Morinaka Kazaki

Morinaka Kazaki (森中花咲) is a female Japanese Virtual YouTuber affiliated with affiliated with NIJISANJI as part of its second generation along with Ienaga Mugi, Mononobe Alice, Kenmochi Toya, Fushimi Gaku, Gilzaren III, Suzuka Utako, Fumino Tamaki, Ushimi Ichigo, and Yuhi Riri.

Profile
A 10-year-old, 4th grade elementary school student who can also turn into an adult. A cheerful and lively girl who likes bears and cute things.

Background
Kazaki made her YouTube debut on 17 March 2018.

2018
On 22 May, Kazaki reached 30,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel.

On 23 May, Kazaki revealed the full body of her adult version on Twitter for the first time.

On 20 June, Kazaki reached 40,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel.

On 14 August, Kazaki reached 50,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel.

2019
On 4 January, Kazaki reached 60,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel.

On 5 January, Kazaki revealed her 2.0 brush up version of her Live2D model.

On 17 February, Kazaki reached 70,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel.

On 17 March, Kazaki reached 80,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel.

On 15 April, Kazaki reached 90,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel.

On 31 May, Kazaki reached 100,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel during a Minecraft stream.

On 25 August, Kazaki received a revamp of her original design (child version) which is to be used as her default form from now on. Her new model has a different outfit (no longer sleepwear) and a new hairstyle similar to her adult version's.

On 18 September, Kazaki unveiled her official 3D model via YouTube livestream (child version).

On 8 December, it was announced through NIJISANJI Official Twitter that Kazaki and Otogibara Era would make their major debut as music duo "petit fleurs" under the record label NBC Universal Entertainment with the album "première fleurs".

2020
On 28 January, Kazaki reached 150,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel.

On 22 April, petit fleurs released their first album "première fleurs".

On 20 November, petit fleurs held their first live concert "Lisianthus" (リシアンサス).

2021
On 17 January, Kazaki reached 200,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel.

On 23 March, Kazaki announced her solo debut on 26 May 2021 with album "Gekokujo" (下克上).

On 23 May, Kazaki held a virtual birthday live concert in 3D.

On 13 August, Kazaki reached 250,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel.

2022
On 23 May, it was announced that Kazaki would held a 3D live concert #森中花咲誕生日3Dライブ2022 on 26 May to celebrate her birthday.

Events

 * On 8 December 2019, Kazaki participated in the NIJISANJI concert event "Virtual to LIVE in 両国国技館 2019" (Ryogoku Kokugikan).
 * On 5 April 2020, Kazaki performed in the Zepp concert tour "NIJISANJI JAPAN TOUR 2020 Shout in the Rainbow!" at the Zepp Namba venue.
 * On 24 January 2021, she participated in Apex Legends Vtuber Most Cooperative Tournament S3 as team "Sun Flower Garden" (花園快晴) along with Nishizono Chigusa & Kaida Haru. The team ranked last.
 * On 27 March 2021, she participated in Play Alive Fall Guys Super Match as Team Cool Sisters along with Yuhi Riri, Aiba Uiha & Kai Mayuzumi. The team ranked 13th.
 * On 22 August 2021, she participated in Apex Legends Vtuber Most Cooperatitive Tournament S3 as team "Youjosenki" (幼女戦姫) along with Amatsuka Uto and Yuki Chihiro. The team ranked 19th.
 * On 27 February 2022, Kazaki participated in the NIJISANJI VALORANT Custom event organized by Lauren Iroas and Naraka as team "Noisy Cruise Ship" along with Ban Hada, Yuhi Riri, Saegusa Akina and Yukishiro Mahiro. The team was originally supposed to have Debidebi Debiru in place of Yukishiro Mahiro, but had to step down due to schedule conflict on Debiru's side.

Relationships

 * "petit fleurs" - Kazaki and Otogibara Era.
 * They had major debut under NBC Universal Entertainment.
 * Hashtag: #ぷちふる
 * "UtaKaza" 「うたかざ」 - Kazaki and Suzuka Utako.
 * "ATM" - Mononobe Alice (A), Kenmochi Touya (T), and Kazaki (M).
 * "Loli-gumi" 「ロリ組」 (Loli Group) - Kazaki (child ver.), Yuuki Chihiro, Ushimi Ichigo, and Mononobe Alice.
 * "JS-gumi" 「JS組」 (abbreviated from 「女子小学生組」(Joshi Shougakusei Gumi) Female Primary School Student Group) - a sub-unit from Loli-gumi, consist of Kazaki, Yuuki Chihiro, and Ushimi Ichigo.
 * "BG Club" (Beautiful Girls Club) - Kazaki (adult ver.), Moira, and Suzuka Utako.
 * "MoriGusa" 「森枝」 - Kazaki and Saegusa Akina.
 * They released a cover for Wasurena] together.

Trivia

 * Color: #C8F39A
 * Emma★August is her childhood friend. They were roommates for 6 months following Emma's debut.
 * Kazaki shares a character designer with fellow NIJISANJI member Achikita Chinami.

Media

 * Morinaka Kazaki's corporate profile on NIJISANJI website
 * 森中花咲 - YouTube channel
 * @KazakiMorinaka - Twitter account
 * 森中花咲Official - bilibili channel
 * 森中花咲【にじさんじ所属】 - NicoNico channel


 * 森中花咲 - Morinaka Kazaki NBCUniversal Entertainment Official Website
 * petit fleurs - petit fleur NBCUniversal Entertainment Official Website

Hashtags

 * #かざ生放送 - Stream hashtag
 * #森中びじゅつかん - Fan Art hashtag
 * #森中花咲ボイス感想文 - Voice Reaction hashtag

Further Readings

 * 森中花咲 - Unofficial NIJISANJI Wiki