Kanae

Who is Kanae?

Kanae is a male Japanese Virtual YouTuber, singer, and streamer affiliated with NIJISANJI (ANYCOLOR, Inc.). He debuted on May 2, 2018 and is known for live game streams, singing, and soft-spoken talk. NIJISANJI describes him as a healing, gentle presence who often appears holding a cat cushion and speaks with a sweet, calming voice.

Creator and Studio

Kanae is managed by ANYCOLOR, Inc. as part of the NIJISANJI talent project. As an artist he releases music through Lantis; his official artist site lists past releases and an upcoming first full album scheduled for February 25, 2026, and it also announces a 2nd LIVE event.

Visual Style and Aesthetics

Kanae’s visuals emphasize a gentle, comforting aesthetic: official imagery highlights an angelic, soft look and a signature cat cushion prop. His presentation and artwork lean into a warm, approachable vibe that complements his mellow speaking voice and soothing streams.

Content Type & Format

Kanae’s primary content format is live streaming on YouTube, where he plays games, chats with viewers, and performs live singing sessions. He also posts edited videos and music performances on his channel and uses short-form platforms for clips and announcements.

Music releases are a core part of Kanae’s output. He debuted as a recording artist with the mini album flores in 2022 on Lantis and distributes singles, music videos, and CD/Blu-ray releases alongside online streaming and promotional videos.

Kanae’s personality — gentle, improv-friendly, and sociable — shapes his social tone and interaction style. His content mixes relaxed chat streams, collaborative streams with other creators, live concert events, and music-centered videos to engage fans across YouTube, TikTok, and X.

Kanae Collaborations and Campaigns

flores: Lantis x Kanae. Released July 27, 2022, the mini album marked Kanae’s major artist debut and positioned him as a recording artist beyond streaming. The release included a CD and a limited Blu-ray edition, supported by music videos and promotional store and streaming campaigns that paired audio and visual content for fans.

Tailwind: Overtake! x Kanae. In 2023 Kanae performed the opening theme “Tailwind” for the TV anime Overtake!, linking his music profile with a broadcast anime property. The collaboration was used on-air as the anime opening and promoted via music distribution and related video content.

Yummy Yummy: TV anime “日本へようこそエルフさん。” Ending Theme — Higuchi Kaede x Kanae. Released as a single in connection with the January 2025 anime, this duet served as the series’ ending theme and was issued as a CD single with accompanying promotional material and music video content for broadcast and streaming promotion.