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Ishigami Nozomi

AKA Non-chan Non-san (by Mashiro Meme) Nonnon (by Honma Himawari) Ishigāmi (by Igarashi Rika) Gami-san (by Usami RitoKoyanagi RouTachitsute Toto and Lauren Iroas) Nogami (by Ponto Nei and Umise Yotsuha) (by Sasaki Saku and Shiina Yuika)
NIJISANJI VIRTUAL TALENT ACADEMY (former) Active
VTA: 2022/06/23 NIJISANJI: 2023/01/19
Debut Date
29 October
Birthday

About

✣Welcome to Underground…✣ 悪魔と人間のハーフです(本当)(本物)(マジ) 世界征服の為にじさんじでスーパーカリスマインフルエンサーしてます。┋偉大なる母上➴⡱@akakura1341┋Contact➴⡱nijisanji.jp/contact ┋ Illust➴⡱ #流石神絵師

Character Info

Gender Female
Height 157 cm (5' 1¾") (without heels) 164 cm (5' 4½") (with heels)
Age 22 00 years old
Birthday 29 October
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Illustrator Akakura

Community

Fan Name Shinja
Languages Japanese
Genres gaming, free-talk
Oshi Mark / Emoji ❤️‍🩹

Tags

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Personality

Nozomi is a typical girl whose goal is to become a "super charisma influencer" and conquer the world with the power of social media. In contrast to her "public" villainous persona, her actual personality is honest and innocent.

Nozomi's overall personality resembles Nagao Kei's, with Kenmochi Toya's talkativeness blended in; she is cheerful and often laughs during streams, including at her own jokes. She likes to jokes around her fans, and it has since been regarded as the major trait of her personality. She also has a fondness for internet memes and often uses it to banter with her fans.

When a stream is starting she greets with "Welcome to Underground," and when ending a stream she says farewell with "La Jodasoh Steana". Due to their lengths, her fans unofficially abbreviated them as "WtU" and "La!" respectively, both of which became official as of the opening of channel membership, adding them as two of its custom emotes.

Appearance

Nozomi has long white hair with some pink and light blue-green streaks and hairclips, pulled into a half-up with a large black polka dotted bow on the back of her head. She has one pink and one light silvery grey eye. Both her ears are extensively pierced. In her default appearance, she wears a cropped burgundy off-shoulder top and a pleated burgundy wrap skirt over a pair of black high-waisted shorts. She wears a pair of fishnet stockings layered with ripped maroon thigh-high socks, both tucked into black boots with burgundy laces. She has bandages wrapped around her left forearm and a fingerless glove on her left hand, and studded bracelets and rings on her right hand and wrist. Her other accessories include a spiked choker with attached necktie, a silver necklace with the ◇◆ motif that all of the Idios members share, and various belts and chain belts. Options: * Her pink eye is actually a colored contact; it is possible for her to remove it. * She can cross her arms. * She can carry Byakko. * She can remove her gloves and the bandages on her left arm. She can also remove the fake tattoo underneath the bandages on her left arm. * She can wear the accessories she modelled for Dinamis' 23SS / refreshing Collection.
Nozomi's second outfit features her in casual homewear. She wears a oversized black hoodie with devil horns, a black sports bra with "Underground" printed on it and black loose shorts. She wears the same silver necklace with the ◇◆ motif she does in her default outfit, and has a black garterbelt around her right thigh. Her hair is tied in low twintails with white ribbons. Options: * She can put her hood down. * She can wear a white tank top with "Underground" written on it in hiragana (あんだーぐらうんど) instead of the black sports bra.
As a VTA student, Nozomi had medium-length white hair and brown eyes. She wore the VTA female uniform, consisting of a hooded black varsity jacket with white stripes, a black cardigan, a white dress shirt, a black necktie with blue, lime green, and purple stripes, and a black pleated skirt with diagonal pinstripes along the bottom hem. She wore black calf-length socks and black loafers.
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Background

Shortly after the first generation students of VIRTUAL TALENT ACADEMY (VTA) began publicly streaming, the project announced the beginning of recruitment for its second generation. Applications to audition for VTA's second generation were initially accepted from 19 November to 13 December 2021. Following this, some adjustments were made to the program's curriculum to make the program friendlier to more experienced applicants; second generation audition applications were subsequently accepted for a second period from 22 March to 31 March 2022.

On 21 June 2022, the names and appearances of VTA's second generation of students were revealed on the official VTA Twitter account, including Ishigami Nozomi.

On 23 June 2022, Nozomi held her first stream on the VTA channel. Her first Tweet was made on 27 June 2022. Nozomi was placed in class 1, alongside Watarai Hibari, Shikinagi Akira, Kuramochi Meruto, Aokiri Mihono, Tsuyuzaki Tsuyu, Warabi Raika, Kuno Orihito, Saiki Ittetsu, Mikoshiba Jin, and Usami Rito.

On 16 January 2023, ANYCOLOR announced the debut of 7 new female NIJISANJI Livers, including Nozomi - making her one of the first members of VTA's second generation to graduate in order to debut directly into NIJISANJI. The 7 Livers' debut stream relays were to be held on 19 January and 20 January 2023. In preparation for her debut, Nozomi received a full redesign, and all YouTube videos previously created during her time in VTA were hidden.

Nozomi's YouTube channel was created on 24 October 2022, and her Twitter in January 2023. Her first Tweet was made on 16 January 2023.

Debut

The 7 Livers whose debuts were announced on 16 January 2023 started their activities that same day. On 17 January 2023, they were introduced on a segment of 's news program, which aired nationwide and included profiles and reactions to the announcement of their debut.

Nozomi made her debut on 19 January 2023, and was the third of the group to hold her first stream. On 21 January 2023, the members held a clip compilation relay, with clips taken from a collab they had done prior to their debut.

Mascot and fans

Ishigami Nozomi Neko no hi
  • Her fanbase is officially called "Shinja" (神者), a combination of "shin" (神, god), which is also the second character of her surname, and "shinja" (信者, believers, devotees), which it is also homophonous with.
  • Her fanmark is ❤️‍🩹 (bandaged heart).
  • A white tiger plush that she carries with her and doubles as her channel mascot is named "Byakko" (白虎).
  • She considers Byakko her kin or family.
  • It can be seen in some of her channel membership badges and her streaming layout.
  • A NIJI Puppet-sized poncho of Byakko was released on 16 January 2024 as part of the lineup of Idios' first anniversary goods.

Relationships

Character and lore

  • Nozomi is a half-demon, half-human hybrid. The bandages on her left arm seal away her demonic power and keep it under control. Her arm occasionally throbs with pain as a result, as does her cursed right eye (邪気眼), which was bestowed upon her as one of the "chosen ones".
  • Her goal is to use her demonic power and to become a "super charisma influencer" on the internet in order to conquer the world, and eventually use her influence to "turn this rotten world upside-down".
  • In the past, before Nozomi activated her powers, she felt that the world was scarier than she expected - leading her to curse it as "rotten". But then she discovered the internet and found a lot of support and like-minded individuals there, enough to believe in herself and that she perhaps had "powers" thanks to the delusions revelations others gave her. Wondering why she was given these powers, she resolved to use them to change the world and save the weak. But she realized that just using power to do so wasn't enough - she needed to become an "influencer" and attract more believers to her cause.
  • Her streams and other activities are occasionally delayed or disrupted by a mysterious organization; examples of interference include problems with her internet connection and on-stream attacks that are 100% real, and not stock audio . It is certainly not an excuse for issues on Nozomi's end.
  • In reality, Nozomi is a normal human with who works part-time at a family restaurant (i.e., she is a freeter). The bandages actually cover up a botched tattoo scar, and her apparent heterochromia is thanks to a colored contact lens. The "pain" she feels is actually due to her scar hurting because of changes in atmospheric pressure and the contact lens being too dry, respectively.
  • Nozomi does her best to hide the above truths from herself and others, for example using "misa" (集会, congregation, read as ミサ, ) as a euphemism for her part-time work shifts.
  • Like most of the other members of Idios, she appears to no longer age. She has stated that even after celebrating her first birthday as a part of NIJISANJI in 2023, she would still identify herself as being 22 00 years old as she would feel too embarrassed to ask ANYCOLOR staff to change her official profile to say 22 01 years old.

Miscellaneous

  • Idios' default outfits all feature accessories with a shared ◇◆ motif, all of which are real-life accessories from the brand Dinamis' 23AW / symbol Collection (a brand they later officially became models for). The accessories were designed by Sophia Valentine's illustrator yadapot.
  • Nozomi's accessories include Necklace NBS-2305 around her neck and two of Hair Pin NBS-2307.
  • Both her opening and ending greetings originate from memes and copypastas, both of which are associated with s:
  • Her opening greeting, "Welcome to Underground", originates from a copypasta about people who discover 2channel for the first time; with the "Underground" in question being a chūnibyō way of referring to 2channel.
  • Her ending greeting, "La Jodasoh Steana" (ラ・ヨダソウ・スティアーナ), is a nonsensical phrase originating from a story about someone (characterized as a chūnibyō) pretending to be part of a secret global conspiracy, the Canossa Organization (カノッサ機関); in the story, the person uses "La Jodasoh Steana" as a fake password or keyphrase.
  • The Canossa Organization, which also has its origins in 2channel lore, appears to be the basis for the mysterious organization that Nozomi blames for her stream problems or delays. It is a fictional world organization (like a ) said to control the world from the shadows.
  • Because of her speech patterns - for example, her use of the word shitakke (したっけ) - viewers speculate that the Demon World is in she is from Hokkaido, since said speech patterns are associated with.
  • She has a driver's license.
  • When she, Ryushen, Kuramochi Meruto, and Kaburaki Roco all went to Nasu Highland Park together, she was the one who drove them, as she apparently had the best driving skills.
  • Her immediate family includes her parents, who she refers to as Ōinaru Sonzai (大いなる存在, great beings), and two siblings, who she refers to as Jōi Sonzai (上位存在, higher beings).
  • The reason she started liking VTubers: Nozomi used to occasionally watch streams and Let's Plays, but never really got invested in them. However, one day Nozomi watched the stream of a virtual person similar to her, and realized that technology had been invented that allowed virtual people like them to stream and commentate. As Nozomi was feeling quite down at the time, she felt encouraged by the VTubers she watched, especially ones that would treat their viewers as a friend. The fact that she can no longer watch VTubers as often since becoming one herself is a point of concern for her.
  • Because of her status as a VTuber enjoyer turned VTuber, she deliberately avoided endurance streaming because she personally preferred shorter VODs as a viewer. However, as she explained, since most of her debut-mates are endurance streamers, this self-restriction eventually broke down (note that said explanation came 8 hours into a 9 hour stream).
  • Her NIJISANJI senpai Amagase Muyu considers Nozomi her oshi; Muyu also happens to be an actual half-human, half-. This becomes quite hilarious awkward from time to time because Muyu genuinely believes that Nozomi is a fellow hybrid, as Nozomi tries her hardest to avoid the subject when Muyu asks her about her "experiences" as a hybrid in an attempt to find some common ground.

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Nozomi is on social networking sites as "half demon, half human." She is just a human but believes in her evil magic powers. The roll bandage on her left arm seals the power of the devil.
悪魔と⼈間のハーフ という設定でSNS上で活動している. 本当はただの⼈間だが、魔力が宿っていると信じている. 左腕の包帯は悪魔の⼒を封じている.
她是恶魔和人类的混血. 她以 "半魔半人 "的身份活跃在SNS上. 冥冥只是个人类，但她确信自己身付魔力. 是左臂上的绷带封住了她的魔力.
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2023

On 22 January, Nozomi reached 50,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel.

On 28 January, the 7 Livers who made their debuts the previous week held their first full group collab stream on Meruto's channel. During this stream, they revealed their unit name for the first time: Idios.

On 31 January, Nozomi's channel was approved for monetization.

On 19 February, Nozomi's YouTube channel became open for channel membership.

On 28 February, VTuber Style magazine's March issue went on sale, featuring an interview with the members of Idios.

On 8 May, Nozomi reached 100,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel.

On 16 July, Idios held a stream on Igarashi Rika's channel to celebrate their half-anniversary since debut. During this stream, they announced the release of their line of half-anniversary goods as well as their first group cover, of halyosy's "Connecting". This was also Nozomi's first time participating in a music cover.

On 29 October, Nozomi released her first solo music cover to celebrate her birthday, of 's "Devil's Manner" (悪魔の踊り方, Akuma no Odorikata). She also illustrated the video for the cover.

2024

On 11 January, Nozomi reached 150,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel.

On 16 January, Idios held a stream on Meruto's channel to celebrate their first anniversary since debut. During this stream, they announced the release of their line of first anniversary goods as well as their second group cover, of halyosy's "Blessing".

On 26 April, NIJISANJI announced that Nozomi would receive a 3.0 Brushup to her 2D model. She showcased her updated model and its new facial expressions alongside her second 2D outfit in a reveal stream on 8 May.

On 21 June, Nozomi debuted her 3D model.

Discography

2023
  • On 23 January, it was announced that the January 2023 wave of NIJISANJI Livers, including Nozomi, were chosen as models for accessory brand Dinamis. The chosen Livers were included in advertisement campaigns at two locations featuring original illustrations highlighting their accessories:, running from 23 January to 5 February; and , running from 23 January to 29 January. This has since become a recurring collaboration, with the members of Idios continuing to model for Dinamis' subsequent collections alongside the brand's non-virtual models.
  • On 16 July, Igarashi Rika and Nozomi announced during Idios' half-anniversary stream that they had been chosen as models for Dinamis' 23SS / refreshing Collection, which was released on 1 August. The collaboration again featured original illustrations highlighting the accessories they modelled.
  • On 24 July, it was announced that the 2023 Kanda Myōjin Nōryō Matsuri (a major summer festival that takes place at ) would be collaborating with Idios. The collaboration included goods featuring original artwork of the members in ', such as shaved ice, a summer festival set (consisting of a T-shirt, hand towel, an ', badge set, and shopping bag), posters, the uchiwa separately, and -themed charms. The 7 members of Idios also performed the original theme song for the festival, "Kanda Myōjin Ondo" (神田明神音頭). The festival ran from 10 August to 13 August; non-edible goods from the collaboration were made available for online purchase from 7 August.
  • On 16 December, Dinamis announced their first pop-up booth event, held at NijiFes 2023 from 23 December to 24 December. The event featured products modelled by the members of Idios, including the debut of their 24MW / Melty Collection, with Kuramochi Meruto and Shishido Akari chosen as models. It also included goods such as original stickers featuring Koshimizu Toru, Sophia Valentine, and Roco, as well as original clear files featuring all the Idios members.

2024
  • On 20 April, the members of Idios and Hyakumantenbara Salome were revealed to be virtual models for Dinamis' 24 Nail Collection of nail polish and nail oils. A sales campaign featuring stickers and postcards with original illustrations of the chosen Livers ran from 20 April to 26 May.

2025
  • From 6 to 7 November, Idios held its 1st live concert "Seize The Day" at the Toyosu Pit in Tokyo.

Programs

Competitions

Quotes
  • Greetings:
  • "Welcome to Underground... NIJISANJI shozoku super charisma influencer akuma to ningen no half Ishigami Nozomi desu." (Welcome to Underground... にじさんじ所属スーパーカリスマインフルエンサー 悪魔と人間のハーフ石神のぞみです, Welcome to Underground... I'm NIJISANJI-affiliated super charisma influencer and half-demon, half-human, Ishigami Nozomi.) - Opening
  • "Soredewa, La Jodasoh Steana. Jikai no haishin wo otanoshimi ni. Jā ne!" (それでは、ラ・ヨダソウ・スティアーナ. 次回の配信をお楽しみに. じゃあね！, And with that, La Jodasoh Steana. Look forward to the next stream. See you!) - Ending
  • "Fnh..." (フンッ)
  • "-ttaku yo-" (ったくよー, Geez...)
  • "Nande kizai no koto motto oshietekurenakattandayo, ACADEMYYYYYY!" (なんで機材のこともっと教えてくれなかったんだよアカデミイイイイイイイィィィッッッッ！, Why didn't you teach me more about [streaming] equipment, ACADEMYYYYYY!)
  • "Oppai mouse pad tte te ni yasashiindana tte mecha omou wa. Watashi ima futsū no yatsu tsukatteru kedo sa, shisha gonyū shitara oppai mouse pad mitai na yatsu tsukatterunyo." (おっぱいマウスパッドって手に優しいんだなってめっちゃ思うわ. 私今普通のやつ使ってるけどさ、四捨五入したらおっぱいマウスパッドみたいなやつ使ってるんよ, I really do think oppai mouse pads are gentle on the hands and wrists. I'm using a normal one right now, but if you squint it looks like I'm using an oppai mouse pad.)
  • "'Otoko funde hoshikunai.' Ah, shinu. Kimeta, kimeta. Collabo kaikin shitara zettai, chanto kyoka wo totta ue de, dansei no senpai mecha APEX suru wa! Dansei to... futari de... PEX..." (「男と絡んでほしくない」 ww あぁ、死ぬ. [...] 決めた、決めた. コラボ解禁したら絶対、ちゃんと許可を取った上で、男性の先輩とめっちゃAPEXするわ！ww [...] 男性と…ww 2人で…ww ペックス…ww, "I don't want you to get tangled up with guys." [loud, uncontrollable laughter] Ah, I'm dying. I've decided, I've decided. When the collab ban is lifted, once I get perms, I'm going to play a lot of with my male senpais. [cackles] Just the two of us... [cackles] With a guy... [cackles] 'PEX... [cackles])

Identity
  • Color: white
  • Background: Half-demon, half- human.
  • Occupation: Super charisma influencer .

Name
  • "Ishigami Nozomi" is her mortal name; her shinmei (神名, divine name) has yet to be revealed. Probably because she doesn't have one.
  • Her surname Ishigami is written as 石神, with 石 (ishi) meaning stone and 神 (gami) meaning god.
  • Her given name Nozomi is written in hiragana (のぞみ), usually reserved for feminine names.
  • The word "nozomi" (望) means hope.

Preferences
  • Likes:
  • Anime and manga:, , other works by
  • Music: Hip-hop (, Infumiaikumiai, Creepy Nuts)
  • Food: , aka ebi (赤エビ, red shrimp) sushi, ramen (miso, ), tuna, salmon, chocolate cake, very cheesy pizza
  • Alcohol: Beer (especially ale; though she often relies on due to her poverty), wine (especially red as it pairs well with cheese; though again she relies on cheap, easy-to-drink wine)
  • Movies:, films
  • Novelists:
  • :, ,
  • Other: The internet (because it is chaos that accepts anyone and anything), drawing

Setup/equipment
  • PC:
  • Graphics Card: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080Ti
  • She uses a XP-Pen Artist 13.3 Pro tablet for her artwork.

Live chat etiquette
  • Common VTuber chat etiquette is summarised here: "VTuber Chat Etiquette"
  • From stream descriptions:
  • Nozomi doesn't want to be too much of a stickler about stream rules, but she does hope that viewers try to make comments that won't offend others or first-time viewers. ❤️‍🩹
  • Please try to avoid commenting on each others' comments, and try to avoid conversations in the chat.
  • Please don't mention Nozomi's name on other channels.
  • Please don't overuse or abuse stamps and emojis.
  • Please refrain from making slanderous or abusive comments. Even if you see them, just block and report them and refrain from responding.
  • Any comments that seem to be in the realm of fanfiction (e.g., shipping comments) or are sexually explicit will be immediately blocked.
  • Additionally:
  • Please avoid live commentary, Tweets, etc. when it comes to membership-only content.

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