Hold up, VTuber fans! ANYCOLOR's virtual idol agency NIJISANJI just dropped a bombshell today (October 20th): their popular VTuber "Naraka" is officially graduating on November 6, 2025, bringing her six-year journey since her 2019 debut to an end. This news immediately shot to the top of X's trending topics.
▼ Naraka's graduation news quickly became a trending topic on X
Naraka debuted on December 29, 2019, alongside Mashiro Ayakashi and Kurusu Natsume. Despite her "oni" (demon) character design, she loved calling her viewers "good kids." Her streaming style was incredibly diverse, ranging from FPS and fighting games to engaging chat sessions. In nearly six years, her YouTube channel amassed over 450,000 subscribers.
The official post stated:
"Thank you for your continued support of the virtual streamer group NIJISANJI and NIJISANJI EN. We are hereby announcing that our affiliated VTuber, 'Naraka,' will officially graduate from NIJISANJI on November 6, 2025."
The agency then extended its gratitude to long-time fans and related parties: "We thank fans from around the world and all those involved who have supported Naraka's activities. Since her debut on December 26, 2019, Naraka has cherished her interactions with fans and delivered a wide variety of content. Furthermore, she achieved remarkable results in various competitive gaming tournaments, contributing significantly to NIJISANJI. We extend our respect and appreciation for her efforts and achievements."
"Naraka's YouTube membership service will be discontinued starting December 7, 2025, and related merchandise and voice packs will gradually cease sales. However, her YouTube video archives and X (formerly Twitter) account, along with other social media platforms, are expected to remain public after her graduation. The deadline for receiving fan letters is December 6, 2025."
Naraka herself posted on X, thanking all her supportive fans, as well as the partners and viewers who have been with her throughout the years. She expressed her wish to spend the remaining time creating more cherished memories with everyone.
But here's the kicker: just a few weeks ago, during a chat stream, Naraka revealed that she had been stalked for the past six months, with her residence targeted by specific individuals. This harassment made her afraid to stream from home and even led to her developing depression. This revelation has many wondering if the graduation is yet another casualty of malicious stalker harassment, forcing her to choose this path.
(Note: Former NIJISANJI VTuber Suzuhara Lulu also chose to graduate due to similar issues.)
While the path to graduation is now set, it's undoubtedly heartbreaking for Naraka's fans. All that's left is to make the most of the precious remaining two weeks and create lasting interactions.