We Still Talk About VTubers in 2022 with Vivi, Arbeed and Kurumeme: Podcast 97

Welcome to the first podcast episode of 2022, where we still talk about Virtual YouTubers. This marks keepsakes.’ full transition as a podcast after a long drought. On this episode, I talk to our previous guest clipper Kurumeme, VTuber support staff Arbeed and VTuber mama Vivi. From a recap of VTuber activities that marked 2021 to the next steps in planning the next cover music video, we got you covered. This conversation is in English and Filipino. ...

January 7, 2022 · 1 min

Terumi Koizumi talks about Branding on Podcast 94 this August

Interacting with Virtual YouTubers is fun, especially if both of you are interested in one or more topics. On this episode, I got Virtual YouTuber Terumi Koizumi talk about branding on this hour-long episode. Given that we mentioned a lot of references, it’s much more appropriate to include the show notes for this episode here. We talked about a lot of brands, mostly local in nature. Then the rest of the discussion is allotted to various topics like television broadcasting - which reminds me of her brutal tweet. ...

August 30, 2021 · 2 min

VTuber Meet and Greet, or an Interview?

History has been made when Lyrica and Kaheru were set as guests for a local event. These two VTubers are guests for Cosplay.ph’s second FanFes Online event held on the last weekend of May 2021. What’s more is that they had a meet and greet. For a VTuber simp fanatic like me, this is a good chance for me to meet and greet them. Just like others, I have no idea how to approach them now that I can get a degree closer. Here’s what’s in my mind: ...

June 6, 2021 · 5 min

Good VTuber Subs on the podcast this March 19

Our second podcast for the month of March features Matthew. He’s been coding for so long that when a comment on a Reddit board pissed him off so much, he had built the Good VTuber Subs bot on Twitter. This, among his other projects, shows how he is an “otaku for others.” This discussion talks about the recently-held Fandom February as well as the Good VTuber Subs in general. Audio version available this March 19, 12 noon on wherever you listen to. ...

March 19, 2021 · 1 min

Informative "Toushin Fandom February 2021" every Fridays of the month

It’s been a long time since I saw a local event related to the anime culture, so when I saw this on my Facebook news feed, I didn’t hesitated to sign up. At all. Especially if it’s about VTubers. Bias aside, this is a good way to start weekends. Ateneo de Manila University’s Touyou no Shinju (Toushin) Organization will hold its “Fandom February” talks featuring relevant topics such as VTubers, Gundam, UTAU, Isekai, Idol Culture and 3D Modelling. ...

February 3, 2021 · 1 min

Off with their heads: Desk Diary - February 02, 2021

Before January 2021 ends, we saw the boom that is GameStop - aside from that, we saw another discussion within the VTuber community unfolding. “Make content, don’t just tweet.” Hololive English’s Calliope Mori, during a Q&A stream, answered this question: “Do you have any tips for people who want to become VTubers?” Here’s my transcript of her answer: Make content. Do it. You know, I see a lot of young, aspiring VTubers that really want to do the VTuber thing, and I’m really excited for them. I want to see them succeed. I want to see them do their best. I see them on Twitter and I want them to do something. ...

February 2, 2021 · 10 min

Want to become a Virtual YouTuber? Watch these 8 wonderful personalities

Virtual YouTubers are the rage in 2020. VTubie lists more than 3,000 virtual personalities streaming on either Twitch and YouTube. There are much more You want to be a Virtual personality too, but do you know where to go first? I will be recommending five eight wonderful personalities who are in this community. These personalities can give you ideas on what to expect, what to do, what not to do, and how to move forward. ...

January 16, 2021 · 3 min

Domo, Arigathanks.: Desk Diary - January 16, 2021

Apparently this is my first Desk Diary of the year. I dedicate this post to one person who keeps doing what he does best: Being bullied by Interviewing VTubers. They call him Kevin, most got used to calling him Domo though. This guy helped elevate the best Virtual YouTubers outside of major agencies through his interviews. When he starts streaming, I was ready to clip segments as much as I can. ...

January 15, 2021 · 2 min

My Best VTuber Experiences in 2020

Happy New Year everyone! We’re now in another year of struggles, perseverance, and yes: Virtual YouTubers. Now, to see how I did with my simping superchat posting in 2020: I spent more than Php3,000 on Vtubers which should have ended up to Pat who is hosting this website. After the 10th year anniversary stream of DTV Pilipinas last night, I jest that Pat should be a VTuber so I can simp and at the same time pay the hosting expenses (lol). ...

January 2, 2021 · 5 min

Content Break / VTuber Recap: Desk Diary - October 25, 2020

I think this is not the second time I will tell every single one of you that I’ve been operating Zoom webinars for the past three weeks, and I still hate its flaws. Nevertheless, I hope to reach Zoom Nirvana soon. That’s just one thing that have happened during my content break. Here’s the rest: Secured another media partnership for an upcoming event (details soon) Got noticed by Haachama (more on this below) Played the Jstris cheese run for the second time on Twitch Got access to the actual meeting room for The Union’s “United we Stand” stream Sprained my ankle forcing me to be bedridden for half a day I’ve digested what’s happening in the fast-paced Virtual YouTuber scene. Here’s what I understood: ...

October 25, 2020 · 4 min