: Virtual YouTubers using anime-style avatars are a massive new segment of the entertainment industry, bridging the gap between anime and live streaming.
Japan’s aging population and COVID-19 pandemic accelerated a shift to virtual entertainment that the West is only now catching up to. —YouTubers who use real-time motion-capture avatars—are now a billion-dollar industry. Stars like Kizuna AI (the pioneer) and Gawr Gura (from Hololive) generate millions in superchats and merchandise.
: Virtual YouTubers using anime-style avatars are a massive new segment of the entertainment industry, bridging the gap between anime and live streaming.
Japan’s aging population and COVID-19 pandemic accelerated a shift to virtual entertainment that the West is only now catching up to. —YouTubers who use real-time motion-capture avatars—are now a billion-dollar industry. Stars like Kizuna AI (the pioneer) and Gawr Gura (from Hololive) generate millions in superchats and merchandise. 1pondo 100414896 yui kasugano jav uncensored updated