Nijisanji Vocal Unit Nornis Ends Activities
The dissolution of Nornis, one of Nijisanji's most prominent music units known for its vocal strength and orchestral live, signals a shift in focus for both Inui Toko and Machita Chima toward their individual activities within the agency.
Reporting from 6 sources: 4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, KAI-YOU, Inside, and 2 more.
On June 8, 2026, the Nijisanji vocal unit Nornis, composed of VTubers Inui Toko and Machita Chima, ended its activities. The decision was made so the two members could focus on their respective solo careers. Both will continue as Nijisanji livers. Nornis formed in June 2022 as a trio with Asahina Akane, who graduated in May 2023, after which the unit continued as a duo. Over roughly four years, Nornis released songs, held live performances including a 2022 broadcast on Shinjuku's Cross Vision, a 2024 three-city tour, and a March 2025 orchestral concert at Omiya Sonic City Large Hall, which was Nijisanji's first orchestra live. The unit also provided tie-up songs for anime such as "Good Night World" and "Shita no Kai ni wa Mio ga Iru." In their statements, Machita Chima expressed gratitude to staff, creators, and listeners, calling their experiences precious memories. Inui Toko apologized for the sudden announcement and said the memories and songs will remain treasures. The official Nornis website, YouTube channel, X account, and Instagram account will remain accessible.
Machita Chima said the unit's end was a decision made together with staff, with an eye on the two members' future. Inui Toko apologized for the sudden announcement and said the memories and songs "will remain treasures forever."
The unit's founding concept was set by the then-supervising producer. Nornis's official website, YouTube channel, X account, and Instagram account will remain accessible, though the announcement notes these may change depending on future circumstances.
In September 2024, Nornis held a three-city live tour called "Nornis LIVE TOUR 2024 -Tensegrity-" in Yokohama, Osaka, and Sendai. The March 2025 orchestral concert was titled "Nornis Orchestra Live 'Concerto di luce'." The unit also provided the opening theme for the TV anime "Material Collector's Otherworldly Travel Diary."
Beyond Nornis, Machita Chima's solo song "Neon to Zanzō" was selected as the theme song for the movie "Tokyo Escape." Through the Nornis YouTube channel, variety project videos were posted that showed Inui Toko as the mental coach and Machita Chima as the intellectual, reaching audiences beyond Nijisanji fans.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 6 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.
Sources
- 4Gamer.net にじさんじの戌亥とこ，町田ちまによる音楽ユニット「Nornis」が活動終了
- Denfaminicogamer 「にじさんじ」町田ちまさん・戌亥とこさんのボーカルユニット「Nornis」が6月8日をもって活動終了を報告。2人はにじさんじライバーとしての活動を続けていく
- KAI-YOU にじさんじNornis、活動終了 VTuber戌亥とこ×町田ちまの音楽ユニット
- Inside にじさんじ・戌亥とこ、町田ちまによる音楽ユニット「Nornis」活動終了へ―今後は個人活動をこれまで以上に力を入れていく
- MoguLive にじさんじVTuber戌亥とこ・町田ちまのユニット「Nornis」が活動終了 今後は個人活動に注力へ
- PANORA にじさんじ 戌亥とこ＆町田ちまのボーカルユニット「Nornis」が、本日6月8日をもって活動を終了に