Unidentified Kizuna Ai Hiatus revealed in new statement

Kizuna Ai revealed on December 4, 2021, she will be on an indefinite hiatus following her Hello World 2022 live concert.

Kizuna AI is one of the most popular VTubers out there and one of the main reasons why the concept of virtual YouTuber is so popular despite being around for years on Niconico Douga. However, Kizuna Ai has barely rested since her debut and big break in late 2016.

Kizuna Ai initially focused on game-related streams, but then also started singing like a Japanese idol pretty quickly and mixed game, quiz, and chat-only streams. Along with streaming, all of this becomes important content for VTubers. Especially those affiliated with Hololive and Nijisanji agencies in Japan.

Nowadays, it is also the norm for Japanese game studios to specifically call VTubers as guests during live streams. Or ask them to promote upcoming games as official ambassadors.

Many game studios or anime franchises also started using their own characters as VTubers. So it’s funny to see iconic characters like Creamy Mami or Lina Inverse become VTubers when the concept wouldn’t have existed in the first place without them.

Kizuna Ai has also appeared in several games including Azur Alley. She also modeled for Fashion brand Valentino.

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Kizuna Ai reveals date of indefinite hiatus

In a statement on Twitter, Kizuna Ai inc revealed VTuber will be on hiatus and indefinite hiatus following the Kizuna Ai The Last Live “hello, world 2022” concert on February 26, 2021.

However, the statement mentions that Kizuna Ai has a number of projects in the works, many of which have not been officially announced. Kizuna AI or her team will also continue to be active on various social media.

Kizuna Ai is voiced by Nozomi Kasuga, and this is her only lead role. Unless new game or anime projects are announced in the next few months when she’s part of the cast, it looks like Kasuga will also get a well-deserved break for a long time.