Neo-Porte (ネオポルテ), is a Virtual Talent agency produced and founded by CR Ojiji (Crazy Raccoon eSport Team CEO), soraru (utaite), mafumafu (utaite), and Shibuya HAL (VTuber). It is a part of Brave Group since 2025.
The name "Neo-Porte" was mafumafu's idea. It holds the meaning of "new" and "gate". Neo-Porte is also previously known as "merise" (ミライズ) until 27 February 2022 when the company rebranded before the debut of their first generation talents.[1] Despite the rebranding, they kept their previous slogan, "Shall we draw your future map together?" (新しいキミの未来図、共に描きませんか？, Atarashii Kimi no Miraizu, Tomo ni Egakimasen ka?).[2]
CR Ojiji is in charge of overseeing the agency management and it will be separate from Crazy Raccoon; mafumafu is in charge of overseeing sponsorship and music production; soraru is in charge of overseeing events, merchandise production, and music production; and Shibuya HAL is in charge of overseeing general streaming activities of the talents.[3]
As of June 2022, the agency has 1.5 million subscribers on YouTube.
History[]
2021[]
The agency was announced to public for the first time on Shibuya HAL's stream on 23 October 2021. The official website was launched during the stream and the official Twitter account was created in the same month.
The founding members are Shibuya HAL and Shirayuki Reid.
2022[]
On 27 February, it was announced on Shibuya HAL's stream that "merise" will be rebranded to "Neo-Porte". Since they were a new company, might as well starting new again with the rebranding before new talents debuted. They also announced that there will be 6 members, 3 males and 3 females, of the 1st generation who will be debuting around the end of March. All their background music written by mafumafu, and if they have a cover song to sing, soraru will personally do the mixing.[3]
On 18 March, Neo-Porte announced their first generation members debut.,[4] Aruse Inu on 21 March[5] Hizuki Yui on 23 March,[6] (originally scheduled on 22 March[7]), NaYuta on 23 March[8] Yozuna Niu on 24 March,[9] Tentei Forte on 25 March.[10] (originally scheduled on 26 March[11]), and Minase on 25 March[12] Along with the debut announcement, it was also announced their participation in Shibuya HAL's Apex Legends "VTuber Most Cooperatitive Tournament" Season 4.[13][14]
On 25 March, following the debut of first generation members, it was announced that Shirayuki Reid and Shibuya HAL would also have their debut streams as Neo-Porte's generation 0 members on 27 and 28 March respectively.[15]
On 4 September, Neo-Porte announced the second generation audition.[16]
On 30 November, Neo-Porte released the teaser for its second generation, "Quattro", with four silhouettes of the members.[17]
On 8 December, Neo-Porte announced their second generation members debut.,[18] Kohaku Teto on 10 December[19] Kuga Leo on 11 December,[20] Itoi Toi on 12 December,[21] and Urokomi Sui on 13 December.[22]
2023[]
On 2 May, Neo-Porte announced their third generation members debut.[23] Ceo Kazari, Kasukano Utsuro, and Konkon Aria would hold their debuts on 5 May 2023. On the same day, Neo-Porte announced their official YouTube channel.[24]
On 24 July, Neo-Porte announced that NaYuta's contract had been terminated as of 15 July 2023.[25]
On 29 August, Neo-Porte announced their fourth generation members debut.[26] Aogiri Eito and Hiiragi Tsurugi would hold their debuts on 4 September 2023.
On 27 December, Neo-Porte announced their fifth generation members debut.[27] Yagami Tsukumo, Shirona Shizuku, and Asakura Shino would have their images revealed on 10 January 2024. On the same day, Neo-Porte also announced that their first generation members will get their 3D models.[28]
2024[]
On 10 January, Neo-Porte revealed its fifth generation visuals and announced their debut stream schedules on 14 January 2024.[29]
On 2 March, Neo-Porte announced the schedules for Shirayuki Reid and first generation members' 3D model reveal streams.[30][31] Aruse Inu and Hizuki Yui would have their reveal on 23 March; Yozuna Nui, Minase, and Tentei Forte on 24 March; while Reid would have his on 6 April.
On 23 March, Neo-Porte announced the postponement of first generation's 3D model reveal stream which scheduled on 23 and 24 March due to unforeseen circumstances with production.[32]
On 14 May, Neo-Porte announced that Urokomi Sui from second generation would be graduating on 17 June 2024.[33][34]
On 23 June, Neo-Porte revealed a trailer and announced the debut of the 6th generation members, Amane Amu, Hiura Kuro, and Onigaya Ten. They debuted on 30 June.
2025[]
On 19 February, Neo-Porte announced that it has joined Brave Group.[35] The four owners and current management of Neo-Porte will remain unchanged, continuing with their current roles focusing on developing Neo-Porte, together with Brave Group Inc.[36]
On 11 June, Neo-Porte revealed a trailer and announced the debut of the 7th generation solo member, Mitsuba Eni. [37] She will debut on 13 June.
Members[]
| R | Retired from VTubing activities |
Generation 0[]
| Shibuya HAL | Shirayuki Reid |
|---|---|
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Generation 1[]
| Aruse Inu | Hizuki Yui | NaYuta R |
|---|---|---|
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| Yozuna Niu | Tentei Forte | Minase |
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Generation 2 - Quattro[]
| Kohaku Teto | Kuga Leo | Itoi Toi | Urokomi Sui R |
|---|---|---|---|
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Generation 3[]
| Ceo Kazari | Kasukano Utsuro | Konkon Aria |
|---|---|---|
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Generation 4[]
| Aogiri Eito | Hiiragi Tsurugi |
|---|---|
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Generation 5[]
| Yagami Tsukumo | Shirona Shizuku | Asakura Shino |
|---|---|---|
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Generation 6[]
| Amane Amu | Hiura Kuro | Onigaya Ten |
|---|---|---|
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Generation 7[]
| Mitsuba Eni |
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Known Staff[]
| CR Ojiji Owner |
Shibuya HAL Owner |
soraru Owner |
mafumafu Owner |
|---|---|---|---|
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Video[]
Music Video[]
- "Streaming Now" - Neo-Porte Original Song
Academic Test[]
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- Neo-Porte's corporate mark is "🔳" (black rectangle with white border).
- One of the biggest reason of the rebrand was because the dentist mafumafu had chance to go to was also named "Merise".[3]
External Links[]
Website[]
- Neo-Porte's Official Website (Japanese)
YouTube[]
- Neo-Porte - Neo-Porte's Official YouTube Channel
Twitter[]
- @NeoPorte_info - Neo-Porte's Official Twitter (Japanese)
Merchandise[]
- Neo-Porte's Official Merchandise Shop
- Neo-Porte's Official Merchandise Store on Booth (inactive)
Further Reading[]
- Neo-Porte - Neo-Porte Wikipedia (Japanese)
- Neo-Porte非公式wiki - Unofficial Neo-Porte Wiki
References[]
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