Season 1 · Episode 1
The Rise of the VTubers
Like & Describe: The Official YouTube Trends Podcast
December 1, 202220m 18s
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Show Notes
A group of creators calling themselves Virtual YouTubers - or VTubers - have exploded in popularity over the past few years. Today, their videos get over 1.5 BILLION views every month. But what exactly is a VTuber, and why are they so popular? In this episode, experts, fans, and the world’s most popular VTuber help us understand why the secret to being authentic online may just involve being radically artificial. Check out the video podcast at yt.be/LikeDescribe!