Shimanaga Ena
Personal information
NationalityJapanese
OccupationVirtual YouTuber
Websitelit.link/EnaShimanaga
YouTube information
Channel
Created byShimanaga Ena (original character design)
El Konata (updated character design)
Years active21 November 2019 – present
Genres
Total views665,061
(May 2024)
Contents are inJapanese

Last updated: 1 My 2024

Shimanaga Ena (シマナガエナ).[1][2] is a Japanese virtual YouTuber. She began posting videos as an independent creator in November 2019. Her YouTube activity consists primarily of live streaming herself singing karaoke, playing video games, and talking to her fans. She is particularly well-known among fans for her ethereal and beautiful singing voice[1]. As of March 2024, she has 16,900 subscribers and 665,000 views on YouTube. She is a virtual YouTuber based on Shimaenaga (シマエナガ), which refers to the Japanese name for the subspecies oflong-tailed tit from Hokkaido, Japan.

Shimaenaga with character image

Career

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Shimanaga Ena created her YouTube channel on 8 September 2019[3] and she posted her first video to YouTube on 21 November 2019,debuting as a virtual YouTuber.[4].

She released first original song, "Christmas carol", on 21 December 2019,[5] and her second "Sakura saku koro"[i] (桜咲く頃), on 12 April 2020[6]. Her third original song, "Inori"[ii] (祈り~inori~) , followed on 3 May 2020[7]. Additionally, she released her first cover song, "Venom" (ベノム), on 21 February 2020[8][1], all as YouTube music videos.

On 15 July 2020, Shimanaga Ena started crowdfunding[9], and on November 21 of the same year, she released her first original single, "Kagirohi."[iii] (かぎろひ。)[10] to celebrate the first anniversary of her activity.

In January 2021, Shimanaga Ena started live streaming on bilibili.

On 21 May 2021,she celebrated a year and a half since her debut, and from June 21 of the same year, she collaborated with an online claw machine game called "Dokodemo catcher (どこでもキャッチャー)" to develop a number of goods[11].

To celebrate the second anniversary of her activity, she started her second crowdfunding campaign on on 15 July 2021[12], followed by the debut of her 3D model on 22 January 2022[13].

On 19 August 2021, She released her fifth original song "Melon Cream Sodal"[14] and presented a new Live2D model wearing a ”Chinese costume” during her birthday broadcast.[15].

On 19 September 2021,she was one of the vocalists of "Dekkai Uchū ni Ai ga Aru"[iv] (でっかい宇宙に愛がある), a song included in “Morning Musume”'s “The Peace!” as part of“Tsunku's Rebuild Project“[16][17].

On 21 November 2022, she released her sixth original song"Futari."[v] (ふたり。) [18] during her third anniversary broadcast[19],along with the first digital release of her music[20].

On 19 August 19 2023, she presented a new Live2D model wearing a "Cyber costume"during a birthday celebration broadcast[21].

During her fourth anniversary broadcast on 21 November 2023,[22],she announced her fourth anniversary original song, "Dissonance" (ディソナンス), and began the digital release of the song[23]

On Christmas Day, 24 December 2023, Shimanaga Ena appeared in the first 3D live concert, "Kira-Kira Xmas Live at MAWATA SPICA LAND in cluster DAY2"[24]

On 7 April 2024, she made her first live performance, "Voltage Light"[25], at Shinjyuku motion[26],Tokyo

Activity

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Shimanaga Ena's YouTube activity primarily consists of live streaming herself singing on Thursdays at 18:00 JST (UTC+0900), talking to her fans, and contributing cover songs and original music.[1].In addition to YouTube, she has been broadcasting live games such as Apex Legends and VALORANT on Twitch, and cooking and handiwork videos on bilibili[27].She is also an accomplished illustrator and Live2D modeler and accepts illustration commissions through the commission service "Skeb."[1]

Concert/Live performance

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2023

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  • Kira-Kira Xmas Live at MAWATA SPICA LAND in cluster DAY2 (24 December 2023, YouTube)[28]

2024

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  • Voltage Light(7 April 2024,Shinjyuku motion)[29]

Discography

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Singles

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Title Release date Label Format Note
"Kagirohi."[vi] (かぎろひ。)[30] 21 November 2020 indies YouTube MV,single Included Songs
  • かぎろひ。
  • "Capella." (カペラ。),
  • "Yoru no Waltz."[vii] (よるのワルツ。)

Original songs

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Title Release date Label Format
"Christmas carol" 21 December 2019 - Digital single
"Sakura saku koro"[viii] (桜咲く頃) 12 April 2020 - Digital single
"Inori"[ix] (祈り~inori~) 3 May 2020 - Digital single
"Kagirohi."[x] (かぎろひ。) 21 November 2020 indies YouTube MV,single
"Melon Cream Soda" 19 August 2021 - YouTube MV
"Futari."[xi] (ふたり。) 21 November 2022 - Digital single
"Dissonance" (ディソナンス) 21 November 2023 - Digital single

Featuring

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Title Collab Artist Release date Label Format
ほしわたり。~絆現し~ Ken Namba (Composer) 27 October 2019 - YouTube MV
mellow. Ken Namba (Composer) 13 July 2021 - YouTube MV
"Dekkai Uchū ni Ai ga Aru"[xii] (でっかい宇宙に愛がある) Tsunku(Writter/Composer),ピノキオピー / ゆよゆっぺ/ YASUHIRO(康寛)/ niki/ 香椎モイミ/ *Luna/ OSTER Project/ HiToNa(Digital creator) 19 September 2021 Imperial Records(JP) Digital single

Notes

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  1. ^ Around the time cherry blossoms bloom
  2. ^ Pray
  3. ^ The light of dawn
  4. ^ There’s Love In The Huge Universe
  5. ^ You and me
  6. ^ The light of dawn
  7. ^ Waltz at night
  8. ^ Around the time cherry blossoms bloom
  9. ^ Pray
  10. ^ The light of dawn
  11. ^ You and me
  12. ^ There’s Love In The Huge Universe

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "シマナガエナ 透明感のある歌声と幻想的な世界観でVTuberシーンの新時代を築く" [Shimanaga Ena,Establishing a new era in the VTuber scene with her transparent singing voice and fantastic worldview] (in Japanese). 10 June 2020. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  2. ^ "Shimanaga Ena" (in Japanese). 30 April 2024. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  3. ^ Shimanaga Ena (8 September 2019). ShimaEna Ch. シマナガエナ (in Japanese). Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  4. ^ Shimanaga Ena (21 November 2019). [Debut Distribution] First Chit Chat [Shimanaga Ena] (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 21 November 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  5. ^ Shimanaga Ena (21 December 2019). Christmas carol (in Japanese). Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  6. ^ Shimanaga Ena (21 December 2019). 桜咲く頃 (in Japanese). Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  7. ^ Shimanaga Ena (21 December 2019). 祈り~inori~ (in Japanese). Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  8. ^ Shimanaga Ena (21 February 2020). ベノム / かいりきベア (covered by シマナガエナ)【歌ってみた】 (in Japanese). Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  9. ^ "Vsinger【シマナガ エナ】活動1周年の11月21日にオリジナルソングCDを制作し皆様にお届けしたい!!" [Vsinger [Shimanaga Ena] I would like to produce an original song CD and deliver it to you on November 21, the first anniversary of my activity.] (in Japanese). 17 July 2020. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  10. ^ Shimanaga Ena (21 November 2020). かぎろひ。 (in Japanese). Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  11. ^ "どこでもキャッチャーにて、雪の妖精のVsinger「シマナガエナ」コラボイベントを本日より開始!" [A collaboration event with snow fairy virtual singer “Shimanaga Ena” started today at Dokodemo catcher!] (in Japanese). 21 June 2021. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  12. ^ "Vsinger【シマナガエナ】デビュー2周年を記念して、3Dモデルになってみんなにお披露目したい!" [Vsinger [Shimanaga Ena] I would like to commemorate my second anniversary by becoming a 3D model and presenting it to you!] (in Japanese). 17 July 2021. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  13. ^ Shimanaga Ena (22 January 2022). [3D Unveiling] Finally, Shimanaga Ena Move! [Shimanaga Ena/Vtuber] (in Japanese). Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  14. ^ Shimanaga Ena (19 August 2021). Melon Cream Soda (in Japanese). Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  15. ^ Shimanaga Ena (21 August 2021). [Unveiling] New Costume Reveal and Announcement! [Shimanaga Ena/JPVtuber] (in Japanese). Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  16. ^ "つんく♂×ボカロP×VTuber、8曲入りAL『でっかい宇宙に歌がある!』リリース決定" [TSUNKU♂ x VOCALOID P x VTuber, 8-track AL “There’s Love In The Huge Universe“ to be released!] (in Japanese). 21 August 2021. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  17. ^ "リビルドシリーズ①「でっかい宇宙に歌がある!」" [Rebuild Series 1:“There’s Love In The Huge Universe“ to be released!] (in Japanese). 19 September 2021. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  18. ^ Shimanaga Ena (18 December 2022). ふたり。 (in Japanese). Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  19. ^ Shimanaga Ena (21 November 2022). [Commemorative broadcast]3 years since my debut. Let's have a toast with the announcement ❄. [Shimanaga Ena/JPVtuber] (in Japanese). Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  20. ^ ふたり。
  21. ^ Shimanaga Ena (19 August 2023). [Unveiling]Birthday & New costume [ #2023シマエナBD ] (in Japanese). Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  22. ^ Shimanaga Ena (21 November 2023). [ #シマエナ4周年 ]Thank you all for everything! Original Music Release and Major Announcement![Shimanaga Ena/JPVtuber] (in Japanese). Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  23. ^ ディソナンス
  24. ^ Shimanaga Ena (24 December 2023). Kira-Kira Xmas Live at MAWATA SPICA LAND in cluster DAY2 (in Japanese). Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  25. ^ Voltage Light
  26. ^ 新宿motion
  27. ^ "シマエナガのVTuber 雪の妖精のVTuber 歌枠、雑談、ゲーム実況、食レポ、ショート投稿を中心に活動している白髪のVTuberのシマナガエナ。" (in Japanese). 30 April 2024. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  28. ^ Shimanaga Ena (24 December 2023). Kira-Kira Xmas Live at MAWATA SPICA LAND in cluster DAY2 (in Japanese). Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  29. ^ Voltage Light
  30. ^ Shimanaga Ena (21 November 2020). かぎろひ。 (in Japanese). Retrieved 1 May 2024.
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