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Kuzuha
Personal information
BornNovember 10
NationalityJapanese
OccupationVirtual YouTuber
Websitewww.nijisanji.jp/talents/l/kuzuha
YouTube information
Channel
Created byLoalo Honda (character design)
Years active2018–present
Genres
  • Livestreaming
  • Singing
  • Gaming
Subscribers2 million[1]
Views1.1 billion[1]
NetworkNijisanji
Associated actsChroNoir
Silver Play Button100,000 subscribers2019
Gold Play Button1,000,000 subscribers2021
Last updated: 6 May 2025

Kuzuha (葛葉) is a Japanese virtual YouTuber (VTuber) affiliated with Nijisanji. He started as an independent creator in 2018 before being scouted into Nijisanji, as part of now-dissolved branch "Nijisanji Gamers."[2] He is mainly active as a game streamer and as well utattemita. He also performs as a singer signed under UMJ's Virgin Music.[3]

In May 2025, his YouTube channel surpassed 2 million subscribers, being the first in Nijisanji as well the first male VTuber in Japan to achieve this milestone.[4]

About

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Kuzuha debuted as an independent VTuber on 8 March 2018, before being scouted by Anycolor (then-Ichikara) and officially become part of Nijisanji's gamer branch "Nijisanji Gamers" from July 30.[5] The branch was later dissolved in December 2018 and the members now referred to as "EX-Gamers."[2]

He was featured along with fellow VTuber Shibuya Hal in the special edition of Anan's 2318th issue (released in October 2022), This marks the first time for VTuber to be featured as cover of the magazine.[6]

Character setting

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Kuzuha's character is a 100+ years old vampire who doesn't drink blood.[7] He is a NEET gamer who started streaming to make easy money.[8]

Streaming style

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Kuzuha is known for streaming his gameplay for long periods. He would start streaming between 9 to 11pm for about 6 to 10 hours for almost every day. He is also noted for his proficiency in gaming skills and his intriguing word of choice during live commentary and conversation.[9]

Activities as singer

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Kuzuha released his first original song in September 28, 2021 through digital single "Contrail" (コントレイル), which he involved with the lyrics.[10] It topped the Bilboard Japan in downloaded song category.[11] He held his first solo live event on November 10 (his birthday) where he announced his major debut under Virgin Music as well the release of album "Sweet Bite".[12] In 2023, he released a single "Black Crack." The lead song was used as opening song for anime Good Night World.[13]

ChroNoir

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Along with Kanae, another VTuber from Nijisanji, Kuzuha and Kanae has been known as ChroNoir even before the former joined Nijisanji.[14] The duo streamed let's play content together, and also appeared in events as singers. Kanae personally reached out to Kuzuha, who has played a lot with him, because there were not many male VTuber units during that time.[15] The unit name was chosen among viewer's submission, which contains the Japanese and French for the word "black," both Kuzuha and Kanae's favorite color.[16] ChroNoir also perform as duo singer signed under Nijisanji Records until 2024, where they moved to AccelNotes afterwards. The unit opened their official YouTube channel in December 31, 2019. A weekly program called ChroNoir Does Something (くろのわーるがなんかやる, Kuronowaru ga Nanka Yaru) started in 2022.[17]

Discography

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Mini albums

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Released Title
March 9、2022[18] Sweet Bite

CD singles

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Released Title
November 28、2023 "Black Crack"

Digital single

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Released Title
September 8、2021 "Contrail" (コントレイル)

References

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  1. ^ a b "About Kuzuha Channel". YouTube.
  2. ^ a b "にじさんじが1つのグループに！既存3グループを「にじさんじ」へ順次統合！". プレスリリース・ニュースリリース配信シェアNo.1｜PR TIMES (in Japanese). 13 December 2018. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
  3. ^ "本日誕生日のVTuber葛葉がユニバーサルミュージック内レーベルよりメジャーデビュー、ミニアルバム発売". 音楽ナタリー (in Japanese). Retrieved 5 June 2025.
  4. ^ "葛葉(VTuberグループ「にじさんじ」所属)、YouTubeチャンネル登録者数200万人突破！". プレスリリース・ニュースリリース配信シェアNo.1｜PR TIMES (in Japanese). 3 June 2025. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
  5. ^ "葛葉、3周年直前にチャンネル登録70万人達成 男性VTuberのトップを走る". KAI-YOU | POP is Here . (in Japanese). 4 March 2021. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
  6. ^ "葛葉×渋谷ハル、VTuber初『anan』表紙に登場 Mika Pikazoが描く圧倒的バディ感". KAI-YOU | POP is Here . (in Japanese). 1 October 2022. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
  7. ^ shelloop (6 October 2019). "【にじさんじ・葛葉】「甘噛の狂犬」葛葉の魂の言葉とやんちゃな魅力". MoguLive (in Japanese). Retrieved 5 June 2025.
  8. ^ "山田涼介との『APEX』コラボも！ VTuber・葛葉「相手を負かすとドーパミンが出る（笑）」". ananweb (in Japanese). Retrieved 5 June 2025.
  9. ^ "男性トップVTuber・葛葉、トーク力・体力を兼ね備えた"配信モンスター"の魅力に迫る". Real Sound｜リアルサウンド テック (in Japanese). 22 August 2021. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
  10. ^ "「少しだけ期待してほしいんだよね」ファンあってこそ高みに昇り続けるVTuber葛葉のバースデーイベント「Scarlet Invitation」レポ". インサイド (in Japanese). 17 November 2021. Retrieved 8 June 2025.
  11. ^ "【ビルボード】葛葉「コントレイル」がDLソング初登場1位、back number／宮本浩次×櫻井和寿がトップ10入り | Daily News". Billboard JAPAN (in Japanese). Retrieved 6 June 2025.
  12. ^ Inc, Natasha. "本日誕生日のVTuber葛葉がユニバーサルミュージック内レーベルよりメジャーデビュー、ミニアルバム発売". 音楽ナタリー (in Japanese). Retrieved 6 June 2025. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  13. ^ "'Kuzuha' 1st Single 'Black Crack' Available For Purchase at animate International". Anime News Network. 5 June 2025. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
  14. ^ "「京と秋のにじさんじ」もちのわーる男子旅レポート！ChroNoiRの熱唱、剣持刀也を交えたユニゾンライブが会場を熱くさせる". インサイド (in Japanese). 25 September 2020. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
  15. ^ "『にじさんじ』のゲーマーコンビ「ChroNoiR」インタビュー". PASH! PLUS (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 3 May 2020. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
  16. ^ "ChroNoiR（くろのわ）登録者数100万人突破までの道のりをご紹介". アニメイトタイムズ (in Japanese). Retrieved 5 June 2025.
  17. ^ "叶・葛葉ユニット「ChroNoiR」、公式レギュラー番組放送決定！2022年3月14日(月)より毎週月曜よる9時放送！". プレスリリース・ニュースリリース配信シェアNo.1｜PR TIMES (in Japanese). 28 February 2022. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
  18. ^ "バーチャルライバー"葛葉"1stミニアルバム『Sweet Bite』発売". アニメイトタイムズ (in Japanese). Retrieved 6 June 2025.
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