They’ll be sharing these “melodic” dance tracks—perfect for this summer—with the world in two versions: English and Japanese!

Operated by ANYCOLOR Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Riku Tazumi), NIJISANJI EN, in partnership with Virgin Music, the Japanese music label of Universal Music G.K. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Naoshi Fujikura), will release the second digital single, “MERORI,” by “BY THE BEAT,” a four-member VTuber unit from NIJISANJI EN, the English-speaking branch of ANYCOLOR Inc.The English version of the single will be digitally released on Friday, July 31, 2026 JST, followed by the Japanese version, “MERORI (For Me)”, on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 JST. 

• BY THE BEAT 2nd Digital Single confirmed!

BY THE BEAT is a NIJISANJI EN VTuber unit comprising Zeal Ginjoka, Freodore, Seible, and Kaelix Debonair.Having released their first original song “Double Vision” in March 2026, the unit aims to achieve their major record debut in 2027.

The lyrics and composition for this track were created by MUTEKI DEAD SNAKE, who has provided songs for numerous artists and idols—including Snow Man’s “CHARISMAX” and M!LK’s “Sukisugite METSU!”—and is involved in a wide range of music production for TV shows, commercials, and more. Centered around the catchy phrase “I got you mero mero mero meroring”—which sticks in your head the moment you hear it—the song expresses the exhilaration and excitement of a summer night pool party through pop-infused, addictive wordplay. Combined with a Latin-inspired sound, it’s a killer track that will make you want to sing along and dance, sure to brighten up your summer.

Ahead of the full version’s release, short clips of both the English and Japanese versions will be released on TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube starting at 12:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 19, 2026 JST. Additionally, dance animation clips featuring the group’s mascots have been released and are now available on the BY THE BEAT YouTube channel and official social media accounts

“MERORI” TikTok audio link: https://www.tiktok.com/share/music/7661469081838274561

“MERORI (For Me)” TikTok audio link: https://www.tiktok.com/share/music/7661468949566457857

Audiences can enjoy the “melodic” phrases—which you’ll find yourself humming after just one listen—and the catchy twist dance early on, and can also use the audio for short video posts and UGC (user-generated content). The dance choreography in the full version to be released later was created by Getz, a choreographer known for his work with numerous anime, games, VTubers, and artist projects. The performance has been crafted into an addictive dance routine that makes you want to dance along on short videos and social media.

In April, a social media campaign was launched asking fans to submit “lines you’d like BY THE BEAT to say at a summer night pool party.” Fans from Japan and abroad submitted numerous “melodic” lines and summer-themed phrases, generating buzz around the song’s worldview even before its release.

BY THE BEAT continues to take on new challenges as musical artists while connecting with fans around the world as VTubers. In addition to releasing two versions of this track—an English version and a Japanese version—they will promote the song’s appeal worldwide through short videos and user-generated content (UGC) initiatives. With this being their second digital single following “Double Vision,” we look forward to their ambitious new attempt to color this summer with “melodic charm.”

2nd Digital Single “MERORI” *English ver.
Release Date: July 31 (Fri) 2026 (JST) 
Pre-add / Pre-save: https://BY-THE-BEAT.lnk.to/meroriPR

2nd Digital Single “MERORI (For Me)” *Japanese ver.
Release Date: August 5 (Wed) 2026 (JST)
Pre-add / Pre-save: https://BY-THE-BEAT.lnk.to/merori-for-mePR

＜About BY THE BEAT＞

"BY THE BEAT" is a group consisting of NIJISANJI EN Livers Zeal Ginjoka, Freodore, Seible, and Kaelix Debonair. They are on a mission to share their music with the world.

Links
Official YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@by_the_beat
Official X: https://x.com/by_the_beat
Official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@by_the_beat_official
Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/by_the_beat_official/
UNIVERSAL MUSIC Artist page: https://www.universal-music.co.jp/by-the-beat/

BY THE BEAT members

Zeal Ginjoka
Birthday: July 27
Height: 183cm
Profile
A reliable Bartender with a shadowy past, renowned for his drink and beat-making skills.
Social media:
■ X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/ZealGinjoka
■ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ZealGinjoka

Freodore
Birthday: February 11 
Height: 171cm
Profile
A serious but lovable Designer passionate about his work both on and off the stage.
Social media: 
■ X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/Freo_2434
■ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Freodore_nijisanji

Seible
Birthday: October 3
Height: 176cm 
Profile
A bubbly and magnetic Promoter who brings people together and adores attention.
Social media
■ X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/Seible_2434
■ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Seible_nijisanji

Kaelix Debonair
Birthday: November 5
Height: 185cm 
Profile
A laid-back Bouncer with a natural charm who gets things done despite all his slacking.
Social media
■ X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/KaelixDebonair
■ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KaelixDebonair

About NIJISANJI EN

The NIJISANJI EN VTuber project made its debut in May 2021 with the goal of reaching overseas fans. It comprises a variety of virtual Livers who conduct streams and influencer activities mainly in English. 

■ For more information, follow the official NIJISANJI EN accounts:
・YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/nijisanji_en
・Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/nijisanji_en
・X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/NIJISANJI_World
・Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/Nijisanji
・Instagram: https://instagram.com/nijisanji_en
・TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nijisanji_en?lang=en
・Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nijisanji.official

■ Official NIJISANJI Website:
https://nijisanji.jp/en

■ Official NIJISANJI YouTube channel (JP):
https://www.youtube.com/c/nijisanji

About ANYCOLOR Inc. 
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ANYCOLOR Inc. was founded in May 2017. We operate as a comprehensive entertainment company including our core business, VTuber group NIJISANJI, and other VTuber businesses in Japan and overseas.

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■ Company Information 
ANYCOLOR Inc. 
Location: Minato-ku, Tokyo 
Representative: Riku Tazumi, CEO 
Founded: May 2, 2017 
Website: https://www.anycolor.co.jp/en/