The virtual YouTuber Kizuna Ai is still on an indefinite hiatus since her live concert on February 24, 2022, but her story continues as Kizuna Ai’s anime, Kizuna no Allele released a new visual, and is set to premiere in 2023.
The illustration was done by artist En Morikura, a light novel and character designer that worked on Prima Doll, Neko ga Kureta Marui Shiawase, Horobiyuku Sekai wo Sukuu Tame ni Hitsuyou na Ore Igai no Shujinkou no Kazu wo Motomeyo, and of course, is the vtuber’s original character designer.
The anime was originally announced at Kizuna Ai’s last performance, Hello World 2022 before her hiatus.
▍About Kizuna Ai
Kizuna Ai is a virtual youtuber who began her Vtubing activities since 2016, and for quite a while was the most subscribed Vtuber on the platform with three youtube channels and on another channel on Bilibili.
She is known for doing vlogs and youtube sketches, along with discussions, Q&A, and lets play videos. Her personality was that of an “intelligent A.i” character who was able to relate to human troubles while also being joyful and also was one of the first Vtubers to branch out to an English community, when fans translated her videos for free.
Kizuna Ai released multiple songs and virtual reality and augmented reality games, and has since been on an indefinite hiatus after her last performance from her Hello World 2022 concert on February 24, 2022.
