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Most VTubers keep the person behind the character - often referred to as their "soul" - out of the picture, but not , who earlier this year made the rare decision to reveal her identity.
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"Part of me was afraid that fans of Yume, who has these big, shiny eyes and a perfect belly, might be disappointed to find out what the 'real' person inside looks like," voice actress told AFP.
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And this great video produced by our videographer Harumi Ozawa illustrates how Vtubers typically operate behind the scenes, and how fans express devotions to their favourtie virtual idols
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'Like family': Japan's virtual YouTubers make millions from fans | AFP
Virtual YouTubers, called VTubers, have transformed a niche Japanese subculture into a thriving industry where top accounts can rake in more than a million d...
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