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Murasaki Shion

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In this Japanese name, the surname is Murasaki.

Murasaki Shion
Murasaki Shion as designed by Tam-U
OccupationVTuber
YouTube information
Channel
Years active2018–2025
Subscribers1.31 million
Views254 million
Last updated: 22 May 2026
Websitehololive.hololivepro.com/en/talents/murasaki-shion/

Murasaki Shion (Japanese: 紫咲 シオン, Hepburn: Murasaki Shion) is a retired Japanese VTuber and singer. She was affiliated with Cover Corporation's Hololive Production agency from 2018 until 2025, a member of Hololive's 2nd Generation. Her work involved Let's Plays, ASMR, casual chatting, and music, and she released several singles (many of which charted on Oricon and Billboard Japan's digital song charts).

Overview

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Murasaki Shion's fictional lore describes her as "a child that randomly appears around the Underworld Academy... though she's actually an adult (or so she says)", as well as "a self-proclaimed talented dark magician of noble birth (or so she says)".[1] Niji Kusano of Kai-You called her the embodiment of the "quintessential 'little witch' persona", explaining that "she rapidly picks up on viewer comments to drive the conversation forward, all while displaying a playful, teasing demeanor."[2]

Murasaki was one of the five members of the agency's subgroup Hololive Generation 2, alongside Minato Aqua, Nakiri Ayame, Yuzuki Choco, and Oozora Subaru.[3] Her character designer is Tam-U [ja].[1] Her fandom is named the "Shiokko" (塩っ子).[4]

Career

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Murasaki Shion's debut stream was on 17 August 2018.[1] According to Cover CEO Motoaki Tanigo, the reason he hired her was because he "felt that her slightly mischievous streak was a charming quality".[5] She debuted her 3D model on 12 May 2019, amidst a trend of Hololive VTubers getting 3D models.[6]

Murasaki also performed Let's Plays, one of her focuses as a streamer.[6] Notable games she played as a Let's Player include GeoGuessr, Rust, and Uno.[5] In December 2019, she hosted a Hololive Pokémon Sword and Shield tournament.[7] She often formed the collaborator trio Manji-gumi with Minato Aqua and Nakiri Ayame.[2] In addition to games, she also posted livestreams specializing in ASMR; Tamagomago of MoguraVR said that they were "absolutely packed with comedic bits", with one with Oozora Subaru having "chaotic, slapstick content that completely shatters the very definition of ASMR."[8] Additionally, another focus on her streams was casual chatting, with her unique scream "Neeeeeeeeeeh!!" (ね゛え゛え゛え゛え゛え゛え゛え゛) achieving an iconic status.[9]

Murasaki's debut single "Mage of Violet" was composed and written by Vocaloid musician Kairiki Bear; Niji Kusano remarked that the lyrics "seem to perfectly capture the very innocence and playfulness she displays during her live streams" and that the music "seamlessly fuses electronic elements with a live band aesthetic";[2] while An Kohiki of Dengeki Online remarked that the song "has become virtually synonymous with her identity".[5] Her final song "Shion" was written, composed, and arranged by Jin [ja]; Kohiki called it "a powerful message song that conveys her heartfelt emotions with absolute clarity".[5] She also collaborated with Inugami Korone on cover songs, with her final being Ayumi Miyazaki's "Brave Heart",[5] and she and Sakamata Chloe performed as the duo "Shio-Shachi".[10] In addition to her singles, she also held karaoke cover song livestreams.[6]

In April 2022, Murasaki's YouTube channel surpassed 1 million subscribers, celebrating with a singing stream which ended with "adorable last words" Famitsu called "a must-listen".[11] By March 2025, she had 1.29 million YouTube subscribers.[9] Streaming market analysis company Streams Chart ranked her as the #1 Most Popular VTuber in 2025 with 355,000 peak viewers.[12] MoguraVR reported that she "captivated a vast fanbase with her childlike yet endearing personality".[13]

Hiatuses and graduation

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In May 2021, Murasaki's took a break from streaming for a few weeks; she explained in a stream that she had been bedridden with a sore throat, and that the graduation of Kiryu Coco had worsened her physical and mental health.[14] On 21 December 2023, it was announced that Murasaki would being undergoing a hiatus from most of her activities following a consultation with her.[15] In April 2024, she uploaded her first video since the hiatus, a cover of "Bling-Bang-Bang-Born".[16] In August 2024, she held her first live-stream since the hiatus, a decision she explained was prompted by Minato Aqua's plans to graduate from Hololive.[17]

On 6 March 2025, Murasaki announced in a livestream that she would graduate from Hololive on 26 April; she cited creative differences with the agency.[9] She held her graduation stream that day,[5][10] titled "Important Notice" (大切なお知らせ).[9] CEO Tanigo and several Hololive VTubers[a] appeared at the livestream, as did retired Hololive VTuber Sakamata Chloe.[18]

Around 369,000 people visited Murasaki's graduation livestream at one point.[18] MoguraVR said that "even during her graduation concert, she remained true to her signature 'Murasaki Shion' style until the very end, bringing her career to a memorable finale."[13] Shirokuro of Kai-You found fittingly that "Shion", in being chosen as the livestream's final song, "seemed to encapsulate her deepest feelings regarding her impending graduation".[19] She was the second Generation 2 member to graduate, the first being Minato Aqua.[9]

Discography

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Title Year Peak chart positions Album
JPN Dig.
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DL
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"Mage of Violet" (メイジ・オブ・ヴァイオレット)[22] 2021 48 36 Non-album singles
"Chandelier" (シャンデリア)[23] 2022 47 52
"Cinderella Magic" (シンデレラ・マジック)[24] 2023 — —
"Riazyuu: Bokumetu Movement" (リア充★撲滅運動)[25] 2024 — —
"Forgive Me Medicine" (ゴメンねメディスン)[26] 2024 — —
"Shion" (シオン)[27] 2025 25 30
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Notes

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  1. ^ Specifically, Shirakami Fubuki, Inugami Korone, Houshou Marine, Nekomata Okayu, Usada Pekora, and Hoshimachi Suisei, as well as the other three active Generation 2 members (Nakiri Ayame, Yuzuki Choco, and Oozora Subaru).[18]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "[Alum] Murasaki Shion | TALENT". hololive.hololivepro.com. Retrieved 21 May 2026.
  2. ^ a b c Kusano, Niji (5 December 2021). "ホロライブ、オリジナル楽曲レビュー 星街すいせい、角巻わため、森カリオペら31選". Kai-You (in Japanese). Retrieved 22 May 2026.
  3. ^ "TALENT(gen-2)". hololive.hololivepro.com. Retrieved 22 May 2026.
  4. ^ "【卒業生】 紫咲シオン | 所属タレント一覧". hololive.hololivepro.com (in Japanese). Retrieved 21 May 2026.
  5. ^ a b c d e f こひき庵 (27 April 2025). "【ホロライブ】紫咲シオンさんが卒業LIVEを実施。「ずっと観てくれてありがとう。ずっと愛してくれてありがとう」。笑顔と涙、思い出のフィナーレを飾る". Dengeki Online. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
  6. ^ a b c "ホロライブ所属VTuber「紫咲シオン」、5月12日に3Dお披露目放送を実施". MoguLive (in Japanese). 8 May 2019. Retrieved 22 May 2026.
  7. ^ "紫咲シオンがポケモン大会「ホロライブ剣盾トーナメント」を開催". MoguLive (in Japanese). 26 November 2019. Retrieved 21 May 2026.
  8. ^ Tamagomago (6 January 2019). "この動画がすごい！今週のおすすめVTuber動画(12月29日～1月4日)". MoguLive (in Japanese). Retrieved 22 May 2026.
  9. ^ a b c d e "紫咲シオン、4月26日をもって卒業。理由はここ数年で大きくなっていった会社との方向性との違い。大切なお知らせ配信にて発表【ホロライブ】". Famitsu.com. 6 March 2025. Retrieved 23 March 2025.
  10. ^ a b 猫塚きてぃ (27 April 2025). "紫咲シオン、卒業へ。最強の魔法使いの活動が幕を閉じる。最後のライブには配信活動終了した沙花叉クロヱも登場【ホロライブ】". Famitsu.com. Retrieved 21 May 2026.
  11. ^ "【ホロライブ】シオンがチャンネル登録者数100万人突破。達成の瞬間を迎えた耐久歌枠では素直な一面も……？". Famitsu.com. 11 April 2022. Retrieved 21 May 2026.
  12. ^ "Streams Chartsが2025年のVTuber年間統計を公開 視聴時間1位はTheBurntPeanut、さくらみこが躍進". MoguLive (in Japanese). 16 January 2026. Retrieved 22 May 2026.
  13. ^ a b "2025年に卒業・活動終了したVTuberまとめ これまでの足跡を振り返る". MoguLive (in Japanese). 31 December 2025. Retrieved 21 May 2026.
  14. ^ Morita, Masaki (14 June 2021). "ホロライブ 紫咲シオン、活動休止について説明「引退はね、しない」". Kai-you. Retrieved 21 May 2026.
  15. ^ Yoshida, Kohei (21 December 2023). "「ホロライブ」の紫咲シオンさんが一部活動休止を発表". game.watch.impress.co.jp.
  16. ^ "活動休止中、ホロライブ・紫咲シオンが約4ヶ月ぶりに動画を投稿へ！話題になったあの楽曲をプレミア公開". Inside Games. 26 April 2024. Retrieved 21 May 2026.
  17. ^ "【ホロライブ】紫咲シオンさんが「休んでる間に何もしないで失いたくなかった」「戻ってきた理由はそれが一番」と、復帰の理由を明かす。「湊あくあと作れる思い出は今しかない」". Dengeki Online. Retrieved 21 May 2026.
  18. ^ a b c 白黒 (28 April 2025). "ホロライブ紫咲シオン、36万人に見守られ卒業　ライブは卒業した沙花叉クロヱも出演". KAI-YOU. Retrieved 22 May 2026.
  19. ^ Shirokuro (28 April 2025). "(2/3) ホロライブ紫咲シオン、36万人に見守られ卒業 ライブは卒業した沙花叉クロヱも出演". Kai-You (in Japanese). Retrieved 22 May 2026.
  20. ^ "紫咲シオンのデジタルシングル売上TOP3作品". Oricon News (in Japanese). Retrieved 21 May 2026.
  21. ^ "紫咲シオン | Artist". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved 21 May 2026.
  22. ^ "メイジ・オブ・ヴァイオレット | 音楽". hololive.hololivepro.com (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 29 March 2026. Retrieved 21 May 2026.
  23. ^ "シャンデリア | 音楽". hololive.hololivepro.com (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 29 March 2026. Retrieved 21 May 2026.
  24. ^ "シンデレラ・マジック | 音楽". hololive.hololivepro.com (in Japanese). Retrieved 21 May 2026.
  25. ^ "リア充★撲滅運動 | 音楽". hololive.hololivepro.com (in Japanese). Retrieved 21 May 2026.
  26. ^ "ゴメンねメディスン | 音楽". hololive.hololivepro.com (in Japanese). Retrieved 21 May 2026.
  27. ^ "シオン | 音楽". hololive.hololivepro.com (in Japanese). Retrieved 21 May 2026.
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