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VTubers are posting videos comparing their avatars with and without puppeteering, where deliberate face acting, head tilts, and clear enunciation trigger dynamic expressions in rigged models like Live2D. Some say top rigs should move on their own, but others insist the streamer’s energy brings it to life, blending hundreds of parameters with personal input. Creators…

On September 28th, uyet Inc. released the “2026 Survey on the Situation Actual of VTuber Activities and Lifestyle/Health.” The survey was conducted by haico Online Clinic, which is operated by the company for streamers. Responses were obtained from 311 VTubers and V-Livers.

Collaborations between VTubers and public institutions have become increasingly common in recent years. Among them, one particularly unique initiative is the ongoing collaboration between JAXA Sagamihara Campus and hololive production. Since the 2024 “Get to Know Hoshimachi Suisei” collaboration campaign, the two sides have continued to build a loose but meaningful relationship. But what exactly…

On August 31, 2026, we released the VTuber-oriented app “VTuber Original Character Maker.” The developer is Sumeragi. Supported operating systems are Windows 10/11 and macOS 14 and later.

TOHO animation, the anime label of Japanese entertainment company TOHO Co., Ltd., released a special video segment recapping its presence at Anime Expo 2026, which also featured the studio’s first collaboration with NIJISANJI EN talents.

VTuber Komai Ume had a mishap during a recent broadcast when a technical glitch briefly exposed her real face to which the wider Vtubing community responded with warmth and support.

New merchandise featuring hololive production VTubers arrives at Animate starting August 29, 2026, including newly drawn illustrations of the talents as well as self-portraits illustrated by the talents themselves.