Highlights:
* Majority of Virtual YouTubers have opted for Anime aesthetics for their imaginary avatar.
* Ironmouse, Gawr Gura, Filian, Shxtou, and Houshou Marine are among the most popular Anime VTubers.
Since the rise in their popularity after the mid-2010s, the number of Virtual YouTubers, often referred to as VTubers, has grown massively. These days fans can come across many content creators who like to keep their identities anonymous by using an AI-generated avatar on Twitch, YouTube, or any other platforms.
The majority of Virtual YouTubers have opted for Anime-centered aesthetics, which keep their online characters more likable and relatable, due to the immense popularity of Anime and Manga as a media. Many of the Anime VTubers have also been able to cash in on the innate quirkiness of their characters.
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If you are new to the world of Virtual YouTubers, you can find out about the most popular Anime VTubers in the following section.
Who Are The Most Popular Anime VTubers?
Ironmouse
The first creator on the list of popular Anime VTubers is Ironmouse, who started her career in 2017. The Puerto Rican-American was initially independent but later became a part of VTuber Agency, VShojo. Known for her high-pitched voice, She boasts a great following on Twitch and YouTube with over three million followers/subscribers across both platforms. Ironmouse has multiple awards in her career, which includes the Content Creator of the Year honor at The Game Awards 2023.
Shxtou
Shxtou is a Vietnamese-American Independent VTuber, who creates his content in English. He is an independent streamer, who debuted in 2021, and has since amassed a massive following across Twitch and YouTube. He has over 1.5 million subscribers on YT, while his Twitch account has over 1.3 million followers. Shxtou streams via Twitch, while his YouTube channel features the highlights and songs.
Houshou Marine
The next on this list is Houshou Marine, a Japanese VTuber whose AI Avatar is seen cosplaying as a pirate. She is primarily active on YouTube, where her channel boasts over three million subscribers. Houshou Marine has been creating content since her debut in 2019 as one of Hololive’s third-generation VTubers under “hololive Fantasy.” Fans can tune into her YouTube livestreams, where often interacts with her viewers and plays video games, while also releasing songs occasionally.
Filian
Filian, a North American streamer, is one of the most popular VTubers across Twitch and YouTube. She mainly streams on Twitch, where she has around 868K followers. At the same time, her YouTube channel with 2.62 million subscribers features the highlights of her streams. Filian’s content primarily includes the video game livestreams, reaction-based videos, and interactions with her audience.
Gawr Gura
Gawr Gura, being the most subscribed Virtual YouTuber, also claims the first spot on the list of popular Anime VTubers. She has been associated with VTuber agency hololive and streams via YouTube. Her channel has around 4.46 million subscribers and her content is primarily focused on playing games, chatting with her fans, releasing new songs, and more. At the same time, Gawr Gura has also been able to maintain her quirky persona since her debut in 2020.
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This concludes our list of famous Anime Virtual YouTubers, but fans can also check out the list of five popular VTubers on YouTube.
