Nijisanji

A digital character culture originating from Japan where performers use anime-style virtual avatars for real-time streaming. This phenomenon fuses anime visuals with live broadcasting and has grown into a massive cultural sphere with tens of thousands of VTubers worldwide.

Live events where virtual talents perform in real-time using 3D models. Major concerts by Hololive and Nijisanji fill venues like Tokyo Dome and Saitama Super Arena, delivering immersive stage experiences through cutting-edge motion capture and AR technology. These events represent a new frontier in entertainment, blending virtual and physical performance.

A VTuber agency operator founded by Riku Tazumi in 2017. Operating Nijisanji, ANYCOLOR listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market in 2022. With over 150 livers and expansions into English, Chinese, and Korean-speaking markets, the company has built a multilingual VTuber platform extending Japan's virtual entertainment influence globally.

A major VTuber agency operated by Cover Corporation. Features numerous popular talents including Kiryu Coco, Usada Pekora, and Hoshimachi Suisei. Operating at hundreds of millions of monthly views, the agency manages live streams, collaborations, and merchandise. It is the central hub of Japan's VTuber industry with active international expansion.

A VTuber production agency operated by COVER Corporation. It has established a new form of virtual entertainment with fans worldwide. The agency engages in diverse activities including live streaming, music production, and merchandise.

The world's first Virtual YouTuber, debuting in 2016. Known for her iconic catchphrase, Kizuna AI laid the foundation for the entire VTuber culture. Her cultural influence extends beyond entertainment, having served as a tourism ambassador for the Japan National Tourism Organization.

A VTuber belonging to Hololive English. Playing a shark girl from Atlantis, Gawr Gura surpassed 3 million YouTube subscribers within a year of her 2020 debut, achieving the fastest subscriber growth in VTuber history. She became a symbolic figure in spreading Japanese-born VTuber culture globally, bridging Japanese and Western online entertainment.

A VTuber from Hololive's third generation. Playing a princess from Pekoland, she is beloved for her distinctive 'peko' laugh and high-energy gaming streams. Recording top-tier Super Chat revenue among global VTubers, Pekora demonstrates the significant economic impact of the VTuber industry and Japan's dominance in virtual entertainment.

A VTuber idol and singer with Hololive. Her song 'Stellar Stellar' has surpassed 100 million YouTube views, with tracks like 'GHOST' also critically acclaimed. Transcending the VTuber category as a music artist, she has held solo concerts at Nippon Budokan, pioneering the potential of VTuber music and live performance.