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Morinaka Kazaki (森中花咲) is a female Japanese Virtual YouTuber and a member of NIJISANJI's second generation alongside Ienaga Mugi, Mononobe Alice, Kenmochi Toya, Fushimi Gaku, Gilzaren III, Suzuka Utako, Fumino Tamaki, Ushimi Ichigo, and Yuhi Riri.

Introduction Video[]

森中花咲です!よろしくね☆【じこしょうかい】

森中花咲です!よろしくね☆【じこしょうかい】

Kazaki's introduction.

Profile[]

A 10-year-old, 4th grade elementary school student who can also turn into an adult. A cheerful and lively girl who likes bears and cute things. She is usually in a position to let herself be pampered, but sometimes she has an adult side and makes people let themselves be pampered by her. Sometimes she makes fun of other people in her adult form.[1]

Appearance[]

She has light, dull-lime green hair with a braid that has a pink bow and hair buns and green eyes . She wears a pink jacket with a light pink shirt with a pink pawprint on it and light blue and pink striped long socks that go above her knees with pink and blue sneakers..

History[]

Background[]

Following the popularity of their "Official NIJISANJI Virtual Livers," Ichikara Inc. opened a second set of auditions on 22 February 2018 with nine available designs.[2] On 15 March, Ichikara Inc. formally revealed NIJISANJI's second generation of Virtual Livers, including a tenth member, Morinaka Kazaki, whose design had not been publicly shown in the auditions.[3]

Kazaki uploaded her first YouTube video on 17 March.[4]

2018[]

On 22 May, Kazaki reached 30,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel.[5]

On 23 May, Kazaki revealed the full body of her adult version on Twitter for the first time.

On 20 June, Kazaki reached 40,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel.[6]

On 14 August, Kazaki reached 50,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel.[7]

2019[]

On 4 January, Kazaki reached 60,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel.[8]

On 5 January, Kazaki revealed her 2.0 brush up version of her Live2D model.[9]

On 17 February, Kazaki reached 70,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel.[10]

On 17 March, Kazaki reached 80,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel.[11]

On 15 April, Kazaki reached 90,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel.[12]

On 31 May, Kazaki reached 100,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel during a Minecraft stream.[13][14]

On 25 August, Kazaki received a revamp of her original design (child version) which is to be used as her default form from now on. Her new model has a different outfit (no longer sleepwear) and a new hairstyle similar to her adult version's.

On 18 September, Kazaki unveiled her official 3D model via YouTube livestream (child version).

On 8 December, it was announced through NIJISANJI Official Twitter that Kazaki and Otogibara Era would make their major debut as music duo "petit fleurs" under the record label NBC Universal Entertainment with the album "première fleurs".[15]

2020[]

On 28 January, Kazaki reached 150,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel.[16]

On 22 April, petit fleurs released their first album "première fleurs".

On 20 November, petit fleurs held their first live concert "Lisianthus" (リシアンサス).

2021[]

On 17 January, Kazaki reached 200,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel.[17]

On 23 March, Kazaki announced that her first solo album, "Gekokujo" (下克上), would go on sale on 26 May.[18]

On 23 May, Kazaki held a virtual birthday live concert in 3D.

On 13 August, Kazaki reached 250,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel.[19]

2022[]

On 23 May, it was announced that Kazaki would hold a 3D live concert #森中花咲誕生日3Dライブ2022 on 26 May to celebrate her birthday.[20]

2023[]

On 14 March, Kazaki reached 300,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel.[21]

On 15 March, Kazaki celebrated her 5th anniversary by revealing a new outfit, featuring her 22-years-old self in 2D for the first time.[22]

On 23 May, Kazaki's 22-year-old self received a 3D model during her birthday live.

Events[]

  • On 8 December 2019, Kazaki participated in the NIJISANJI concert event "Virtual to LIVE in 両国国技館 2019" (Ryogoku Kokugikan).
  • On 5 April 2020, Kazaki performed in the Zepp concert tour "NIJISANJI JAPAN TOUR 2020 Shout in the Rainbow!" at the Zepp Namba venue.
  • On 24 January 2021, she participated in Apex Legends Vtuber Most Cooperative Tournament S3 as team "Sun Flower Garden" (花園快晴) along with Nishizono Chigusa & Kaida Haru. The team ranked last.
  • On 27 March 2021, she participated in Play Alive Fall Guys Super Match as Team Cool Sisters along with Yuhi Riri, Aiba Uiha & Kai Mayuzumi. The team ranked 13th.
  • On 22 August 2021, she participated in Apex Legends Vtuber Most Cooperatitive Tournament S3 as team "Youjosenki" (幼女戦姫) along with Amatsuka Uto and Yuki Chihiro. The team ranked 19th.[23]
  • On 27 February 2022, Kazaki participated in the NIJISANJI VALORANT Custom event organized by Lauren Iroas and Naraka as team "Noisy Cruise Ship" along with Ban Hada, Yuhi Riri, Saegusa Akina and Yukishiro Mahiro. The team was originally supposed to have Debidebi Debiru in place of Yukishiro Mahiro, but had to step down due to schedule conflict on Debiru's side.

Relationships[]

Trivia[]

  • Color: #C8F39A[24]
  • Emma★August is her childhood friend. They were roommates for 6 months following Emma's debut.
  • Kazaki shares a character designer with fellow NIJISANJI member Achikita Chinami.

External Links[]

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Hashtags[]

Statistics[]

Further Reading[]

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Second Generation Mononobe Alice (♥️♠️♦️♣️)Fushimi Gaku (✌)Ienaga Mugi (🌷)Morinaka Kazaki (🐻)Ushimi Ichigo (🍓)Yuhi Riri (🌇)Kenmochi Toya (⚔️)Gilzaren III (🏰🌑)Fumino Tamaki (🐟)
Retired Suzuka Utako (🎶)
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Retired Aiba Uiha (🍮💎)Mayuzumi Kai (💻💙)Warabeda Meiji (🐺🍎)Kudou Chitose (🧠)Shindo Raito (terminated)Otogibara Era (🏰🕛)Suzuhara Lulu (🎨)Gundo Mirei (🐽)Seto Miyako (📷💚)
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 (🦖🎖)
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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 (🐟🍴)
2025 Wave Hitotsubashi Ayato (📚🗣)Itsuki Sakyo (💼📊)
NIJISANJI ID(2) Hana Macchia (☕)Rai Galilei (🚨)Layla Alstroemeria (🕰️🌺)Etna Crimson (🌋🍔)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 (👻📌)Riksa Dhirendra (💥)Bonnivier Pranaja (🎣)
NIJISANJI KR(2) Min Suha (🌊)Gaon (👔)So Nagi (🌧)Akira Ray (😸)Lee Roha (🔰)Yang Nari (📌)Ryu Hari (👁‍🗨)Oh Jiyu (⚜️)Seffyna (💗🌕)Ha Yun (🎮 🦭🍔)Na Sera (🌸🌙)
Retired Chae Ara (🌹💛)Han Chiho (🌑🦋)Song Mia (🍡)Ban Hada (🏴‍☠️)
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. Morinaka Kazaki's corporate profile [Webpage]. (n.d.). nijisanji.jp.
  2. https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000030865.html
  3. Ichikara Inc. (2018, March 15). From Virtual Liver group "NIJISANJI", 10 new Virtual Livers are making their official debut! [Article]. PRTimes.
  4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9gXfRWD3aQ
  5. NIJISANJI YouTube Subscribers Counter Bot [@2434subscriber]. (2018, May 22). Morinaka Kazaki 30,000 subscribers milestone [Twitter Bot]. Twitter.
  6. NIJISANJI YouTube Subscribers Counter Bot [@2434subscriber]. (2018, June 20). Morinaka Kazaki 40,000 subscribers milestone [Twitter Bot]. Twitter.
  7. NIJISANJI YouTube Subscribers Counter Bot [@2434subscriber]. (2018, August 14). Morinaka Kazaki 50,000 subscribers milestone [Twitter Bot]. Twitter.
  8. NIJISANJI YouTube Subscribers Counter Bot [@2434subscriber]. (2019, January 4). Morinaka Kazaki 60,000 subscribers milestone [Twitter Bot]. Twitter.
  9. Morinaka, K. [@KazakiMorinaka]. (2019, January 5). https://twitter.com/KazakiMorinaka/status/1081368559597510657 [Tweet]. Twitter.
  10. NIJISANJI YouTube Subscribers Counter Bot [@2434subscriber]. (2019, February 17). Morinaka Kazaki 70,000 subscribers milestone [Twitter Bot]. Twitter.
  11. NIJISANJI YouTube Subscribers Counter Bot [@2434subscriber]. (2019, March 17). Morinaka Kazaki 80,000 subscribers milestone [Twitter Bot]. Twitter.
  12. NIJISANJI YouTube Subscribers Counter Bot [@2434subscriber]. (2019, April 15). Morinaka Kazaki 90,000 subscribers milestone [Twitter Bot]. Twitter.
  13. Morinaka, K. [@KazakiMorinaka]. (2019, May 31). https://twitter.com/KazakiMorinaka/status/1134390043122970625 [Tweet]. Twitter.
  14. NIJISANJI YouTube Subscribers Counter Bot [@2434subscriber]. (2019, May 31). Morinaka Kazaki 100,000 subscribers milestone [Twitter Bot]. Twitter.
  15. @nijisanji_app. (2019, December 8). ■NBCユニバーサル・エンターテイメント 御伽原江良、森中花咲が「petit fleurs」としてNBCユニバーサル・エンターテイメントより2020年春メジャーデビュー決定! [Tweet]. Twitter.
  16. NIJISANJI YouTube Subscribers Counter Bot [@2434subscriber]. (2020, January 28). Morinaka Kazaki 150,000 subscribers milestone [Twitter Bot]. Twitter.
  17. NIJISANJI YouTube Subscribers Counter Bot [@2434subscriber]. (2021, January 17). Morinaka Kazaki 200,000 subscribers milestone [Twitter Bot]. Twitter.
  18. Morinaka, K. [@KazakiMorinaka]. (2021, March 23). 【御報告】兼ねてよりお世話になっておりましたNBCユニバーサルさんでソロデビューさせて頂くこととなりました。 また更なる挑戦の為、今後のアーティスト活動では22歳の私で舞台に立たせて頂きます。 ソロアルバム『下克上』は5月26日(水)に発売です。 今後とも何卒宜しくお願い致します。 [Tweet]. Twitter.
  19. NIJISANJI YouTube Subscribers Counter Bot [@2434subscriber]. (2021, August 13). Morinaka Kazaki 250,000 subscribers milestone [Twitter Bot]. Twitter.
  20. NIJISANJI Official [@nijisanji_app]. (2022, May 23). 【森中花咲 誕生日ライブ開催決定!】森中花咲(@KazakiMorinaka)誕生日記念ライブ2022の開催が決定いたしました! 5/26(木)20:00 より配信スタート! [Tweet]. Twitter.
  21. https://twitter.com/2434subscriber/status/1635615479615336453
  22. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7z36fooPcBk
  23. Liquipedia (n.d.) Vtuber Most Cooperatitive Tournament #3 [Web Page] Retrieved from https://liquipedia.net/apexlegends/Vtuber_Most_Cooperatitive_Tournament_3
  24. Based on Ichikara's .link page