On February 26, 2025, Kizuna AI announced her return to activity after a three-year hiatus since her indefinite "sleep" period began in February 2022. She will now pursue her career under the new artist name "KizunaAI" and has released a new single, "Kamone".

KizunaAI’s New Beginning as an Artist

Kizuna AI, the world’s first VTuber, debuted in December 2016, aiming to "connect with people" globally. She quickly became a multi-talented virtual influencer, amassing over 10 million followers across major social platforms worldwide.

After announcing an indefinite hiatus during her farewell concert "Kizuna AI The Last Live hello, world 2022" on February 26, 2022, she has now returned with a fresh artistic identity to deepen her connection with fans through music.

About the New Single Kamone

🔹 Song Title: Kamone
🎼 Composer: ESME MORI
📝 Lyrics: KizunaAI, ESME MORI, Nishina
📅 Release Date: February 26, 2025

The song is a lighthearted pop track that naturally conveys the feeling of awakening as she embarks on this new chapter.

Music Video – A Visual Symbol of Her Restart

The music video for Kamone, released at 10:00 PM JST on February 26, was created by the visual production unit qootain. Featuring bold and innovative visuals, it beautifully captures the world of KizunaAI’s music and her symbolic new beginning.

Source : ORICON NEWS