What is VTuber and Its Development in Indonesia

Have you ever heard of VTuber? Then, what exactly is VTuber? Don't worry, this time we will review the VTuber.

Along with the advancement of technology, many changes have been made in various aspects. One such aspect is the entertainment aspect.

Because currently the entertainment world is being shocked by the VTuber phenomenon. Where

This VTuber usually creates music video content like idols and shares it on various platforms such as YouTube, Twitch, and other social media.

However, what distinguishes it from idols is that this VTuber is not a human, but an animation in 2D or 3D.

Really very astonishing is not it? Maybe for some phenomenal people this was unimaginable a few years ago, but now it has become one of the icons of the entertainment world.

For those of you who still don't understand what VTuber is, let's see the explanation below!

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What is VTuber?

VTuber comes from the abbreviation Virtual YouTuber. VTuber is a content creator who creates various 2D and 3D animated content. 

Usually animation for VTuber content is made using 3D CGI technology, so it's no wonder VTuber can make cute animations that seem alive and have human-like facial expressions.

This VTuber trend originated in Japan in 2016. Where Kizuna AI became a pioneer that made VTuber very popular with the general public.

Even though it has appeared since 2016, this VTuber phenomenon is really massively carried out globally in 2020. 

If you want to enjoy content from VTuber, you can find it on platforms such as YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Facebook, Bilibili, and many more.

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Why is VTuber so popular?

Of course you will wonder about this VTuber phenomenon. What makes them so in demand around the world?

At present, comics and animation from Japan or Manga and Anime are very popular with all people in all corners of the world. And VTuber, if you pay attention at a glance, has a resemblance to anime.

So, this similarity factor is one of the factors why VTuber has been so successful in recent years. 

On the other hand, anime characters cannot interact with their fans, and this shortcoming is what VTuber uses as an opportunity for success.

Because the main selling point of VTuber is its animation ability to interact with its fans. Starting from reading messages sent, singing, to being able to play games with fans.

So, that's what makes VTuber so successful and gain so many fans.

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Development of VTuber in Indonesia

In Indonesia, the development of VTuber is quite fast, because many local YouTubers have switched professions to become Vtubers.

Usually the content created by Vtuber Indonesia is anime characters and is combined with Indonesian culture.

In Indonesia itself, it was once one of the countries that held auditions to find talented Vtubers. Where is Hololive Production which is an agency from Japan which is the organizer of this audition.

Some well-known Indonesian VTubers include Maya Putri, Tessa-Tesa Stories, IpoChan Channel, Clara Charlone, Mintchan. However, currently several Indonesian VTubers rarely upload new videos on their YouTube channel.

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So, that's our discussion about what VTuber is. Hopefully this article can answer your curiosity so far.

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