Browsing: Virtual Identity & Avatars

A new study has shown that people like virtual influencers more when they are cartoonish or stylised, rather than when they strive for realism.

VR is not just about games. The best VR headsets are also powerful tools for productivity, creativity, fitness, and social connection. These ten apps and utilities are essential software for anyone who owns a VR headset in 2026, whether you use it for work, play, or both. We refresh this list as apps launch, evolve,…

Operated by ANYCOLOR Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Riku Tazumi), NIJISANJI EN, in partnership with Virgin Music, the Japanese music label of Universal Music G.K. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Naoshi Fujikura), will release the second digital single, “MERORI,” by “BY THE BEAT,” a four-member VTuber unit from NIJISANJI EN, the English-speaking branch…

The concert Mori Calliope built around Grimoire is not a fan gathering with musical segments. It is a 26-song live set, cataloged by MusicBrainz as a full release, built from the setlist density of an arena act. Nothing in its release profile qualifies it as a niche digital event.

On July 15th, ANYCOLOR Inc. announced its response to the infringement of rights against VTuber “Tomoe Shirayuki,” who belongs to Nijisanji. The company operates the virtual liver groups “Nijisanji” and “NIJISANJI EN.”

The sci-fi adventure world “Project Lost Worlds,” which was released at the end of June on the social VR platform “VRChat,” is attracting a lot of attention. This world is the latest work by Fins, a creator famous for sci-fi worlds such as “District Roboto” and “Paradisa.” It has already become a popular world with…

Hololive is looking to cash in on custom meet-and-greets with its stable of virtual personalities, which are created by the company and piloted by real, hired talent.

“Meet & Greet” has recently become a staple at VTuber events. This format allows fans to meet and talk with VTubers in person, whereas normally they can only communicate with them through chat on a screen, making it an irresistible event for fans

Virtual characters appearing in the real world and moving around as if they were truly real… Such expressions, which previously required extremely difficult technology, are now becoming easily achievable. One such technology that is attracting attention is Autodesk’s live-action x CG compositing app, “Flow Studio.”

In VRChat, a wide variety of content is released day and night, from game worlds where you can play with friends to scenic worlds perfect for relaxing. In this series, we will pick out and introduce some of the most visually appealing worlds from the vast number of available worlds