Hanabatake Chaika

Who is Hanabatake Chaika?

Hanabatake Chaika is a virtual talent affiliated with NIJISANJI who debuted in 2018. Her official character profile presents Chaika as an elf who once ran a tavern in another world and, after being transported to the present day, now owns a coffee shop. Her official birthday is June 27 and her fan name is 時間の無駄.

Character and creator

The character art for Hanabatake Chaika was created by illustrator ikuyoan. Chaika is presented as part of the NIJISANJI talent lineup and is featured on the project's official channels and store.

Hanabatake Chaika Visual Style and Aesthetics

Chaika’s design emphasizes a striking, memorable look with elf-like features and bold styling. The character’s visuals combine theatrical makeup and distinctive costume choices that make her presence recognizable in streams and promotional art.

Official artwork and merchandise present Chaika in carefully composed illustrations and gallery images used across NIJISANJI media and product listings. These assets reinforce a stylized, character-driven aesthetic that connects to the performer’s on-screen persona.

Persona and content

Chaika’s on-screen persona mixes warmth and sharp intuition, leaning into a theatrical, character-first performance style. She often frames herself as a café owner and conversational host, which shapes the tone of many streams and videos.

Her activities span live streaming, variety programming, and music performances, with a focus on entertaining fans through personality-driven interactions and staged character moments. Official profiles and merchandise emphasize the character narrative alongside regular content.

Content Type & Format

Hanabatake Chaika regularly appears in livestreams and recorded videos on YouTube, using live chat, game streams, and scheduled broadcasts as primary formats. Hanabatake Chaika's personality comes through in real-time interactions, reaction segments, and collaborative streams with other talents.

Music is a recurring element of Hanabatake Chaika's output, including original songs recorded as part of NIJISANJI single projects and appearances on group releases. Hanabatake Chaika's content often pairs music releases with short-form promotional clips, song videos, and store merchandise.

Short posts and announcements are distributed via social platforms and the official talent pages to share schedules, release information, and event appearances. Hanabatake Chaika's videos and livestreams are the primary means fans experience the character, while official store listings host physical goods tied to those releases.

Hanabatake Chaika Collaborations and Campaigns

FOCUS ON – NIJISANJI Single Collection: FOCUS ON – Hanabatake Chaika: Released as part of the NIJISANJI solo single project, this double A-side CD issued in late 2022 features Chaika’s newly recorded solo songs including Smash Out! and Hoho, Kanjiru…. The release was sold as a collector single with original jacket art and used in promotional listings and music platforms.

FOCUS DON!!: NIJISANJI × Taiko no Tatsujin: Chaika contributed a track to a collaborative cover and compilation project tied to the Taiko no Tatsujin series in 2024, appearing alongside other NIJISANJI talents. The collaboration placed Chaika’s vocals on a distributed album and digital streaming playlists, linking her music activity to a wider game-music promotion.

Platforms and presence

Chaika’s main public presence is on YouTube and official NIJISANJI channels, with additional posts and announcements shared via X and the NIJISANJI official store and magazine outlets. Music and single releases featuring Chaika are available through commercial retailers and major streaming services in conjunction with NIJISANJI projects.