VTubers, or virtual YouTubers, are online content creators who use animated avatars, typically designed in anime style, to engage with audiences on platforms like YouTube and Twitch. These avatars are often controlled in real-time by the content creator through motion capture technology, allowing for dynamic interaction during live streams or recorded videos. VTubers create a variety of content, including gaming, music performances, chatting, and educational videos, while maintaining a distinct persona that often reflects a specific character or theme. The VTuber phenomenon originated in Japan but has since gained international popularity, with many creators collaborating across cultures and languages, blending entertainment and digital art.
The World Cosplay Summit is a vibrant celebration of creativity and passion, with cosplayers transforming into beloved characters. Yamanaka Okura's portrayal of VTuber Inose Uruha showcases meticulous artistry and self-discipline.…