Shikinagi Akira

Shikinagi Akira (四季凪アキラ) is a Japanese Virtual YouTuber affiliated with NIJISANJI, debuting as part of the unit "VOLTACTION" (ヴォルタクション) alongside Fura Kanato, Watarai Hibari and Seraph Dazzlegarden. Previously, he was enrolled as a student in VIRTUAL TALENT ACADEMY (VTA).

Profile
A former spy who was born into a family of spies that have continued for generations. He is now out of the organisation and opening a small office. He undertakes everything from the extermination of beehives to the elimination of thugs.

Background
On 4 November 2021, Shikinagi Akira made his first appearance on the VIRTUAL TALENT ACADEMY channel as part of its first batch of students.

On 11 July 2022, ANYCOLOR announced that Shikinagi Akira would debut directly into NIJISANJI as part of the unit "VOLTACTION", the second wave of Livers formed from VTA graduates. In preparation for his debut, Akira received a full redesign, and all videos previously created during his time in VTA were hidden.

Akira's YouTube channel was created on 2 July 2022, and his Twitter account was created in June 2022. His first tweet was made on 13 July 2022.

Debut
VOLTACTION started their activities on 13 July 2022 and had their first stream on 16 July 2022. Akira was the third of the group to hold his first stream. Afterwards, all four members of VOLTACTION appeared on a special debut program on NIJISANJI channel, hosted by Hanabatake Chaika and Joe Rikiichi.

The short version of VOLTACTION's first original song, "INLAID" (インレイド), was released earlier on 13 July 2022. This song was written and produced by R・O・N of STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION.

2022
On 16 July, on the day on his first stream, Akira reached 50,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel.

On 18 July, Akira reached 100,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel in less than 2 days after debut.

On 5 August, Akira reached 150,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel.

On 26 September, Akira released his first music cover "Bakushou(爆笑)".

On 12 December, Akira reached 200,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel.

2023
On 31 March, Akira reached 250,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel.

On 26 April, VOLTACTION announced the 3D Debut Streams with Akira as the first person to have 3D Debut on 5 May.

Fans

 * Akira's fans are called "Nagi-tomo" (凪友)

Relationships

 * "VOLTACTION" (ヴォルタクション) or "VOLTA" (ヴォルタ) - Akira, Fura Kanato, Watarai Hibari and Seraph Dazzlegarden. They are debut-mates and fellow VTA graduates.
 * Media: YouTube | Twitter
 * Hashtags: #VOLTACTION - General tag #ヴォルタ - General tag (Japanese)
 * "New fACE Dragonz" or "NfD" - Akira, Fura Kanato, Maria Marionette, Kotoka Torahime and Sophia Valentine. They were teammates in the 2nd NIJISANJI VALORANT Custom happened on 2-3 May 2023.

Identity

 * Color: #235AAA
 * Background: Former spy.
 * Occupation: Head of contractor agency.

Preferences

 * Likes:
 * Boardgames: mahjong, TRPG
 * Camping
 * Survival game
 * Anime: Made in Abyss, Pui Pui Molcar, Shirobako, Akiba Maid War, Bodacious Space Pirates, Land of the Lustrous, Future Diary, Bocchi the Rock!
 * Manga: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Chainsaw Man, Kengan Ashura
 * Drinks: Black tea (honey lemon tea), Lipton Milk Tea
 * Food: Indian curry, Mapo tofu (a secret recipe passed down the Shikinagi family), Matsuya's pork miso soup, stew, tuna mayo, margherita pizza, cup noodles (chili tomato flavor)
 * Food: Indian curry, Mapo tofu (a secret recipe passed down the Shikinagi family), Matsuya's pork miso soup, stew, tuna mayo, margherita pizza, cup noodles (chili tomato flavor)

Media

 * Shikinagi Akira's corporate profile on NIJISANJI website
 * 四季凪アキラ / Shikinagi Akira - YouTube Channel
 * @Shikinagi_2434 - Twitter Account

Twitter Hashtags

 * #四季凪請負中 - Stream tag
 * #四季彩画 - Fan art tag
 * #四季欲 - NSFW art tag
 * #四季凪の任務資料 - Thumbnail art tag
 * #四聴凪 - Comments about voice release
 * #四季凪応答せよ - for egosa
 * #アキラへの報告書 - for fan sharing other stuff for Akira