I Got Addicted to VTubers and Regret Everything

A video on YouTube. In Anime, a Krater category.

Summary by Krater

Gigguk documents his journey down the VTuber rabbit hole in 2020, exploring the rise of virtual YouTubers like Kizuna AI and Hololive, the success of agencies like Cover Corp, and why anime fans have embraced virtual idols.

From the video

Answers: How did VTubers become so popular in 2020?

VTuber history
Hololive
Kizuna AI
Virtual idols
Superchat earnings

What it concludes

Kizuna AI pioneered the modern VTuber scene when she debuted in November 2016.
Hololive and its English talent debuted in 2020, driving massive international growth for the medium.
VTubers like Kiryu Coco topped YouTube global Superchat earnings in 2020.
VTuber popularity bridges the gap between scripted anime characters and real-world streamers.

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