Inaba Haneru

Inaba Haneru (因幡はねる) is a female Japanese Virtual YouTuber, and leader of AniMare (あにまーれ).

Introduction Video
Haneru's introduction.

Background
Her channel was created on 4 June 2018, while her Twitter account was created on 31 May with her first tweet also made this day, She debuted on YouTube on 9 June.

2018
On 20 October she teased a new costume on her Twitter account.

On 21 October, she debuted her second 2D costume, a maid outfit.

2019
On 12 March, she revealed that she would get a 3D model.

On 14 March, she debuted her 3D model during a stream.

On 3 May, she announced on her Twitter account, that she would get her third 2D costume, which was later revealed that day during a stream. In this costume she wears an orange and white dress with a tie that looks like a carrot.

On 7 December, she announced her fourth 2D costume during a stream, said announcement was later confirmed on her Twitter account. She debuted this costume on 8 December.

2020
On 10 July, she announced on her Twitter account that she would her model updated to the 2.0 version.

On 11 July, she debuted her 2.0 model, showing her original design, she has more facial expresions, turn her head in different directions, her ears also have more movement and the little fluff balls present in her dress bounce with her movement.

Events

 * On 14 May 2019 The official Pompompurin account acknowledged Haneru's liking for the mascot and released an official collaboration drawing of the mascot dressed up as Haneru.
 * On 11 July 2019, she made an appearance in AniMare's collaboration with Dawn of the Breakers as one of the characters alongside Umori Hinako, Souya Ichika, Hinokuma Ran and their manager Nanashi.
 * On 5 October 2019, she appeared in merchandize with Pompompurin, the event was held from 5 October to 13 October.
 * On 26 February 2020, Sanrio's Twitter account, announced another collaboration with Haneru, this time a collaboration menu with Pompompurin Café stores at Harajuku, Yokohama and Umeda, the menu and collectables were available from 1 March to 31 March.

Trivia

 * Haneru has a collection of Pompompurin items, which is her favorite mascot from the Sanrio franchise. She also claims that participating in collaboration with the mascot is a dream come true.
 * The hashtag #因幡はねる3D (#InabaHaneru3D) became trending topic in Japan on Twitter when she debuted her 3D model on YouTube.
 * In her Grand Theft Auto V let's plays, she begins with no video game experience or understanding of keyboard controls, and gradually progresses to handling the game well, then going on murderous rampages including joyfully attempting to kill all beach-goers.
 * She often does cooking/food preparation streams. She would wear gloves to hide her hands.