NoriPro (のりプロ) is an agency of Virtual YouTubers created by mangaka Tsukudani Norio. The name is an abbreviation of "Tsukudani Norio Production."
As of January 2024, the agency has more than 1.3 million subscribers on YouTube, making it the 8th Japan-based agency with highest subscribers after hololive, NIJISANJI, Virtual eSports Project, 774 inc., Neo-Porte, .LIVE and Aogiri High School.
Initially, unlike the most other agencies, in which talents are either auditioned from public or scouted by the management, NoriPro's talents are solely consisting of the latter from Tsukudani Norio, though some of the talents still have other known identities. In September 2023, auditions aimed towards creators were opened to the public for the first time since 2019.
History[]
Background[]
2021[]
On 1 December, it was announced through Tsukudani Norio's Twitter account that Inari Iroha, Regrush Lionheart, and Nekozeno Shin will be debuted as "NoriPro Gamers" in January 2022, with Hoozuki Warabe from the second generation as the team leader.[1]
2022[]
On March 5, it was announced through Inuyama Tamaki's YouTube channel that the 2nd Generation (minus Hoozuki Warabe, who is a part of NoriPro Gamers) would be reorganized into "NoriPro Music".[2]
2023[]
NoriPro announced that four of its talents will graduate from the company and will become independent Vtubers in January 2024. The four leaving are Shirayuki Mashiro, Enomiya Milk, Himesaki Yuzuru, and Nekozeno Shin. In the statement for their graduations, NoriPro stated that they’re leaving because they chose not to renew their contracts.[3]
Auditions were opened for the very first time since its founding in 2019 on September 2023. The auditions were aimed towards creators and were opened from 2 September to the 23rd of the same month.[4]
2024[]
On 4 January, a new project known as "NoriPro Creators" was announced through Tsukudani Norio's Twitter account. The group would be the result of the auditions that happened the year prior. It was revealed that among 1500 applicants, 11 talents were selected to debut in waves as members of the "Creators" project. The same promotional video unveiled the first wave composed of 4 members: Seto Kazuya. Saiki Komari, Kyoyu Shiroya and Yukinose Kumochi.[5] This wave would be named PONuary by its members.
On 29 February, the second wave of the "Creators" project was announced through Tsukudani Norio's Twitter account.[6] The second wave would be composed of 4 members: Azana Piroparu, Meikai Loveka, Washu Asuka and Mikami Renge. This wave would be named PARARARE by its members.
On 16 April, the third wave of the "Creators" project was announced through Tsukudani Norio's Twitter account.[7] The third wave would be composed of 3 members: Sukitou Luccica, Huejima Kotori and Kurage Toumi. They are set to debut on 23 April.
Members[]
| F | Left the group or agency |
| R | Retired from VTubing activities |
Talents under NoriPro are:
Solo Debutant[]
| Inuyama Tamaki |
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First Generation[]
| Shirayuki Mishiro F | Enomiya Milk F | Kumagaya Takuma | Himesaki Yuzuru F |
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Gamers[]
| Inari Iroha | Regrush Lionheart | Nekozeno Shin F | Hoozuki Warabe R |
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Music[]
| Mirutani Nia R | Ouma Kirara F | Kurumizawa Momo F |
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Second Generation (defunct division)[]
| Yumeno Lilith R | Mirutani Nia R | Hoozuki Warabe R | Ouma Kirara F | Kurumizawa Momo F |
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January Creators' Wave - PONuary[]
| Seto Kazuya | Saiki Komari | Kyoyu Shiroya | Yukinose Kumochi |
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March Creators' Wave - PARARARE[]
| Azana Piroparu | Washu Asuka | Meikai Loveka | Mikami Renge |
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April Creators' Wave[]
| Sukitou Luccica | Huejima Kotori | Kurage Toumi |
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Known Staff[]
| Tsukudani Norio President/Tamaki VA |
Beppy Manager |
Love-chan Manager |
Muse 3D Modeller |
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| Hoozuki Warabe Videographer |
Temari Carta Videographer |
Yurika R Manager | |
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External Links[]
- Official website
- @noriopro Official Twitter account
References[]
- ↑ Tsukudani, N. [@norioo_]. (2021, December 1). NoriPro Gamers Introduction [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ Inuyama, T. [Tamaki Ch. 犬山たまき / 佃煮のりお]. (2022, March 5). のりプロミュージックPV [Video]. YouTube.
- ↑ https://www.siliconera.com/four-vtubers-will-graduate-from-noripro-and-go-independent/
- ↑ https://x.com/norioo_/status/1697625361784152438
- ↑ https://x.com/norioo_/status/1742923853964468712
- ↑ https://x.com/norioo_/status/1763217572147945914
- ↑ https://x.com/norioo_/status/1780204497140158467
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| Solo Debutant | Inuyama Tamaki 🐶💙 | |
| First Generation | Enomiya Milk 🍼💖Kumagaya Takuma 🐻🍨 | |
| Former | Shirayuki Mishiro 🐶❄️Himesaki Yuzuru 🐰✍️ | |
| Music (Defunct) | Former | Ouma Kirara 👿⚜️Kurumizawa Momo 🎀🌟 |
| Retired | Mirutani Nia 🌙💗 | |
| Gamers | Hoozuki Warabe 👹🌛(1)Inari Iroha 🦊🍂Regrush Lionheart 🔔🐾Nekozeno Shin 🐈🎩 | |
| Second Generation | Yumeno Lilith 🏩💘 | |
| (1) Members of defunct Second Generation. | ||