My Oshi VTuber Right Before My Eyes!? Experience the “Feeling of Being in the Same Space” with MR [TGS2026 Special Feature]

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My Oshi VTuber Right Before My Eyes!? Experience the “Feeling of Being in the Same Space”

At the PocketReal booth, an MR app capable of overlaying VTuber avatars onto real-world spaces was showcased. When viewed through a dedicated device, characters usually confined to streaming screens can be enjoyed with the sensation that they are standing right in front of you.

Unlike viewing them through a screen, the key point is that the avatars appear to exist in the real space. Since you can also perceive distance and size, you can experience an immersive feeling as if “your oshi is truly there.”

An actual MR experience was also available at the booth. The combination of VTuber culture and MR technology transforms the enjoyment from merely watching streams into something closer to the sensation of “going to meet them,” which is fascinating.

Sharing the same space with your oshi—this booth offered a glimpse into such a slightly futuristic experience, allowing visitors to get a taste of it ahead of time.

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