Virtual YouTuber

A Virtual YouTuber, often shortened to VTuber, is an online entertainer who uses a computer-generated avatar for streaming or creating videos. VTubers typically utilize 2D or 3D animated characters as their personas, with motion capture technology synchronizing their movements and expressions onto the virtual avatars. The VTuber concept originated in Japan and has quickly gained global popularity. Many VTubers stream on platforms like YouTube, Twitch, and Bilibili, featuring various content such as gaming, singing, chatting, and art. VTubers have revolutionized traditional streaming, offering audiences a unique form of entertainment. The VTuber culture has also cultivated a distinct community where fans actively participate in live interactions, create fan art, and develop their own memes and cultural references. The VTuber world extends beyond individual activities, as many VTubers join agencies or groups for larger projects and events, like concerts and collaborations. Due to the nature of their virtual personas, VTubers can freely shape their image and personality without real-world limitations, attracting a diverse audience. The anonymity provided by virtual avatars also grants VTubers a degree of privacy, allowing them to express themselves more freely.