Industry

Shizuoka Broadcasting Appoints Konohana Sakuya to Host TV Channel's Opening, Closing Program

This marks the first time a VTuber has been appointed to conduct a TV channel's opening and closing broadcast in Japan.

MAHA5

MAHA5 Japan Terminates Two Talents Amidst Prolonged Inactivity

Both of the talents' respective social media accounts will be deleted after June this year following the termination.

News

VTuber Clippers Targeted In YouTube Takedown: What’s The Deal?

VTuber clippers have been hit with a YouTube demonetization wave, so what does the future look like for some of the scene's unsung heroes?

News

Studio Cell’s James Wicks Speaks Out On VTuber Fraud Allegations

The lead of Studio Cell, James Wicks, has addressed allegations leveled by numerous top VTubers over failing to deliver on animation projects.

Spotlight

VStream Promises VTubers “The Future of Virtual Streaming”: How Does It Stack Up?

VStream's founders say it isn't just another Twitch or YouTube competitor, but can the VTuber community platform stand out?

News

Developing: Person at the Center of VTuber Embezzlement Revealed

NewsDrop peeks at the events that unfolded following Bao the Whale's public callout of said perpetrator, as well as public details of said entity.

Spotlight

Spotlight: Roy Chiato Reborn as Barista Bunny Returns From Indefinite Hiatus

Roy Chiato is returning from his indefinite hiatus with a new name and direction as the barista bunny is reborn.

Behind the Model

Behind The Model: Naya’s YouTube Restart

Naya has a prolific history on YouTube, but VTubing let them chase a sense of personal fulfilment beyond content creation.

Weekly NewsDrop

Weekly NewsDrop #35—May 27, 2023

Slurs, Scams and Degeneracy—What in the world is going on?!

Spotlight

Fear/Sona: On Being a True Crime Content Creator in the VTubing Space

We spoke with true crime VTuber Fear/Sona to learn more of her content direction, and how she is able to do it whilst being mindful of sensitivity of certain topics.

Events

VTuber NewsDrop's Guide to CONQuest Festival 2023

As we get ready for CONQuest Festival 2023 (presented by Globe), we are also getting ready to meet VTubers! Here's our guide to everything VTubers at the Sky Islands.

Business

Kiii Ventures Into VTubing With 'Viiins': Rie Tanaka, Ayumu Murase Appointed as Ambassadors

The first generation of 'Viiin's VTubers will be announced this June.

Philippines

VOLs VTuber Project to First Launch in the Philippines

Three new VTubers focused on esports content will debut Sunday, June 18.

Weekly NewsDrop

Weekly NewsDrop #34—May 20, 2023

This week's key word is transparency. In an industry that relies on statements and public announcements to formulate discussion, the VTubing scene must reflect on what the reality says, and not those hidden in the nooks and crannies of the Internet.

Behind the Model

Behind The Model: Minty Yukime’s Trans Experience, Documented

Minty Yukime has made an effort to document her trans journey to give a critical resource to a vulnerable community.