Nijisanji Livers Face Off in Pachinko Battle at Nico Nico Cho Kaigi 2026
The event shows SANYO using VTuber talent and VR experiences to broaden pachinko's appeal beyond its traditional fanbase.
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At Nico Nico Cho Kaigi 2026, pachinko manufacturer SANYO hosted a booth with 18 stage events over two days. Nijisanji livers Fushimi Gaku, Sakaki Nesu, and Rain Patterson competed in pachinko exhibition matches. The booth also featured a VR live experience for Ai Marin and announced a pinball machine adaptation of Ai Marin.
Nico Nico Cho Kaigi 2026 drew 138,228 visitors to Makuhari Messe on April 25 and 26. Among the corporate booths, pachinko maker SANYO stood out with 18 stage events across both days. Nijisanji livers Fushimi Gaku, Sakaki Nesu, and Rain Patterson took part in pachinko exhibition matches called "Umi Pachi Club Super! Pachinko Exhibition Match with NIJISANJI." The first match pitted Fushimi against Sakaki, with commentary from MC OooDa and pachinko writer Dotechin. The Nijisanji duo later won a match against SANYO's image girl group SEA Girls. Between matches, individual liver stages included Sakaki's film live, Fushimi's quiz, and Rain's beginner course. The booth also featured a hands-on corner with actual pachinko machines and a VR live experience for Ai Marin. On the second day, SANYO announced a pinball machine adaptation of Ai Marin, part of the Ai Marin Project++ that began in 2015 and expanded in 2025.
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