TLDR;
This video covers recent VTuber news, including incidents at TwitchCon where VTubers were forced to unmask and one was assaulted. It also highlights Hanamiya Rica's new book, a new Menhera VTuber agency focused on mental health support, Weepymiyu's discovery of bidets, Haachama's visit to KSON, a new HoloIndie game, and a VTuber showcase featuring Mintomai.
- VTubers forced to unmask at TwitchCon, raising safety and privacy concerns.
- VTuber Ricky BT assaulted at TwitchCon, sparking discussions about safety at conventions.
- Hanamiya Rica, formerly Yo Ramel, releasing a book about her streaming career.
- New agency, Hikumoi Group, focusing on Menhera VTubers and mental health support.
- Weepymiyu's humorous encounter with a bidet during her travels.
- Haachama's surprise visit to KSON's stream, highlighting their friendship.
- HoloIndie releasing a "Papers, Please" style game featuring Hololive talents.
- VTuber Showcase featuring Mintomai, an independent VTuber attending US Idol Fest.
Intro [0:00]
Salvi introduces the VTuber news segment and encourages viewers to subscribe, like, and hit the notification bell.
Vtubers FORCED TO UNMASK [0:11]
Two VTubers, Runa Reaver and Chibi Doie, were forced to unmask at TwitchCon. Runa Reaver was asked to remove her beanie and mask in public after passing through a detector, while Chibi Doie had to show her face to get permission to enter her meet and greet. This raises concerns about the safety and anonymity of VTubers, especially women, and the potential for harassment. The author expresses strong disapproval of Twitch's actions and hopes for improvements in the future to protect creators.
VTUBER S ASSAULTED AT TWITCHCON [2:04]
Ricky BT, an independent English-speaking VTuber, was assaulted at TwitchCon and shared their experience on social media. They expressed feeling sick and traumatized by the incident. Mrs. Mommy and others reacted with support and concern. Ricky BT later updated that they were safe but shaken, and commended the security and event hosts for their support. They also mentioned a previous assault at TwitchCon and emphasized the importance of attending future conventions with someone for safety.
Hanamiya Rica makes new book! [5:01]
Hanamiya Rica, formerly known as Yo Ramel from Blue Dorito, is releasing her first essay book on October 20th. The book, published by Kadokawa, includes illustrations, manga sections, and exclusive photos, covering 15 years of her streaming activity. It is available in paperback and Kindle formats. Friends and collaborators, including artists like a bi-ashta and mangakas like Shima Hiba, contributed to the book. The author expresses happiness in sharing positive news from the VTuber sphere.
New Menhera vtuber agency [7:21]
Hikumoi Group, a new virtual talent agency, is focusing on Menhera and landmine-style VTubers. They aim to stand out by providing genuine support to their talents, including partnering with licensed mental health professionals to offer accessible care. The agency emphasizes that mental health is a priority and not just a marketing angle. They intend to handle the Menhera theme responsibly, focusing on tropes and meta-commentary rather than actual mental illness. The author wishes them the best of luck, noting the challenges of running a successful agency.
Weepymiyu finds out bidets exist [9:37]
Weepymiyu, an independent English-speaking VTuber, is currently on vacation and shared a humorous experience with a bidet in a fancy hotel bathroom. She was unfamiliar with the device and had a comical encounter trying to figure out how it worked. The author explains that such advanced bathroom features are more common in Europe and Asia than in the US, making it a funny cultural discovery for Weepymiyu.
Haachama visits KSON [11:14]
Haachama, a Japanese-speaking VTuber from Hololive JP, made a surprise appearance in KSON's chat. KSON, who was previously a certain dragon in a certain blue dorito company, was visibly touched by the visit. The author notes that Hololive usually allows its members to interact with past colleagues as long as it's done in a friendly manner. The interaction was heartwarming, highlighting their long-standing friendship and KSON's past inspiration from Haachama.
HoloIndie new papers please game [15:20]
HoloIndie, a subsidiary of Hololive, is releasing a new game called "Holo Guard," a quiz game where players act as a receptionist screening Hololive talents. The game, styled after "Papers, Please," allows indie developers to use Hololive's IPs and monetize the content, with royalties shared between the developers and Hololive. The game is set to release within the next couple of months in 2025. The author hopes for regionalization, including an English language option, to broaden its appeal.
Vtuber Showcase: : Mintomai [17:49]
The VTuber Showcase features Mintomai, an independent female VTuber attending US Idol Fest. Mintomai's Twitch channel, "Baker Idol Vtuber," features just chatting, variety games, and art streams. The author highlights Mintomai's YouTube channel, which serves as a repository for her live streams, a smart move since Twitch deletes content eventually. The author thanks Mintomai for allowing them to showcase her and encourages viewers to support her.