Kanae (叶)

Kanae (叶)

By WVR Editorial Team
November 4, 2026 3 Min Read
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At a glance

  • Who: Kanae (叶), a male VTuber known for FPS games, singing and the duo ChroNoiR
  • Agency: NIJISANJI (operated by ANYCOLOR Inc.)
  • Debut: May 2, 2018
  • Birthday: July 7
  • Language and content: Japanese; games, singing and chat
The original song “Yasashii Hito ni Naranakereba”, premiered on the official Kanae Channel on March 17, 2023. Embedded from the official channel.

Who Kanae is

Kanae is a Japanese male VTuber who belongs to NIJISANJI, the VTuber group operated by ANYCOLOR Inc. A community wiki records his debut as May 2, 2018, and Hololist gives the same date. His official NIJISANJI profile gives his birthday as July 7 and gives his fan name as Kanae-tai.

The official profile describes him as a very soothing character who looks like a student and has a sweet voice and gentle way of talking. He is also known for the duo ChroNoiR, formed with Kuzuha, and for the unit Nanajigen Seitokai!, according to the community wiki.

Channel and style

According to the community wiki, he mainly streams FPS and battle royale games, and also plays social games, mahjong and RPGs, with occasional horror games. He is active in singing as well. The wiki records a solo artist debut with Lantis in 2022 and a first full album titled “Ai” released on February 25, 2026. A KAI-YOU article reported the album together with the announcement of his second live.

His original song “Yasashii Hito ni Naranakereba” was premiered on his channel on March 17, 2023 and is embedded above. He also posts covers; the wiki lists covers released in 2026 such as “AIZO” (April 14) and “Homunculus” (May 2, a ChroNoiR cover).

Recent activity:

  • February 25, 2026: release of the first full album “Ai” (community wiki).
  • May 2, 2026: eighth debut anniversary, with a ChroNoiR cover released the same day (community wiki).
  • May 16 and 17, 2026: NIJISANJI Fes 2026 was held at Makuhari Messe, and he is listed among the performers whose live camera was part of the VACHSS LIVE program (community wiki).
  • July 31, 2026: second solo live “Kodoku -solitude-” at Tokyo International Forum Hall A, streamed in Japan on Niconico Live. Guests were Higuchi Kaede, Kenmochi Toya, Shiina Yuika, Saegusa Akina, Kagami Hayato, Hoshikawa Sara and Koyanagi Rou (PR TIMES, July 10, 2026).

The sources checked on October 29, 2026 show no notice of a hiatus or graduation. The latest dated item found is the live on July 31, 2026.

How to follow and what to expect

His official YouTube channel and X account are the main places to follow. Viewers can expect FPS and battle royale streams, singing and cover videos, collaborations with other NIJISANJI members and live events announced in advance.

Official links

FAQ

When is Kanae’s birthday? His birthday is July 7, according to his official NIJISANJI profile.

Which agency is he with? He belongs to NIJISANJI, operated by ANYCOLOR Inc.

What language does he stream in? He streams in Japanese.

Where can I watch him? His streams are on his official YouTube channel and on Twitch, and announcements are posted on his official X account.

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Sources

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Profile

Original name
叶
Agency
NIJISANJI
Debut
2018-05
Birthday
July 7
Type
Genre
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Streaming language
Platform
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Status
(confirmed October 29, 2026)
Official links
Website · YouTube · X · Twitch

Sources

Reviewed by WVR Inoue on October 29, 2026. See our editorial standards.

Thumbnail: 優しい人にならなければ / オリジナル曲 by Kanae Channel on YouTube. Shown via YouTube; all rights belong to their owners.

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