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Machita Chima (町田ちま) is a female Japanese Virtual YouTuber affiliated with NIJISANJI. Previously, she was a member of NIJISANJI SEEDs' second generation's second batch alongside Rindou Mikoto, Debidebi Debiru, Sakura Ritsuki, Joe Rikiichi, Tsukimi Shizuku, and Achikita Chinami.

Introduction Video[]

-01_町田ちま、初配信しまちた

-01 町田ちま、初配信しまちた

Chima's introduction.

Profile[]

A 16-year-old high school first-year. Chima is a girl fresh out of Tokyo who is embarrassed of her accent. She aspires to become a singer so she works hard and practices everyday. Chima began her streaming activities in the hope that it would help her realize her dream. [1]

Personality[]

Appearance[]

She has very short slightly wavy blonde-ish hair with a subtle blue streak in her bangs and blue underneath her hair. Her eyes are a bright gold and eyebrows are round-ish. She wears a light blue hat with a white dress similar to a sailor uniform with blue gingham accents.

History[]

Background[]

Chima made her YouTube debut on 3 September 2018.

2018[]

On 14 October, Chima's Halloween 2018 voicepack went up for sale.[2]

On 13 December, Chima reached 10,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel.

On 15 October, Chima's halloween 2018 voicepack wentup for sale.[3]

On 13 December, Ichikara Inc. announced that NIJISANJI Gamers and NIJISANJI SEEDs would merge with NIJISANJI by the end of the month.[4] As a result, Chima is now officially affiliated with NIJISANJI.

On 30 December, Chima's Christmas 2018 voicepack went up for sale.[5]

2019[]

On 1 January, Chima's New Year 2019 voicepack went up for sale. [6]

On 31 January, Chima's pixiv fanbox was announced.[7]

On 12 February, Chima reached 20,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel.[8]

On 21 February, her channel was eligible for monetization.[9]

On 17 March, Chima's White day 2019 voicepack went up for sale.[10]

On 25 March, Chima's Spring 2019 voicepack went up for sale.[11]

On 30 March, Chima reached 30,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel.[12]

On 6 May, Chima's GW 2019 voicepack went up for sale.[13]

On 4 June, Chima reached 40,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel.[14]

On 5 August, for her birthday Chima announced her first solo merchandise.[15]

On 6 August, she announced opening her membership.

On 26 August, she reached 50,000 subscribers.[16]

On 11 September, she was announced to receive a new outfit, a black dress. In this outfit she has braided bangs and a side ponytail. [17]

On 11 October, Chima announced she was going a few months hiatus from YouTube and Twitter to focus on her academic studies.[18]

2020[]

On 24 April, Chima returned from her hiatus and resumed her Liver activities.[19]

On 29 April, Chima's channel was banned. though she manage to recover it soon.[20]

On 5 May, she was announced to recieve a new outfit, a pajama. In this outfit she has pigtails and a hoodie. [21]

On 17 May, Chima hit 100,000 YouTube subscribers during a karaoke livestream while she was singing "Gurenge" by LiSA.

On 5 June, Chima debuted the 2.0 brushup of her Live2D model.

On 7 June, Chima's NIJISANJI for beginners was released.[22]

On 5 August, to commemorate her birthday, Chima's birthday voicepack went up for sale.[23]

On 4 November, Chima reached 200,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel.[24]

On 20 November, Chima's Autumn 2020 voice pack went up for sale.[25]

On 20 December, Chima's announced her second solo merchandise.[26]

2021[]

On 24 February, she was announced to be part of niji palette.[27]

On 2 March, she was selected to be part of the NIJIFes goods.[28]

On 26 April, Chima reached 300,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel.

On 30 April, Chima's Outdoor 2021 voicepack went up for sale.[29]

On 1 June, Chima's Bride 2021 voicepack went up for sale.[30]

On 16 July, Chima's 3D model unveiling stream was announced.[31] The stream was held on 21 July.[32]

On 21 July, Chima released her first original song, June's Prelude.

On 4 August, she debuted her fourth 2D costume, a sailor uniform. In this outfit she has short bob hair and a beret. The outfit also comes with a two-side-up hairstyle alternative. [33]

On 28 August, Chima's Ghost stories 2021 voicepack went up for sale.[34]

On 31 October, Chima's Autumn stories 2021 voicepack went up for sale.[35]

On 11 November, Chima's new visual goods was released.[36]

On 25 December, Chima's winter Date 2021 voicepack went up for sale.[37]

2022[]

On 22 April, Chima unveiled the 3.0 brushup of her Live2D model.

On 23 June, NIJISANJI announced the debut of new unit "Nornis" consisting of Machita Chima, Inui Toko, and Asahina Akane, with their single "Abyssal Zone".[38]

On 27 December, Nornis held a 3D Live at Cross Shinjuku Vision (a landmark in Shinjuku with 3D screen, 1-minute walk from Shinjuku Station's East Exit) to celebrate the release of Nornis' 1st EP "Transparent Blue" with hashtag #Nornis新宿3Dライブ.[39][40][41] On the event, the three of them revealed their new 3D outfits with matching design.

2023[]

On 16 February, Chima revealed her new outfit with knight theme along with two new hairstyles, a slightly long bob and a long ponytail.[42][43]

On 10 August, Chima announced during a stream that her fourth 2D costume would become her new main costume.[44][45]

Awards[]

Year Ceremony Category Ref.
2021 VTuber Music Awards Music category (22nd for “Rokugatsu no Prelude”) [46]

Mascot and Fans[]

  • "Gonzalez" is Chima's pet hamster who sits on her head or perches around her neck. He is a chubby tan-colored hamster with brown ears.

Relationships[]

Trivia[]

External Links[]

Media[]

Twitter hashtags[]

Further readings[]

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Retired Hassaku Yuzu (🍊)Nakao Azuma (☀️)Naruto KoganeUmiyashano Kami (⛩)Tsukimi Shizuku (🎑💊)Achikita Chinami (🍬)Izumo Kasumi (🦑)Azuchi Momo (🍑)
VOIZ Harusaki Air (🍭)Naruse Naru (🎙)Kaminari Poaro (retired)Kurohane Kuroto (retired)
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Retired Aiba Uiha (🍮💎)Mayuzumi Kai (💻💙)Warabeda Meiji (🐺🍎)Kudou Chitose (🧠)Shindo Raito (terminated)Otogibara Era (🏰🕛)Suzuhara Lulu (🎨)Gundo Mirei (🐽)
2020 Wave Furen E Lustario (🎠)Ibrahim (💧)Nagao Kei (☯️)Genzuki Tojiro (🎻🛵)Kaida Haru (🌞)Sorahoshi Kirame (🌌)Suo Sango (💞🦩)Todo Kohaku (🍯)Kitakoji Hisui (✳)Nishizono Chigusa (🐬🌱)
Retired Kingyozaka Meiro (🩰)Melissa Kinrenka (🐝)Asahina Akane (🦖🎖)
2021 Wave Lauren Iroas (🗝💸)Leos Vincent (🥼🌱🐱)Oliver Evans (🍵)Lain Paterson (❤️‍🔥)
Retired Axia Krone (🐈‍⬛)
2022 Wave Umise Yotsuha (🍀)Amagase Muyu (💭)Ponto Nei (🫐)Hyakumantenbara Salome (💯🦂)Fura Kanato (🍝🍷)Watarai Hibari (♦️☕️)Shikinagi Akira (📄🖋)Seraph Dazzlegarden (🦉)
2023 Wave Igarashi Rika (⚾️🧡)Koshimizu Toru (🫧)Ishigami Nozomi (❤️‍🩹)Sophia Valentine (🐰🗞️)Kuramochi Meruto (🧸🌙)Kaburaki Roco (🍕🎢)Shishido Akari (🐱💫)Akagi Wen (🍱🦖)Usami Rito (🌩️)Hibachi Mana (🐝🤣)Saiki Ittetsu (🤝)Murakumo Kagetsu (🥷🔫)Hoshirube Sho (🐙🌟)Koyanagi Rou (👻🔪)Inami Rai (💡)Tachitsute Toto (🪓🎀)Shioriha Ruri (🚓🐾)Milan Kestrel (🦋⏳)
2024 Wave Kitami Yusei (📿🍔)Kaisei (🔑🐍)Sakaki Ness (🫖🌿)Tamanoi Nana (🛼)Shiga Riko (📒)Kisara (🪞) Kozue Mone (🪷)Lunlun (🥨🍚)Nanase Suzuna (🥗)Saotome Berry (🍰🧁)Kirara Tamako (🐣📛)Sakayori Soma (🍇)Nagisa Trout (🐟🍴)
NIJISANJI ID(2) Hana Macchia (☕)Rai Galilei (🚨)Riksa Dhirendra (💥)Layla Alstroemeria (🕰️🌺)Etna Crimson (🌋🍔)Bonnivier Pranaja (🎣)Nagisa Arcinia (🐥🍭)Derem Kado (🎁)
Retired Miyu Ottavia (🦦)ZEA Cornelia (🔶)Taka Radjiman (🍖)Siska Leontyne (🔦🦁)Amicia Michella (🐧)Azura Cecillia (👽)Nara Haramaung (🐯)Reza Avanluna (🌒🎸☁)Hyona Elatiora (🐾🏵)Xia Ekavira (⚗️ 🎼)Mika Melatika (👻📌)
NIJISANJI KR(2) Min Suha (🌊)Gaon (👔)So Nagi (🌧)Akira Ray (😸)Lee Roha (🔰)Yang Nari (📌)Ryu Hari (👁‍🗨)Oh Jiyu (⚜️)Seffyna (💗🌕)Ban Hada (🏴‍☠️)Ha Yun (🎮 🦭🍔)Na Sera (🌸🌙)
Retired Chae Ara (🌹💛)Han Chiho (🌑🦋)Song Mia (🍡)
NETWORK(3) Tenkai Tsukasa (🎲)Fairys-chan (🐦)
Intl. branches VirtuaRealNIJISANJI ID (merged branch)NIJISANJI IN (dissolved branch)NIJISANJI KR (merged branch)NIJISANJI EN
(1) Programs merged with main NIJISANJI group.

(2) Indonesia and Korea branches merged with main NIJISANJI branch.
(3) Program terminated; members are active but are no longer affiliated with NIJISANJI.

References[]

  1. Chima's corporate profile on the official NIJISANJI website
  2. Machita, C. [@chima_machita23]. (2018, October 14). Chima Halloween 2018 Voicepack [Tweet]. Twitter.
  3. Machita, C. [@chima_machita23]. (2018, October 15). Chima Halloween 2018 Voicepack [Tweet]. Twitter.
  4. Ichikara Inc. [@nijisanji_app]. (2018, December 13). 【にじさんじが1つのグループに!】今月末をメドに、「にじさんじ」「にじさんじゲーマーズ」「にじさんじSEEDs」が『にじさんじ』へと順次統合致します。 詳細はこちら! [Article]. PRTimes.
  5. Machita, C. [@chima_machita23]. (2018, December 30). Chima Christmas 2018 Voicepack [Tweet]. Twitter.
  6. Machita, C. [@chima_machita23]. (2019, January 1). Chima New Year 2019 Voicepack [Tweet]. Twitter.
  7. NIJISANJI [@nijisanji_app]. (2019, January 31). Chima pixiv fanbox [Tweet]. Twitter.
  8. Machita, C. [@chima_machita23]. (2019, February 12). Chima 20k [Tweet]. Twitter.
  9. Machita, C. [@chima_machita23]. (2019, February 21). Chima monetization [Tweet]. Twitter.
  10. Machita, C. [@chima_machita23]. (2019, March 17). Chima white day [Tweet]. Twitter.
  11. Chima spring [Website]. (2019, March 25). PRTimes.
  12. Machita, C. [@chima_machita23]. (2019, March 30). Chima 30k [Tweet]. Twitter.
  13. Chima GW [Website]. (2019, May 6). PRTimes.
  14. Machita, C. [@chima_machita23]. (2019, June 4). Chima 40k [Tweet]. Twitter.
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  17. Machita, C. [@chima_machita23]. (2019, September 11). Chima new outfit [Tweet]. Twitter.
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  21. Machita, C. [@chima_machita23]. (2020, May 5). Chima outfit number 3 [Tweet]. Twitter.
  22. Machita Chima [@chima_machita23]. (2020, June 7). Chima NIJISANJI 101 [Tweet]. Twitter.
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  25. Machita, C. [@chima_machita23]. (2020, November 20). Chima Autumn VP [Tweet]. Twitter.
  26. Machita, C. [@chima_machita23]. (2020, December 20). Chima 2nd merch [Tweet]. Twitter.
  27. NIJISANJI [@nijisanji_app]. (2021, February 24). Chima's on niji palletee [Tweet]. Twitter.
  28. NIJISANJI [@nijisanji_app]. (2021, March 2). [(https://twitter.com/nijisanji_app/status/1366678441035194371 Chima's on nijifes goods] [Tweet]. Twitter.
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  30. Chima Bride VP [Site]. (2021, June 1). PRTimes.
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  34. Machita, C. [@chima_machita23]. (2021, August 28). Chima ghost VP [Tweet]. Twitter.
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  40. '. (n.d.).
  41. ANYCOLOR inc. (2022, December 13). Nornis 1st Single『Transparent Blue』リリース記念ライブをクロス新宿ビジョンで開催! [Press Release]. anycolor.co.jp.
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  44. Machita, C. [町田ちま【にじさんじ】]. (2023, August 10). 【雑】色々お知らせがあった & 昨日から町田なんか違くない?【にじさんじ/町田ちま】 [Video]. YouTube.
  45. Machita, C. [@chima_machita23]. (2023, August 12). 先日配信でもお知らせしましたが改めて! デフォルト衣装とライバーカラーが新しくなりました🐹🩵 新ライバーカラーは勿忘草色です。 [Tweet]. Twitter.
  46. https://vtubereview.wordpress.com/2021/12/10/these-are-the-results-for-the-2021-vtuber-music-awards//
  47. Based on Itsukara's .link page
  48. Retrieved from https://www.twitter.com/chima_machita23/status/1690326113057398784
  49. chima_machita23. (2019, September 16). Original Illustrations for Ryushen's "The Beast" Cover. [Tweet]. Retrieved from https://twitter.com/chima_machita23/status/1173561461051813888
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