5 VTubers on YouTube to watch out for in 2023
Despite only being famous for the past three years, VTubers have already established themselves as mainstream YouTubers and content creators. As of 2023, there are hundreds of VTubers with millions of subscribers on the Google-owned platform, as there are on Twitch.
For those unfamiliar, of course, here is a rundown of what VTubing is - VTuber is a portmanteau of the words 'virtual' and 'YouTuber.' They are typically YouTubers who use computer-generated avatars to interact with fans. The avatars are animated and use the popular Japanese manga style.
This article will explore 5 such VTubers (on the red platform) who are growing at a rate of knots. Readers should note that the list isn't necessarily in the order of most subscribers.
Note: This article is subjective and reflects the opinions of the author.
To start the list, Vox Akuma is a name that people are starting to familiarize themselves with rather quickly. VTubers are typically female creators who don feminine avatars. Vox Akuma, however, is among the most popular male figures in the world of VTubing.
Vox Akuma is part of NIJISANJI EN's fourth wave, "Luxiem," along with Luca Kaneshiro, Shu Yamino, Ike Eveland, and Mysta Rias. He is the first member of NIJISANJI (English) to attain 1 million subscribers on YouTube (barely 7 months since his debut).
Kobo Kanaeru is a Virtual YouTuber from Indonesia who is associated with hololive. She debuted as part of Hololive's Indonesian branch's third generation of VTubers, alongside Vestia Zeta and Kaela Kovalskia. Kobo Kanaeru's debut in March 2022 immediately gained a massive following. Her adorable English-friendly yet chaotic persona on her streams was an instant hit with viewers from all over the world.
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