Shirogane Noel

Shirogane Noel (白銀ノエル) is a female Japanese Virtual YouTuber associated with hololive, debuting as part of its third generation of VTubers under the name of "hololive Fantasy" (ホロライブファンタジー) alongside Usada Pekora, Uruha Rushia, Shiranui Flare and Houshou Marine.

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Personality
Noel is a clumsy but mostly wholesome knight, with a more girlish voice than her appearance would suggest (though she can pull out a mature older sister voice if the occasion calls for it). She often streams video games, but is rarely seen actually doing well in them.

Noel's thirst for Shiranui Flare is arguably matched only by Natsuiro Matsuri's thirst for girls in general. She gets jealous if Flare so much as interacts with someone else, and since Flare is somewhat of a chick magnet, this happens very often.

Appearance
She has shoulder length silvery hair with a braid that is slightly wavy at the ends with green eyes. She wears a video game rpg type outfit with steel boots.

Background
Noel was first introduced in a tweet on 13 June 2019, alongside the other members of the third generation. Of the five members only Marine, Noel and Flare were open for audition.

On 1 August, through a press release, her name and social media accounts were officially announced alongside Houshou Marine and Shiranui Flare, also making her first tweet on the same day. Her Twitter account was opened on 22 July 2019 while her YouTube channel was created on 26 July. She debuted with her introduction stream on 8 August.

2019
On 14 November, she announced on her Twitter account the debut date of her 3D model, which later debuted during a stream on 17 November, being the first of her generation to get a 3D model.

2020
On 1 January, her YouTube channel got demonetized, she stated on Twitter that this was caused because of her ASMR videos, just like Haato, Choco, Aki and Mel.

On 2 January, she got a kimono as her New Year's outfit, being her second 2D costume overall.

On 24 January along with the other hololive girls up to the third generation, she debuted her 3D idol outfit at hololive's 1st fes. Nonstop Story.

On 31 January, she announced in her Twitter account the remonetization of her channel.

On 16 October, hololive's Twitter account announced that Noel, Houshou Marine, Murasaki Shion and Yuzuki Choco would get new 2D costumes.

On 21 October, Noel debuted her third 2D costume during a stream. In this costume Noel has a new hairstyle using shorter hair with braids decorated with small blue bows. In a huge contrast compared to her knight outfit, she wears modern casual clothes, she wears a black choker with a blue snowflake ornament, a white sweater with black ribbons, a brown plaid pattern skirt, black socks and brown shoes. She alo has the option to wear glasses. In addition to this, she also got her 2D model updated, with improvements to her facial expressions.

On 5 December, she reached 700,000 subscribers, the 12th member of hololive to do so. On the same day, Nekomata Okayu reached that same threshold.

2021
On 21 January, she reached 800,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel, during an endurance singing stream.

On 6 March, Noel reached 900,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel, during an endurance singing stream.

On 12 April, Noel reached 1,000,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel, during an endurance singing stream, making her the 12th member of hololive to reach that milestone and the 9th member of hololive JP to do so. This makes her the fourth member of hololive Fantasy to reach it.

On 31 May, Noel announced on Twitter what in the moment appeared to be a new 2D costume to celebrate World Milk Day.

On 1 June, celebrating the date mentioned before, instead of getting a new outfit, Noel got a new hairstyle and accesories for her casual costume. In this hairstyle she uses a braided side ponytal. The accessories are cow's horns, ears and tail alongside a new set of clothes with a cow pattern and a cowbell.

On 26 September, as part of her second anniversary celebration Noel debuted her first original song "Homenobi" Noel also announced on her Twitter account that she would get her fourth 2D costume.

On 4 October, Noel debuted her fourth 2D costume, based on a Dirndl outfit, with this costume Noel got two hairstyles, one long loose hair and the other with small braids both hairstyles are decorated with small white flowers, her outfit consist of a small neck decorated with a black ribbon, a removable small brown coat, she wears a white blouse with cleavage, a dark brown corset, a brown shirt with a white apron which is tied in place with a multicolored ribbon and a belt where she carries her mallet, Noel also uses a small belt on her right thigh with a small knife, white long socks and reddish brown shoes. In adittion to these, Noel can hold a mug of beer and change her outfit with various accessories from her casual outfit such as the cow ears and tail, glasses and the blue snowflake using it as a necklace rather than a shocker.

2022
On 18 March, Noel debuted a new accessory for her fourth 2D costume. A cow themed hoodie.

On 2 June, she reached 1,500,000 YouTube subscribers, making her the 10th hololive member to reach this milestone, as well as the 7th member of hololive JP. She is also the fourth member of hololive Fantasy to achieve it.

On 25 June, Noel debuted a new 3D costume commemorating her reaching 1,000,000 subscribers on YouTube. In this costume Noel uses her hair as a ponytail tied with a thin blue bow, to her left she wears a golden fleur-de-lis hairpin. In this costume Noel wears shoulderless white blouse still reminiscent of her job as a knight with black see through section which neck is decorated with a blue snowflake that is also present in her casual costume. The chest area is decorated with a blue tie with a white pattern on its lower half and a golden fleur-de-lis above the knot. Under this section the blouse is asymetrical being longer on the left side where Noel also carries a dark brown belt falling to her left where she can carry her maze. Noel uses black shorts with laces to the sides, a leg belt on her right thigh and low dark brown boots.

She also debuted her second original song: "Lyrical Monster."

On 8 August, hololive's Japanese Twitter account announced that Noel would get her fifth 2D costume.

On 9 August, as part of the "hololive Summer 2022" event, Noel debuted her 3D swimsuit in a stream held on hololive's official fanclub page in a segment alongside Aki Rosenthal, Houshou Marine and Yuzuki Choco. Unlike the original swimsuits from 2019 that had individual designs, these swimsuits are meant to be matching outfits similar to the 3D idol costumes. The swimsuits come in two types one with thin straps for the top and a diagonal cut mini skirt and the other one has ruffled straps in the top and an even mini skirt. Both version are white with various patterns including hololive's and Holoearth's logos, hearts and sparks. The swimsuits are personalized by including different colors to match each talent. Additionally they have the option to wear a hoodie.

On 19 August, Noel debuted her fifth 2D costume. In this costume Noel got a new hairstyle using a bob hairstyle with her side locks going behind her right ear. In this costume she wears a school uniform consisting of a white blouse with a blue striped bow or tie and a blue skirt with a plaid pattern. She uses white socks and black shoes. Noel can also optionally use some complementary clothes. One is a light blue hoodie with the silhouette of an ox standing on the side of Noel's maze. The second is a dark blue cardigan decorated with golden buttons and a badge featuring the figure present originally on Noel's first costume chest armor. She can also move her right hand up. This costume was first seen in an art done by her artist Watao on 27 March 2022. Also inspired by her appearance as Shiromi Yae in hololive ERROR.

On 27 August, during her third anniversary celebration live "Summer Memories," Noel debuted the ability to remove the black see through section of her 1 million subscribers celebration 3D costume, resulting in her showing her cleavage.

During the same live she also debuted her 3D yukata. Like other 3D costumes the yukatas have a variety of styles that hololive members can choose from. The yukatas come in various colors and patterns including fireworks, flowers and goldfish.

Noel also debuted her third original song: "Ours."

On 11 November, she alongside the other Shiranui Kensetsu members debuted new accessories. Noel debuted these accessories on her fifth 2D costume using a brown flat cap decorated with a golden fleur-de-lis badge and a Shiranui Kensetsu nametag decorated with stickers of the hamster representing the Shirogane kishi-dan and a bottle of milk.

On 20 November, Noel debuted new accessories for her fifth 2D costume. She has a new hairstyle using long hair with a braid to the right. Noel received a new beige cardigan. She also know have the option to show her hamster mascot on her left shoulder and it can mimic her blinks. The new accessories seem to be compatible with previously released ones.

2023
On 1 January, Noel's New Year's outfit was updated to version 2.0.

On 14 February, to celebrate Valentine's Day alongside the other third gen members, Noel debuted a new hairstyle for her third 2D costume using long loose hair.

On 18 March, Noel debuted her new 3D idol costume during hololive 4th fes. "Our Bright Parade" DAY 1.

On 15 April, Noel debuted new accessories for her third 2D costume. Noel received a new hairstyle using a short wide twintail decorated with a dark brown ribbon. Her hamster mascot can now sit on top of her head and mimic her blinks. Noel also received a dark brown blazer with a plaid pattern that matches her skirt.

On 8 July, during a stream unveiling the full image of the music project "Blue Journey," she debuted a new 3D costume as a member of this project alongside Houshou Marine, Sakura Miko, Yukihana Lamy and Hakui Koyori. She uses a blue beret with a plaid pattern. The costume has a white blouse with detached sleeves, a blue ribbon in the chest decorated with light blue jewel and a blue belt below the chest. The blouse lower edge is asymmetrical and divided in three, the front has planks and it is the longest, then the right side is longer that the left side. She uses a long blue skirt with a plaid pattern and the inner section is light blue. On the back the costume is decorated with a see through ribbon.

On 29 July, as part of the "hololive Summer 2023" event, during a stream on hololive's channel, Noel debuted second her 3D swimsuit. The 2023 swimsuits are inspired in a sailor uniform. Members wear a two layered swimsuit, the first layer is blue from the straps going down diagonally to the center where each member has a mostly blue bow but one of the sides and the brooch are in one color representative of each member. The rest of the top is white. The edge has a semi circular cut. The lower piece of the first layer has two variants, one is a two layered blue skirt decorated with a white belt, a golden chain with some decorations hanging from it and a bow to the left and planks to the right. The second version is mostly the same but they wear blue shorts instead of a mini skirt. Noel uses the shorts. The second layer of the outfit is a matching striped bikini in white and another color depending on the member.

On 4 August, Noel's main 2D model was updated to the 3.0 version. Her body in general has more movement. Her eyes can be sparky and teary. Her pupils can become heart shaped and she can stick out her tongue. She can hold a controler without external props.

On 24 November, Noel released her first solo album "NOESANPO" during her birthday stream.

Discography

 * ''Main page: Shirogane Noel/Discography

Events

 * On 28 January 2020, it was announced on Dengekionline that she would made an appearance in the game Neptunia Virtual Stars as one of the VTuber guest characters alongside Tokino Sora, Roboco, Sakura Miko, Shirakami Fubuki, Minato Aqua, Yuzuki Choco, Inugami Korone and Houshou Marine.
 * On 2 July 2021, the official hololive Twitter account announced that Noel would appear in a collaborative promotion campaign for the movie Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time, along with Houshou Marine, Uruha Rushia, Sakura Miko, Minato Aqua, A-chan and a secret person as guests. Initially, the project was scheduled to released on 3 July, however, it has since been postponed indefinitely.
 * On 13 August 2021, hololive's Twitter account announced that 12 members including Noel (representing the ORIX Buffaloes) would participate in a collaboration with the six professional Japanese baseball teams from the Pacific League, each team represented by two hololive members. The collaboration include promotional merchandise that could be brought, including hats, posters, keychains, among others, also a promotional match between ORIX Buffaloes vs SoftBank HAWKS scheduled for 3 October 2021 at the Kyocera Dome Osaka stadium called "hololive day."
 * On 1 October 2021, Pupuya Games announced that Noel would be voicing the boss character Vanessa in their game Little Witch Nobeta, cast alongside Fubuki and Polka. Noel appears in an unique illustration included a special edition of the game for PC/Steam alongside her character Vanessa.
 * On 7 October 2021, Don Quijote's Twitter account announced that Noel and Mel were selected as "Don Quijote" and would appear in life sized stand-by panels across stores. In addition to them, Marine and Shion were also announced to appear in special merchandize (acrylic stands and badges) with new artwork and special in-store broadcasts. Other hololive members were also announced to appear in the collaboration as plushies known as "Mochiduru." The collaboration was available from 23 October, the same day that Noel, Mel, Marine and Shion debuted a cover of Don Quijote's theme song "Miracle Shopping" on hololive's channel.
 * On 26 January 2022, hololive's Japanese Twitter account announced that the members of hololive Fantasy would appear in a collaboration with Raku Spa featuring artworks of them in yukatas and towels. These illustrations would be included in different merchandize including tapestries, acrylic stands, Mochi Kororin plushies, bath salts, towels, badges among others. The service also included food and drinks inspired by them. The merchandize would be available from 27 January to 28 February 2022.
 * On 15 June 2022, hololive's Twitter account announced Noel would appear with original artwork in bottles of sake Milk Shochu in a collaboration with Milk Shochu "MAKIBA NO YUME." The beverage comes in two bottles with different illustrations and alcoholic degrees: one with 16 degrees and another with 25 degrees of alcohol with a pack containing two bottles also available. Part of the earnings would be donated to help in the reconstruction of areas damaged by floods in Japan in 2021. Preorders stated on 17 June to 19 July 2022. On 17 June, to go with this collaboration hololive production Official Shop also released a "Homenomi" Guinomi Sake Cup and an acrylic stand coaster featuring Noel.
 * On 3 October 2022, it was announced that the goods, food, drinks, game, and sauna featuring Noel, Usada Pekora, Shishiro Botan, and Sakamata Chloe would be available at the hololive x RED° TOKYO TOWER collaboration event, which would be held from 3-27 November 2022.
 * On 10 November 2022, hololive's Twitter announced a collaboration between hololive and Post Office Product Sales Service Co., Ltd. featured Usada Pekora, Shiranui Flare, Shirogane Noel, Houshou Marine, Tokoyami Towa, Takanashi Kiara, Moona Hoshinova, and Shishiro Botan in new year's postcards and some merchandise including: clear files, tapestries, standees, face towels, jigsaw puzzle, T-shirts, and happi. The merchandise would be available to order starting from 14 November 2022.
 * On 11 November 2022, Anime Game Festival Korea (AGF Korea)'s Twitter account accounced that Noel and Shiranui Flare would be appearing at "AGF Korea 2022," which would be held from 3-4 December 2022.
 * On 21 November 2022, ANIPLUS shop announced on Twitter that they would be collaborating with hololive Fantasy in a cafe at "AGF Korea 2022," which would be held from 3-4 December 2022.
 * On 25 November 2022, hololive's Twitter account announced the second collaboration with TOKYO SKYTREE Town (R) featuring Shirogane Noel, Houshou Marine, Minato Aqua, Yukihana Lamy, Shirakami Fubuki, and Tsunomaki Watame in limited edition merchandise, cafe, games, and other activities. The event would be held from 16 December 2022 to 9 January 2023.
 * On 12 July 2023, MOLLY ONLINE's Twitter account that she, Yukihana Lamy and Aki Rosenthal would appear in merchandize that could be won in the crane game with original designs. The merchandize includes tapestries, acrylic stands, acrylic blocks, and die cut cushions. The items would be available from 13 July 2023
 * On 5 July 2023, Temitaka Sake's kyuubi brand announced that they would collaborate with Noel on the original sake "Flora～Lilium～", which would be available from 10 July 2023.

Mascot and Fans

 * Her fanbase is officially called "Order of Shirogane" while in Japanese they are called "Shirogane kishi-dan"「白銀騎士団」and individually "Danin-san" 「団員さん」. The latter is also the reason for her common nickname, Danchou 「団長」. They are represented as hamsters with gyūdon bowls as hats.

Relationships

 * Notable units and groups Noel is part of:
 * "hololive Fantasy," alongside Usada Pekora, Shiranui Flare, Houshou Marine and Uruha Rushia.
 * "Shiranui Kensetsu"「不知火建設」"Shiraken" for short and "Shiranui Constructions" in English, alongside Shiranui Flare (president), Omaru Polka (vicepresident), Sakura Miko (education director) and Hoshimachi Suisei (PR/sales director). Noel is the intern. This unit is named after their Minecraft company founded by Flare. Shiraken has its own Twitter account opened on 7 September 2022, this seems to mark Shiraken as an official unit within hololive as their Twitter account promoted a collaboration with Kyoto International Anime Fair shortly after release on 12 September 2022. By the time of "hololive Summer 2023" Shiraken was one of the featured units in the event's website, and even received an original song on 27 August 2023 called "NAKAMAKA."
 * "Onee-san Gumi," 「お姉さん組」, alongside Houshou Marine and Shiranui Flare.
 * "NoeFure," alongside Shiranui Flare.

Name

 * Noel's surname Shirogane「白銀」can be divided into the following:
 * The first kanji「白」can be read as "Shiro/Haku" which means "white."
 * The second kanji「銀」can be read as "Gin/Gane" which means "silver."
 * When combined, they form「白銀」which means "bright silver."

Miscellaneous

 * On several occasions when pressed to specify her bust size, Noel has claimed that she is a K-cup. She has also jokingly stated that this stands for "Knight-cup." According to other members of hololive, her avatar's bust size is an accurate depiction of her true size.
 * She has a large appetite, indicating on several occasions that she enjoys extremely large serving portions when they are available. Fans have commented that this increased caloric intake makes sense considering Noel's height, athletic abilities, and impressive bust size.
 * Dissatisfied with her own singing ability, she works with a voice coach in hopes of improving her musical talents. According to Noel, her coach is particularly harsh and difficult to impress. However, after hearing Ookami Mio singing during the Toyosu PIT live-event, her voice coach remarked at how talented Mio was, much to Noel's dismay.
 * She has seen Kamen Rider Den-O back in her grade school days.
 * During one stream, she mentions that during her school years, she was nicknamed "The Running T*ddy Cow," in reference to her large, absolute bust. As such, she is typically depicted around cow imagery and anything to do with milk, and on occasion baby bottles due to breasts maternal role in feeding. The fact that she has Shiro「白」in her name only strengthens this milky depiction.
 * Occasionally, Noel uses voice changer to make an "alternate personality" with a deep, masculine voice, dubbed as "Noel Deluxe" after Japanese comedian Matsuko Deluxe; Noel Deluxe also briefly made an appearance on Noel's Twitter account on April Fools' Day 2021 and 2022.
 * She is the seventeenth hololive member to join the official Hololive Subreddit as a moderator.
 * On February 2021, she and Flare got custom made platinum rings.
 * She had a pet hamster named Taro who died on 3 September 2021.
 * She is an avid fan of fellow hololive member Oozora Subaru, and has a picture of Subaru as her phone wallpaper.
 * Noel is one of a few hololive JP members to have a precisely known place of birth; in Noel's case, Ōita Prefecture.
 * Noel and Flare appeared once in chapter 69 of the manga series Goblin Slayer as two adventurers walking around a village before it was attacked by goblins a few seconds later. Some fans are worried because Goblin Slayer is a dark fantasy manga where women easily victimized, while others are not because their two are too strong and they can protect themselves. It's not uncommon for some members of hololive to appear in some anime or manga, such as hololive ID in manga Ane Naru Mono, Kiryu Coco in Love is War or Usada Pekora in anime Isekai Maou to Shoukan Shoujo no Dorei Majutsu Ω, etc.

Media

 * Noel Ch. 白銀ノエル - YouTube channel
 * Shirogane Noel's corporate profile on hololive.hololivepro.com
 * @shiroganenoel - Twitter account
 * 白银诺艾尔Official - bilibili channel
 * @shiroganenoel - Marshmallow account
 * /u/Noel_Danchou - Reddit account

Twitter hashtags

 * #白銀ノエル - General
 * #ノエルーム - Stream talk
 * #白銀聖騎士団 - Fans
 * #ノエラート - Fan art
 * #オークアート - Fan art (NSFW)
 * #クリ抜き太郎 - Video clips

Further readings

 * 白銀ノエル - Nicovideo Encyclopedia
 * 白銀ノエル - Pixiv Encyclopedia
 * 白銀ノエル - Japanese Wikipedia
 * 白銀ノエル - unofficial hololive Seesaawiki
 * 白银诺艾尔 - Moegirl Encyclopedia
 * 시로가네 노엘 - Namu Wiki
 * Shirogane Noel - Hololive Fan Wiki