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Souya Ichika (宗谷いちか) is a female Japanese Virtual YouTuber, associated with 774 inc. She was part of the company's branch group AniMare (あにまーれ). She left AniMare on 30 April 2022 long before the group was disbanded and merged into the agency. She debuted as part of the first wave of VTubers of the group alongside Inaba Haneru, Hinokuma Ran, Umori Hinako and Inari Kuromu.
Introduction Video[]
【初配信】自己紹介Live放送～☆【宗谷いちか - あにまーれ】
Ichika's introduction.
Personality[]
Appearance[]
She has light blue hair that is slightly wavy with an ahoge and wolf ears and blue eyes. She wears a dark blue beret and heart shaped earrings with a round pink piercing on her ear and two gold crossed hair clips.
History[]
Background[]
Her YouTube channel was created on 4 June 2018, but she debuted 9 June 2018.[2]
2018[]
On 20 October, she revealed her second 2D costume, she presented her costume with a small guess game showing different pictures with some of them being part of her costume.[3]
2019[]
On 13 March, she debuted her 3D model.[4]
On 5 May, she unveiled her third 2D costume, unlike the previous two costumes this one shows her with casual clothes and longer hair.[5]
On 10 October, during Inaba Haneru's stream about Umori Hinako's retirement, Ichika expressed how she genuinely felt about the topic; which had left her in tears throughout almost the entire stream.[6]
On 1 November, Ichika debuted her first original song "Kimi To Mirai."[7]
On 8 December, she did a stream revealing her fourth 2D costume. In this costume Ichika's hair becomes almost gray, with a lock of her remaining her original color, her hair also covers the left side of her face. In this costume Ichika wears a sleeveless black top with blue edges and two white lines. A black jacket and shorts with more motifs in blue, her shorts have what appears to be a blue suspender on the right side with her name on it.[8]
2020[]
On 12 July, she announced on her Twitter account that she would get her 2D model updated to the 2.0 version.[9] she debuted her 2.0 model later that day, showing her original design, she has more facial expresions, she can turn her head in different directions with her earing also matching the movement, her handkerchief also received movement updates.[10]
On 25 October, Ichika debuted her fifth 2D costume. In this costume she got a new hairstyle using her hair down to her shoulders with the tips of her hair curled. In this costume Ichika wears a dark blue beret, golden earrings with pink jewels in their center, both of them heart shaped. She uses a white shoulderless blouse with a see through neck decorated with a dark blue bow. The blouse has small sleeves with a dark blue edge and laces. On her right shoulder Ichika carries a pink bag and a dark blue watch on her writs. Ichika wears a dark blue skirt with yellow elements and a see through ruffled edge. She has white socks and dark blue shoes.[11]
On 6 November, Ichika reached 70,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel.[12]
2021[]
On 14 November, she debuted her sixth 2D costume. This costume was a contest where a fan designed outfit would become her new costume, the winner of the contest was Irisu.[1] In this outfit Ichika got a new hairstyle using curled twintails decorated with black bows, she also uses a black diadem and two earrings on her left dog ear instead of sole pink one. Ichika wears a dark blue minidress with a ruffled neck decorated with a bow with a golden button with the print of a paw and cleavage in the form of a heart, the skirt of the dress is decorated with a sparkle pattern. On top of her dress she wears a blue see through cloak with dark blue bows on her wrists. On her left hand she has two black rings. Ichika has on her leg thigh two three finger paws print. She uses white socks and dark blue shoes.[13]
2022[]
On 29 March, AniMare's Twitter account announced that Ichika would graduate from AniMare by the end of April but she would continue her activities as a member of 774 inc.[14]
On 30 April, Ichika held her final stream as part of AniMare in a conmemorative stream alongside Haneru and Ran on Haneru's YouTube channel.[15]
On 16 May, Ichika returned to her activities on her YouTube channel after a 15 days break now working directly under 774inc. Ichika's profile on the official site was updated, as her new main costume was changed to her fifth 2D costume (as she no longer works at the AniMare cafe), and she has her own section separated from other 774inc.'s groups.[16]
2023[]
On 21 March, the VTuber groups "AniMare," "Honey Strap," "Sugar Lyric," "Hiyoku no Crosspiece" and solo talents were merged into one group, including management, aiming to make it easier for the talents to thrive under just one brand. This change in the agency put everyone under the same type of managment as Ichika. She kept her fifth 2D costume as her main appearance.[17]
Discography[]
| Kimi To Mirai | 1st single | 1 November 2019 |
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| Cantare! | as AniMare | 16 January 2021 |
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Events[]
- On 11 July 2019, she made an appearance in AniMare's collaboration with Dawn of the Breakers as one of the characters alongside Inaba Haneru, Umori Hinako, Hinokuma Ran and their manager Nanashi.[18]
- On 15 July 2021, 774inc C99's Twitter account announced that its talents would appear in the event Nanashiinku bake~shon! in which every member would appear in limited time merchandize including original artwork by studio A-1 Pictures depicting them in swinsuits. The merchandize included, posters, hand fans, cushions, keychains, pins, beach balls and special conmemorative drinks associated with each group. The event was held in the EJ Anime Theater in Shinjuku City from 22 July to 1 August.[19]
Trivia[]
- Ichika has a pet rabbit named Yuzu (ゆず)[20]
- She likes to collect Teddy Bears
- A Twitter user asked if she collected anything else other than Teddy Bears, and admitted to collecting original merchandise from other artists.
- She is good at both: singing and drawing.
- Ichika was the first member to work directly under 774inc.
- Color: #59C3E1[21]
External Links[]
Media[]
- 宗谷 いちか / Ichika Channel【ななしいんく】- YouTube channel
- 774inc. - AniMare's member page
- @Ichika_Souya - Twitter account
- @ichika_souya - Marshmallow account
Hashtags[]
Further readings[]
- 宗谷いちか - Unofficial 774 Wiki
- 宗谷いちか - Nicovideo Encyclopedia
- 宗谷いちか - Pixiv Encyclopedia
- 宗谷Ichika - Moegirl Encyclopedia
Statistics[]
- Souya Ichika - Social Blade YouTube stats
- Souya Ichika - Playboard YouTube stats
 (V T E)
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Inaba Haneru (🐰💛)Kazami Kuku (🐔🍗)Yunohara Izumi (♨️🐾)Seshima Rui (📮🦴)Hira Hikari (⭐️)Tsukinoki Tirol (🌙🌲)Konan Mia (🍌🧡) | |
| Former | Hinokuma Ran | |
| Retired | Inari Kuromu (⛩️)Umori Hinako (🦇🎀)Haibara Akane (✝️🖤)Hashiba Natsumi (🐕🍵)Momono YurariShiromiya Mimi (⛄️🐾❄️)Oura Rukako (🦉) | |
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Shimamura Charlotte (♣️❄️)Saionji Mary (🍼🔮)Sekishiro Mico (🔱🍏) | |
| Former | Suou Patra (🦀❤️) | |
| Retired | Sougetsu Eli (🥀💎) | |
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And Uge (🕊)Kanade Kanon (🍦)Kisaki Anko (🌸🐿) | |
| Former | Camomi Camomi (🎨🦆)Komori Met (🪐) | |
| Retired | Huma Wat (🧠) | |
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Ryugasaki Rene (🦒)Hebiyoi Tier (👑💍) | |
| Retired | Kojo Anna (🐯💜)Shishio Chris (🎄🐙)Oinomori May (😈🐺) | |
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Suzumi Nemo (🌚)Akane Canna (⚔🧣)Ieiri Popo (🏹)Kohaku Yuri (🦙) | |
| Retired | Shisui Kiki (🧸☪️)Touri Sei (🪗) | |
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Souya Ichika (🐶🎈) formerly of AniMare | |
| Solo Talents | Amaui (🩵)Mashu Hinata (🦁🔅)Amatsuna Sasaha (🥨)Kasukane Shino (👻🫧)Uruwashi Ririri (💜🪽) | |
| Retired | Ina Uruu | |
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Souya, I. [@Ichika_Souya]. (2021, August 31). 新衣装コンテスト最優秀賞🥇に 選ばせていただいたのは いりすちゃんさん (@yumemiruk ) のデザインになりました👗🤍 [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ Souya, I. [Ichika Channel / 宗谷 いちか 【あにまーれ】]. (2018, June 9). 【初配信】自己紹介Live放送～☆【宗谷いちか / あにまーれ】 [Video]. YouTube.
- ↑ Souya, I. [Ichika Channel / 宗谷 いちか 【あにまーれ】]. (2018, October 20). 【新衣装お披露目】宗谷いちかの新衣装発表会！本物はど～れだ！！【宗谷いちか / あにまーれ】 [Video]. YouTube.
- ↑ Souya, I. [Ichika Channel / 宗谷 いちか 【あにまーれ】]. (2018, October 20). 【3D初公開！！】宗谷いちか、皆様のおかげでついに3D化！！【宗谷いちか / あにまーれ】 [Video]. YouTube.
- ↑ Souya, I. [Ichika Channel / 宗谷 いちか 【あにまーれ】]. (2019, May 5). 【新衣装お披露目】ついに！新衣装！お待たせしました！！【宗谷いちか / あにまーれ】 [Video]. YouTube.
- ↑ Inaba, H. [Haneru Channel / 因幡はねる 【あにまーれ】]. (2019, October 10). 宇森ひなこ引退と今後について by あにまーれ【因幡はねる / あにまーれ】 [Video]. YouTube.
- ↑ Souya, I. [Ichika Channel / 宗谷 いちか 【あにまーれ】]. (2019, November 1). ଳ くらげ - 夏代孝明 / 宗谷いちか【歌ってみた】 [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ Souya, I. [Ichika Channel / 宗谷 いちか 【あにまーれ】]. (2019, December 8). 【新衣装お披露目】新衣装でかっこよく歌います！【宗谷いちか / あにまーれ】 [Video]. YouTube.
- ↑ Souya, I. [@Ichika_Souya]. (2020, July 12). 今日の22時からは 2.0verのお披露目です🥰 お歌も歌おうと思ってます🤍 [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ Souya, I. [Ichika Channel / 宗谷 いちか 【あにまーれ】]. (2020, July 12). 【#宗谷いちかレベル2 】いっぱい動けるようになったよ！【宗谷いちか / あにまーれ】 [Video]. YouTube.
- ↑ Souya, I. [Ichika Channel / 宗谷 いちか 【あにまーれ】]. (2020, October 25). 【 #宗谷いちか新衣装 】爆誕！たくさん動く！おにゅー服見にきて？【宗谷いちか / あにまーれ】 [Video]. YouTube.
- ↑ Souya, I. [@Ichika_Souya]. (2020, November 6). 70000人のみんなと YouTubeで友達になった🤤💗！ [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ Souya, I. [Ichika Channel / 宗谷 いちか 【あにまーれ】]. (2021, November 14). 【 #宗谷いちか新衣装 】新衣装おひろめ会！！リハ映像も見せちゃうよ！【宗谷いちか / あにまーれ】 [Video]. YouTube.
- ↑ AniMare [@AniMare_cafe]. (2022, March 29). 宗谷いちかについてのお知らせ 宗谷いちかは2022年4月30日をもちまして 有閑喫茶あにまーれのメンバーとしての活動を卒業し 774inc.所属のいちタレントとして 活動を続けていくことをお知らせいたします。 つきましては 本日19時 宗谷いちかの配信にて 本人から気持ちをお伝えさせていただきます。 [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ Inaba, H. [Haneru Channel / 因幡はねる 【あにまーれ】]. (2022, April 30). 【#そやのから騒ぎ】卒業記念！宗谷いちか/宗谷いちか/宗谷いちか/宗谷いちか/宗谷いちか/宗谷いちか/日ノ隈らん【因幡はねる / あにまーれ】 [Video]. YouTube.
- ↑ Souya, I. [Ichika Channel / 宗谷 いちか 【774inc.】]. (2022, May 16). 【初配信？】宗谷いちか復活祭！ただいま！【 宗谷いちか / 774inc 】 [Video]. YouTube.
- ↑ 774 inc. [@774inc_official]. (2023, March 19). 【大切なお知らせ】774inc.は2023年3月21日より全グループ・全所属タレントを統合し『ななしいんく』として1つになります！ ▽詳細はこちら 引き続きご支援・ご声援のほどよろしくお願いいたします。 [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ Official Dawn of the Breakers Website | Animare x Dawn of the Breakers [Website]. (n.d.). cyberstep.
- ↑ 774inc. [@774inc_c99]. (n.d.). 774inc.夏グッズ&ポップアップストア『ななしいんく ばけ〜しょん！』開催決定！ A-1 Picturesによる 特別描き下ろしイラストです🏝 そして 7/22〜8/1 までポップアップストアも開催！ [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ Souya, I. [@Ichika_souya]. (2019, October 4). 撫でろ！飯くれ！のときの ゲージを噛むゆずさん🐰へ(・-・へ) [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ Ichika Souya 宗谷いちか [Website]. (n.d.). 774.ai/.