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Japanology Plus (2014 – ...)

2014 • 13 seasons • NR
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Season 9

Japanology Plus · S9E3 — VTubers

Jan 20, 2022 · 28 min

Synopsis

Virtual YouTubers generate online content through computer-animated avatars. Employing motion capture technology, they record their own gestures and expressions, which are then faithfully rendered onto the digital persona. This concept gained traction in the mid-2010s, quickly blossoming into a widespread phenomenon. Professor Inami Masahiko will discuss the allure of online interaction via avatar, as well as the technology's broader possibilities. We will also examine how VTubing is being lever