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AFTERLIGHT 🌇 VIRTUAL IDOLS @afterlightidols.com · 16d

Weekly AFTERLIGHT Poll Time! 💭

Which idol’s most likely to sneak candy on stage and share a secret sweet signal with the others? 🍭

Comment below which idol would it be?

K1RARIN 🩷
Elise 💜
Sheriff Cali 🧡
Hypofroge 💛

AFTERLIGHT 🌇 VIRTUAL IDOLS @afterlightidols.com · 23d

࿐ NEW MUSIC VIDEO ࿐ •°.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for continuing to support AFTERLIGHT!

To celebrate, we’re sharing our brand new Drop Pop Candy 2D MV 🍭

👉 youtube.com/watch?v=Xx4j...

🎶 Vel Rafael
🎧 @k1rarin.bsky.social
🎥 @arugin47.bsky.social

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AFTERLIGHT 🌇 VIRTUAL IDOLS @afterlightidols.com · 25d

We asked our idols to share their fav songs and our last one is @elisevtuberr.bsky.social 💜

🎧 All in My Head – blink182
🎧 Living Island – Pogo
🎧 Tranz – Gorillaz

Which one is your favorite from her list? 👀

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AFTERLIGHT 🌇 VIRTUAL IDOLS @afterlightidols.com · 27d

We asked our idols to share their fav songs and its @hypofroge.bsky.social turn! 🐸

🎧 Golden – HUNTR/X
🎧 Burning Pile – mother mother
🎧 The Night Does Not Belong to God – Sleep Token

Any overlap with your playlists? 👀

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AFTERLIGHT 🌇 VIRTUAL IDOLS @afterlightidols.com · 28d

We asked our idols to share their fav songs, next up is
@sheryiffcali.bsky.social 🤠

🎧 String Theocracy – Mili

🎧 Like a Fish – Matt Maltese

🎧 Voracity – myth and roid

Do you vibe with Cali’s picks? 💛

AFTERLIGHT 🌇 VIRTUAL IDOLS @afterlightidols.com · 29d

We asked our idols to share their fav songs, here is what they chose starting with @k1rarin.bsky.social 👽🩷

🎧 Beyond the Way – Giga
🎧 Spoken For – FLAVOR FOLEY
🎧 Magnet – minato

Do you share a song with her top 3? 🌟

AFTERLIGHT 🌇 VIRTUAL IDOLS @afterlightidols.com · Sep 13

We counted down AFTERLIGHT’s Top 5 most streamed songs on Spotify 🎶

But the real question is… did YOUR fav make the list?👀

🔗 Stream every song from AFTERLIGHT here: open.spotify.com/playlist/569...

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AFTERLIGHT 🌇 VIRTUAL IDOLS @afterlightidols.com · Sep 1

Two of AFTERLIGHT’s own recently shined at @skyglubs.bsky.social Mahou LIVE! 🌙

🩷 @k1rarin.bsky.social – Moonlight Densetsu
youtu.be/wTPAGYbz3Qs?...

💛 @hypofroge.bsky.social – Heartful Song
youtu.be/HR_a7E9dAjM?...

Be sure to check out their covers along with all the other magical performances!✨

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AFTERLIGHT 🌇 VIRTUAL IDOLS @afterlightidols.com · Aug 26

✨ (Re)introducing K1RARIN ✨

@K1RARIN_VT spends her time playing JRPG's & singing but you will never see them near a Blue Yeti mic!😤🎤

RT to cheer them on & keep an eye out for more AFTERLIGHT news! 👀

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AFTERLIGHT 🌇 VIRTUAL IDOLS @afterlightidols.com · Aug 24

Our Summer Merch preorders and Art Contest have officially concluded. ☀

Thank you so much for your continued support of Afterlight! 🌆

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AFTERLIGHT 🌇 VIRTUAL IDOLS @afterlightidols.com · Aug 24

✨ (Re)introducing Cali ✨

@sheryiffcali.bsky.social loves riding horses & the summer sun, but thunderstorms will send her running! 🌩️

RT to cheer Cali on & stay tuned for more member intros! 🌟

AFTERLIGHT 🌇 VIRTUAL IDOLS @afterlightidols.com · Aug 21

✨ (Re)introducing Hypofroge ✨

@hypofroge.bsky.social loves singing & spicy food but grape flavors are their sworn enemy 🍇👀

RT to cheer Froge on & stay tuned for more member intros! 🐸

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AFTERLIGHT 🌇 VIRTUAL IDOLS @afterlightidols.com · Aug 20

✨ (Re)introducing Elise ✨

@elisevtuberr.bsky.social loves flash games & a good party but will NEVER be near Bell Peppers 🌶 💜

Repost to cheer Elise on & stay tuned for more member intros! 🌟

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AFTERLIGHT 🌇 VIRTUAL IDOLS @afterlightidols.com · Aug 17

Afterlight's merch preorders close next Saturday at 11:59 PM EST- right around the same time the art contest wraps up. If you're planning to enter, this is your chance to win an exclusive merch bundle! More details are shared below.

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AFTERLIGHT 🌇 VIRTUAL IDOLS @afterlightidols.com · Aug 4

AFTERLIGHT is looking to grow our team! 👀

We’re officially opening applications for:

📱 Social Media Managers (Twitter OR Bluesky!)
🎤 Vocal Director

Passionate about vtubers & idols? We’d love to have you on our team!

Apply now → forms.gle/oiuafir2QRut...
RTs appreciated!💫

AFTERLIGHT 🌇 VIRTUAL IDOLS @afterlightidols.com · Jul 23

👀 Curious about what you could win from the AFTERLIGHT Art Contest?

Here’s a closer look at the prize bundle up for grabs! 🎁

Submit your best AFTERLIGHT fan art for a chance to win member merch bundle! (keychains + pins!) 💛

📌 Full details: bsky.app/profile/afte...

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AFTERLIGHT 🌇 VIRTUAL IDOLS @afterlightidols.com · Jul 23

🎉 The results are in! 🎉

Drop Pop Candy has officially won our 10K Subscriber Celebration Poll over on YouTube! 🏆🍭

We’ll be working on a brand new 2D MV remake of the cover! Thank you all for voting and helping us celebrate this milestone 💛

a poster for drop pop candy shows two girls

ALT: a poster for drop pop candy shows two girls

media.tenor.com

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AFTERLIGHT 🌇 VIRTUAL IDOLS @afterlightidols.com · Jul 19

Our 10k Celebration Poll over on Youtube concludes in just 3 days!

Make sure to go head over to our community tab on Youtube to vote for which of our 3DMVs YOU would like turned into a 2DMV! www.youtube.com/post/Ugkxckv...

Here is a look at what's in the lead right now 👀

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AFTERLIGHT 🌇 VIRTUAL IDOLS @afterlightidols.com · Jul 15

🎉 AFTERLIGHT has officially hit 10,000 YouTube subscribers! 🎉

Thank you for all the love & support! To celebrate, we’re letting YOU vote on which 3DMV should be remade into a 2DMV! ✨

📢 Voting is ONLY on our YouTube Community Tab!
Go cast your vote: youtube.com/post/Ugkxckv...

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AFTERLIGHT 🌇 VIRTUAL IDOLS @afterlightidols.com · Jul 14

Stream Honeycomb Summer: youtu.be/cSWvlF3yVaM?...

AND Manatsu wa Dare no Mono?: youtu.be/yKfkzEzhXZo?...

Honeycomb Summer | K1RARIN & Sheriff Cali Cover

YouTube video by AFTERLIGHT

youtu.be

AFTERLIGHT 🌇 VIRTUAL IDOLS @afterlightidols.com · Jul 14

2024 vs 2025

Summer isn't complete without a @k1rarin.bsky.social & @sheryiffcali.bsky.social duet!

From Honeycomb Summer to “Manatsu wa Dare no Mono?" --- can you name a more iconic duo?

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AFTERLIGHT 🌇 VIRTUAL IDOLS @afterlightidols.com · Jul 13

If you didn’t hear!

The entry window for our art contest has been extended to August 23rd at 11:59pm EST!

We can’t wait to see your entries. :)

AFTERLIGHT 🌇 VIRTUAL IDOLS @afterlightidols.com · Jun 5

‼ WIN AFTERLIGHT MERCH?? ‼

Draw your favorite member for a chance to win an exclusive merch bundle with the winner chosen by that member themselves! 💖

Post your entry on #AFTERLIGHTArtContest & submit to the form below to be considered!

Entries close July 5th 11:59pm EST

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AFTERLIGHT 🌇 VIRTUAL IDOLS @afterlightidols.com · Jul 12

☀️🌴 AFTERLIGHT SUMMER FUN COLLECTION is here! 🌴☀️

Celebrate the season with our brand new merch drop, featuring pins and keychains of your favorite AFTERLIGHT members! 💫✨

Shop now: shopafterlightidols.com

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AFTERLIGHT 🌇 VIRTUAL IDOLS @afterlightidols.com · Jul 11

the preview video here on Bluesky seems a bit delayed! Don’t worry, Watch the “non-delayed” version on our YouTube!

It also just dropped on streaming platforms today (:

open.spotify.com/album/0Q1pA5...

AFTERLIGHT Summer Album, Vol. 1

AFTERLIGHT · Single · 2025 · 3 songs

open.spotify.com

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AFTERLIGHT 🌇 VIRTUAL IDOLS @afterlightidols.com · Jul 11

࿐ NEW MUSIC VIDEO ࿐ •°.

Our second summer duo cover is out now! Enjoy @k1rarin.bsky.social & @sheryiffcali.bsky.social cover of Manatsu wa Dare no Mono?

👉 youtu.be/yKfkzEzhXZo

🎶 @ivel4you
🎧 @K1RARIN_VT
🎥 @miraclewaves_vt

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