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Virtual idols would be so fun if they weren't designed to look like idols : kpoprants

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Virtual idols are groups like Superkind, Mave, Plave, and Feverse, digital avatars with actual people behind them. I think the reason people have an issue with these so-called "AI idols" is the fact that the designs and animations are supposed to be realistic and/or reminiscent of idol fashion, and on top of that, they act like idols by taking selfies, doing dance challenges, making reels, etc. Why make animations when you can have that in real life? What I want is these groups like this to use all avenues available to them. You can have insane hair. You can have extravagant outfits that step out of typical idol fashion. You can use animations mid-performance. They don't have to look human either! They can have pink skin, black sceleras, antenna, elf ears, or something idk. Use the digital realm to be creative. I don't know how popular it would be, but at least it would be different. I know designing, sculpting, and rigging would definitely be a time-consuming pain. Basically I want vt

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