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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 Li (aka H2oSakana).
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.
From 19 to 23 December, Phase Wars I happened, a community event where each member of OriginS and their community would participate in a 7-way battle of Crab Game, Animal Royale and Minecraft. The winner was Tenma Maemi and her Kanpainikis.[4]
2022[]
On 10 April, the Phase-Connect Twitter account announced the arrival of new talents.[5] On 13 April, they would announce that Kaneko Lumi and Amaris Yuri would be joining the agency on 15 April, labeled as Phase Invaders.[6]
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.[7]
On 24 June, these new talents were revealed and their debuts scheduled for 9 and 10 July.[8]
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.[9][10][11]
On 23 April, Phase-Connect announced the termination of Fuura Yuri's contract following multiple breaches.[12]
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.[13]
On 4 December, Phase-Connect announced the debut date of Phase-3 as 17 December.[14]
On 7 December, Phase-Connect announced "Phase Connect Music," their music channel for uploading group original songs and cover songs.[15]
2024[]
On 7 January, Phase-Connect announced their Japanese Twitter account, branch and its first 5 members Kannagi Loki, Kokoromo Memory, Gram Pico, Ayase Yuu, and Kaminari Clara.[16]
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.[17]
From 10 to 29 April, Phase Wars II happened. In this instance, this community war (consisting of Animal Royale, Fall Guys and Minecraft) was split between 3 teams:
- Team Blaze (Lia, Amanogawa Shiina, Kaneko Lumi, Chisaka Airi, and Fujikura Uruka)
- Team Spiral (Remilia Nephys, Jelly Hoshiumi, Pipkin Pippa, Komachi Panko, and Shisui Michiru)
- Team Joker (Tenma Maemi, Hakushika Iori, Makina Erina, Utatane Nasa, and Himemiya Rie)
With the announcers of the war being Dizzy Dokuro and Ember Amane. Various members of Euphoria and KALEiDO also substituted in for when members couldn't make it to the event. The winners were Team Joker and Eimi Isami.[18]
On 14 December, Phase-Connect presented the 2024 VTuber Awards Halftime Show which featured a 3D concert from Lia and Lumi.[19]
2025[]
On 23 April, Phase-Connect Twitter account announced the arrival of new talents.[20]On 1st May, they would announce that Clio Aite, Mari Mari and Eepy Sleepy would be joining the agency on 3 May, labeled as Phase Invaders Quest.[21]
On 20 June, Phase-Connect presented a 3D concert at OffKai Expo called "The OriginS of Stars."
On 30 August, they performed a 3D concert at San Japan called "The OriginS of Stars: Encore!"[22]
On 6 September, Phase-Connect held their first international 3D concert at VeXpo 2025 called "Phase Ablaze" featuring Lia, Uruka, and Lumi.[23]
On 16 October, Phase-Connect announced Phase Saga, the fourth wave members consists of Malice Evermore, Nitya Nil, Wilhelmina Frost, Bibi Biscuit, Anya Nyabyss, and Sinon Sinfonia. They debuted on 25 October with the exception of the below.[24]
On 22 October, Phase-Connect announced that Anya Nyabyss's debut would be postponed.[25] Later revealed to be postponed to January 17, 2026.
On 23 November, Phase-Connect announced that they would have a 3D concert at Anime Weekend Atlanta called "First Transmission" on 21 December, featuring Phase Invaders Wish: Kaneko Lumi, Dizzy Dokuro, Jelly Hoshiumi, and Ember Amane.[26]
On 25 November, Phase-Connect announced the company's first official 3D debut live on 30 November, with Lia being the first of OrignS to have a 3D live showcase.[27]
On 24 December, Phase-Connect released their pilot of "Phase of Our Lives", a weekly soap opera esque webseries that will be premiering in Q1 2026.[28]
2026[]
On 21 January, it was announced that Lia and Runie Ruse will be doing a duet 3D live presented by V.LIVE UNITE on Valentine's Day.[29]
Members[]
| H | Is on an indefinite hiatus |
| F | Left the group or agency |
| R | Retired from VTubing activities |
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 | Pipkin Pippa | Tenma Maemi | Fujikura Uruka | |
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Phase MIRARi[]
MIRARi is a sub-unit of Phase OriginS formed in March 2025 formed of the three Japanese talents of OriginS.
| Utatane Nasa | Hakushika Iori | Shisui Michiru |
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Phase Invaders[]
These talents are referred as "Stars from realms even beyond the Phase World", and are scouted talents debuting beyond regular generations.
The first Invaders joined the agency on 15 April 2022.
| Kaneko Lumi | Fuura Yuri F | |
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The second wave of Invaders, announced to debut on 27 May 2023. They later rebranded as Phase Invaders WiSH along with Kaneko Lumi on their 2nd anniversary in 2025.
| Dizzy Dokuro | Jelly Hoshiumi | Ember Amane | |
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Labeled as Phase Invaders QUEST. This is the third wave of Invaders that joined the agency on 3 May 2025.
| Clio Aite | Mari Mari | Eepy Sleepy | |
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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 | |
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Phase-03[]
Also known as Phase Euphoria. They are a party of unlikely adventurers that have come together to explore the land known as Phase World - where magic, dragons and hamsters roam free. They debuted on 17 December 2023.
| Hikanari Hina H | Runie Ruse | Muu Muyu | Eimi Isami | Saya Sairroxs * | |
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Phase-04[]
Also known as Phase SAGA. They come from the stories from the chamber of secrets (the library) in Phase HQ. They debuted on 25 October 2025 with the exception of Anya Nyabyss, who debuted on 17 January 2026.
| Nitya Nil | Anya Nyabyss | Wilhelmina Frost |
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| Sinon Sinfonia | Malice Evermore | Bibi Biscuit |
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Phase-JP[]
Also known as Phase KALEiDO. First debuted on 27 January 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) | |
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| 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) | |
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| Jenn (Music Production Assistant) |
Minami (JP Talent Manager) |
Junko (Assistant Manager) |
Tofu (Art Director) |
Melo (Art Team) |
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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. Notably, forced between OriginS at the start.[31]
- Since her integration as part of Phase Invaders, Dizzy Dokuro became permanent announcer for Phase-Weekly.
- Phase-Connect's main channel also features a late-night radio show called "90 Minutes Till Midnight" which was hosted by Dizzy Dokuro for season 1 and currently hosted by Himemiya Rie for season 2.
- It's a running joke the talents that haven't yet debuted come from the basement of Phase Connect. However, Phase SAGA changed it up by coming from the library of Phase HQ.
- Phase-Connect is also known as "the sad girls company" because of most of their members are renowned for giving CEO Sakana a hard time. 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.[32]
External links[]
Media[]
- phase-connect.com - Website
- @PhaseConnect - Twitter account
- @PhaseConnectJP - Twitter account (Japanese branch)
- Phase Connect - YouTube channel
- Phase Connect【公式】 - YouTube channel (Japanese 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.
- ↑ PhaseConnect [@PhaseConnect]. (2021, December 23). Phase Wars is over! Thank you everyone for participating and standing up for your talent. But there can be only one winner! Congratulations to #Kanpainikis and @tenmamaemi for winning the war! We hope everyone had lots of fun! #PhaseWars [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, September 8). [Phase Wars II - Winners' Reward] The Winners of Phase Wars II! Team JOKER and Eimi #PhaseWarsII [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.
- ↑ Phase-Connect [@PhaseConnect]. (2025, April 23). ⚠️They are breaking ou-⚠️ 05.03 #PhaseInvaders [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ Phase-Connect [@PhaseConnect]. (2025, May 1). [Phase Invaders Debut Introducing Invaders QUEST! 📅05.03 @ClioAite - 5:00 PM PDT @MARIMARI_EN - 6:00 PM PDT @EepySleepyCh - 7:00 PM PDT Waiting Rooms coming soon! #PhaseInvaders] [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ Phase-Connect [@PhaseConnect]. (2025, August 22). [San Japan]Every good concert deserves a proper encore~! It's time for OriginS of stars: Encore! Featuring new songs and even more fun! Join us at San Japan in the Lone Star Ballroom, Saturday August 30th at 1 PM!! [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ Phase-Connect [@PhaseConnect]. (2025, September 4). [VeXpo]Are you ready to set the stage on fire? We're bringing the roof down on Saturday at 4 PM with Phase Ablaze! Make sure to grab your pen lights at our booth to properly rock out! [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ Phase-Connect [@PhaseConnect]. (2025, October 16). 🕮 Phase Saga 🕮 The 4th Generation of Phase Connect is about to be unearthed from the depth of the Phase library. A new chapter begins... 📅Phase Saga Debut 10.25! [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ Phase-Connect [@PhaseConnect]. (2025, October 12). [News Regarding Anya's Upcoming Debut] [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ Phase-Connect [@PhaseConnect]. (2025, November 23). [FIRST TRANSMISSION]AWA, do you copy?🛰️ First Transmission is go for launch. Join Invaders Wish as they perform in concert at Anime Weekend Atlanta! See you on deck!🫡 [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ Phase-Connect [@PhaseConnect]. (2025, November 25). [3D SHOWCASE] It's the teen idol sensation!! She's Lia! Have you heard? Lia's taking over monitors near you for her 3D debut! Join her 11.30 as we build toward even more showcases of OriginS 3D in 2026! 11.30 - 6 PM PT / 9 PM ET [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ Phase Connect [Phase Connect]. (2025, December 24). [Season of Frost Phase of Our Lives - Pilot (Advent Calendar 24)] [Video]. YouTube.
- ↑ VLIVE_UNITE [@VLIVE_UNITE]. (2026, January 21). [https://x.com/VLIVE_UNITE/status/2014140964655525947 NPerformers revealed! Lia x Runie Coming to V.LIVE UNITE for a special Valentines Live! February 14 20:00 PST / February 15 13:00 JST Don`t miss it!] [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ VTuber Awards [@VTuberAwards]. (2023, December 16). Big things ahead! @PhaseConnect wins the Rising VTuber Org award, presented by @EnVket ! [Tweet]. Twiter.
- ↑ Phase Connect [Phase Connect]. (2025, June 29). Happy 4th Anniversary OriginS [Gen Collab!] [Video]. YouTube.
- ↑ Kwon Ri Sae [Kwon Ri Sae]. (2022, January 17). sakana's sad girl company [Video]. YouTube.