TLDR;
This YouTube video by Salvi the Blue Squirrel Ch. covers various VTuber news and updates. It includes the return of Projekt Melody, a Japanese VTuber facing botting issues, Dooby's summer outfit reveal, Na Sera's return to Nijisanji JP, updates on Aoi Sakura and Re:bon, Yuyumi becoming a teacher and taking a hiatus, a discussion on what to do with Sinder vcard merch, a Holostars Armis collaboration with Cafe de yume, and a VTuber showcase featuring Illyria Nix.
- Projekt Melody returns to streaming after a break.
- A Japanese VTuber, Tedle, experiences botting on their channel.
- Dooby reveals a new 3D summer outfit.
- Na Sera returns to Nijisanji JP after a health-related hiatus.
- Aoi Sakura updates on Re:bon's mission to support VTubers.
- Yuyumi becomes a teacher and takes a semi-hiatus from streaming.
- Discussion on handling Cinder vcard merch, suggesting donation or resale over destruction.
- Holostars Armis collaborates with Cafe de yume for merchandise.
- VTuber Showcase features Illyria Nix, a VTuber, novelist, historian, and gamer.
Intro [0:00]
Salvi greets the audience and encourages them to like, subscribe, and follow the channel if they enjoy the content.
Projekt Melody big return!! [0:11]
Projekt Melody is returning to streaming after a break. Salvi mentions previously sharing news of her return from behind a paywall, respecting such barriers by not showing the visuals. Melody's message states she's ready for a new chapter, resuming regular streams on August 23rd at 7 PM CST. Her spicy content will be on Twitch and the science team's chatting site, where she initially started. Salvi expresses respect for Melody's move from the science team site to Twitch and acknowledges the questions people may have about her absence.
Japanese vtuber gets botted on a video [2:22]
Tedle, a Japanese YouTuber studying English, experienced botting on their stream. This issue affects both indie VTubers and larger groups like Hololive. Botting can be done by extreme fans, to discredit someone's popularity, or to get a channel banned. Tedle addressed the situation, stating that their channel's view count was artificially inflated from non-existent external sites, which harms their progress. They asked that if it was done out of love, to not do it again, and if it was done to trouble them, to please stop. Salvi suggests reporting botting directly to YouTube as the channel owner to avoid strikes and emphasizes that this issue isn't limited to smaller VTubers.
Dooby big Summer outfit reveal [5:19]
Dooby 3D, a jerboa VTuber, revealed a new summer outfit. The outfit includes beach-themed elements like sandals and a jerboa tail. Dooby also showcased a diving suit and snorkeling suit, complete with flippers and a Saba lighthouse in the background. She also showed off a bikini outfit with and without a shawl. The inside of Doobie Tours has been updated.
NijiJP Na Sera big return! [8:33]
Na Sera, formerly of Nijisanji KR (Korea), has returned as part of Nijisanji JP after Nijisanji Korea was absorbed. She had been on vacation for about four months and returned to chat with her community. It seems like her hiatus was health-related. Salvi expresses happiness for her return, mainly for her fans, and notes the stiffness in her model, which is unfortunate for a large company like Nijisanji.
Aoi Sakura and Re:bon big update [10:51]
Aoi Sakura, the creator of Re:bon, shared a full statement about the agency's mission. Re:bon aims to help VTubers and V-singers challenge themselves with new projects, with the core goal of helping them reach greater heights. Salvi emphasizes the importance of money and profits for the company to support VTubers and grow the agency. He wishes Sakura luck in her noble endeavor.
Vtuber Yuyumi becomes teacher: taking hiatus [12:57]
Yuyumi, a V-singer, announced that she is becoming a teacher and will be taking a semi-hiatus. She will have one set stream day every week, with other streams being irregular. Yuyumi will still post covers and art and plans to have a debut donathon in late September or early October. She will continue to fulfill memberships and appear in events and collaborations.
Sinder vcard merch: sell or destroy? [14:48]
The discussion revolves around what to do with Cinder vcard merch, especially for those who no longer want it. Salvi advises against destroying the merch and suggests donating it to a children's hospital or selling it to a card shop or Cinder fan. He recommends donating plushies to children's hospitals or foster care systems, emphasizing doing good instead of destruction.
Holostars Armis x Cafe de yume collab [16:45]
Holostars English - Armis is collaborating with Cafe de yume for merchandise available for pre-order since August 21st at Anime NYC, Fan Expo Canada, and online. The collection includes mascot-themed items like waterproof vinyl stickers, wooden coasters, enamel pins, acrylic charms, and memo pads. Prices range from $6 for vinyl stickers to $15 for enamel pins and acrylic charms.
Vtuber Showcase: Illyria Nix [19:26]
The VTuber showcase features Illyria Nix, described as a would-be VTuber, novelist, historian, and gamer. While they don't have videos on their Twitch channel, they have content on YouTube, including Genshin Impact streams and Final Fantasy 14 videos. Salvi thanks Illyria Nix for allowing him to showcase them on his channel.