IRyS

**IRyS** is an English Virtual Singer associated with hololive as part of its English (EN) branch as part of "Project HOPE."

## Profile

IRyS, a half-demon, half-angel also known as a Nephilim, once brought hope to “The Paradise” during the ancient age. This current era, riddled with despair and desperation, has brought upon her second awakening. She has arrived to deliver hope, with her feelings put into her lyrics and songs, and determination in her voice.

Though she tends to retain her Nephilim form, she is still quite young within her race. With emotion and “other factors,” it is possible that her form may lean to either side. When that occurs, she bears a brief change in her appearance.

She does not speak of the events that preceded her second awakening. She faces ever forward, perhaps because she is Hope Incarnate, though no one knows for sure. Or could it be...

“The future is not what helps people; the future is made with our own hands.

Salvation is hypocrisy. If people know they are to be saved, they simply will not try.

From the depths of despair: a glimmer of light, the warmth of recovery.

As long as we are with hope, we live. We stand tall.”

## Personality

IRyS is a sweet, somewhat shy girl. She holds positivity close to her heart, looking on the brighter side of things.

Her speaking voice is high-pitched, soft and calm, akin to Yukihana Lamy's, though she can produce more powerful and deeper tone when singing, similarly to Tokoyami Towa's vocal capability.

## History

### Background

On 30 November 2020, hololive's official Twitter account announced the start of auditions for VSingers for hololive English; auditions were open until 29 January JST.

On 7 July 2021, a count down started on hololive English channel just titled "#CountdownWitnesser #hololiveEnglish" as the coundown reached its a new video was released on the channel. This video was a teaser animated video revealing IRyS under "Project HOPE" as the first VSinger from hololive EN. Shortly after revealing IRyS social media accounts.

Her Twitter account was created in February 2021, while her YouTube channel was created on 20 May 2021. For some reason her Twitter account was temporaly restricted on the day of her introduction, her first tweet was also published on 7 July. She is scheduled to debut on 11 July 2021.

On 11 July 2021, just hours before her debut stream, the restriction on her Twitter account was lifted. IRyS debuted with an introductory stream on her YouTube channel later the same day, where she presented a short version of her first original song and PV "Caesura of Despair." IRyS also announced that she would release her first EP "||: Caesura of Despair" next day on 12 July on various streaming platforms. She also crossed the 300,000 Youtube subcriber milestone after her debut.

### 2021

On 18 July, one week after her debut, IRyS reached 500,000 subscribers on YouTube, making her the fastest member of hololive to achieve this milestone, surpassing Gawr Gura's record of 13 days.

## Trivia

* IRyS is the fifth hololive Production member to have heterochromia after Houshou Marine, Himemori Luna, Kureiji Ollie and Yukoku Roberu.
* IRyS can speak English and Japanese, making her bilingual.

### Likes and dislikes

* She likes good (Spaghetti w/meatballs) and Tofu.
* Sleeping, singing, PvP Games and Sudoku.
* Anime/Manga: Evangelion, Bakuman, Death Note, Angel Beats!, Kaguya-Sama, The Promised Neverland, Gundam SEED Destiny she also loves romance comedies and shojo mangas.
* She dislikes: celery, heights, bugs, Santa, math and ceiling fans.
	+ Despite having wings, IRyS prefers to walk because of her fear of heights.
	+ IRyS claims that she dislikes Santa because as she is a half-demon Santa Claus never visited her, forgetting that she is also a half-angel.
* Her goals are:
	+ Releasing a full original album.
	+ Hold a 3D debut live concert.
	+ Singing an anime OP/ED song.
	+ Make a lot of friends.
	+ Make collaborations with every hololive member.
	+ Bring hope to this world!

## External Links

### Media

* IRyS Ch. hololive-EN - YouTube channel
* @irys\_en - Twitter account

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Sakura Miko (🌸) ·
Hoshimachi Suisei (☄️) ·
Aki Rosenthal (🍎) ·
Natsuiro Matsuri (🏮) ·
Shirakami Fubuki (🌽) ·
Murasaki Shion (🌙) ·
Nakiri Ayame (👿) ·
Yuzuki Choco (🍫💋) ·
Ookami Mio (🌲) ·
Nekomata Okayu (🍙) ·
Uruha Rushia (🦋) ·
Shiranui Flare (🔥) ·
Shirogane Noel (⚔️) ·
Tokoyami Towa (👾) ·
Amane Kanata (💫) ·
Momosuzu Nene (🥟) ·
Shishiro Botan (♌) ·
Mano Aloe (👅) ·

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Anya Melfissa (🍂) ·

hololive English
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Watson Amelia (🔎) ·
Mori Calliope (💀) ·
Ceres Fauna (🌿) ·
Ouro Kronii (⏳) ·
Nanashi Mumei (🪶) ·

hololive China (Dissolved Branch)
Civia (🌙🦄) ·
Doris (🐟) ·

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Arurandeisu (🍕) ·
Kishido Temma (🦔💨) ·
Tsukishita Kaoru (💅) ·

## References

1. ↑ shiru. (2021, July 6)*.  Make a wish for Inari #IRyS #ProjectHOPE #hololiveEnglish* [Tweet]. Twitter.
2. ↑ rariemonn765. (2021, July 11)*.  ホロライブEN所属のIRySさん(@ irys\_en)のLive2Dモデルを制作させていただきました！ 歌がとても上手でこれからの活動も楽しみです！ I rigged Live2D model of IRyS, who belong to hololive EN singer. イラストレーター/ Illustrator:redjuiceさん* [Tweet]. Twitter.
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 IRyS [IRyS Ch. hololive-EN]. (2021, July 11)*.  【DEBUT STREAM】Hope has descended! #irysdebutstream (at 10:57)* [Video File]. YouTube.
4. ↑ hololivetv (2020, November 30)【🎉お知らせ🎉】「ホロライブEnglish」、次代のVTuber（VSinger）オーデションを開催いたします!! 🔽詳細はこちら🔽 https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000322.000030268.html… #ホロライブEN #ホロライブプロダクション #オーディション [Tweet] Retrieved from https://twitter.com/hololivetv/status/1333245944662347776
5. ↑ [hololive English] (2021, July 7) #CountdownWitnesser #hololiveEnglish [Video File] Retrieved from https://youtu.be/xx9G-XrxLR4
6. ↑ [hololive English] (2021, July 7) 【Debut PV】Hope is present【hololive English VSinger】[Video File] Retrieved from https://youtu.be/242NgSGBo54
7. ↑ irys\_en (2021, July 7) ||: [Tweet] Retrieved from https://twitter.com/irys\_en/status/1412577406322282501
8. ↑ IRyS [IRyS Ch. hololive-EN]. (2021, July 11)*.  【DEBUT STREAM】Hope has descended! #irysdebutstream (at 33:08)* [Video File]. YouTube.