[May 2026] Kenmochi Touya leaves ROF-MAO | Reasons for ROF-MAO's hiatus and future plans

Nijisanji VTuber Kenmochi Touya effectively left the unit "ROF-MAO" in May 2026, effectively ending his activities. The remaining three members (Kagami Hayato, Fuwa Minato, and Kaida Haru) will be suspending their activities for the time being. This article will explain in detail the circumstances of his departure and what will happen next.

[May 2026] Kenmochi Touya leaves ROF-MAO | Reasons for ROF-MAO's hiatus and future plans

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1. ROF-MAO is
2. Kenmochi Touya announces "end" of ROF-MAO activities - Summary of the circumstances
3. The remaining three members (Hayato Kagami, Minato Fuwa, and Haru Kaida) will be taking a break for the time being.
4. The final live stream and Kenmochi Touya's explanation stream
5. Attention on "Katana Christmas 2026"
6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Check out the history of ROF-MAO's dismantling in a Q&A format.

Q. What happened to ROF-MAO?

A. On May 26, 2026, Nijisanji VTuber Kenmochi Touya announced that he would be "ending" his activities as ROF-MAO. This is said to be so that both Kenmochi himself and ROF-MAO can pursue a wider range of activities in the future. The remaining three members (Kagami Hayato, Fuwa Minato, and Kaida Haru) will be suspending their activities as ROF-MAO from May 28 until further notice. All four will continue their individual activities as Nijisanji livers.

1. What is ROF-MAO?

ROF-MAO is a unit of VTubers belonging to Nijisanji.

Formed in 2021, the group has been active in streaming, releasing music, and holding events.

2. Kenmochi Touya's ROF-MAO activity "end" announcement - Summary of circumstances

On May 26, 2026, ROF-MAO's official account announced that Kenmochi Touya would be "ending" his unit activities with ROF-MAO.

According to the announcement, Kenmochi decided to leave the unit in order for both himself and ROF-MAO to pursue a wider range of activities in the future.

Additionally, a video message from ROF-MAO regarding this matter has been released.

🔗 Check on the official X page

👉Check out Kenmochi Touya's Nijisanji official X post

3. The remaining three members (Hayato Kagami, Minato Fuwa, and Haru Kaida) will be taking a break for the time being.

Following Kenmochi Touya's departure, the remaining three members (Kagami Hayato, Fuwa Minato, and Kaida Haru) will take some time to reconsider how to continue ROF-MAO, and will be taking a break from May 28, 2026, until further notice. ROF-MAO has announced that they will be suspending their activities as ROF-MAO.

However, all three will continue their individual activities as Nijisanji VTubers as before.

4. The final live stream and Kenmochi Touya's explanation stream

The following broadcasts were scheduled regarding this matter.

This was the last opportunity for all four members to appear together on screen, which attracted the attention of many fans.

🎥ROF-MAO's official YouTube channel is here
🖥️Click here for ROF-MAO's official website

5. Attention on "Katana Christmas 2026"

The departure has also become a topic of discussion in "Katana-Pee Christmas," a regular content series featuring Kenmochi Touya and the VTuber Peanuts-kun.

Since the 2021 Katana Pee Christmas, Peanuts-kun has continued to express his wish for Rofumao to stop in his original songs every year.

• 2022: Clearly stated, "Stop doing Rofumao."
• 2023: Directly says, "Rofumao, quit."
• 2024: Expressing the same unchanging feelings with "Rofumao, please stop already."
• 2025: "Honestly, I want them to quit," he says, even discussing his vision for after he leaves.

Then, in 2026, Kenmochi actually left ROF-MAO, and after about four years, his wish finally came true. There is already a lot of attention on what kind of song Peanuts-kun will present at "Katana Pee Christmas 2026".

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. Has Touya Kenmochi left ROF-MAO?

A. Yes. It was officially announced on May 26, 2026, that ROF-MAO would be "ending" her activities. From now on, she will continue her individual activities as a Nijisanji VTuber.

Q2. Will ROF-MAO disband?

A. They have not announced a disbandment. The remaining three members (Hayato Kagami, Minato Fuwa, and Haru Kaida) have announced that they will be suspending ROF-MAO's activities from May 28, 2026, until further notice, to allow time for them to consider the future of ROF-MAO.

Q3. When is ROF-MAO's last live stream?

A. On May 28, 2026, at 9 PM, the final live stream featuring all four members took place on the ROF-MAO channel.

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