Weekly NewsDrop #17—January 21, 2023

Hololive's stellar songstress Hoshimachi Suisei makes history as she performs Stellar Stellar on The First Take, the first VTuber to do so. The music video has reached 3 million views as of this moment—and even capturing fans of Japanese music in general.

In other news, the lyric video for Production Kawaii Idol Project's Forever Bloom was released just before the 3D debut relay stream started. You should listen to it. As for the 3D debut relay, we will give some time to watch everything in one go.

The Latest on NewsDrop

• We're still talking about AI Art, as we report on the Class Action Lawsuit filed against DeviantArt, Stability AI and Midjourney.
• The latest NecroNews is full of new information such as Valve's biggest game leak in its history.
• VTuber Music Recap will have a new name soon—for now, you can read the latest issue.

Brave Group to Transfer Aogiri High School IP to ViviON

Brave Group has announced that it has entered a business partnership with entertainment and content creation company viviON to transfer the intellectual property (IP) of one of its VTuber units Aogiri High School to the new company.

Brave Group to Transfer Aogiri High School IP to ViviON

The IP transfer, according to official press releases, will take effect on April 1 this year.

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Hoshimachi Suisei Sings on "The First Take"

Suisei is set to perform her hit song Stellar Stellar with a special acoustic arrangement. The First Take on Twitter said that for the first time in its history, a VTuber will attempt to perform in one take for the channel.

Hoshimachi Suisei Sings on “The First Take”

Suichan is the first VTuber to be featured in the popular music YouTube channel

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Shylily’s Twitch Milestone Marked With Ad Campaign on Times Square

Shylily’s ad comes after she announced a partnership with energy drink brand Gamer Supps with the launch of an exclusive flavor called Blo’Hole Blast. As part of the collaboration, limited branded mouse mats are also available.

Shylily’s Twitch Milestone Marked With Ad Campaign on Times Square

Shylily is the latest VTuber to appear on an ad campaign on New York’s Times Square, following her recent one million follower milestone on Twitch. However, it was unclear who initiated the said campaign. I was on a billboard today in the New York Time Squares! This was so

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Nijisanji Debuts New Talents

Popular VTuber agency Nijisanji has announced the debut of seven new talents under its Japanese branch. Several of its talents come from the agency’s talent training project Virtual Talent Academy (VTA).

Nijisanji Unveils Seven New Talents Under Japanese Branch

This marks Nijisanji’s latest major update in its Japanese side, as the agency has been focused on debuting numerous units in its English department.

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Finally, a VTuber Anime We Can Relate To...

Nana Nanato's light novel "VTuber Legend: How I Went Viral after Forgetting to Turn Off My Stream" brings real VTuber situations (as well as the chat room) into the spotlight. The story's so funny, we don't wonder why it will receive an anime adaptation.

“VTuber Legend” Anime Adaptation Announced

Is this the VTuber anime we are waiting for?—Anime adaptation of light novel green-lit

VTuber NewsDropJay Agonoy

Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel One Year After Launch

We take a deeper look at Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel one year after its launch through the experiences of its players.

Don't miss this story featuring Ironmouse, Nova Aokami, Mistress Doom and other VTubers plus content creators.

Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel: 1 Year of DUELS!

As the game celebrates its first-year anniversary since its debut, we asked several players what their thoughts about the card game.

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In Other News...

• Stream Breaks/Hiatus: Auregalia Aruri, Gundou Mirei, Feebee, Rexulili
• Ironmouse joins United Talent Agency
• Health Watch: Gems Company's Mizushina Aoi gets COVID-19, IRyS is struck with severe laryngitis and has to undergo a complete vocal rest.
• Tsunderia undergoes staff changes as managers Rei and Myst steps down from their positions.
• Sony Mocopi units are being delivered to select VTubers like Tsukino Mito and Lua Asuka—plus, it ties a partnership with Hololive Production.
• Hololive Indonesia Bunkasai Night (hi:BANA) is set to happen on February 11-12.
• e-Elements' Apex Legends Anniversary Celebration Dream Match guests several VTubers such as Mori Calliope, Shibuya Hal, Tokoyami Towa and Natsuiro Matsuri.

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