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 May 2022, there are 72 members across the three groups in total, 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.

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, Aza, Yagi, Tabibito and Roi, debuted through relay streams.

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

On 25 and 26 April, the 8th wave started their streaming activities.

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 started their streaming activities.

On 30 September, the 10th wave started their streaming activities.

On 18 December, the 11th wave 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, am 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 January 8th, VirtuaReal held the 2nd VirtuaReal Music MIX UP!! concert featuring 12 VirtuaReal performers.

On 12 January, the 16th wave started their streaming activities.

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

Thirteenth Wave
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.

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

VirtuaReal Link
VirtuaReal Link is similar to the former NIJISANJI NetWORK partnership program such that Chinese VTubers 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.