VTubers (Virtual YouTubers) and other virtual creators are constantly uploading high-quality videos every day. From among them, we’ll be introducing videos that we think you should definitely watch, based on our own personal opinions. We’ll be digging deeper into particularly unique works, works with great technical skill and planning, and works that are relevant to current events, to capture the fun, hard work, and talent of the creators!
【Shocking】When we asked people which avatar is the hottest in VRChat right now, we got a string of unexpected answers
Engine Kazumi created Himari Ryokan, a world where you can hold themed talks. They have uploaded a video in which they interview the “hottest avatar right now” in Himari Ryokan. While the interview itself is the main focus of the video, it can also be viewed as a video that teaches you how to use Himari Ryokan in a simple way, so if you’re interested, watching this will give you a general understanding of Himari Ryokan.
What makes this interview interesting is that there is no specific definition of “hot.” Some costumes are hot because new ones are being made all the time, while others are chosen based on personal preference or deep emotional attachment.
Engine Kazumi was also surprised to hear about someone who got married through a certain avatar. This is a video that shows how VRChat and avatar preferences can greatly change a person’s life.
It’s a strange festival where people pour hot water over each other using loincloths and fight over live chickens.
Peaky Hikers continues to promote the charms of Gunma Prefecture. This time, they uploaded a video reporting on the strange festival at Kawarayu Onsen, accompanied by folklorist Meguru Morohoshi and Associate Professor Kotaro Suzuki of Takasaki City University of Economics. The temperature was minus 4°C. It was 5am. This is footage that only locals could capture.
Men clad only in loincloths shout “It’s a celebration!” as they throw hot water at each other with all their might…or rather, as they throw each other into maximum aggression, it’s almost mystical to see the hot water instantly turn to steam after being thrown in the cold. The men also add to the entertainment value by throwing hot water on the audience, who can be seen giggling in excitement.
And at the end, there was the surreal sight of people fighting over a live chicken… There are various folkloric aspects to this, but the high level of tension throughout, and the fact that the spectators are soaked and don’t have time to think about anything else, really makes it feel like a festival. I would love to hear an explanation or something on another stream. This festival is extreme but fun, and is full of Gunma’s passion, so I’m looking forward to Maylo’s comment that he “wants to participate next year!”
Still Here [Submitted to the 4th VRC Movie Awards]
You’re spending time chatting with friends in VRChat. When a regular friend creates a portal, you find yourself in a strange world you’ve never seen before… A horror movie has been released that will surely terrify anyone with VRChat experience. It was directed, produced, scripted, produced, and illustrated by Miki Tadano.
This game’s high level of reproduction of the “everyday scene” of VRChat in the beginning is impressive. The users wearing avatars convey the joy of just getting together and having fun without doing anything in particular. This is what makes the horror development in the second half strangely realistic.
There are absolutely no jump scares. The film is carefully calculated, with heart-wrenching timing, unsettling filming angles, and detailed depictions of the avatar’s movements due to the VR equipment, leading up to the final scene. It’s a slowly creeping story, so I recommend it to VRChat users who like Japanese horror movies.
【3D Vtuber Explains】There are so many types of motion capture【Markerless Optical IMU VICON Full Tracking】
Recently, there was a buzz on X about a VTuber with incredible motion capture skills, and a video has been uploaded in which the technically skilled Mitama Sakumaru explains the topic. Based on the premise that movement can be reconstructed if the 3D position and rotation of the joints are known, he explains in an easy-to-understand manner how joints are recognized and moved, covering various types such as markerless and IMU, and also discussing their advantages and disadvantages.
Hearing the explanation of how humans move with virtual avatars will make you realize how amazing the technology has advanced, and it will be much more fun to watch VTubers moving in 3D. There is also motion capture that can be done easily by yourself, so I would definitely recommend watching this as knowledge that is close to home, rather than something that is far away.
Mitsujyuma Sakumaru uses motion capture to film numerous videos in which he appears not only in VR spaces but also in the real world, moving freely around. Even after listening carefully to this explanation, he demonstrates techniques that are so impressive that it’s hard to understand how he does it, so be sure to check it out.
【#Rufutei Raden Birthday Celebration 2026】Shizuoka Trien Raden 2026! We’ll do everything we want to do and even make an important announcement! 【Rufutei Raden #ReGLOSS】
https://www.youtube.com/live/rWEkFYqz5rI
For her birthday, Rufuutei Raden streamed a spectacular virtual performance of singing and dancing while introducing the Shizuoka Prefectural Museum of Art, where she currently serves as an audio guide. The stream included plenty of art-related topics, as well as a glimpse of her own self-expression as an idol, truly doing everything she wanted to do. Performing her own original song for the first time in front of Rodin’s “Gates of Hell” is perhaps a dream that’s difficult to achieve, even virtually.
This was a luxurious experience, with the opportunity to view works by Nakamura Hiroshi and Rodin while listening to explanations from curators in a private museum. Not only did this give visitors an understanding of how to enjoy the artworks, but it also provided them with the knowledge behind the paintings and sculptures, which seemed to inspire many visitors to actually want to see them in person. Additionally, the roundtable discussion featuring three artists from Shizuoka Prefecture was a luxurious experience that would be hard to come by on any other occasion, so it’s definitely a must-see.
Jufuutei Raden uses various methods to get people interested in art. This broadcast is packed with variations in how the art is displayed, so if you’re interested, we encourage you to visit the museum in person.
A video of the familiar duo “Radekapo,” consisting of Jufuutei Raden and Kitashirakawa Kakapo, exploring the Yokosuka Museum of Art has also been uploaded. This video is divided into a real-life version and a virtual version. In the real-life version, they carefully observe the actual building while a curator explains the exhibits in the architecture-themed Yamamoto Riken exhibition. In the virtual version, the two enter the Yokosuka Museum of Art, recreated on VRChat, in their virtual bodies. They are thrilled by the amazing level of reproduction. When watching, be sure to check out the real-life version first, then the virtual version.
【🥐🥐🥐】Inugami Korone Limited Call Waiting Venue【 Nekomata Okayu/Hololive 】
Waiting for other people to join the stream has become a standard feature for VTubers. Meanwhile, Nekomata Okayu implemented a “Korone Inugami exclusive waiting” event. This left even her fans, Onigiriya, confused. The first Korone Inugami appeared around the 8-minute mark.
Just when you think it’s over after one call, they wait for Inugami Korone to call again… and Inugami Korone calls a whopping 10 times! Nekomata Okayu is overjoyed! …And so it goes with this unique, one-of-a-kind call-waiting style. Nekomata Okayu refers to each person as a “different Inugami Korone”, which leaves Inugami Korone very confused. Pointing to the mysterious space where it is reset every time she calls, as if she is the only one whose common sense is off, Inugami Korone, who is knowledgeable about a variety of video works, points out that it’s like “Detective Tsuda”.
This was a project undertaken by Nekomata Okayu, who is very close friends with Inugami Korone, to welcome her back after her temporary hiatus. After calling the 10th Inugami Korone, she returned to her original state and said, “Welcome back.”
At first, the comment section was confused as to how to get on board, but towards the end, they were all enthusiastic about the Nekomata Okayu world, with comments like “It’s Koro-san!” and “Here he comes!”. At the end, everyone joined in a chorus of “Welcome back!”, which was both funny and deeply moving. It was a heartwarming stream full of entertainment that made it easy to see why the duo “Okakoro,” consisting of Nekomata Okayu and Inugami Korone, is so popular.
By the way, the original story is said to be the “Ogami Mio Exclusive Call Waiting” that Inugami Korone ran. Of course, she only called him once, but the farce leading up to his arrival is packed with Inugami Korone’s talent, so it’s also a must-see.
【8th Anniversary of Activities】I don’t really understand what the 8th anniversary is, so let’s talk about something that happened 8 years ago. [Icotsu, former funeral director]
VTuber Icotsu celebrated his eighth anniversary in the industry with a live stream in which he spoke about the turbulent dawn of VTubers eight years ago in 2018. Holding the unique title of former funeral director, Icotsu created unique content, including that related to funerals, and was also a central figure in the circles of many VTubers. As a living witness to history, Icotsu’s talk was packed with topics that would resonate deeply with VTuber fans who were excited about 2018.
Icotsu, in particular, was involved in organizing a major VTuber collaboration around 2018 and has experience working as a manager, making him a valuable person who has both an insider and objective perspective on the position of individual and corporate VTubers at the time, the climate for what level of collaboration was acceptable, and more. The stream goes into great detail about the types of interactions that took place at the time and how entertainment was created, making it a valuable resource for both those who were fans of VTubers in 2018 and those who have recently become interested in VTubers.
Although they may be all different in appearance and skill, individuals who want to do what they love have sprung up like a Cambrian organism, and the power of 2018 has exploded. Please try to get a sense of this from Icotsu’s story.
【MV】 It’s Winter, Anyway. 【Tsukino Mito / Sasaki Saki / Shiina Yuika】
Following the release of “Tenyawanya, Natsu” (All About Summer), which shocked many people when it was released in a live-action “Reggae Appearance,” a reggae song depicting the tender romance of high school girls around Valentine’s Day has been released, “Nanyakanya, Fuyu” (What’s that?, Winter). The sight of Tsukino Mito, Sasagi Saki, and Shiina Yuika happily making homemade chocolates is the epitome of youth, but their reggae appearances are once again those of three tough-looking adult men, which is quite a strange feeling. And yet, for some reason, it also feels very cute to watch…? This time, Gengetsu Toushirou also participated in the composition of the song.
The song captures the lively exchanges between three high school girl VTubers, making it a very cute love song. At the same time, it also includes a reference to a certain Nijisanji Liver, with the line, “I want to casually say ‘husband’ in the flow of the conversation,” making it a very entertaining song to listen to.
The MV features a live-action appearance of what appears to be Tsukino Mito’s former boyfriend, Long Cantraketti, a new look at Tsurugetsu Toushirou’s reggae performance, and an homage to the now-legendary scene from “I Have to Hide It With Me,” making it a content that’s simply too much for Nijisanji fans. While the video is full of mischief and joking, the production itself is very careful, with the acting, filming, and editing all being done with great seriousness. It’s a highly polished, twisted short film born from the seriousness of the staff, and even has a slightly heart-fluttering feel just watching it.
The POPBORN channel, which produced the music video, also has a behind-the-scenes video. This one lets you see the actors’ voices acting as they are, without any dubbing. This one is also full of a different kind of cuteness, so if you like the reggae look, be sure to check it out.
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