How to Read Japanese VTuber Stream Titles: Bracket Labels and Tags Explained
A glossary of the bracket labels such as 歌枠, 雑談 and 初見 that appear in Japanese VTuber stream titles, with notes on how to read a title and what to check on the page.
VOLTACTION Releases First Full Album EVOLVE and Announces 2nd Live for January 24, 2027
The NIJISANJI unit VOLTACTION released its first full album, EVOLVE, on October 28 with 11 tracks and three physical editions. A 2nd LIVE follows on January 24, 2027 at Pia Arena MM.
IRyS 1st Concert “HOPE ||: Beyond the Stars”: Stream Tickets and Archive Close November 6
IRyS of hololive English held her first solo concert at SGC Hall Ariake on October 6. Stream tickets on SPWN and ZAIKO stay on sale until November 6, when archive viewing also ends.
How to Watch VTuber Archives, Premieres and Members-Only Streams on YouTube
A practical guide to finding past VTuber streams, using chapters and timestamps, understanding Premieres versus live streams, and knowing what members-only archives are.
Takane Lui’s 1st Live “REBELLION” on December 16: Ticket Lottery and General Sale Dates
Takane Lui of hololive holds her first solo live at Kanadevia Hall in Tokyo on December 16, with streaming tickets on SPWN and ZAIKO and an English page for overseas buyers.
YouTube, Twitch and Niconico for Watching VTubers
A comparison of YouTube, Twitch and Niconico as places to watch Japanese VTubers, covering features, chat culture, how viewers can support streamers, and how to find where a specific talent streams.
NIJISANJI Puts “SILENT SERVANTS” Goods With Eight Livers on Sale October 28
A new themed goods line featuring eight NIJISANJI livers went on sale at 18:00 JST on October 28, with nine item types including a cup and saucer and a bag charm.
KMNZ Announces 6th One-Man Live “BREAK OUT” at Shibuya LOVEZ on January 30 and 31, 2027
The virtual hip-hop unit KMNZ will hold two nights at Shibuya LOVEZ. Paper tickets are offered to overseas buyers, and the first lottery opens on November 1.
How to Follow VTubers on X and YouTube Without Missing Announcements
Set up YouTube notifications, Posts, X alerts, official hashtags and muted words so that overseas fans can keep up with VTuber announcements without being flooded by spoilers.
Sony Ends mocopi link App: What Motion-Capture Users Need to Know
Sony has withdrawn the mocopi link smartphone app that connected its motion-capture sensors to PC software. What Sony announced, the conflicting dates, and what avatar users should do.