Kanae

Kanae (叶, Kanae) is a male Japanese Virtual YouTuber affiliated with NIJISANJI. He was originally a founding member of the now-dissolved NIJISANJI Gamers, debuting alongside Akabane Youko. Kanae is known for his healing presence, gentle tone, and slightly languid speaking style, giving off an aura of an angel who has just descended. He is usually seen holding a cat cushion named “Roto,” who is described as a cat spirit with multiple forms. Kanae is popular for his sociable personality, excellent improv skills, and sense of humor, collaborating with many professional gamers, singers, manga artists, and voice actors. Despite his friendly and relaxed image, he occasionally shows a mischievous side, teasing other streamers with sarcastic jokes. Kanae is also a talented musician, releasing several cover videos and officially debuting as a musician in 2022 with multiple albums and singles, and holding his own concerts. His gaming streams are known for their length, especially his prowess in FPS games, where he has participated in various esports competitions. Kanae's YouTube channel has surpassed one million subscribers, making him one of NIJISANJI's most iconic figures.