streaming activities.

On 18 December, the 11th wave, Tanoshiba, Imi, Mari and Chiyuu started their streaming activities.

2021
On 2 January, VirtuaReal held the 1st VirtuaReal Music MIX UP!! concert featuring 8 VirtuaReal performers with guest performances by hanser and Zuya Naxi.

On 13 March, Kendou, Tsukumo, Mayumi and Remi from the 12th wave started their streaming activities.

On 9 May, Tocci, Kiti and Qilou from the 13th wave held their debut relay along with Joi, an independent VUP who joined VirtuaReal Link.

On 5 June, VirtuaReal held a solo concert for Nanami, Zhège hǎo ēi (这个好诶), with guest performances by Ruki, hanser, Aza, Roi, and NIJISANJI's Lize Helesta and Makaino Ririmu.

On 29 July, Hakuja and Koxia from the 14th wave started their streaming activities, followed by Yomiya, Rhea and Miyu on 30 July.

On 4 October, the 15th wave, Uka, Keke, Hunger and Yog, started their streaming activities.

2022
On 8 January, VirtuaReal held the 2nd VirtuaReal Music MIX UP!! concert featuring 12 VirtuaReal performers.

On 12 January, the 16th wave, Kiyuu, Karisa, Sybil and Girimi, started their streaming activities.

VirtuaReal Project
The main group that's commonly referred to as just "VirtuaReal" (e.g., on the official NIJISANJI website).

First Wave
Debuted on 14 and 15 May 2019 respectively.

Second Wave
Debuted on 15, 18 and 19 June 2019 respectively.

Third Wave
Debuted on 21 August and 1 November 2019 respectively.

Fourth Wave
Debuted on 29 September 2019.

Fifth Wave
Debuted on 9 November 2019.

Sixth Wave
Debuted on 1 December 2019.

Also known as VRF4.

Seventh Wave
Debuted on 21 January 2020.

Eighth Wave
Debuted on 25 and 26 April 2020, they were the first wave of Nijisanji to include five Livers.

Previously also known as 873 after Mimoi and Pax's retirements and before Samael and Shiki's retirements. 73 is phonetically similar to 期生 (wave members). So, 873 sounds like "eighth wave members".

Ninth Wave
Debuted on 31 July 2020.

Also known as 973. Prime Star who joined VirtuaReal Link around the same time as the ninth wave's debut was considered honorary ninth wave.

Tenth Wave
Debuted on 30 September 2020.

Also known as 107. Karon and Isabella who joined VirtuaReal Link around the same time as the tenth wave's debut are considered honorary tenth wave.

Eleventh Wave
Debuted on 18 December 2020.

Also known as 117 or "人外天国" (Monster-people Heaven), referring to how each of the members are a different type of non-human.

Twelfth Wave
Debuted on 13 March 2021.

Also known as 127.

Thirteenth Wave
Debuted on 9 May 2021.

Also known as 137. Even though Joi joined under VirtuaReal Link, she's generally considered by viewers to be a part of the 13th Gen due to having an introduction relay alongside them. By early 2022, Joi was listed under VirtuaReal Project rather than Link on the official VirtuaReal website.

Fourteenth Wave
Debuted on 29 and 30 July 2021.

Also known as 147.

Fifteenth Wave
Debuted on 4 October 2021.

Also known as 157.

Sixteenth Wave
Debuted on 12 January 2022.

Also known as 167.

VirtuaReal Star
Members of VirtuaReal Star are the VUP identities of popular, pre-established Chinese content creators and celebrities on bilibili who are newly starting activities as VUPs and to get support to their career as VUPs.

VirtuaReal Link
VirtuaReal Link is similar to the former NIJISANJI NetWORK partnership program such that Chinese VUPs are given technical support in addition to operational support and shared experiences from VirtuaReal. However, they are not considered official members of NIJISANJI as inferred from an exchange between Azusa and the VirtuaReal staff.

Super Virtual High School
Joined on 13 October 2019.

Music

 * 国风年度巨献《夭夭》(Traditional annual great display "Yaoyao") - Bilibili X Tencent Music collaboration
 * Virtual to LIVE - covered by VirtuaReal - 1st Anniversary Chinese version
 * 星海 (Sea of Stars) - VirtuaReal 2nd Anniversary song
 * Only in LOL - Virtual streamer support song for 2020 League of Legends World Championship
 * We Are in Summer- 2020 summer celebration song
 * 星夜加冕--夏日合唱ProMax (Starry Night Coronation - Summertime chorus ProMax) - 3D performance song
 * 炽夏流光--夏日合唱ProMax (Burning Summer Flowing Light - Summertime chorus ProMax) - 3D performance song
 * 梦幻岛--夏日合唱ProMax (Neverland - Summertime chorus ProMax) - 3D performance song

Other

 * Virtual Streamer High-energy Broadcast - Weekly compilations of viewer-submitted clips

Trivia

 * As the VirtuaReal bilibili account is active in interacting with VirtuaReal Livers and appearing in their livestream chats, it has been given the nickname "VR哥" (VR-bro). The NIJISANJI bilibili account is nicknamed "彩虹哥" (Rainbow-bro).