What You Need to Know:
- Bandai Namco Music Live announced the debut of its first male VTuber unit, Reφilm (pronounced “Refilm”), under MEWLIVE.
- Established in 2023, the VTuber production MEWLIVE currently has a roster of eight VTubers, including Beatrice Kumano, who is pioneering a new genre by performing as both a real-life and virtual persona.
- Reφilm is part of the MEWLIVE UNIVERSE, a subcategory of MEWLIVE featuring unique settings and story elements. The unit consists of three members: Luki Lux, Aki Natsumegawa, and Rino Nadaya. Their activities will kick off with a series of debut livestreams starting at 20:00 on February 18 (JST).
- Reφilm will operate not only as streamers but also as characters within a unique narrative. The story begins with the three members gathering at a movie theater called Reφilm, located in a parallel world different from Earth. The theater’s owner, Luki Lux, invites part-timers Aki Natsumegawa and Rino Nadaya to join MEWLIVE in an effort to promote the struggling theater, marking the start of their journey as VTubers. However, there is more to their story—a deeper mystery lurking beneath the surface. How did they all come to be at the Reφilm theater? How did they meet? And what exactly is Reφilm?
- Teaser visuals hinting at the mysteries are currently being released one by one on the X accounts of the three members. Moving forward, their stories will be explored in greater depth through streams, original songs, and other content.
- Be sure to check out the teaser visuals on X and their debut livestreams on YouTube!
Luki Lux
The owner of the movie theater Reφilm.
A film enthusiast who runs a small theater as a hobby. His age and species are unknown.
Character Designer: Shinobu Takayama (X: x.com/yamasinotakabu)
YouTube: youtube.com/@Re_LukiLux
X: x.com/Re_Luki_Lux
Aki Natsumegawa
A part-time worker at Reφilm and an aspiring radio DJ.
His dream is to host his own radio show. He works part-time selling food at the theater.
Character Designer: Oyo X: x.com/ohyg3)
YouTube: youtube.com/@NatsumegawaAki
X: x.com/Natsumegawa_Aki
Rino Nadaya
A part-time worker at Reφilm and a multi-creator.
He handles tasks like designing posters for the theater but often finds himself in tears with the deadlines.
Character Designer: Yukko (X: x.com/matakite_4kaku)
YouTube: youtube.com/@NadayaRino
X: x.com/Nadaya_Rino
About MEWLIVE
Launched in 2023, MEWLIVE is a VTuber production aiming to create a world where creators can freely bridge the gap between real and virtual. It currently has a total of 8 members who engage in a wide range of activities, including releasing music on streaming platforms and performing at music festivals.
MEWLIVE official website: mewlive.jp
MEWLIVE official YouTube channel: youtube.com/@mewlive_official
MEWLIVE official X: x.com/mewlive_jp
About the MEWLIVE Universe
Reφilm (Refilm) was launched as a subcategory within MEWLIVE, consisting of VTubers and VSingers who have unique settings and storylines.
Reφilm YouTube: youtube.com/@Refilm_ch
Reφilm X: x.com/Refilm_Official
Source: Official Press Release
