
Phase-Connect is an English-Japanese Virtual YouTuber agency based in Vancouver, Canada. Their goal is to connect people across the globe with lots of fun and laughter.[1]
The agency is led by Kevin "H2oSakana" Li.
History[]
2021[]
The agency opened auditions for the 1st Generation of talents on 31 January.[2] On 28 April, they announced the members of their first generation of talents.[3] The 1st Generation debuted between 19 and 20 June.
2022[]
On 10 April, the Phase-Connect Twitter account announced the arrival of new talents.[4] On 13 April, they would announce that Kaneko Lumi and Amaris Yuri would be joining the agency on 15 April, labeled as Phase Invaders.[5]
On 18 June, the one-year anniversary of the agency, Phase-Connect would not only release a cover by the first generation, "Blessing", but also announce the coming of a second generation, labeled as Phase ALiAS.[6]
On 24 June, these new talents were revealed and their debuts scheduled for 9 and 10 July.[7]
2023[]
On 1 and 2 April, the OffKai Expo's Twitter account teased new Phase-Connect members who would make their appearance during their convention between 16 and 18 June.[8][9][10]
On 23 April, Phase-Connect announced the termination of Fuura Yuri's contract following multiple breaches.[11]
On 16 May, the three new Phase Invaders' designs and identities were revealed. Their debut streams were scheduled for 27 May.
On 19 November, Phase-Connect announced five new Twitter accounts, supposed to be members of the third generation, consisting of Saya Sairroxs, Runie Ruse, Hikanari Hina, Eimi Isami, and Muu Muyu.[12]
On 4 December, Phase-Connect announced the debut date of Phase-3 as 17 December.[13]
On 7 December, Phase-Connect announced "Phase Connect Music," their music channel for uploading group original songs and cover songs.[14]
2024[]
On 7 January, Phase-Connect announced Japanese Twitter account and its first 5 members Kannagi Loki, Kokoromo Memory, Gram Pico, Ayase Yuu, and Kaminari Clara.[15]
On 25 August, Phase-Connect held their 1st NYC Live 3D Concert on the Anime NYC main stage with Pippa, Lia, Tenma, Uruka and special guest Mint Fantôme.[16]
On 14 December, Phase-Connect presented the 2024 VTuber Awards Halftime Show which featured a 3D concert from Lia and Lumi.[17]
Members[]
F | Left the group or agency |
R | Retired from VTubing activities |
Phase Connect[]
Phase-01[]
Also known as Phase OriginS. They are a mysterious group of otherworldly beings from the Phase World. They debuted between 19 and 20 June 2021.
Rinkou Ashelia | Utatane Nasa | Pipkin Pippa | Tenma Maemi |
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Hakushika Iori | Fujikura Uruka | Shisui Michiru | |
Phase Invaders[]
These talents are refered as "Stars from realms even beyond the Phase World" apart from regular generations.
The first Invaders joined the agency on 15 April 2022.
Kaneko Lumi | Fuura Yuri R |
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The second wave of Invaders, announced to debut on 27 May 2023.
Dizzy Dokuro | Jelly Hoshiumi | Ember Amane |
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Phase-02[]
Also known as Phase ALiAS. They are a secret society working toward world dominance. They debuted between 9 and 10 July 2022
Remilia Nephys | Chisaka Airi | Amanogawa Shiina |
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Himemiya Rie | Makina Erina | Komachi Panko |
Phase-03[]
Also known as Phase Euphoria. They debuted on 17 December 2023.
Saya Sairroxs R | Hikanari Hina | Runie Ruse | Muu Muyu | Eimi Isami |
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Phase Connect JP[]
Also known as Phase KALEiDO. First debuted on 27 Janurary 2024.
Kannagi Loki | Ayase Yuu | Kaminari Clara | Kokoromo Memory | Gram Pico |
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Known Staff[]
Kevin "H2oSakana" Li (Founder & CEO) |
Scott "A Sexy Minion" (COO) |
mins F (Art Director) |
Intern-Kun (Intern) |
Kuki Nikki (manager) |
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Alex "PAPAGORIRA" (Producer) |
Mr.Bickles (Shop Manager) |
Muumi Hasekura (Talent manager) |
mili (music prod +Talent manager) |
Hana Velours (Staff) |
りん Rin (Talent manager EN/JP event production) |
Aiko (Talent manager ) |
Hachi Osaki (JP exclusive Talent manager) |
Cece (Talent manager Event manager art slave) |
Kuu (Sponsor Manager) |
Jenn Music Production Assistant) |
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Awards[]
Trivia[]
- Phase-Connect's main channel highlights weekly the company's news, on a live program called "Phase-Weekly". It was until some point held by different members between each episode.
- Since her integration as part of Phase Invaders, Dizzy Dokuro became permanent announcer for Phase-Weekly.
- Phase-Connect is also known as "the sad girls company" because of most of their members are renown for giving hard time to the CEO Sakana. This term was used for the first time on 16 January 2022 during a chat between Sakana and Umiushi Urara, in a slip up of Urara. Therefore it stuck within the fanbase.[19]
External links[]
Media[]
- phase-connect.com - Website
- @PhaseConnect - Twitter account
- @PhaseConnectJP - Twitter account (Japan branch)
- Phase Connect - YouTube channel
- Phase Connect【公式】 - YouTube channel (Japan branch)
- Phase Music - YouTube channel (Music)
- r/PhaseConnect - Official subreddit
- u/Phase-CONNECT - reddit account
- PhaseConnect Community - Official Discord server
References[]
- ↑ About Us. (n.d.). Phase-Connect.
- ↑ Phase-Connect [@PhaseConnect]. (2021, January 31). Hey everyone! Our vtuber talent auditions are open now! If you want to be a virtual youtuber and have a passion [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ Phase-Connect [@PhaseConnect]. (2021, April 28). Very excited to announce our first generation of talents! They are currently in the middle of preparing for their debuts [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ Phase-Connect [@PhaseConnect]. (2022, April 10). Something is coming...soon! #PhaseConnect [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ Phase-Connect [@PhaseConnect]. (2022, April 13). Two "Invaders" have just landed in Phase World... Introducing our new division of talents! "Phase Invaders" - Stars from other dimensions. #PhaseConnect #PhaseInvaders [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ Phase-Connect [@PhaseConnect]. (2022, June 18). In case you missed it during the collab earlier... #PhaseConnect #phaseALiAS [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ @PhaseConnect. (2022, June 24). 🔔[ANNOUNCEMENT]🔔 2nd Phase is finally here! @komachipanko @ErinaMakina @AmanogawaShiina @HimemiyaRie @Remilia_Nephys @ChisakaAiri Phase/ALiAS ⏲️Debut⏲️ July 9th 7:00 PM PDT July 10th 2:00 PM PDT #PhaseConnect [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ @OffKaiExpo. (2022, April 1). rcvon bjdib ji? [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ @OffKaiExpo. (2022, April 1). R2V0dGluZyB0aGVyZS4uLg [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ @OffKaiExpo. (2022, April 2). cOIQIk-j4EADgmA8R8E [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ Phase-Connect [@PhaseConnect]. (2023, April 23). [Notice] Thank you for always supporting Phase Connect. We are sorry to announce the termination of contract with Fuura Yuri. [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ Phase-Connect [@PhaseConnect]. (2023, November 19). 🚨BASEMENT BREACH🚨 It's about time... @sayasairroxs @RunieRuse @HikanariHina @eimiisami @Muu_Muyu [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ Phase-Connect [@PhaseConnect]. (2023, December 4). 🎉[New Debut Announcement]🎉 It's time! Phase-03 Euphoria is finally here! Debute Date: 12.17.2023 The magical journey with Phase Connect continues..! [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ Phase-Connect [@PhaseConnect]. (2023, December 7). 🎉[Official Music Channel]🎉 We are happy to announce the launch of our very own music channel - Phase Connect Music (Phase Music)! Moving forward, we will be releasing new group originals and cover songs under the official music channel! Please check us out and subscribe! To celebrate the launch, we will be releasing a new cover: "GODS ft. NewJeans (뉴진스)" by A/LURE! [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ Phase-Connect [@PhaseConnect]. (2024, January 7). 🚨[INCOMING]🚨 We are coming to Japan! @kannagiloki @kokoromomemory @grampico_ @ayaseyuu_ @kaminariclara_ Follow us on our Official JP Twitter for more updates! @PhaseConnectJP [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ Phase-Connect [@PhaseConnect]. (2024, August 2). [ANIME NYC CONCERT] Phase Connect's 1st East Coast Concert is landing in AnimeNYC! We’re happy to be haunted by our special guest @MintFantome! You won't want to miss Lia's first main stage performance! August 25 2:45 PM ET Main Stage More details on the talents and ticketing coming soon! [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ Phase-Connect [@PhaseConnect]. (2024, December 15). [Otsu VTuber Awards 2024!] We are extremely happy to have performed for @VTuberAwards 's Half-Time Show this year! Here is the official footage of the Half-Time Show segment! Please enjoy and thank you all for watching and cheering us on! [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ VTuber Awards [@VTuberAwards]. (2023, December 16). Big things ahead! @PhaseConnect wins the Rising VTuber Org award, presented by @EnVket ! [Tweet]. Twiter.
- ↑ Kwon Ri Sae [Kwon Ri Sae]. (2022, January 17). sakana's sad girl company [Video]. YouTube.