Shu Yamino
Shu Yamino (闇ノシュウ, Yamino Shu) is an English-language virtual liver of NIJISANJI’s overseas branch, NIJISANJI EN. He debuted on December 17, 2021 as one of the five members of the group Luxiem, and his official concept is a sorcerer from the past with mysterious abilities. His fan name is Yaminions, and in November 2026 he is scheduled to appear remotely at Anime Festival Asia Singapore.
At a glance
- Agency: NIJISANJI EN (ANYCOLOR Inc.)
- Debut: December 17, 2021, with Luxiem
- Official birthday: May 2
- Fan name: Yaminions
- Language: mainly English, as NIJISANJI EN Livers stream and create content mostly in English
- Groups: Luxiem; and NØVA, the name event coverage uses for the four Livers appearing in Singapore
Character and official profile
According to the NIJISANJI EN talent page, Shu Yamino is a sorcerer from the past with mysterious abilities. He is described as kind-hearted but capable of calling down a malediction on those who wrong him. The profile lists his Japanese name, 闇ノシュウ (reading: やみのしゅう), his fan name and his birthday, and it links his YouTube channel and X account. It does not list a height or a debut date, so the debut date below comes from NIJISANJI’s separate group announcement.
Debut with Luxiem
Luxiem was announced on December 16, 2021 and began activities the next day. Five members debuted together: Ike Eveland (a novelist), Mysta Rias (a detective), Vox Akuma (a demon), Luca Kaneshiro (a mafia boss) and Shu Yamino (a sorcerer). Each member’s debut livestream was relayed during the special programme “Party time with Luxiem,” hosted by Elira Pendora and Oliver Evans on the NIJISANJI English YouTube channel on December 19, 2021 at 4 p.m. PST (9 a.m. JST on December 20).
The group’s debut single, “Hope in the dark,” was produced by ChibaNyan. Its music video premiered the same day at 8 p.m. PST (1 p.m. JST on December 20).
The video above is the one embedded on Shu Yamino’s official NIJISANJI profile page.
Milestones and appearances
- December 17, 2021: debut as a member of Luxiem.
- April 2023: NIJISANJI EN announced its first AR-style live, “COLORS,” as a livestream of pre-recorded video over two stages. Shu was listed for the VIVID STAGE on April 9 alongside the other Luxiem members and several Noctyx members. The company later cancelled the April 8–9, 2023 shows, citing COVID-19 delays to live shooting and video production, and said ticket refunds were being arranged.
- March 2024: the AR LIVE “COLORS” was announced again, this time for April 13, 2024 at 18:00 PDT, with Shu again listed on the VIVID STAGE. Tickets were 6,000 yen, with viewing available until April 29 (07:59 PDT).
- July 20, 2026: Luxiem merchandise called “Luxiem WILDWEST” went on sale.
- October 19, 2026: ANYCOLOR announced his remote appearance at Anime Festival Asia Singapore 2026.
Luxiem WILDWEST goods
The “Luxiem WILDWEST” line, announced on July 19, 2026, features Luxiem’s Vox Akuma, Luca Kaneshiro and Shu Yamino, with art by the illustrator BENI. Sales started on July 20, 2026 at 11:00 JST. The eight product types included a random photo-style card (350 yen, seven designs), a sticker set (1,300 yen), a can badge and pin badge set (1,700 yen), a glitter acrylic stand (2,000 yen), a clear file with mini poster (1,200 yen), a keychain (3,000 yen), a poncho for the Nijipetto plush (2,000 yen) and a flocky mascot (2,000 yen). Purchase limits were 40 random cards and five of each other design per checkout. The Japanese store was nijisanji.jp’s official store, and overseas buyers were pointed to nijisanji-store.com. Shipping was expected from late July 2026, and the company said goods may be restocked later. For how overseas ordering works, see our buying guide.
Anime Festival Asia Singapore 2026
On Saturday, November 28, 2026 at 17:15 Singapore time (18:15 JST), Shu Yamino, Luca Kaneshiro, Sonny Brisko and Ren Zotto will perform remotely on the festival’s AFA NEXT Stage in Halls 401–406 of the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre. The stage is not livestreamed and is free to watch with an AFA ticket for the event space. NIJISANJI will also run booth M10 on all three festival days. Our news article has the details and time conversions.
Where to start
The embedded video above is the clip his own profile highlights. For the group’s beginnings, the Luxiem debut announcement and the “Hope in the dark” music video are the official starting points.
Official links
- YouTube: Shu Yamino channel
- X: @Shu_Yamino
- NIJISANJI official profile: nijisanji.jp
- Agency page on this site: NIJISANJI
FAQ
What is Shu Yamino’s birthday? May 2, according to his official profile.
Which group is he in? Luxiem, which debuted on December 17, 2021.
Can I watch the Singapore performance online? The announcement says it will not be livestreamed.
Sources
- NIJISANJI — Shu Yamino talent page (official)
- NIJISANJI — Luxiem debut announcement
- ANYCOLOR — NIJISANJI EN AR LIVE “COLORS” notice (2023)
- NIJISANJI — NIJISANJI EN 3rd Anniversary and AR LIVE “COLORS” (2024)
- ANYCOLOR — Luxiem WILDWEST goods (Jul 19, 2026)
- ANYCOLOR — AFA NEXT Stage announcement (Oct 19, 2026)
Profile
Sources
Reviewed by WVR Inoue on October 22, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Thumbnail: 【DEBUT】i’m shu yamino【NIJISANJI EN | Shu Yamino】 by Shu Yamino【NIJISANJI EN】 on YouTube. Shown via YouTube; all rights belong to their owners.
