Highlights:
* Virtual YouTubers are very popular in countries like Japan and South Korea.
* Over the years, multiple VTubers have gained a significant fan following, either with the backing of VTuber agencies or independently.
Virtual YouTubers, or VTubers, are a growing trend in the world of content creators. Unlike other creators, VTubers use virtual avatars or characters while livestreaming content, mostly video games. The characters are generated from CGI and are heavily inspired by anime/manga characters.
The VTuber trend burst into popularity in 2018. The viewership numbers grew during the COVID-19 pandemic and Twitch became a go-to hub for aspiring Virtual YouTubers. Over the years, many content creators have used the Twitch platform to gain a large following by regularly livestreaming games and interacting with their followers with their virtual persona. Continue reading our guide to know the most popular VTubers on Twitch.
Most Popular VTubers On Twitch
VTubers are highly popular in Japan and South Korea. As such, it is no surprise that most content creators in this list of popular VTubers on Twitch belong to these countries.
CaptainCuppyCake
CaptainCuppyCake has been in the VTuber industry since November 2022. They have managed to gain over 20,000 followers on Twitch in almost two years and the numbers are expected to grow if they continue to deliver new content. After having streamed Abiotic Faactor, Half-Life 3, and debating about the best heroes in Overwatch 2, CaptainCuppyCake can now be found streaming Hades 2 Early Access.
Minato Aqua
Minato Aqua is a Japanese VTuber associated with Hololive. Her virtual character design is that of a maid who works in the marine. Even though she is “awkward and clumsy,” Minato Aqua boasts over 91,000 followers on Twitch. Her most recent livestream on the latter platform was on Palworld. She is more active on YouTube, the platform on which she boasts over 2 million subscribers.
Sakura Miko
A part of the Generation 0 content creator group of Hololive, Sakura Miko is an up-and-upcoming VTuber as per the VTuber agency. She has over 320,000 followers on Twitch and more than 2 million subscribers on YouTube. Over the past few months, Sakura Miko has tried a plethora of games like Sisyphus, Fallout 76, and Minecraft, and has also featured in music videos. Fans are charmed by the responses from the virtual shrine maiden during the Q&A sessions.
Shabel Tonya
Shabel Tonya is associated with ENCORE. The female virtual character’s signature outfit is an orange hoodie and she has cat-like ears. She debuted recently on Twitch and quickly gained 7000 followers. The English-speaking virtual idol is more active on YouTube, where she produces cover music of famous anime themes like One Piece Tot Musica or famous songs.
Admiral Bahroo
Admiral Bahroo is a standout when it comes to the VTuber industry as he is not enlisted in any agency. His virtual character is that of a curious panda who plays recent video game releases like Hades 2 and King Arthur: Legion IX. Boasting over 840,000 followers, Bahroo provides funny commentary during his gameplay and also shares his insights about the game.
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This concludes the list of the five most popular VTubers on Twitch. Fans can find the CGI characters to have a lot in common when it comes to the designs and voices of characters from Genshin Impact. If you are interested in the game, check out the best phones to play Genshin Impact.
