ANYCOLOR Inc. announced on May 15, 2026 that VTA (Virtual Talent Academy), the talent development project from NIJISANJI, will hold three new auditions: “Vocal,” “Idol,” and “Specialty Breakthrough.” The application window runs from May 15 to noon on June 5, 2026, with selection venues in Tokyo and Osaka.

VTA Opens Three New Auditions, Applications Accepted Until 12:00 on June 5

VTA is a project that focuses on training people who have no streaming experience to be able to perform as VTubers. Since 2022, many livers have debuted from VTA—starting with Ranunculus and VOLTACTION—and continue to perform actively on streaming platforms such as X (formerly Twitter) and YouTube.

The three auditions being held this time are the “Vocal Audition,” which evaluates singing ability; the “NIJISANJI VTA Idol Audition,” focused on idol activities; and the “NIJISANJI VTA Specialty Breakthrough Audition,” which evaluates outstanding skills in a particular field. Applications are accepted from May 15, 2026 to noon on June 5, 2026, with no age or experience restrictions.

Application Requirements and Notes for the Vocal Audition

The “Vocal Audition” is aimed at applicants confident in their singing ability. The application conditions include the ability to maintain consistent activity, the willingness to prioritize scheduling, and the ability to attend selection and the training program in Tokyo or Osaka. Minor applicants require parental consent.

One key note: this audition may lead to a debut outside the “NIJISANJI Project.” It is positioned not as a path to debut under the “NIJISANJI” brand by default, but as a separate debut track specialized in vocal performance.

Design and Aim of the Idol and Specialty Breakthrough Auditions

The “NIJISANJI VTA Idol Audition” targets applicants who can carry out streaming activities centered on idol work. The audition seeks talent capable of balancing both streaming activities and idol-style performance.

The “NIJISANJI VTA Specialty Breakthrough Audition” targets applicants with outstanding skills in a specific field. Beyond singing or acting, it is designed as a slot that allows applicants to aim for debut based on their area of expertise.

For all three auditions, successful candidates are required to actively attend the training program, with a structure that allows continuous lessons in Tokyo or Osaka.

Looking Ahead—Selection Schedule and Official Information

According to VTA, after applying, candidates go through document screening and multiple interview rounds, ultimately culminating in a final interview in Tokyo. New information will be updated as needed on the official NIJISANJI X account and the official VTA X account. The application form is accessible from the VTA official website.

Editor’s Take

VTA, born out of “NIJISANJI,” is the very training pipeline that has produced talked-about units in recent years such as Ranunculus and VOLTACTION. The fact that the entry point has now been clearly split into three axes—vocal, idol, and specialty breakthrough—reveals the intent to expand the talent portfolio. In particular, the explicit note that the “Vocal” slot “may lead to a debut outside NIJISANJI” can be read as a move to redefine VTA from a “gateway to NIJISANJI” into a “multi-track talent academy operated by ANYCOLOR.” With three doors—song, idol, and specialty—now opening simultaneously, the editorial team will continue to watch who emerges to create the next scene.

Source: PR TIMES