Kizuna AI to Hold 10th Birthday Live and Game Tournament
The event is Kizuna AI's first major birthday celebration since returning from hiatus, marking a full year of resumed activity and a milestone decade since she pioneered the virtual YouTuber format.
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Kizuna AI announced a birthday mini live on June 30, 2026, featuring new costumes and songs, plus a game tournament with 10 guests including Sakura Miko and Mori Calliope. The event marks her 10th anniversary since her debut in November 2016, following her return from a three-year hiatus in February 2025.
Kizuna AI will celebrate her 10th anniversary with a birthday mini live on June 30, 2026, titled "AIParty2026 ~My Love to u~." The event includes a game tournament using "AMONG US 3D" featuring 10 special guests: Sakura Miko, Mori Calliope, Hajime Shachimu, Kokoro Amamiya, Kaede Higuchi, Hinano Tachibana, Otogibara Era, Ponpoko, and Peanuts-kun. The mini live will showcase new costumes and new songs. Kizuna AI, recognized as the world's first virtual YouTuber, began activities in November 2016 and has over 4 million total channel subscribers. She went on indefinite hiatus in 2022 and returned on February 26, 2025. Earlier in 2026, she released the song "KAMACHO" and held a 3DCG online live in April.
- Sakura Miko: guest for game tournament
- Mori Calliope: guest for game tournament
- Hajime Shachimu: guest for game tournament
- Kokoro Amamiya: guest for game tournament
- Kaede Higuchi: guest for game tournament
- Hinano Tachibana: guest for game tournament
- Otogibara Era: guest for game tournament
- Ponpoko: guest for game tournament
- Peanuts-kun: guest for game tournament
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