Kyui Yona
About
Meet Kyui Yona, an active VTuber working independently. Gender: Female. Based in Japan. Broadcasts in japanese. Can be found on Twitch, YouTube, X (Twitter), TikTok. Twitch Affiliate. Tracked follower counts: 31.9K subscribers on YouTube; 8.6K followers on Twitter; 1.0K followers on Twitch. Content focus: gaming, free-talk. Common descriptors: free talk, japan, #九衣よな, #まよなか集会. Debuted Vlash: 2024/06/02 HareVare: 2023/08/05. Designed with illustrator by Shubii & shu__bii, live2d rigger by Nachiku. Known to be yona describes herself as the "kind and gentle necromancer" formerly from Vlash. Character design: Yona has long, purplish silver hair with light blue highlights, and her eyes have light blue irises. Lore: On 29 July 2023, Kyui Yona debuted on IRIAM as part of the HareVare VLiveStreamer Training Program. Trivia: Her mascot's name Uni (うに) is also pronounced the same as the Japanese word for "sea urchin" (ウニ). Kyui stands at 155cm. Born under Scorpio. Oshi mark: 🪦🤍. Available media: an introduction video, a 13-image gallery. Fanbase known as Yottomo (よっ友). Also known as 九衣よな, 九衣よな🪦🤍.
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Personality
Yona describes herself as the "kind and gentle necromancer" formerly from Vlash.
Appearance
Yona has long, purplish silver hair with light blue highlights, and her eyes have light blue irises.
Background
On 29 July 2023, Kyui Yona debuted on IRIAM as part of the HareVare VLiveStreamer Training Program.
On 18 May 2024, she graduated from HareVare to become a full-fledged VTuber under one of Brave Group's VTuber projects.
Her Twitter account was created in July 2023, while her YouTube channel was created on 15 May 2024.
Mascot and fans
- Yona's mascot is a cat ghost named "Uni" (うに). Uni has cat ears, a white body, orange eyes and a black pom-pom (or ) accessory on the left side of its face.
- Yona's fans are called "Yottomo" (よっ友). Her YouTube channel members are called "47°C" for the base tier, "91°C" for the higher tier and "9147°C" for the highest tier.
Relationships
- "Rokugatsu-gumi" (6月組, June Gang), along with Hinata Lima, Tsukigami China, and Kozima Mera. 2024 debut genmates from Vlash who all debuted in June.
- "Shubii-ke" (しゅびぃ家, Shubii Family), along with Sukitou Luccica, Shinotsuki Lupi, and Tsukimi Hitoka, with their character designer Shubii serving as the VTuber "mama" of the group.
- "MADTOWN Kyuukyuu-tai" (MADTOWN救急隊, MADTOWN Paramedic team), along with Akagami no Tomo, Utsugi Uyu, Kaiking, Hoshimiya Choco, Compsaurus, Shinji, Ha Yun, Yashiro Ai, Wakio, Utsu-sensei, Asumi Sena, Tamamochi Kazuyo, Komawari Koma, Yumesaki Hipopo, Kohana Lam, Nemukumo Tsukuri, Yatogami Fuma, Amane Amu, Amayo Liz, Kagura Nana, Hiiragi Tsurugi, Ralph, and Hino Nagisa.
- "SANTA C.L.A.W.S", along with Ishikari Akari (boss), Urutoragaru, Owarino Mukuro, Ao WuWu, Sakamoto Kon, Ceo Kazari, Nawa Tsumugu, Hino Nagisa, Light Starboy, Middleee, Amal, and Mondo. Formed as a gang during NEWTOWN GTA.
Likes and dislikes
- Likes:
- manga: in general, including titles from both shoujo and shounen demographics
- music:, , , VOCALOID
- movies: she watches around 30 per year
- games: FPS (VALORANT, Apex, Fortnite), horror (in general), story-driven, survival (Minecraft, RAFT, The Forest), Monster Hunter (with over 4k hours invested)
- alcohol: beer, whiskey, wine,, , cocktails
- travel: food trips, sightseeing scenery/cityscapes/activities
- others: animals, sleeping, fun things, challenges
- Dislikes: numbers, calculating tax returns, low pressure weather, depictions of people in (the big eyes creep her out), getting scolded, alarms, grilled fish and
Miscellaneous
- Her mascot's name Uni (うに) is also pronounced the same as the Japanese word for "sea urchin" (ウニ).
- On 10 November 2024, she passed the local Tourism specialist certification.
- Yona shares her character designer, the VTuber Shubii, with Sukitou Luccica from NoriPro, Mumune from GRIM PRODUCTION, and Tsukimi Hitoka from re;BON, as well as the independent VTuber Shinotsuki Lupi.
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One day, Yona picked up an abandoned cat by the roadside, who turned out to be a friendly ghost! She developed a mutual understanding with it, and she assisted other people with the help of its ghostly powers; before she knew it, she had become... a necromancer?! This time, they debuted in Vlash aiming to make lots of people smile through their livestreaming.
Kyui Yona also uploads "2.5D style" Vlogs of her travels across Japan's 47 prefectures. Her stated travel goal is to try all of the local beers and craft beers in all 47 prefectures.
2024
On 2 June, Yona held her debut on YouTube as a member of Vlash.
On 7 July, she celebrated her channel getting monetized.
On 5 September, her YouTube channel reached 2,000 subscribers.
On 15 November, she celebrated her first birthday stream.
2025
On 1 June, Yona celebrated the 1st anniversary of her debut group, the Rokugatsu-gumi (6月組), which consists of herself, Hinata Lima, Tsukigami China, and Kozima Mera, on her channel.
On 2 June, she celebrated her own 1st anniversary.
On 31 August, she celebrated her YouTube channel reaching 10,000 subscribers and 1 million views total.
On 3 October, her channel reached 30,000 subscribers.
2026
On 13 January, Vlash announced that it was disbanding, with Yona and former Vlash colleagues Kagamia Shukuri, Hoshimiya Choco, Hinata Lima, and Kokorode Musubu transferring into RIONECTION (RIOT MUSIC's indie support group) as affiliated independents.
On 21 January, she participated in the Shubii Family's first-ever New Year's collab which was held on her channel, and also featured a rare stream appearance by their illustrator Shubii who joined them.
Events
- On 14 June 2024, Yona participated in the "V×Rush!!! in RED° TOKYO TOWER" collaboration event with RED° TOKYO TOWER, a digital theme park in, featuring Vlash members and other female streamers as event performers.
- From 1 October to 31 October 2025, Yona participated in the MADTOWN GTA event server organized by the Japanese eSports team Crazy Raccoon. She worked as a medic.
- From 11 February to 26 February 2026, Yona participated in the NEWTOWN GTA event server organized by Japanese gaming brand VAULTROOM, where she joined the red "SANTA C.L.A.W.S" gang led by Ishikari Akari.
Identity
- Image colors: black, black, white, and black
- Yona shortens her full name to "9147" on her handle names and socials due to the alternative ways that the numbers 9, 1, 4 and 7 can be read in Japanese: 9 (九) 1 (一) 4 (四) 7 (七).
Live chat etiquette
- Common VTuber chat etiquette is summarised here: "VTuber Chat Etiquette"
Things Yona doesn't like to see in chat
- Spam, flooding chat with repeated messages, comments intended to offend other people.
- Bringing up the names of content creators who are unrelated to the topic at hand and vice versa: bringing up Yona in the streams of other content creators.
- Spoilers and backseating: she wants to enjoy the game at her own pace, so please be considerate. But when she asks for advice, then it is OK to tell her some helpful tips.
- Comments that are unrelated and have nothing to do with the stream.
- Negative statements and comments that badmouth her collab partners.
Media
- 九衣よな / Kyui Yona - YouTube channel
- 九衣よな - Twitch channel
- 九衣よな🪦🤍 - Twitter account
- @kyuiyona - TikTok account
- Vlash - Official website (formerly)
- RIONECTION - Official group page
- 九衣よな - Lit.Link
Hashtags
- #九衣よな - General
- #まよなか集会 - Livestreams & Impressions
- #え～よな - Fan art
- #よっ友 - Fans
- #まよなか喫茶 -
Statistics
- 九衣よな / Kyui Yona - Social Blade YouTube stats
- 九衣よな / Kyui Yona - Playboard YouTube stats