Elu

Elu the Elf (エルフのえる) or simply known as "Elu" (える) is a female Japanese Virtual YouTuber and a member of NIJISANJI's first generation along with Tsukino Mito, Yuki Chihiro, Higuchi Kaede, Shizuka Rin, Shibuya Hajime, Suzuya Aki, and Moira.

Profile
She is an elf who came to Tokyo from a forest somewhere in this world because she wanted to have friends. She loves to talk, and once she starts, no one can stop her. "Elu" is a nickname, and her real name is very long.

Appearance
She has short, light hair with pointed ears and maid cap with red ribbons and light reddish eyes.

Background
On 11 January 2018, Ichikara Inc. announced that it was recruiting "Official Virtual Livers" to serve as representatives for its iPhoneX app, NIJISANJI. Elu's YouTube channel was created on 31 January 2018, and her Twitter account was created in February 2018. Her first tweet was made on 1 February 2018.

On 9 February 2018, Elu streamed for the first time as part of a relay with the other Virtual Livers on Mirrativ. She later posted her first YouTube video on 16 February 2018.

2018
On 28 May, Elu reached 70,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel.

On 7 August, Elu reached 80,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel.

On 21 October, Elu reached 90,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel.

2019
On 3 February, Elu reached 100,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel.

2020
On 13 May Elu debuted in the new NIJISANJI music unit "Rain Drops," which is signed under the major music record label Virgin Records (Universal Music Group). The other members in this unit are Ryushen, Warabeda Meiji, Joe Rikiichi, Saegusa Akina, and Suzuki Masaru.

On 29 July, Elu reached 150,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel.

2021
On 1 April, Elu reached 200,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel.

2022
On 17 February, Elu reached 250,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel.

On 3 September, Elu reached 300,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel.

2023
On 1 February, Elu reached 400,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel.

On 7 May, she debuted her new costume.

Events

 * On 12 January 2019 she took part in Higuchi Kaede's first live event Kana-Dero at Zepp Osaka Bayside, along with other livers.
 * On 24 January 2021, she participated in Apex Legends VTuber Most Cooperatitive Tournament Season 2 along with Yukishiro Mahiro and Nagao Kei as team "Apex Boxing Club". The team ranked 19th.
 * On 22 July 2021, she participated in Fall Guys tournament "Vtuber Fall Guys Sports Festival" along with with Sister Claire, Hanabatake Chaika, and Dola as team "VR Namako Fighters". The team ranked last and tied with team "Aka ao Zebra Corps" (Omega Sisters and HimeHina).
 * She was one of three VTuber players (Sister Claire and Inaba Haneru) that never qualified on first round in every single game.
 * On 22 August 2021, she participated in Apex Legends VTuber Most Cooperatitive Tournament Season 3 along with Shishigami Leona and Hinokuma Ran as team "Koe-dashi Predator" (声出しプレデター). The team placed 11th in overall ranking.

Relationships

 * "Rain Drops" 2434 Rain Drops Logo.jpeg - Elu, Suzuki Masaru, Ryushen, Joe Rikiichi, Warabeda Meiji, and Saegusa Akina.
 * Musical unit who is signed under the major music record label Virgin Records (Universal Music Group).
 * They have radio program called Rain Drops Radio "OBS".


 * "First Generation" - Elu, Tsukino Mito, Yuuki Chihiro, Higuchi Kaede, Shizuka Rin, Shibuya Hajime, Moira, and Suzuya Aki.
 * "Eclair" - Elu and Sister Claire.
 * "ERRors" - Elu, Yuuhi Riri, and Ryushen.
 * "EluKazaGaku" - Elu, Morinaka Kazaki, and Fushimi Gaku.
 * "Kaeru" - Elu and Higuchi Kaede.
 * "EluChii"/"Saiko Group" - Elu and Yuuki Chihiro.
 * "Nijikuji7/Njisanji no Kujijuji" - Elu, Tsukino Mito, Higuchi Kaede, Shizuka Rin, Ienaga Mugi, Mononobe Alice, and Kenmochi Toya.
 * "Fragrance5" - Elu, Suzuka Utako, Honma Himawari, Yuuhi Riri, and Sister Claire.
 * "Mikaeru" - Elu, Tsukino Mito and Higuchi Kaede.
 * "Apex Boxing Club" - Elu, Yukishiro Mahiro, and Nagao Kei.
 * "VR Namako Fighters" - Elu, Sister Claire, Hanabatake Chaika, and Dola.

Trivia

 * Color: #E2364F
 * Elu shares her character designer with Shibuya Hajime, Kenmochi Toya, Sister Cleaire and Todoroki Kyoko.
 * Elu's full name is "Snow White Paradise El Santo Flow Wasurena Pure Princess Livre Love Heidern Dokodoko Yattaze Valkyria Passion Alfr Noel Chakoboshi Eluaria Frosia Made-in Bloom Elu" (スノー・ホワイト・パラダイス・エルサント・フロウ・ワスレナ・ピュア・プリンセス・リーブル・ラブ・ハイデルン・ドコドコ・ヤッタゼ・ヴァルキュリア・パッション・アールヴ・ノエル・チャコボシ・エルアリア・フロージア・メイドイン・ブルーム・エル).
 * She has a song called えるえる★フルネーム (EluElu ★ Full Name), to which the lyrics are her full name.
 * Yamikumo Kerin is said to have a romantic interest in her.
 * There are occasional allusions to other characters including Higuchi Kaede burning down Elu's forest (not intentionally, one would hope). Her colleague Tsukino Mito even played a webgame where the goal was to do so.

Media

 * Elu's corporate profile on NIJISANJI website
 * えるえるランド最終形態 - NIJISANJI Fan Club page
 * える / Elu【にじさんじ】 - YouTube channel
 * @Elu_World - Twitter account

Further readings

 * エルフのえる - Nicovideo Encyclopedia
 * エルフのえる - Pixiv Encyclopaedia
 * える - Japanese Wikipedia
 * 스노우 화이트 파라다이스 엘산토 플로우 와스레나 퓨어 프린세스 리브레 러브 하이 데른 도코도코 얏타제 발큐리아 패션 아루파 노엘 챠코보시 에루아리아 후로지아 메이드 인 블룸 에루 - Namu Wiki