ClaN Entertainment and TV Oita: A Collaborative Journey into Local Culture
In an exciting new venture,
ClaN Entertainment, based in Minato, Tokyo, has partnered with
TV Oita to create a special program titled _Yuu-Waku Wide Midnight_. This collaboration aims to harness the popularity of virtual YouTubers (VTubers) and anime for regional development and tourism promotion in Oita Prefecture, Japan. The initiative seeks to generate new value for the local area, showcasing the cultural richness and attractions Oita has to offer.
Overview of the Program
Show Title:
_Yuu-Waku Wide Midnight_
Broadcasting Station:
TV Oita Corporation
Broadcast Time:
March 28, 2026, Saturday, 24:55-25:25 (Japan Time)
Note: This program will be broadcast only in Oita Prefecture. For audiences outside the area, it will be available on YouTube.
YouTube Broadcast:
VWGsCtNoS1c - TV Oita YouTube Channel
Featured Guest:
Noelle Shiragane
VTuber Noelle Shiragane, a member of Hololive Production, is a beloved figure with over two million subscribers. Known for her soothing voice and engaging streams, Noelle proudly represents her roots in Oita and has released an original song titled _VAVAVA! Virtual Oita_. The accompanying music video includes numerous local references, garnering attention when the governor of Oita made an appearance.
Alongside Noelle, the program will feature various guests:
- - Ayane Konishi: TV Oita announcer from Kitsuki City in Oita Prefecture.
- - Yuhei Takeo (Nora Ranger): Yoshimoto comedian from Kuju Town, Oita.
- - Mako Goto: Model hailing from Oita City.
Focus on Regional Development
ClaN has a history of supporting marketing initiatives and content production through the engagement of VTubers and anime, but they are now expanding their vision. The aim is to build a sustainable regional partnership model through collaboration with local broadcasting stations encompassing a variety of programs, events, and tourism strategies. ClaN aims to create lasting connections by leveraging the influence of entertainment.
As ClaN enters this new chapter, they remain committed to innovation, forging ahead with Oita's local broadcasters in creating new forms of value using entertainment as a tool for community growth. This partnership underscores the importance of integrating entertainment in local cultural promotion and tourism, aiming to inspire other regions to follow suit.
About ClaN Entertainment
Founded on April 1, 2022, ClaN Entertainment is dedicated to changing lives through entertainment, focusing primarily on VTubers and influencers. Their headquarters is located at 1-6-1 Higashi-Shimbashi, Minato, Tokyo, with a capital of approximately 2 billion yen, including surplus capital. You can learn more about ClaN through their various platforms:
Contact Information:
For inquiries regarding this collaboration, please reach out to ClaN Entertainment's Management Department PR via email at
[email protected].