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ANYCOLOR

ANYCOLOR is an active VTuber agency operating Nijisanji and NIJISANJI EN, pushing music-focused talent debuts, merchandise lines, and legal actions against harassment. It is also scaling its streaming infrastructure to support 100-person collaborative streams.

Synthesized from 12 Yomimono stories · updated 11h ago

ANYCOLOR's most recent activity centers on a music-forward talent strategy. On August 27, 2026, it debuted two new Nijisanji livers, Taiga Kaminaga and Ryuichiro Yamada, as the unit RhyZyGy. The pair's first streams ran in relay format on August 28, followed by the premiere of their debut song 'Like an Explosion.' The debut included commemorative goods and digital release. This follows a pattern of music-driven releases: the unit MECHATU-A received nationwide in-store promotions for its first mini album 'On-Deck!' in July, and VOLTACTION's voice drama tied to its first full album went on sale in August.

Merchandise output is steady and wide-ranging. New themed lines include ocean-themed THE BOOM goods for Hibachi Mana and Iba Rai, Cherry Cherish goods for six livers, and the third annual 'Christmas Wear DD Sweater Style' line. Anniversary goods for the long-running unit ChroNoiR launched with a pop-up store in Tokyo. A second volume of the SPcollect 'Glowing Shade' cosmetics collaboration with NIJISANJI EN opened for pre-order.

ANYCOLOR is also managing legal and security issues. It settled a rights infringement case over posts targeting liver Shirayuki Tomoe for 1.4 million yen, and it reported impersonation bomb threats sent under its name, which it denied and reported to police. The company has a report form for harassment and copyright infringement. On the technical side, it will present a CEDEC 2026 session on its revamped streaming system for 100-person collaborative streams.

Key facts

New unit debut
ANYCOLOR debuted Nijisanji livers Taiga Kaminaga and Ryuichiro Yamada as the unit RhyZyGy on August 27, 2026. ↗
Debut song release
The unit's debut song 'Like an Explosion' had its music video premiere on August 28, 2026, with digital release starting August 29. ↗
Voice drama sale
The voice drama 'VOLTACTION Voice Drama -Behind ELEVATE-' went on sale August 20, 2026, on both JP and EN official stores. ↗
Legal settlement
ANYCOLOR settled with posters over content encouraging secondary harm against liver Shirayuki Tomoe for 1.4 million yen. ↗
Bomb threat report
ANYCOLOR reported impersonation bomb threat emails sent under its name, its CEO's name, and liver names, and denied any involvement. ↗
100-person stream system
Lead Engineer Kento Daido will present a session on a 100-person collaborative stream system at CEDEC 2026. ↗
Anniversary goods
ChroNoiR 8th anniversary goods launched July 17, 2026, with a pop-up store in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo. ↗

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

Facts

Announced
15-item merchandise lineup under the name THE BOOM featuring Hibachi Mana and Iba Rai in ocean-themed outfits · 2026-08-19
Announced
presentation at CEDEC 2026 on revamped streaming system enabling 100-person collaborative streams (CEDEC 2026) · 2026-06-02
Noted
issued a warning about bomb threat emails impersonating the company, its CEO, and affiliated VTubers · 2026-06-25

Connections

Produces
rhyzygy, the boom, vol 2, cherry cherish

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Claim activity

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  • Confirmed presentation at CEDEC 2026 on revamped streaming system enabling 100-person collaborative streams Jun 17 · source

All coverage

3d ago

NIJISANJI Debuts Taiga Kaminaga and Ryuichiro Yamada as Unit RhyZyGy

ANYCOLOR debuted two new NIJISANJI livers on August 27, 2026: Taiga Kaminaga and Ryuichiro Yamada, who will operate as the unit RhyZyGy. Kaminaga is introduced as the only son of a famous violinist, described as having life on easy mode, while Yamada is a composition scholarship student who handles everything from music production to piano performance to earn his living expenses. Their first streams run in relay format on August 28, with Kaminaga at 20:00 and Yamada at 20:30. A music video premiere, RhyZyGy Music Relay, follows at 21:10, featuring Kaminaga, then Yamada, and finally the unit's debut song 'Like an Explosion' at 21:30. The debut song's music video premieres on the RhyZyGy YouTube channel at 21:30 on August 28, with digital release starting August 29 at 00:00. Debut commemorative goods, including acrylic stands, can badges, random check-style cards, and voices, go on sale at NIJISANJI official stores from 21:05 on August 28. The unit's X accounts and the individual accounts launched on the debut date.

Aug 19

Nijisanji Livers Hibachi Mana and Iba Rai Get Ocean-Themed THE BOOM Goods

ANYCOLOR announced on August 19 that Nijisanji-affiliated livers Hibachi Mana and Iba Rai will receive a 15-item merchandise lineup under the name THE BOOM, featuring the two in ocean-themed outfits. Sales begin August 20 at 18:00 at the Nijisanji Official Store. The lineup spans plush mascots at 2,800 yen, foil-stamped acrylic stands at 2,000 yen, random glitter can badges at 650 yen, random checky-style cards at 350 yen, a glitter acrylic block at 4,500 yen, keychains at 2,500 yen, melamine tumblers at 3,000 yen, a tote bag at 6,000 yen, a can sticker set at 3,200 yen, mini acrylic blocks at 1,400 yen, a zabun study notebook at 900 yen, plush pouches at 2,500 yen, collect books at 2,300 yen, plush suits at 2,000 yen, and bracelets at 4,000 yen. Purchases at the official store earn one random bonus film-style clear card, with eight types available, for every 3,000 yen spent, up to 20 per transaction. Shipping is scheduled from late August 2026.

Aug 16

VOLTACTION Voice Drama Behind ELEVATE Goes on Sale August 20

ANYCOLOR will sell the voice drama "VOLTACTION Voice Drama -Behind ELEVATE-" from August 20 at 5:00 PM on the Nijisanji Official Store and the NIJISANJI EN Official Store. The drama follows Kanata Fura, Hibari Watarai, Akira Shikinagi, and Seraph Dazzlegarden as they work on the song "ELEVATE" from their first full album. It costs 3,000 yen and includes wallpaper bonuses.

Aug 7

Nijisanji Sells Ganbaranai Voice and Sokubaku Voice Vol.2 From August 14

ANYCOLOR announced new Nijisanji concept voice products on August 7. Ganbaranai Voice features 120 livers from Nijisanji and NIJISANJI EN. Sokubaku Voice Vol.2 is a route selection voice with 113 Nijisanji livers. Both sell at official stores from August 14 to 31, with voice visual cards and wallpaper bonuses.

Aug 4

Nijisanji Christmas Wear DD Sweater Style Goods Open for Pre-Order August 3

ANYCOLOR announced on August 3, 2026 that pre-orders for the new merchandise line "Nijisanji Christmas Wear ~DD Sweater Style~" will open at 7:00 PM JST that same day. The lineup features five livers: Hayato Kagami, Ruri Shiba, and Chikara Shachu from Nijisanji, plus Meloco Kyoran and Shu Yamino from NIJISANJI EN. The goods include a free-size sweater priced at 15,000 yen, an acrylic stand at 1,900 yen, and a can badge at 750 yen, each available in all five types. A Christmas card is included as a purchase bonus with the sweater. Pre-orders run until August 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM JST, with shipping scheduled for early December 2026 or later. The items are sold through the Nijisanji Official Store and the NIJISANJI EN Official Store. The series is the third installment of the annual "Christmas Wear" line, which began in 2024 and has become a tradition. Meloco Kyoran's sweater design has drawn attention, with the liver herself reportedly confused about what to react to first.

Jul 20

SPcollect Announces Second 'Glowing Shade' Volume for NIJISANJI EN

IP Mixer's SPcollect brand has opened pre-orders for the second volume of its 'Glowing Shade' cosmetic collaboration with NIJISANJI EN VTubers. The lineup includes eyeshadow palettes and lip & cheek creams designed by the four members of 'BY THE BEAT' group. Pre-orders run from July 20 to August 20, 2026, with shipping starting December 2026.

Jul 15

ANYCOLOR Settles With Posters Over Shirayuki Tomoe Rights Infringement for 1.4 Million Yen

ANYCOLOR, the operator of the virtual liver groups Nijisanji and NIJISANJI EN, announced on July 15 that it has reached a settlement with individuals who posted content encouraging secondary harm against affiliated VTuber Shirayuki Tomoe. The company filed a request for disclosure of sender information for multiple posts made on anonymous internet bulletin boards. The court granted the request, and based on the disclosed information, the posters were identified. ANYCOLOR then filed claims for damages, resulting in a settlement in which the parties agreed to pay a total of 1.4 million yen in compensation. The company stated that it is currently pursuing multiple legal actions in parallel against rights infringement targeting its affiliated livers and the company itself, including defamation, insult, discrediting, business obstruction, invasion of privacy, threats, and copyright infringement. ANYCOLOR also said it will continue to take prompt legal measures, including criminal procedures, and has set up a report form on its official website for aggressive or slanderous acts, unauthorized reproduction of singing videos, short videos, live event footage, and impersonation. The company requested that people refrain from contacting it or its affiliated livers directly via social media or during streams.

Jul 10

ChroNoiR 8th Anniversary Goods Launch July 17 With Pop-Up Store

ANYCOLOR announced on July 9 that the Nijisanji unit ChroNoiR, consisting of livers Kanae and Kuzuha, will release a line of 8th anniversary goods on July 17 at 6 PM JST through the Nijisanji Official Store. The lineup includes 13 types of merchandise: acrylic stands, random can badges, random photo-style cards, charm keychains, mini tin can sets, acrylic magnets, canvas boards, glasses, posing plushie clothes, Nijipa pajama pouches, Kukking! mini figures, and produce goods for each member. The Kanae produce set costs 15,000 yen and includes a pancake maker and Roto plushie; the Kuzuha set costs 13,000 yen and includes a parasol and handy fan. A pop-up store, the ChroNoiR 8th ANNIVERSARY POPUP, will run from July 17 to August 5 at LIGHT BOX ATELIER in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo, with free admission via lottery. Online purchases of 3,000 yen or more include a random clear coaster bonus (6 types). At the pop-up, venue-exclusive pancake-style baked sweets (3,300 yen) and an original shopper (550 yen) are available, with a random label-style card bonus per 3,000 yen spent. The pop-up also features key visual reproductions, life-size panels, and a smart photo service. Admission lottery applications are open from July 9 6:30 PM to July 11 11:59 PM via official LINE.

Jul 9

MECHATU-A First Mini Album 'On-Deck!' Gets Nationwide In-Store Promotions

ANYCOLOR announced in-store promotions for MECHATU-A's first mini album "On-Deck!" at CD retailers such as Animate, Tower Records, and HMV/Lawson nationwide. The campaign runs July 21-27 and includes special message receipts, comment video screenings, handwritten comment cards, opening/closing announcements, and standee displays. Pre-orders are now open.

Jul 8

Nijisanji Cherry Cherish Goods Launch July 9

ANYCOLOR announced on July 8, 2026, that a new line of merchandise themed around cherries, called Cherry Cherish, will go on sale at the Nijisanji Official Store starting July 9 at 18:00 JST. The lineup features six Nijisanji livers: Mito Tsukino, Kaede Higuchi, Yuka Shiina, Ririmu Makai, Meruto Kuramochi, and Berry Saotome. Eight product types are available, including glitter acrylic stands at 2,000 yen each, random heart-shaped can badges at 600 yen, random Cheki-style cards at 350 yen, sticker sets at 1,200 yen, cherry key holders at 2,000 yen, mini pouches with carabiners at 2,200 yen, sitting plushies from the Nijinui Goods series at 3,500 yen, and twin key holders from the Nijipuppet Customize series at 3,000 yen. Full-body visuals were illustrated by Chie Maeyama, and chibi characters by Tokaretamatama. Shipping is scheduled from mid-July 2026 onward. Purchase limits apply per item.

Jun 25

ANYCOLOR Reports Impersonation Bomb Threats Using Nijisanji VTuber Names

ANYCOLOR Inc., the operator of the VTuber agency Nijisanji, issued a warning on June 25, 2026, regarding a wave of bomb threat emails sent to other companies and individual creators using the company's name, the name of its CEO Riku Tatsumi, and the names of its affiliated livers. The company stated that malicious third parties have been mass-sending emails demanding money transfers to ANYCOLOR's bank account under the threat of bombing the recipient. Multiple companies that received the emails contacted ANYCOLOR, which prompted the public alert. In its statement, ANYCOLOR clearly denied any involvement by the company, its CEO, or its livers in the threats. It described the campaign as an extremely malicious act of business obstruction that damages the reputation of the agency and its talents, and unjustly interferes with other businesses. The company said it immediately consulted local police and is cooperating with authorities to pursue legal measures. ANYCOLOR also urged anyone receiving suspicious communications claiming to be from company representatives or livers to not respond and to report to the police or the company's inquiry desk. It asked fans to refrain from contacting livers about the matter on social media or in stream chat.

Jun 2

Anycolor to Detail 100-Person NIJISANJI Stream System at CEDEC 2026

ANYCOLOR Inc., operator of the NIJISANJI VTuber project, will present a regular session at CEDEC 2026 on July 22-24. Lead Engineer Kento Daido will explain the revamped streaming system that enables 100-person collaborative streams, covering the rapid update process and real-time server challenges.