EIEN Project[1] (pronounced like A. N. Project)[2][3][4][5] was a US-based VTuber agency.[6] Its talents livestream on YouTube with English as their primary language. Its stated mission "is to spread Entertainment In Everlasting Narrations across the globe" (hence the EIEN acronym).[6][7] EIEN Project's name is also a reference to the Japanese word for "eternal" (永遠), which shares the same pronunciation.[3] The infinity symbol in the project's logo is another reference to this.
History[]
Pre-debut[]
EIEN Project was founded by former VTuber Eri (aka Moeri), who is CEO of the project. EIEN Project's origins are from when Eri was still VTubing, and was imagining various possible, drastically different new designs for her character. She ultimately opted to stick with her original design and not rebrand. However, with such designs in mind, she then thought: "Oh, I can create unique, fun, and cute new characters and support aspiring VTubers at the same time!".[7] Eri also "knows how difficult it is for VTubers just starting out [...and] saw that there was so much talent that wasn't being recognized [and] wanted to shine a light to those aspiring VTubers."[7]
On 12 Nov 2022, EIEN Project announced that auditions for its 1st generation were open, with a submission deadline of 11 December. The announcement video showed silhouettes of the VTuber models.[8]
On 9 Feb 2023, Eri announced that she would be indefinitely suspending her activities as a VTuber, with her last stream on February 24, in order to focus on EIEN Project.[9]
1st Gen Debut[]
On 11 Feb 2023, EIEN Project announced that their first generation (revealed to be named "Museia") would debut starting at 12pm PST on 25 February 2023.[10] The video showed the names of the talents, showed their full-body portraits, showed brief text snippets of lore, and included brief audio from the talents.
EIEN Project announced that several VTubers would be hosting sponsored watchalong streams for the debuts: Kiichan,[11] Mino Mieko,[12] Pan,[13], Utano Pandora,[14], VividlyVIVI,[11] Ywuria,[11] Alethea Moirai,[15] Milky Mew,[16] and Silvi Mikazuki.[17]
On 25 February 2023, the 4 talents in the generation debuted, in the following order: Kiki Lockheart, Riifu Evergreen, Kilia Kurayami, Skye Shinryu. As part of the debuts, each talent premiered a cover song.[18] After the last debut, Museia held their first group collab stream, with a slumber party theme.[18]
Post-debut[]
On 18 March 2023, EIEN Project posted a comedy "interview" with CEO Eri in her VTuber form.[19]
As of shortly before the first generation's debut, EIEN Project is "already planning on a second generation".[7]
On 9 April 2023, an official subreddit for the project was opened to the public.[20]
On 28 April 2023, the project announced that talent Riifu Evergreen had unexpectedly submitted her resignation that morning.[21] The project acknowledged that "Riifu had been struggling to abide by [her contract] for some time."[21] On 4 June, the project's CEO released a statement with further details regarding Riifu's exit from the project.[22]
2nd Generation[]
On 23 June 2023, EIEN Project announced that auditions for its 2nd generation were open, and would close on 23 July 2023.[23] The announcement's video showed silhouettes of 5 characters and included the tagline: "The lost souls will find their haven."[23] The characters of the 2nd generation will be from the same universe as the 1st generation and their lore will intertwine.[24]
2nd Gen Debut[]
On 11 Feb 2023, EIEN Project announced that their second generation (revealed to be named "Haven") would debut starting at 12pm PST on 4 November 2023.[1] The video showed the names of the talents, showed their full-body portraits, showed brief text snippets of lore, and included brief audio from the talents.
EIEN Project announced that several VTubers would be hosting sponsored watchalong streams for the debuts: Yam Albat, Camila, Bao the Whale, Ophelia Midnight, Cheri Lupina, Rana Ianna, Milky, VividlyVIVI, Koefficient, Rainhoe, Ywuria, Ichika Maia, and Silvi Mikazuki.
On 4 November 2023, the 5 talents in the generation debuted, in the following order: Zumi Dokumi, Mirri Saffire, Blaise Shinryu, Amora Lumina, Nanimo Navi. As part of the debuts, each talent premiered a cover song. After the last debut, Haven held their first group collab stream, a dating show hosted by Zumi.
3rd Generation[]
On 25 June 2023, EIEN Project announced that production of their third generation had begun and that they "will be delivering in a timely fashion".[24] All three generations constitute the "first chapter" of the project. The characters in these generations will be "from the same universe" and will "develop upon each other's lore".[24]
Closure[]
On 19 October 2024, EIEN Project announced its closure on 3 November 2024. The channels and social media for most of their talents will remain unchanged, although Zumi Dokumi and Nanimo Navi will continue as new indie personas.[25]
Lore[]
The members of EIEN Project are beings from ruined worlds who seek a new home. They weave their stories into the fabric of time so that they may never be forgotten.
In exchange, they will protect Earth and create memories that will forever remain in everyone's hearts.[6]
Members[]
| F | Left the group or agency |
| R | Retired from VTubing activities |
Generation 1[]
"Museia as a group has the overall theme of harmonizing and working together to make something beautiful. Museia's lore centers around a mysterious 'Being of Light', who plays a very important role in each member's lore!"[7][10]
| Kiki Lockheart R | Kilia Kurayami R | Skye Shinryu F | Riifu Evergreen R | 
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Generation 2[]
Also known as "Haven".
| Zumi Dokumi R | Mirri Saffire F | Blaise Shinryu F | Amora Lumina F | Nanimo Navi R | 
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Known Staff[]
| Eri Founder & CEO[19][7] |
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Mascot[]
The project's mascot is Piichi, a chibi peach wearing a green-and-white bow.[26][27]
Controversy[]
On 3rd November 2024, day of EIEN Project's closure, the agency released a statement in response to rumors about their talents and internal company situation. The rumors listed were about:
- Accusation of failure to complete contracts
- Casting of blame
- Accusations of favoritism
EIEN defended in this statement that both parties were fully engaged to fulfill the contractual obligations, even if they were not always fully met, and that feedback, personal circumstances, and goals, was taken in account, with intention to improve. They affirmed everyone had part on their journey, that the end of EIEN was the fault of no individual in particular. Regarding favoritism, EIEN claimed they respected their talents equally while allowing them as much freedom as possible.[28]
External Links[]
- EIEN Project website
- @EIENProject - EIEN Project's YouTube channel
- @EIENproj - EIEN Project's Twitter
- Official Discord
- Holodex listing for EIEN Project
- /r/EIENProject - Official subreddit
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Legally, EIEN Project LLC
- ↑ Skye Shinryu [EIEN Project]. (2023, Feb 18). How to pronounce EIEN by Skye Shinryu [Video]. YouTube.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Kiki Lockheart [EIEN Project]. (2023, Feb 19). How to pronounce EIEN by Kiki Lockheart [Video]. YouTube.
- ↑ Riifu Evergreen [EIEN Project]. (2023, Feb 20). How to say EIEN by Riifu Evergreen [Video]. YouTube.
- ↑ Kilia Kurayami [EIEN Project]. (2023, Feb 21). How to say EIEN by Kilia Kurayami [Video]. YouTube.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 EIEN Project. (n.d.). EIEN - About. EIEN Project.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 Jay Agonoy & Teddy Cambosa. (2023, Feb 24). Spotlight: EIEN Project's Moeri and the Museia Generation [Article]. VTuber NewsDrop.
- ↑ EIEN Project [@EIENProject]. (2022, November 12). EIEN Project Vtuber Auditions are Open! [Video]. YouTube.
- ↑ Moeri [@moerivtuber]. (2023, Feb 9). 【Announcement】 Hullo! I will be going on an indefinite hiatus from my VTubing activities... [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 dhitOWO [EIEN Project]. (2023, Feb 11). 【Debut PV】EIEN Project's 1st Generation "Museia" [Video]. YouTube.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 EIEN Project [@EIENproj]. (2023, Feb 13). Debut Watchalong [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ Mino, M. [@mino_mieko]. (2023, February 22). MORE CUTE AND PRETTY VTUBERS👀✨ @EIENproj 's first generation, MUSEIA, is debuting! I'm honoured to be doing a watchalong of all their debuts on February 25th (12PM PST/3PM EST)
I'm excited to see what languages they speak 🥳
Debut links below! 🔽 #sponsored #EIENDebuts [Tweet]. Twitter. - ↑ PAN [@panthebread]. (2023, February 20). LET'S GOOOO SUPPORT OUR GIRLS!!!!!!!! 🍑
We will be doing a debut watch along of @EIENproj 's FIRST generation MUSEIA! this February 26, 4AM (GMT+8) on Twitch!
Check out their debut links here ⬇ #sponsored #EIENDebuts [Tweet]. Twitter. - ↑ Pandora, U. [@UtanoPandora]. (2023, February 18). NEWS!
I will be holding a sponsored watchalong for EIEN Project's First Generation 'Museia', who will debut next week!🍑!
I am a vtuber who loves vtubers, so I am majorly excited for more debuts!
More details here @EIENproj ⬅️
Debut links in the replies! #sponsored #EIENDebuts [Tweet]. Twitter. - ↑ Bear, K. [@kyokubear]. (2023, February 22). 🌟Special Announcement🌟
@EIENproj Talent's Debut Watchalong!
⏰: 9AM PST | February 25th
Please tune in early so that we can draw these lovely talents as we watch along!
✧ @KikiLockheart
✧ @RiifuEvergreen
✧ @KiliaKurayami
✧ @SkyeShinryu #sponsored #EIENDebuts [Tweet]. Twitter. - ↑ Mew, M. [@milkymew_]. (2023, February 18). 🎀🥛 ANNOUNCEMENT!
I'll be doing a sponsored stream on Feb. 25th for EIEN Project's First Generation 'Museia' watching their debut streams!
It's always exciting to see new vtubers debuting! ✨
Check @EIENproj for more info!
Debut links in the replies #sponsored #EIENDebuts [Tweet]. Twitter. - ↑ Silvi [@SilviVtuber]. (2023, February 19). 🍑[MUSEIA DEBUT WATCHALONG]🍑
EIEN Project's FIRST generation of VTubers is debuting on Feb 25th and you're all invited to my #Sponsored watchalong! I'm so excited to see these four cuties debut!
Make sure to check out @EIENproj and give their talents your support! #EIENDebuts [Tweet]. Twitter. - ↑ 18.0 18.1 EIEN Project [@EIENproj]. (2023, Feb 25). 🍑[ANNOUNCEMENT🍑] [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 EIEN Project [EIEN Project]. (2023, Mar 18). Interviewing the CEO of EIEN Project! 【EIEN Project】 [Video]. YouTube.
- ↑ @EIENproj. (2023, Apr 9). You know we spoil you sometimes..💅 EIEN Project's official subreddit is now open to the public!! [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ 21.0 21.1 EIEN Project [@EIENproj]. (2023, April 28). Notice of Talent Riifu Evergreen's Termination [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ Moeri [@EIENproj]. (2023, June 4). Statement Regarding Riifu Evergreen [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ 23.0 23.1 EIEN Project [@EIENproj]. (2023, June 23). 🍑ANNOUNCEMENT🍑 Auditions for EIEN Project's second generation of VTuber talents are now open! [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ 24.0 24.1 24.2 EIEN Project [@EIENProject]. (2023, June 25). 【Special Announcement】The Future of EIEN [Video]. YouTube.
- ↑ EIEN Project [@EIENproj]. (2024, October 19). Important Announcement [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ @EIENproj. (2023, May 18). EIEN Project introduces its one and only, most adorable Mascot - Piichi! Art and Rig by @SkyeShinryu [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ @EIENproj. (2023, Mar 22). Hey, listen! 🍑 Don't forget to join the Official EIEN Project discord server... [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ EIEN Project [@EIENproj]. (2024, November 3). [Announcement] [Tweet]. Twitter.