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Koshimizu Toru

AKA Shii-chan Shii-san (by Fuwa Minato) Kosshī-san (by Kuzuha and Fuwa Minato) Koshimīzu (by Igarashi Rika) Kuki-san (by Kuzuha and Lauren Iroas) Kukiwaka-san (by Kuzuha) Kukiwakame Shinjin (by Debidebi Debiru)小清水透小清水 透🫧
NIJISANJI Active
2023/01/19
Debut Date
3 June
Birthday

About

こんちゃ〜。にじさんじ所属🌈🕒のすーぱーにーとげーまーです。

Character Info

Gender Female
Height 159 cm (5' 2½")
Age 20+ (stopped counting after 20; has dropped out of a university)
Birthday 3 June
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Illustrator Vivi

Community

Fan Name Babumates
Languages Japanese
Genres asmr, gaming, free-talk
Oshi Mark / Emoji 🫧

Tags

asmrfree talkgamingjapan#こしみず起きました#泡色模様#それとおるの#しーちゃんみてみてっ

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Personality

Toru is a typical "cool", "downer"-type girl who has a calm personality almost all the time. However, she can also become loud in a conditional reflex, like when she is surprised. Despite her apparent level-headedness and status as Idios' de facto or straight man, she has proven to be very much NIJISANJI-grade wacky and yabai, for example shocking viewers by openly admitting that she has a fetish for fragrances and ch〇king in her debut stream.

Toru loves menthol and frequently smokes and/or takes mint-flavored tablets, sometimes on-stream; that being said, most of her viewers surprisingly do not notice. Her other well-known vice includes caffeine, such that she always has energy drinks and coffees in her fridge.

Her style of gaming streams is similar to those of Ars Almal and Ibrahim, as she favors a wide range of video games, from highly-competitive ones like, , and , to ones that require tactics like and , to "slow and steady" ones like and. Even compared to some of her debut-mates, who are also known for long streams, she is one of the most notorious endurance streamers in NIJISANJI; her streams can last an extremely long time, even surpassing the likes of Kanae, Hayama Marin, or Ars Almal, and she takes almost no rest days.

Appearance

Toru has short, dull blue-ish grey hair with two hairpins (one is a light purple triangle with black outline and another is a yellow and purple zigzag). Her eyes are purple, with geometrically-shaped highlights and diamond-shaped pupils. She has a beauty mark under her left eye. In her default appearance, she wears a white jacket with purple lining and details. Underneath the jacket, she wears a cropped black camisole layered with a loose sheer black top. She wears a below-knee length black wrap skirt with purple trim. She wears black socks with yellow zigzags and purple legwarmers all tucked into white sneakers with purple accents. Her accessories include a pair of black headphones with purple pads, a black choker with a purple strap pendant, and a black belt with the ◇◆ motif that all of the Idios members share. Options: *Her jacket is removable. *Her sheer top is removable. *Her headphones are removable. * She can lower her right arm.
Toru's second outfit is a casual nightwear-style outfit, consisting of a white oversized hoodie over a black slip dress, loose short purple socks, and white sneakers. The outfit also came with new hairstyles, both of which are longer than her default style; the first is only slightly longer but has ends that flare out more, while the second is shoulder length. Both hairstyles feature a purple-colored inner layer, a braid behind her left ear, and a more prominent ahoge.
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Background

On 16 January 2023, ANYCOLOR announced the debut of 7 new female NIJISANJI Livers, including Koshimizu Toru. The 7 Livers' debut stream relays were to be held on 19 January and 20 January 2023.

Toru'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.

Toru made her debut on 19 January 2023, and was the second 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.

Fans

  • Toru's fans and channel members are officially called "Babumates" (ばぶめいと), a combination of "baburu" (バブル) - the Japanese pronunciation of the word "bubble" - and "mate".
  • Her fanmark is 🫧 (bubbles).

Relationships

Character and lore

  • Toru was not always a NEET; she went to elementary school normally, junior high school normally, high school normally, and even university normally - until she dropped out mid-semester and then became a NEET. Since then, she stopped counting her age and no longer remembers the year she was born in.
  • Because of her status as a NEET - and after debuting with NIJISANJI, her streaming schedule (she usually starts her streams at 11 PM JST and wakes up not too long before that) - her day-night cycle is almost entirely reversed, something she considers a positive thing.
  • In addition to being a NEET, she appears to be a borderline . According to Toru, she leaves the house at most around 3 times a month, usually for NIJISANJI-related obligations like recording. As such, her mother praises her just for going to the convenience store that is a mere 3 minute walk from her house.

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.
  • Toru's accessories include two of Bracelet NBS-2301, with one worn normally around her left wrist and one incorporated into her belt.
  • She set the record for the most number of streaming hours out of any YouTube-based VTuber in all of Japan in 2023, with over 2,200 hours logged. Her current consecutive stream time record is 27 hours, 34 minutes, and 35 seconds, set on 2 October to 3 October 2023. Due to YouTube's 12 hour maximum stream length limit, this was spread across three streams.
  • Toru is a self-described habitual smoker. While she used to smoke conventional paper cigarettes (and carried as many as 3 lighters around at once when she did), she now favors s and IQOS menthol-flavored tobacco sticks.
  • She states that she smokes less because she likes the smoke or the nicotine, but rather because she likes the menthol; she has times where she goes without smoking, and when she does smoke she tends to combine it with menthol mints to double the flavor.
  • She began smoking about a week after turning 20.
  • Since she rarely walks, her current physical capabilities are abysmal: her muscles start aching after just a few minutes outside; she gets out of breath just from going up a flight of stairs at home; and once when it got hot and she had to take off her outerwear, her arms ached just from carrying her jacket around. Her average number of steps taken per week in February 2023 was 133.
  • During junior high school and high school, she competed as part of the club; she even attended a high school specifically for the purpose of competing at a national level in the sport.
  • She spent her childhood abroad in a non-English-speaking country due to her parents' work. However, she moved back to Japan for elementary school and as such, she can no longer speak any language other than Japanese. Conversely, her parents can speak three languages.
  • She lives with her mother, who is a bit of a cheapskate and uses Toru's computer to charge her phone while her daughter is streaming.
  • She has a younger brother.
  • Her viewer demographics:
  • 79.5% male, 20.2% female.
  • 35% working adults, 49% students, 16% NEETs.

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Toru lives at her own pace and for her hobbies. She loves listening to music and playing games but is not interested in others. She takes what she loves to the extreme. Right now, her interest is in "Kuki Wakame."
マイペースな趣味人​. ゲームと音楽が好き. 基本的にあまり他人に興味はない. ​ 自分の好きなものを究極まで突き詰める. 今は「茎わかめ」に夢中.
是个以自我兴趣为中心的人. 喜欢游戏和音乐. 基本上对他人不感兴趣. 会对自己喜欢的东西专注到极致. 目前痴迷于 "裙带菜".
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2023

On 20 January, the day after her first stream, Toru 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 Kuramochi Meruto's channel. During this stream, they revealed their unit name for the first time: Idios.

On 29 January, Toru reached 100,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel. On the same day, her channel was approved for monetization.

On 2 February, her channel became open for memberships.

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

On 16 March, Toru released her first music cover, of 's "Rain and Cappuccino" (雨とカプチーノ).

On 26 April, Toru reached 150,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel.

On 12 May, Toru held her first stream on her TwitCasting 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".

On 21 July, Toru debuted her second 2D outfit.

On 17 October, Toru held her first stream on her personal Twitch channel.

On 25 October, Toru reached 200,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel.

On 8 November, Toru became a Twitch Affiliate.

2024

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 25 December 2023, NIJISANJI announced that Toru would receive a 3.0 Brushup to her 2D model. She showcased her updated model and its new facial expressions in a reveal stream on 22 January.

On 9 March, Toru opened a personal TikTok account.

On 17 May, Toru debuted her 3D model.

Discography

2023
  • On 23 January, it was announced that the January 2023 wave of NIJISANJI Livers, including Toru, 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 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 2 October, lighter brand announced their second collaboration with NIJISANJI, this time featuring Toru and Lauren Iroas. The collaboration included custom lighters designed based on the chosen Livers (e.g., incorporating elements of their character designs, fanmarks, etc.) and postcards featuring original promotional artwork. The lighters were available to purchase from 2 October to 30 October.
  • On 21 October, Toru was chosen as a model for Dinamis' 23AW / Added softness Collection, again featuring an original illustration highlighting the accessories she modelled.
  • On 10 November, NIJISANJI announced a goods collaboration with CRAFTHOLIC, with Toru as one of the selected Livers. Goods included badges, acrylic keychains, photocards, and clear files featuring original artwork, as well as plush charms and dakimakura in the shape of rabbit and sloth CRAFTHOLIC-style mascot characters personalized with motifs corresponding to each of the chosen Livers. The collaboration goods became available for purchase from 14 November, with the plush charms and dakimakura available only until 3 December.
  • 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, modelled by Kuramochi Meruto and Shishido Akari. It also included goods such as original stickers featuring Toru, Sophia Valentine, and Kaburaki 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.

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Quotes
  • Greetings:
  • "Koncha~. NIJISANJI shozoku Koshimizu Toru desu." (こんちゃ～. にじさんじ所属小清水透です. Howdy~. I'm NIJISANJI's Koshimizu Toru.) - Opening
  • "Otsupoya~" (おつぽや～) - Ending
  • "20 jikan dattara, futsuka de ikeru na." (20時間だったら、２日で行けるな, If the game clearing time is 20 hours, I can do it in 2 days.)
  • "Ichinichi 24 jikan ja tarinee yo!" (1日24時間じゃ足りねぇよ！, 24 hours isn't enough time in a day!)
  • "Minna yasumi nano? Kyō. Toru wa ne... Mainichi yasumi. ♡" (みんな休みなの？今日. 透はね…毎日休み♡, Did everyone take a day off today? For Toru... every day is a day off. ♡)
  • "Kyūkei tte nani? Gohan kyūkei tte koto?" 休憩って何？ごはん休憩って事？, What do you mean, take a break? Do you mean like a food break?)
  • "'Connecting' motomoto meccha suki de, meccha suki nan dakedo, futsū ni ikitetara kore wo dare ka to utau koto nante nai wake yo. Dakara, 'itsuka sōiu nakama ga dekitara utattemitai naa' tte, sūnenmae ni omottemashita. 'Itsuka nakama ga dekitara' to omottete, suteki na dōki ni deatte, 'utaitai na... dō kana? Hannen kinen toka dō?' tte itte minna ga 'ii ne!' tte ittekuretara, soko de kimatta no ga debut mae no hanashi." ("Connecting"元々めっちゃ好きで、めっちゃ好きなんだけど、普通に生きてたらこれを誰かと歌う事なんて無いわけよ. だから『いつか、そういう仲間ができたら歌ってみたいなぁ』って、数年前に思ってました. "いつか仲間ができたら"と思ってて、素敵な同期に出会って、"歌いたいな…どうかな？半年記念とかどう？"って言ってみんなが"いーね！"っていってくれたから、そこで決まったのがデビュー前の話. I've always really loved "Connecting", but if I still lived the life I used to, there's no way I would have ever had anyone to sing it with. That's why, for years I've thought, "one day if I do make friends I'd like to sing it with them" - and then I met my amazing, wonderful debut-mates and said, "I want to sing this... how about for our half anniversary?" and they all said "let's do it". We decided it then, before our debut.)

Identity
  • Color: white
  • Occupation (?): Super gamer.
  • Her is ISFJ.

Name
  • Her surname Koshimizu is written as 小清水, with 小 (ko) meaning small, and 清水 (shimizu) meaning clear water or spring water.
  • Her given name Toru is written as 透, which means clear or transparent.
  • As she explained in her debut stream, the inspiration for her fanmark and fan name came from her name bringing to mind the image of "bubbles".

Preferences
  • Hobbies: Watching anime, overseas dramas, and movies
  • Likes:
  • Games:, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Feign, , , , , , , ,
  • Anime, manga, and manhwa:, , , , , , works in the and sports genres in general
  • Food: Kukiwakame, vegetables (especially onions, lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, pumpkins), ', ', ', liver sashimi, ', ', torikawa ponzu (鶏皮ポン酢, chicken skin marinated in ), beef stroganoff, grilled ' wrapped in pork belly, tuna mayo and salt ', ajillo, curry udon, cheese pizza, corn mayo pizza, corn mayo sushi, Italian food (especially pasta, ', ,, )
  • Yakiniku: Beef tongue, fatty pork, offal and ' - such as liver, hatsu, shirokoro (シロコロ, grilled balls of stuffed intestine), '
  • Alcohol: ' liqueur ',
  • Movies: The, , the series,
  • Overseas dramas:, , , , , , ,
  • Fetishes: Scents (such as perfumes, fabric softener; smells that aren't too cloying, the smell of soap, flowers like chamomile), ch〇king (being on the receiving end)
  • Dislikes:
  • Food:, ', crustaceans in general, ', raw squid, shellfish, spicy food in general, smelly food in general (e.g., '), walnuts, raisins, chickpeas, '

Setup/equipment
  • PC:
  • CPU: Intel Core i7-8700
  • Graphics Card: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090

Live chat etiquette
  • Common VTuber chat etiquette is summarised here: "VTuber Chat Etiquette"
  • From stream descriptions:
  • Please refrain from abusive, violent, or overly critical comments.
  • Please do not mention Toru's name unnecessarily on other Livers' channels.
  • Please don't do things like pigeon (chatting along the lines of: "XX said this!" in other streams), as it will cause trouble for many people!
  • Please do not interact with trolls or antis, and only respond to them by blocking or reporting them!
  • Specifically with regard to streams (from their descriptions):
  • Koshimizu Toru is an person who doesn't like to lose.
  • Toru likes to go on adventures in a relaxed manner, so there will be a lot of exploration.
  • Toru finished the tutorial beforehand to pull for her oshi in the gacha.
  • Please avoid commenting story spoilers from Sumeru onwards.
  • Toru is not good with kanji, so she'll probably have difficulty reading the text.
  • Please watch over Toru with a warm look in your eyes.
  • Toru often skips over peoples' dialogue (for which she is very sorry...).
  • There might be times where Toru will miss bits of story. If you aren't good with that sort of thing, please be careful.

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