Ryuko Evolution

Ryuko_Chan 3D

Creator: Ryuko herself

The idea of "Ryuko_Chan" was born after her uncle passed away from lung cancer. He loved fishing, and his favorite fish were koi. When Ryuko was little, she found these fish absolutely breathtaking and saw them as magical creatures. Today, being a koi fish has become Ryuko’s signature, a symbol not only of her identity but also of her uncle, who continues to give her strength and support in every stream.3D YouTube Debut : 15.11.2022
3D Twitch Debut : 17.07.2023

Ryuko_Chan 2D 1.0

Art/Rig : KakaoChan

Ryuko wanted to try something new by switching from 3D to 2D. She was fortunate to have good connections and received a model for free from a former friend. Around that time, Ryuko’s journey truly began, and she was discovered by many new people. She started streaming almost every day for up to five hours.2D redebut : 15.12.2023.

Ryuko_Chan Chibi

Art/Rig : KakaoChan

As more and more viewers gathered in the “fish pond,” many began wishing for a chibi version of Ryuko’s koi form. What started as a running joke, her “original size,” as the viewers called it, eventually turned into a real new model. The only thing she didn’t know was that something would happen to dampen her joy for a while. Still, she didn’t give up and pushed through. She often danced to “I’m Blue” and even turned herself blue during those moments. She was even compared to Horst Lichter, and ended up becoming a meme because of it.
Everything became quickly a fan favorite with this model and helped new viewers feel even more connected to Ryuko.Chibi Debut : 10.08.2024

Ryuko Izumi /Suiika

Art/Rig : Suiika

After a difficult time, Ryuko decided to get a new model because she found the new Suiika customizable model so beautiful and wanted to try something different. She wanted to take a break from her own models, experiment a bit, and see what she enjoyed about the new one. Thanks to the Suiika model’s striking design, Ryuko began gaining more attention. When she posted her version of the custom Suiika model under Suiika’s tweet, it brought many English-speaking viewers into her streams as well.Suiika Model Debut : 25.02.2025

Ryuko Izumi Gremlin

Art/Rig : Kudzu Live2D Art & Animation

After a long time, Ryuko wanted to have her own model specifically for Discord community calls. She eventually discovered a free, customizable gremlin model on Ko-fi and created her own version of it.Later on, this model made its debut on Twitch as Ryuko’s new chibi model, bringing a playful and cozy charm to her streams and community interactions.Gremlin Model Debut : 06.05.2025

Ryuko Izumi /SEN

Art/Rig : senmaku_

After spending a long time using the Suika model, Ryuko began to feel ready for a change and wanted to give another customizable model a chance. She decided to purchase the Sen custom model, looking for something new and refreshing.This model became the last one to be seen before her ReDebut and was also featured during the VTuber Star Awards 2025, marking the end of an era and the transition into a new chapter.Sen Model Debut : 12.09.2025

Ryuko Izumi Minecraft

Art/Rig : HeyItsAnjello

Ryuko discovered free Minecraft Live2D models on “Twitter,” now known as “X,” and immediately grabbed the opportunity. She watched tutorials, learned how everything works, and was able to turn her own Minecraft skin into a working model.Through curiosity and dedication, Ryuko now has her very own Minecraft-inspired model, created by learning and doing it herself.Minecraft Model Debut : 26.10.2025

Ryuko Izumi 2.0

Art/Rig : Astraia_Studio

After two years on Twitch, Ryuko finally has her own model again in 2026. What should have been a purely happy moment unfortunately also came with a difficult chapter, as Ryuko was scammed by the company responsible for creating it. This experience was painful and challenging, but it did not stop her from moving forward.
Despite everything that happened, Ryuko and her friends poured their heart and soul into this model, working tirelessly to fix what needed to be fixed and to bring it to life the way it truly deserved. Every detail reflects the effort, passion, and dedication that went into overcoming this situation together.
This model stands as a symbol of strength, resilience, and the determination to never give up, even when things don’t go as planned, and even when life takes unexpected turns. It represents moving forward, learning from hardship, and continuing to shine despite it all.Ryuko 2.0 ReDebut : 03.01.2026