AZKi (born: July 1 [self-proclaimed "18 years old forever"][1]), also known as Virtual Diva AZKi, is a Japanese[citation needed] VTuber and singer. Initially conceived by hololive's parent company, COVER Corporation, while being a solo debutant, she was part of hololive production's label InoNaka Music, but now she is now categorized as part of Hololive's "0th Gen" alongside Sakura Miko, Tokino Sora, Roboco-san and Hoshimachi Suisei.
History
Background
Her channel was created on 5 November 2018, also joining Twitter this month, she debuted on YouTube with a cover of song Just be Friends on 15 November.
2018
On 28 December, she debuted her first original song "Creating world."
2019
On 14 February, she started to be represented by the agency of Virtual Talents upd8 along with Yoruno Neon.
On 19 May, she held her first live concert. During the live event, she announced that she would be joining the newly formed Inonaka Music, a music label under hololive. At the end of the live, she announced her second concert named A GOODDAY TO DiE which was held on 27 July.
On 26 May, she debuted her second 3D model during a stream.
On 12 November, she released her first full album "without U."
2020
On 24 January along with the other hololive girls up to the third generation, she debuted an idol outfit that matches with the rest of the girls at hololive's 1st fes. Nonstop Story. She used an exclusive black version of the dress with vest variant.
On 18 March, she reached 100,000 YouTube subscribers.
On 23 September, she reached 200,000 YouTube subscribers.
On 1 December, she released her second full album "Re:Creating world."
On 6 December, AZKi held her sixth live concert "Re: Creating world" named after her second full album.
On 21 December, AZKi participated on stage 1 of "hololive 2nd fes. Beyond the Stage."
2021
On 25 January, she reached 300,000 YouTube subscribers.
On 20 February, hololive's Twitter account announced that AZKi would get her third 3D model.
On 23 February, AZKi debuted her third 3D model during a concert on her YouTube channel.
During her 7th live concert "Stand at the crossroads" on 11 April, AZKi revealed that AZKi Project was meant to end on July 2022 following the end of INNK Music, because her these were codependent projects, with their trajectories decided from the beginning. However, there were still many dreams she'd like to pursue that she wanted to move beyond that end goal, going "from Route Alpha to Route Beta." Exactly what this entails is yet to be explicated. She also reached 400,000 susbcribers in her YouTube channel during this concert.
As a part of her birthday celebration, AZKi held a concert with Tsunomaki Watame and Momosuzu Nene on 3 July where she also debuted an updated version of her second costume, more in line with her third costume's visual style.
On 14 August, she reached 500,000 YouTube subscribers, making her the 41st hololive member to reach this milestone. She is also the last one of the Gen 0 to achieve it.
On 29 December, hololive's Twitter account announced that AZKi would be transfered to the main hololive branch in April 2022. A few hours later, AZKi made a post on her Twitter account explaining her transfer and thanking everyone for the three years so far, confirming the dissolution of INoNaKa MUSIC. Various hololive members welcomed her into the main branch, hoping to work together with her in the future. On the same day, her manager Tsuranimizu announced their retirement for the same reason.
2022
On 20 February, AZKi made her first appearance in "holo no graffiti." This is important as previously she only made small cameo appearances, unlike other members that were featured shortly after they debuted their 3D models.
On 1 April, AZKi officially transfered to the main hololive branch. She posted an account of her feelings on the closing of INNK Music at noon of the previous day and posted a greeting towards her future in hololive the morning after.
On 4 April, AZKi reached 600,000 subscribers on YouTube.
On 25 August, as part of the "hololive Summer 2022" event, AZKi debuted both her 3D yukata and her 3D swimsuit. Like other 3D costumes the yukatas have a variety of styles that hololive members can choose from. The yukatas come in various colors and patterns including fireworks, flowers and goldfish. Unlike the original swimsuits from 2019 that had individual designs, these swimsuits are meant to be matching outfits similar to the 3D idol costumes. The swimsuits come in two types one with thin straps for the top and a diagonal cut mini skirt and the other one has ruffled straps in the top and an even mini skirt. Both version are white with various patterns including hololive's and Holoearth's logos, hearts and sparks. The swimsuits are personalized by including different colors to match each talent. Additionally they have the option to wear a hoodie.
On 11 November, AZKi announced that as part of her fourth anniversary she would get a her fourth 3D model as her new main model.
On 15 November, AZKi debuted her fourth 3D main model during her fourth anniversary live. AZKi has long hair with a short ponytail on the back, like her previous model the inner portion of her hair is pink but she also know has a pink lock on her forehead as well as a white one to the right while she uses a hairpin to the left. AZKi wears a long white dress with short sleeves, decorated with a handkerchief, the skirt has a diagonal cut being shorter on the front. AZKi also wears what seems to be the half of a light brown coat put in place with a small belt. However when she is not using the coat, the dress has a black and white stripped bow tied around her waist instead. She uses black boots with a zipper decorated with pink triangles.
On 31 December, during "hololive production COUNTDOWN LIVE 2022▷2023 -hololive side-" due to her image change, AZKi appeared wearing the regular white version of the idol costume using the strap dress with a black corset variant instead of her previous exclusive black idol costume.
2023
On 18 March, AZKi debuted her new 3D idol costume during hololive 4th fes. "Our Bright Parade" DAY 1.
On 22 May, she reached 800,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel during a karaoke stream.
On 1 July, she announced on her Twitter account that she had signed on with Victor Entertaiment.
On 30 July, as part of the "hololive Summer 2023" event, during a karaoke relay, AZKi debuted her second 3D swimsuit. The 2023 swimsuits are inspired in a sailor uniform. Members wear a two layered swimsuit, the first layer is blue from the straps going down diagonally to the center where each member has a mostly blue bow but one of the sides and the brooch are in one color representative of each member. The rest of the top is white. The edge has a semi circular cut. The lower piece of the first layer has two variants, one is a two layered blue skirt decorated with a white belt, a golden chain with some decorations hanging from it and a bow to the left and planks to the right. The second version is mostly the same but they wear blue shorts instead of a mini skirt. AZKi uses the shorts. The second layer of the outfit is a matching striped bikini in white and another color depending on the member.
On 4 October, AZKi made her major debut with Victor Entertaiment.
On 10 November, AZKi announced on her Twitter account that she would get a new 3D costume.
On 15 November, during her fifth anniversary live "with U," AZKi debuted a new 3D costume. She has a long side wavy ponytail which inner layer is pink decorated with a blue ribbon with a starry pattern. AZKi wears a shoulderless and sleeveless white dress with a butterfly inspired print in the torso. The dress' skirt has planks with a light blue layer with a triangular cut, the inner layer is blue and also has a starry pattern. AZKi uses white and blue heels with butterfly decorations. She has gloves. AZKi can also wear a white and blue jacket and medium sleeves. During this stream she also introduced a mascot to represent her fanbase the Pioneers.
On 8 December, she reached 900,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel during an endurance karaoke stream.
On 19 December, AZKi revealed the design of her 3D kimono.
Content
AZKi's channel was created in 2018, focusing on music from the beginning, with covers and original songs.[2] After being tranferred to Hololive, AZKi started doing more varied content, with more Gaming and ASMR, but her focus still remains the same.
Discography
without U
Release date: 12 November 2019
| Songs |
|---|
| "without U" |
| "Kotonoha" (コトノハ) |
| "LiE,LiE,LiE,LiE" (嘘嘘嘘嘘, Uso Uso Uso Uso) |
| "Ziko Allergies" (自己アレルギー) |
| "Niji wo Kakenukete" (虹を駆け抜けて) |
| "Chiisana Kokora ga Kimeta Koto" (ちいさな心が決めたこと) |
| "Sekai wa Meguri, Yagate Kimi no Mono ni Aru" (世界は巡り、やがて君のものになる) |
| "Midnight Song" |
| "Reflection" |
| ""Nonbiri to" (のんびりと、) |
| "Frontier Locus" (フロンティアローカス) |
| "RealMelancholy (TEMPLIME Remix)" (リアルメランコリー (TEMPLIME Remix) |
| ""Starry Regrets (Batsu Remix)" |
Re:Creating world
Release date: 1 December 2020
| Songs |
|---|
| "Unmei no Arika" (運命の在処) |
| "Eternity bright" |
| "petal dance" |
| "Rotate Repeated" (ローテート・リピーテッド) |
| "Yamanai Ame" (止まない雨) |
| "Aoi Yume" (青い夢) |
| "Hikari" (光) |
| "Time Capsule" (タイムカプセル) |
| "Intersection" |
| "Take me to heaven" |
| "Neko Naraba Ikeru" (猫ならばいける) |
| "Hakkotai Solar Cycle" (発光体ソーラーサイクル) |
| "In this world" |
Lore
A diva who became reborn into the virtual world in order to fabricate a new world. No matter the time, place, or position, she warps through all the barricades with her dazzling talent.[citation needed]
Other
- She is 18 years old forever[citation needed]
Twitter hashtags
Fandom
In-jokes/memes
- AZKI's bottle of water being 700 yen.[citation needed]
Trivia
- She is 158cm, but with heels, she is 168cm.[citation needed]
- Her original character designer was kasokuSato[3], and from 2019-21 it was Cogecha[4]. Her current illustration is by Komizuki[5] and her 3D model is by kasokuSato.[6]
- She is a big fan of KAF.[citation needed]
- Her favourite bird is the long-tailed tit.[7]
- Besides music, AZKi is also good at voice acting, cooking and drawing.
- In regards to music, AZKi is the most experienced talent in Hololive, being the talent with the most songs, she's also very well connected and is one of the only talents who can do more than singing, like composing, writing lyrics, etc.
Gallery
Headshots
Full Body
Album covers
Misc.
References
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDrwyL4KALI
- ↑ https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000067.000030268.html
- ↑ https://twitter.com/ksk_st/status/1095685676446580736
- ↑ https://twitter.com/BARD713
- ↑ https://twitter.com/Koh_rd
- ↑ https://twitter.com/ksk_st/status/1364175474423857158
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JG6wEDd5BEk