AuroraLiveVR

AuroraLiveVR's English Branch Undergoing Reorganization

Developing Story: Major staff overhaul an effort to improve internal structure

MusicDrop

Lone Alpha ‘Virtual Paradise’ Review - Your Next Summer Playlist?

'Virtual Paradise' by Lone Alpha is more than just a feel-good album: it's your anthem for the upcoming summer experience.

Weekly NewsDrop

Weekly NewsDrop #26—March 25, 2023

What a busy week indeed: Here are the latest stories from the VTubing community, plus a recap of what's going on with the platforms they use.

Kizuna AI

Kizuna AI Inc's Engi-Monogatari Project Debuts April 28

They will distribute sticker packs at AnimeJapan 2023 on the weekend of March 25 to 26.

Retirement

Mirai Akari Retires from VTuber Activities on March 31

One of the Four Heavenly Kings of Japan's VTuber scene is retiring from VTubing activities, with one last live stream to be held before her exit.

Music

Holo*27 Albums Top Billboard Japan Most-Downloaded Albums

Billboard Japan's Top Download charts for (which covers March 13 to 19) lists the two Holo*27 albums on the top spot, dominating albums from Ikuta Lilas (YOASOBI), One Piece Film Red and Liella! during that period. 【今週のダウンロード・アルバム・チャート“Download Albums”】 1位 holo*27 2位 holo*27 3位 幾田りら

774 Inc.

774inc. Integrates VTuber Groups, Rebrands as Nanashiinku

Welcome, ななしいんく (Nanashiinku, with two I's)!

Weekly NewsDrop

Weekly NewsDrop #25—March 18, 2023

Tell your friends: We are now on most social media platforms! (1,115 words)

Independent VTubers

How Senz is Tackling His Demons ⁠Through VTubing

Senz' redebut is a new chapter in the VTuber's life—both in streaming and his personal journey.

PRISM Project

PRISM Project Agents Collaborate with Voice Actress (and now VTuber) Shu Uchida

What led the voice actress to have her own VTuber model?—Plus some important points to know

Announcements

Thank You, NecroNews!

Announcement: "This decision is made with the growth of both organizations in mind, and we are parting ways on the best of terms."

NexStage Project

NexStage Project Announces Departure of Talents Behind Plumarielle, Jax Riot

In a statement to NewsDrop, the company said that they will work on adjusting their current company plans.

Hololive

Hololive’s Newest Ad Campaign Depicts Transcending Boundary of Talents and Reality

The new ads are seen on the official Hololive website and across Tokyo Metro lines.

Video Games

Gundam Evolution Enters Season 3

The rise of a more balanced mobile suit game.

NecroNews

NECRONEWS 35 - NINTENDON'T!!!

Nintendo what are you doing, you're worse than Blizzard and Sony

Weekly NewsDrop

Weekly NewsDrop #24—March 12, 2023

This Week: We definitely saw it coming. Nijisanji's Zaion LanZa has been officially terminated on multiple grounds of offenses and violations. The announcement is one of the agency's most detailed breakdowns of a talent's offenses as grounds for termination. More on that with our own Ducky's reporting of the announcement.

VShojo

Ironmouse Takes Home Best VTuber at The Streamer Awards 2023

Ironmouse took home the only VTuber win at The Streamer Awards 2023 after the medium was highlighted in six categories.

Nijisanji EN

Nijisanji Star Zaion LanZa Removed After Just 3 Months

Zaion LanZa's departure is Nijisanji EN's second in three months, with the XSOLEIL star being terminated after an indefinite suspension.

Live2D

Live2D Recognizes Security Flaws in Cubism Core SDK

Live2D: "We will release a version that fixes this vulnerability within a few days."

NecroNews

NecroNews 34—Pokemon Leaks Galore

...not that any Pokemon we like are there.

Pretty Knight Lauri: On VTuber Fandom and Spotlight on VTuber Diversity

The VTubing fandom’s diversity is not just made possible by the wide array of VTubers that we have at the moment. What is often overlooked is the huge number of VTuber fans that feature some of the most creative minds out there to spotlight the beauty (and the chaos)

VRChat

Gallery: VTuber Stuff at Comic Vket 3

We checked out the VTuber-related booths at the annual comic convention hosted on VRChat!

Weekly NewsDrop Featured

Weekly NewsDrop #23—March 4, 2023

Calm down, everyone! Let's sort this one out.

Independent VTubers

Meet The DIVA✶S: Bringing Visibility to VTubers With Disability

“It's really important to advocate for a voice for those who are still suffering with self-doubt, self-blame, and so on. I want those people to know they are not alone.”

Hololive English

After Hololive EN 3D Debuts, YAGOO Promises More "Motion Capture" Content

With Hololive English's 3D debuts ongoing, YAGOO is wishing for more high-quality productions and collaborations across branches.