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VTubers Across The Language Barrier – Beneath the Tangles

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Here on Beneath the Tangles, we look at a huge variety of what could be considered “otaku media.” What makes things interesting is that, as time goes on, new forms of such media get developed, crea…

Here on Beneath the Tangles, we look at a huge variety of what could be considered “otaku media.” What makes things interesting is that, as time goes on, new forms of such media get developed, creating new experiences for otaku to enjoy. One of the most recent developments is the rise of the “Virtual YouTuber,” or “VTuber” for short. This medium was most notably popularized through Kizuna AI, a digital anime girl avatar that, with the help of face capture and motion capture technology, could livestream through streaming services like YouTube and interact with fans in real time. Ever since she

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