The popular Virtual YouTuber (VTuber) “Kizuna IA” surprised his followers with an unexpected update on his YouTube channel, the first in more than two years since he announced the suspension of his activities. In strange videoKizuna AI simply mentions: “I love you forever. Do you hear me? I love you forever. And I'll be back. I'll be back. Don't forget. Whenever you log on to the net, I'll be there, by your side.“ while humming a lullaby in the background.

Although the video may seem something scary, the fact that Kizuna AI has updated again after so long is a sign for its followers, who have been patiently waiting for its return. The fan community has reacted with excitement and hope, interpreting the message as a promise that the beloved VTuber will return soon.

Kizuna AI has suspended all activities in 2022, following their concert in February. In a video shared after his birthday broadcast in December 2021, he referred to this hiatus as an “indefinite dream” and announced that his show would be his “last show.” Kizuna AI explained that this break was important for both her and her followers as she sought to develop further and bring new technologies, such as NFTs and the metaverse, to her fans.

Since then, Kizuna AI fans have been on the lookout for any sign of his return. The recently posted video has sparked a huge expectation, and many are wondering what this will mean for the future of the VTuber. Kizuna AI pioneered the world of Virtual YouTubers, being the first to use the term “Virtual YouTuber,” and has amassed a subscriber base of millions across its main and gaming YouTube channels.

• «Does Kizuna AI still exist?».
• «Kizuna AI is back?!».
• «Huh… Kizuna AI is coming back? I hope so».
• «Is Kizuna AI coming back?».
• «Kizuna AI's mysterious video with the news that the seiyuu has retired increases the chances of their return with a new seiyuu. Today is also their birthday, so it seems they are temporarily deleting the old videos to update them.».
• «I enjoyed watching Kizuna AI gameplay, so I'd like to see it again.».
• «Now that Nanamori is back, does that mean Kizuna AI will return as well?».
• «Wait, all Kizuna AI videos are no longer available?».
• «It's been a long time since I heard from Kizuna AI. Although many new VTubers have emerged, she is still the vanguard of VTubers.».

Source: Hachima Kikou