viviON Announces Acquisition and Transfer of Management of VTuber Agency “Vebop Project” from REALITY Studios
viviON Press release: October 22, 2025 Notice regarding the business acquisition and management transfer of the VTuber agency “Vebop Project” from viviON and REALITY Studios viviON Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Kosaku Akashi) has partnered with Vebop, a VTuber agency operated by REALITY Studios Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Kosuke Sugiyama). We are pleased to announce that we have acquired the “Bebop Project” business on August 31, 2025, and will transfer its operations to ViviON starting today, Wednesday, October 22. At ViviON, we believe that VTubers, whose creative activities bring joy to their fans, are also important “creators.” This business acquisition is an effort to further expand ViviON’s VTuber business and provide a platform for creators to shine, thereby realizing our company’s purpose of “creating a society where users and creators can enjoy themselves and live happily together.” Image
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internationally. The Vebop Project’s catchphrase, “Breaking the norm, not the norm,” and the VTuber group Aogiri High School, operated by viviON, have a motto of “Anything goes as long as it’s fun!” The two groups share many common values. We believe that the addition of the like-minded Vebop Project to the viviON Group will create extremely powerful synergies. We are confident that our mutually inspiring activities will enable us to deliver even more unique and entertaining entertainment to our fans. ※1: Survey on the VTuber Market (2025) ■ “Vebop Project” members
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/89066/324/89066-324-7aa4c632f0bad7c2ccbb825598b87c47-1235×300.png To coincide with the start of operations at viviON, we have released self-introduction videos of our members. Please take this opportunity to check them out.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/89066/324/89066-324-417b444cfc579a6fd86f8914289370f2-1387×1933.png Amakuzu Sumoa The daughter of the “Amakuzu” maid school. The essence of this school is hospitality through sweets, but it is unclear whether she herself possesses the necessary skills. It is unknown. She sings well. She loves baby bottles and cigarettes.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/89066/324/89066-324-2cf09fd9adb08c21a6a2d13de9127220-1600×2230.png Undefeated, undefeated! The daughter of the “Undefeated” maid school. It’s a school that values hospitality as the protection of its master, and its core value is the principle of taking the initiative to win. It’s unclear whether he himself has the talent for it. I sing a lot. I learned important things in life from games.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/89066/324/89066-324-1aca5b24631c81a3a0554f30041bdbd2-1830×2550.png Ogiya Maria Daughter of the Ogiya maid school. This school of hospitality believes that educating the next generation is the essence of hospitality, but whether she herself possesses that talent is unknown. It is unclear. A talented woman. She has many secrets.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/89066/324/89066-324-b94311b7e31d5e7593c58d7e5d7ef608-1525×2125.png Awabumi Hawako Daughter of the Awabumi maid school. This school of hospitality emphasizes purity, but it’s unclear whether he possesses this aptitude. He’s originally from the Kansai region. It’s hard to tell what he’s thinking.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/89066/324/89066-324-ec01e6fd0110d3d1bebab7ac589a79e6-1525×2125.png Sleeping Ichino An employee of Morimori Nyanko Meshi who gained the properties of a cat through a mysterious smoke. Cats have a somewhat volatile nature. I like games and special effects. Recently, the game I was obsessed with ended.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/89066/324/89066-324-527f655ac9b1b4c9013d20b68cbe4da4-1220×1700.png Sukiyabashi Renge An employee of Morimori Nyanko Meshi who gained the characteristics of a cat through a mysterious smoke. Perhaps due to his feline nature, he is very cautious. His fluffy hair makes him a frequent petter. He doesn’t seem completely opposed.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/89066/324/89066-324-b4c835771f6a17c7b7d76417a39e0506-1220×1700.png Two-blue Sia An employee of Morimori Nyanko Meshi who gained the characteristics of a cat through a mysterious smoke. Perhaps due to her cat-like nature, she has a strong maternal instinct. A caring, masochistic sister complex.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/89066/324/89066-324-be85dbac23fb613eb911665c3a09d1b9-1830×2550.png Eternal Immortality A somewhat broken-down evil god who has lived alone in the darkness for a long time. Since he is, after all, a god, he tends to fail when trying to make clever statements.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/89066/324/89066-324-bcffb27949e340d88edc533807e937bb-1280×1952.png Hanamoe Onion Suiha A weak vampire who loves alcohol. He likes to play pranks and often teases those around him. Sometimes his voice becomes lower and hoarse.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/89066/324/89066-324-1af873ae92b2de1fdd78bb75149516e7-1440×1928.png A clear mirror, still water, soft and flowing A mysterious girl who appears and disappears out of nowhere. They are well-liked by humans and often bring home various gifts. They find things quickly and are very lucky in many ways.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/89066/324/89066-324-434c8aa3ea3584389c53c77a896388d2-1464×1920.png Akashi Nico A mad scientist with an unusual background: an arts graduate and paralegal. He’s the manager of the “Maboroshi Tomodachi Club,” a sadist who excels at manipulating and disciplining people. He believes he can do anything as long as it’s an experiment. He conducts human thought experiments through his streams, He plays around daily with listeners who act as test subjects on YouTube, calling it the “A25 Laboratory.” ■viviON’s vision for the VTuber business At viviON, we support the debut of aspiring VTuber creators and continue to create opportunities for them to shine, thereby contributing to the revitalization of the VTuber industry as a whole. Starting with this business acquisition, viviON plans to collaborate with REALITY Studios Inc., leveraging each other’s assets. ■Comments from each company Reality Studios Inc. President and CEO, Kosuke Sugiyama We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all of our fans who continue to support Vebop Project. We sincerely apologize for the suddenness of this announcement and for any concern it may have caused. Since the launch of the Vebop Project, REALITY Studios has operated under the philosophy of “breaking the mold rather than following the rules,” valuing the individuality and passion of each member. We have been able to continue our activities with the support of so many people thanks to the support of our fans. Thank you very much. At the same time, there were times when we felt that we could not achieve more challenges and new developments on our own. We are extremely encouraged to entrust the management of the Vebop Project to viviON, a company with a proven track record in the entertainment field and a strong support system for creators. We are confident that by combining the knowledge REALITY Studios has cultivated to date with viviON’s resources and know-how, this project will grow into one that will be loved by even more fans. REALITY Studios will continue to
wholeheartedly support the Vebop Project’s activities, just as we have always done. We will continue to watch over and support the members so that they can demonstrate their individual personalities and shine even brighter. We appreciate your continued support and anticipation for the Vebop Project. Kosaku Akashi, President and CEO, viviON Inc. I believe that this initiative will leverage the strengths of both viviON and REALITY Studios, creating a great opportunity that will lead to further growth for both parties, as well as the VTuber industry as a whole. We are very pleased that through this initiative, we will be able to open up new possibilities in entertainment. Our purpose is to “create a society where users and creators can enjoy themselves and live happily.” ViviON will fully utilize its know-how and provide full support to ensure that the creators affiliated with the Vebop Project can work with peace of mind and enjoyment. In addition, we will provide a variety of content to help fans enjoy the Vebop Project, which is based on the motto “Unconventional over conventional.” We hope you’ll look forward to future developments. ■Company overview REALITY Studios Co., Ltd.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/89066/324/89066-324-f0fde2f8da9710ac026a8ffa646d559e-723×252.jpg We are engaged in the Vtuber production business, utilizing IP, mainly in the metaverse and virtual realm. Official website:
https://reality-studios.inc/ viviON Co., Ltd.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/89066/324/89066-324-65eb41783885ff99a664cf013e216c2d-650×262.png We provide comprehensive 2D content services with the purpose of “creating a society where users and creators can enjoy themselves and live happily.” Official website: https://vivion.jp/
