{"rewrite":{"id":"r_8abbe0d3aae8e6605481196b","clusterId":"c_ebcf7e4461c6caab585bcf8a","slug":"kizuna-ai-to-hold-10th-birthday-live-and-game-tournament","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Kizuna AI to Hold 10th Birthday Live and Game Tournament","summary":"Kizuna AI announced a birthday mini live on June 30, 2026, featuring new costumes and songs, plus a game tournament with 10 guests including Sakura Miko and Mori Calliope. The event marks her 10th anniversary since her debut in November 2016, following her return from a three-year hiatus in February 2025.","whyItMatters":"The event is Kizuna AI's first major birthday celebration since returning from hiatus, marking a full year of resumed activity and a milestone decade since she pioneered the virtual YouTuber format.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eKizuna AI will celebrate her 10th anniversary with a birthday mini live on June 30, 2026, titled \u0026#34;AIParty2026 ~My Love to u~.\u0026#34; The event includes a game tournament using \u0026#34;AMONG US 3D\u0026#34; featuring 10 special guests: Sakura Miko, Mori Calliope, Hajime Shachimu, Kokoro Amamiya, Kaede Higuchi, Hinano Tachibana, Otogibara Era, Ponpoko, and Peanuts-kun. The mini live will showcase new costumes and new songs. Kizuna AI, recognized as the world\u0026#39;s first virtual YouTuber, began activities in November 2016 and has over 4 million total channel subscribers. She went on indefinite hiatus in 2022 and returned on February 26, 2025. Earlier in 2026, she released the song \u0026#34;KAMACHO\u0026#34; and held a 3DCG online live in April.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSakura Miko\u003c/strong\u003e: guest for game tournament\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMori Calliope\u003c/strong\u003e: guest for game tournament\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHajime Shachimu\u003c/strong\u003e: guest for game tournament\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKokoro Amamiya\u003c/strong\u003e: guest for game tournament\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKaede Higuchi\u003c/strong\u003e: guest for game tournament\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHinano Tachibana\u003c/strong\u003e: guest for game tournament\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOtogibara Era\u003c/strong\u003e: guest for game tournament\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePonpoko\u003c/strong\u003e: guest for game tournament\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeanuts-kun\u003c/strong\u003e: guest for game tournament\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","blueskyPost":"Kizuna AI's 10th birthday live arrives less than 18 months after ending a three-year hiatus. The event's scale with 10 guests suggests she is rebuilding momentum faster than most returning vtubers manage.","twitterPost":"Kizuna AI's 10th anniversary live lands under 18 months after a three-year hiatus. The guest count signals a faster rebuild than most returnees achieve.","threadsPost":"Kizuna AI's 10th birthday live arrives less than 18 months after ending a three-year hiatus. Ten guests including Sakura Miko and Mori Calliope is a strong signal of momentum. Most vtubers returning from long breaks do not assemble this scale of lineup this quickly.","newsletterBlurb":"Kizuna AI announced a birthday mini live on June 30 with new costumes and songs, plus a game tournament featuring 10 guests. The event marks her 10th anniversary since debuting in 2016, following her return from hiatus in early 2025.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"PANORA\",\"url\":\"https://panora.tokyo/archives/146485\",\"title\":\"Kizuna AI Birthday Mini Live \\\"AIParty2026 ~My Love to u~\\\" to Be Held, Along with Game Tournament \\\"Kizuna AI Cup 2026\\\" Featuring 10 Special Guests\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":3830,"outputTokens":800,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1782103422,"createdAt":"2026-06-22T04:32:52.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-06-22T04:36:33.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-06-22T04:36:33.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_ebcf7e4461c6caab585bcf8a","canonicalTitle":"Kizuna AI バースデーミニライブ「AIParty2026 ~My Love to u~」開催へ　豪華ゲスト10人とのゲーム大会「キズナアイ杯2026 」も","representativeArticleId":"a_ef78d8d44b271f0c49b0692f","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"AIParty2026 ~My Love to u~\",\"キズナアイ杯2026\"],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[\"Kizuna AI\"],\"type\":\"event\",\"domain\":\"vtuber\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-06-22T03:50:09.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-06-22T03:50:09.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-06-22T04:36:34.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"PANORA","url":"https://panora.tokyo/archives/146485","title":"Kizuna AI バースデーミニライブ「AIParty2026 ~My Love to u~」開催へ　豪華ゲスト10人とのゲーム大会「キズナアイ杯2026 」も"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["AIParty2026 ~My Love to u~","キズナアイ杯2026"],"studios":[],"people":["Kizuna AI"],"type":"event","domain":"vtuber","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":["Kizuna AI will hold a birthday mini live on June 30, 2026, titled 'AIParty2026 ~My Love to u~' featuring new costumes and songs.","The event includes a game tournament using 'AMONG US 3D' with 10 guests including Sakura Miko, Mori Calliope, and Hajime Shachimu.","Kizuna AI debuted in November 2016 as the world's first virtual YouTuber and has over 4 million total channel subscribers.","She went on indefinite hiatus in 2022 and returned on February 26, 2025.","Earlier in 2026, she released the song 'KAMACHO' and held a 3DCG online live in April."]}