THE HEIST:
Alban Knox Birthday Fan Project 2026
05 . 26 . 2026
★ Irasshainyase ★
Surprise! We've compiled a little something-something for a certain someone's special day. We hope you enjoy looking through its contents~May your light continue to shine & dazzle as bright as the stars that continue to guide and light your way. Takaradachi will cheer you on always!
Happy Birthday Tenchou! ★
With love, Takaradachi ★
still waiting for our paycheck
NASA had a little fun activity in part of their ARTEMIS II space mission:Their “Send Your Name with Artemis II” effort opened a small sign-up page wherein submitted names will be included on an SD card that will fly inside Orion when the Artemis II mission launched on April 2026.We've sneakily (heh) submitted Alban's name to be one of its Artemis II Virtual Guests as part of this year's birthday heist. Takaradachi also joined along to get their own digital "boarding pass"!
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Images sourced from: NASA Artemis II | NASA on X (formerly Twitter)
As Alban is turning five (!!) years old now, we compiled art, photos and messages showcasing five corresponding THEMES.Each theme posed a particular question; in which Takaradachi shared moments & memories that they fondly look back on.Curious to see what these contain?Click on a star ★ to navigate to a specific theme to view it!
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Which was your favourite moment where Alban made you laugh?

That one time Alban made a fanfic of Ricky Rat and Santa Claus
(bro should make more fanfics fr)ー Cindy
I have a lot of them!And also i have the memory of a fish and i'm not that great at describing things, so i don't think i can really mention a moment in specific, but every single minecraft stream makes me laugh a lot from all the insanity that happens in every stream, i love how chaotic everything gets.I also remember...the LADS stream...yeah... 10/10 it was so peak and i laughed so muchー Cami
Too many to choose, but Alban instantly shooting Kitami in R.E.P.O. (Atsuatsu Fire Club) made me laugh!ー Orange
There are so many funny moments it's hard to choose!I still love the ULTIMATE CATBOY WORKS!!! I got a stomach ache from laughing so hard!The glitching out of the helicopter in District V had me rolling.Everytime you play a horror game and your teasing gets you chased and screaming is such a fun time.There are so many moments its hard to choose but I'm sure everyone else has some great moments too!Thank you my clown oshi for so many laughs I'm sure there will be more 🧡ー ruuri

The Realistic ASMR Boyfriend stream, I will NEVER get over toxic gamer, Cheeto eating, discord daddy Alban. I've never cried laughing moreー Hime

Even though Tenchou thinks he is not good at zatsu, I love Tenchou’s yapping. It always makes me laugh the most.Somehow, Tenchou has the ability to turn a wholesome zatsu into crazy, wild, and sussy talk lmao. SSG27ー Hirari🦋
Literally anytime he laughs-also when he was playing the boba shop game and got a call saying "hello is this ms risa?" And Alban said "noo, this is Patrick" in his voicei still watch that clip and it makes me giggle every timeー アルワ
That moment where he was having a monologue about his boywomb during minecraft and he was overheard by another liver 😭ー Yrah


honestly there are too many over the years to list them all,
but the banana bread incident is definitely one of my favourites,
along with any minecraft streams, the twitch streams, district v, when he daipans, when he gets jumpscared, and when hes being ssg27ー toebeanie

There's too many to mention LOL but nothing makes me laugh more than when I successfully grief him LMFAO.For example, when he was doing the Halloween roulette challenge and he had to pass from saying the line I submitted ("Cornbanya minnyasama!!!") and he ended up suffering through the batsu eating green beans baby food instead LMFAOOOO 😭😭😭sorry tenchou 😝ー hayaku14
I still remember it like it was yesterday but when he played little nightmare and he was trying to escape the monster chiefs and was throwing bottles at them and teasing them since he was at the ceiling, he then continued to do that then right after he hits the monster on the head and said "heh idiot" he falls right into a boiling pot of water.Always will make me laughー 52hertz
Kind of difficult to point out just one, but if we talk as of lately, when in district V the helicopter crashed and he got bugged underground and nobody could find him for a while,also the creation of the Soju Boys is a notable one, truly a moment of all time!ー CristalFlower

One of my fav moments of all time was Alban cracking up at the baby hitting its head in the Layers of Fear stream.While I already knew of the wipe out baby beforehand, seeing tenchou burst out into laughter also made me laugh a lot!I really love his horror streams even though I'm a huge coward lolー VToodles
When was the time where Alban said or did something that made you feel reassured or given a confidence boost?


Whenever I talk about my dreams and goals, alban always supports me, tells me that he believes in me, and tells me hes proud of me when I share my milestones, and watching him achieves his goals gives me the confidence to work harder at my ownー toebeanie
His little occasional encouragement while chatting with us i always appreciate it so much, i also cherish when he says hes proud of us especially in asmr lives ;^;ー アルワ

Sometimes I feel lost and uncertain about the things I’m doing. I work hard to do what everyone else expects of me without receiving much appreciation.When Tenchou told me, “You’ve come so far. I’m proud of you,” even that little bit of affirmation meant the world to me.“Hard work will not betray you. You just have to let yourself recognize your own work.”Tenchou’s words really give me the strength to keep going.ー Hirari🦋
Because I started watching him while I was still busy with uni (now I graduated! Thanks to tenchou and the dachi's support) there were times when I talked about my classes and how that was going for me, and everytime I sent a supa talking about the times I passed my classes he congratulated me, which gave me the strength to continue.It is really hard to believe in myself and back then I struggled a lot, I still do, but hearing tenchou's voice helped me to feel a bit more confident in my efforts and small victories.I have a lot of growth to do, but I know that I still can go back to tenchou's side and I know he is going to be there to help me get the push and confidence I need to work on my goals, like always.ー Cami

Alban’s always cheering us on and telling us to do our best and that makes my day happier.ー Mikayla
He’s always so grateful to his fans—it makes me feel like it’s okay to support Alban, and that I’m glad I doー Orange
It's not so much in the words, but through his actions, through his hardwork, by pushing through trials against all odds, he gives me constant reassurance that doing your best is always rewarded.It may not be in the shape or form you want it to be, but all that hardwork comes back to you in a positive way. He's the best example of that.ー hayaku14

The Alban Knox Hiatus!Honestly, I was a bit sad since we couldn’t see him, but knowing how hard he was working to improve himself really inspired me.
It gave me the confidence to start things I’d always been too afraid to try.In a way, I was trying really hard to make him proud… but in the process, I ended up making myself proud too.ー Cindy
When he says he's working hard for us, because it makes me want to work hard too! But that also it's okay to take a step back and relax when necessary.ー CristalFlower
When Alban said he wanted to show people that hard work pays off 🥹ー Yrah
When Alban says that he believes in us, that is both the biggest reassurance and the biggest confidence boost.At my first meet and greet this year, his words to me really made me understand why he is my kamioshi. I feel more confident going forward and I want to continue enjoying my passions. Thank you Alban. 🧡ー ruuri

It was one of the first superchats I ever sent to him, I was worried by not being able to provide much art or clipping or editing, I wasn't doing much as a fan, but he reassured me just being there was enough for him.And while I sometimes still feel like I dont do enough for him or the community, I will always do my best to show up.ー Hime
What actions, habits, or qualities of Alban do you appreciate the most?

What I appreciate most about Tenchou is how he is always stepping out of his comfort zone to face new challenges and try new things.
Even though he might not be fully confident, he still works hard and does his best because he wants to prove to us that if he can make something from nothing, so can everyone else. He is such an inspiring role model.Tenchou is also a warm-hearted person who cares a lot about others. He will stream even when he is not feeling his best, hoping to provide a space for someone who may be having a rough day to relax.I’m really glad he’s here for us.ー Hirari🦋

Alban’s always so kind and considerate to the people around him and I appreciate that the most about him. He has a warm heart.ー Mikayla
My favourite traits of Alban is without a doubt that he never gives up on working on himself, his goals and his dreams.
It's really inspiring to watch someone actively chase their dreams, especially when you can see the the results of the hard work that is put in. It inspires me (and many others) to also work hard toward something that I want to achieve or get better at.
And when times are rough or we feel like we are going in circles, Alban's stream is there to pick our mood up either with his content or his words of encouragement. I really can't emphasise how inspiring he is. 🧡ー ruuri
Alban loves music a lot because you can see it in the way he hums and sings here and there, the way he sways left to right when he's vibing to a song, or when he just stops to listen to a bgm that slaps. I love that his love for music shows through his actions too.ー hayaku14

Alban puts in effort in every little thing he does and he's always thinking of everyone else. Alban's best quality is how much he cares, which translates into him working harder and harder with each milestone and project. He really is a fantastic influence for us Takaradachi.ー Hime
I was really encouraged by Alban’s motivation to learn Japanese, and more recently by his decision to perform at CONCERTO. “If you’re not going to participate now, when are you going to do it?” is something I want to remind myself too.ー Orange

I appreciate Alban’s kindness, generosity, and incredible work ethic, and I love how his silly, mischievous side (ssg27) still manages to make me laugh every time.ー Cindy
I love how hardworking he is, and the fact of how willing he is to step out of his comfort zone just to learn something new! Really inspiring! Now, if I could also point out a habit that I find funny, is how he has a tendency to clear his throat, despite trying to fix it as of lately, lol.ー CristalFlower
It's always kind of him to wait a bit in his intro of he's streams for those that get ads, so that we all can "iklight stick". togetherー 52hertz
I actually appreciate how firm Alban's boundaries are, especially regarding personal information. I also love how kind he is when addressing delicate conversations.ー Yrah
Alban is so kind hearted and sweet to his fans and genmates, probably the sweetest vtuber ever. I absolutely adore his laugh and his silly moments. :">ー アルワ


I love how earnest and hard-working he is, how when he has a goal he gives it his all, and how he always makes sure to express his gratitude to us and to other people who help him.He's also always sure to do random acts of kindness, like how he would leave drinks out for delivery people in hot weather, small things that show just how much of a big heart he really hasー toebeanie
He never gives up, or backs down from a challenge. It doesn't matter how long it would take, he still does his best to improve and it is thanks to his efforts that he is the amazing streamer (and idol, i love u idolban) that he is.I also love that he is always grateful and never takes things from granted, i don't feel like just someone in the crowd when i'm in the chat, or even when i'm not talking because i'm busy or i feel a bit under the weather, i still feel like my presence matters, which i appreciate a lot as a viewer.And another thing I really like (and admire) about him, is that he always does his best to make people feel welcome, not just to chat but also to his fellow streamers when he is collabing with others, it speaks volumes about how great of a person he isー Cami
What habits, sayings or other things did you pick up/learnt from Alban?

Definitely have said my fair share of: "Oh nyo!" but habits I think we both already kind of had would be: getting up early, drinking coffee, our hips breaking over our age and old memes. You know, typical stuff.ー Hime
"You're b**** made!" is one that I've been recently made aware of by a friend pointing out that I say it, also his tone whenever he questioningly says "hello?" Is another thing I've picked up, the "madge/sadge" and his luca impression when saying I love something, and anytime he has a new vocal stim it becomes a vocal stim for me tooー toebeanie
IM NOT PREGNANT B**HES!!! XDー アルワ
Well, Alban is actually the one that introduced me all those years ago to "Deez nuts" jokes, as well as ligma, sugma ones, so yeah, I have to blame him for it.But a more wholesome take would be that I also started saying "Oh nyooo~" because of him too, and "If we ball, we ball" has been a curious life saver in stressful times!ー CristalFlower

Because of Alban, I started to enjoy horror games. Now those are the streams I look forward to the most.ー Cindy
When I say "awesome," I can hear his voice the most 😭ー Yrah
I say “erm” a lot, also the “good morning, good afternoon, good evening, good night, konban!”. It’s become a habit to repeat after tenchou hahaー Mikayla
I actually say "hm?" A bit more now lolー 52hertz
There are many habits of Alban that I like. When he starts stream with 'ah, ah ah hello!' It really feels like 'ah Alban's stream is starting yippee!'. I also find his habit of accidentally saying something suspicious and then blaming us and saying we are taking it out of context, its really funny 😂ー ruuri

The biggest thing I’ve learned from Tenchou is the importance of self-love and self-recognition. I tend to overthink things that I don’t actually need to worry about.Tenchou showed us to be comfortable with ourselves, take pride in our work, and never give up. Act without regret, and those experiences will turn into beautiful memoriesー Hirari🦋
I study a little English every day because I want to understand your streams as much as possible! I’ve kept my Duolingo streak for over 1,200 days!ー Orange
I have picked up on words and phrases that I knew of but have not necessarily used it often in daily life such as rawdogging or "fuck my chungus life." Incredibly enrichment to my vocabulary. LOL but fr though, I find myself saying and living the phrase, "It is what it is," more cause he says it so often. Sometimes life does throw you lemons and you just gotta make lemonade out of it!ー hayaku14
★ Happy Birthday, Alban! ★
Happy birthday banban, i'm so glad to be part of your community and support you, your lives and videos and clips always make my day and i really appreciate all the efforts you put into making content for us!ー アルワ

You continue to show that no matter where you start or how much time you get working on something new, if you work really hard on it, anyone can achieve it.Happy 5th birthday alban.ー 52hertz
To the best catboy in the world, amazing streamer, idol, and most importantly, my beloved (not parasocial) oshi, happy birthday!I probably say this all the time, but i'm really happy that the me from 5 years ago decided to watch one of your streams for the first time and stayed.
Being able to watch your streams has been (and still is!) one of the biggest joys i have in my life and i love every second of them, even if i can't watch a stream from the start, or stay all the way, or chat sometimes, just being there and knowing that you're having fun is enough to feel happy.Thank you for being an amazing person and most importantly, yourself, like i always say, we got your back, we are here for you everytime you need support or just to laugh, and i hope that we all can be here to tell you happy birthday for many, many more years.Thank you for being our oshi, tenchou.ー Cami

WHAT 5th birthday already!?!??! Unc🤧!!You’ve grown so much over these five years, and it amazes me how much you’ve improved in your singing, dancing, and Japanese. As your fan, I feel incredibly proud to call you my oshi. I know you’ve been working so hard these past months, so I hope we can bring a smile to your face and give you some energy today.Happy Birthday, Tenchou!
we love you tons!! 🧡ー Cindy
It has been five years already, and I haven't regretted a single one I have spent being a Takaradachi. You do so much for us, that it inspire us to want to give you back just as much, if not more, in this endless cycle of happiness we have been part of since the very start!I'm not sure if I'll ever be able to put into words how happy I am to have meet you and takaradachi, how positively it has influenced my life, and how grateful i'm for all those moments you have made me laugh when I needed it the most.Thank you for everything, our dearest Tenchou, I wish you nothing but happiness, because you truly deserve it!Happy Birthday Alban!!ー CristalFlower
Happy Birthday Tenchou! Can't believe it's already your 5th birthday! ><Watching your journey as the phantom thief of Noctyx has been nothing but inspiring. Seeing you become more confident in singing and performing is truly heartwarming. I know ya worked so hard for this and it truly shows!Keep shining and never stop chasing your goals. BIIIG LOVEー Dumplings

Tenchou!!!! Happy 5th birthday that is so crazzyyy!!!! Happy oldgening my dude.
I only hope that you are happy and healthy always. Everything else will fall into place as long as you are both of those!!!Thank you for being with us all these years, Alban. Here's to many more happy birthdays ahead 🥺🧡BIG LOVE SCRUNKLY!!!!! 🧡ー hayaku14
Happy Birthday Tenchou! May your journey across the stars continue to bring kind days, inspiration, and may your cycle of happiness entwine with those your light shines upon.ー hayze

As you turn the big 5 today, remember that all the other kids at your school are just as scared as you are. So, play nice, share your toys, beat the other kids up if they try to bully you, eat your vegetables, be eager to learn, and have fun. :)Happy Birthday Alban, wishing you all the happiness and success in the world. It really is incredible to see where you're at from where you started those many years ago. Us Takaradachi are incredibly fortunate to have an oshi who is as kind as he is hardworking.Happy Birthday and BIIIIIIG LOVE ALWAYS !!!ー Hime

I’m so thankful to celebrate another birthday with you, Tenchou. Seeing how much you’ve grown over the years makes me super proud.Thank you for all the hard work and the joy you’ve brought us. More than just being inspired by you, I’m glad to have a community where I belong. Our mutual companionship means a lot to me. We’ve been through many ups and downs together, and I’m so grateful to have you in my life.Follow your heart, we are always here for you. Wishing you all the best and cheering you on as always.Happy 5th birthday!ー Hirari🦋
Writing this message while eating ramen in Japan with another Takaradachi, a day after meeting so many Takaradachis cheering Alban on during Concerto Day 2, a few days after meeting Takaradachi at a cafe--
What I am trying to say is that Alban has inspired so many of us and brought us together and that's a real blessing 🙌Thank you!!! And happy birthday 🎂ー Joos Joos
Happy Birthday Tenchou!!I’m so happy to be able to celebrate today with you and takaradachi!
Thank you for being our tenchou and for making this community, you make everyday brighter so I hope your day shines just as much!
Whatever challenges and new heights you choose to take on, we will be behind you always!お誕生日おめでとう!🧡ー Mikayla
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Happy birthday Alban!!
☆ *。・:*:・゚★ 。・:*:・゚☆I love it when you celebrate our achievements, no matter how big or small!
I've faced some setbacks, but seeing how hard you and Takaradachis work gives me the strength to keep trying again and again.
Thank you for giving me to this wonderful community!
Now that you’ve pulled off such a huge success on the big stage, I hope you continue to shine even brighter in the future!!ー mota

Thank you for your hard work and for always caring about your fans. I’m so glad I can support you. Wishing you a wonderful 5th birthday!🥳✨ー Orange
Happy birthday to my kamioshi Alban! 🥳This year feels special because you are now 5 (big boy school time yippee!!) and you debuted in your common outfit at CONCERTO! 🎉I'm really proud of how far you've come over the past 4 years and I hope you continue to pursue your dreams in whatever form it comes in. Your hard work is paying off and I hope many more opportunities come your way because you deserve to show off your efforts. I will be here cheering for you and supporting you in whatever capacity I can.
I hope you have a very happy birthday doing what makes you happy.BIG LOVE! ALBAN SAIKOU! 🧡🐱ー ruuri


Happy birthday tenchou! Congrats on finally starting primary school!I hope you get lots of treats and have a fantastic birthday, we love you so very much <3ー toebeanie
Happiest 5th birthday tenchou!!!!Forever grateful for you sharing your wonderful self with the world, I'm so proud to call you my oshi!ー VToodles
Happy 5th birthday tenchouu!I'm blanking on writing a poetic message so let's just go with: you're awesome, it's your birthday, and I'm glad you're here wwwwwOn a serious note, I wish you health and happiness all throughout the year and all the years to come~ ^^HBD CATBOY, EAT CAKE, BIG LOVE🧡ー Xyren
Happy birthday, Alban!I'm so happy to have been with you for five years, and I wish we can be for longer. You bring us joy and comfort, and I wish nothing but great things to come your way. Love, Yrahー Yrah

my oshi is a very honest person. whenever he likes something, he smiles says "i like this!". whenever he doesn't like something, he frowns and says "i hate it!". whenever he doubts himself, or has a difficult time, he says "it's so hard!". whenever he's overcome with emotion, he cries and says "i love you".to the you that is like a star bursting with color, i want to say "thank you".
for shining so bright, thank you.
for staying by our side, thank you.
for allowing us to meet you as you are, thank you.here's to five years, and many more.ー zara


