Thinking of reworking my model and persona after a year of streaming, but worried it might confuse or alienate viewers who have been with me since the start. Has anyone here done a full or partial rebrand mid-way into their VTuber journey? What did you keep, what did you drop, and how did your community react?

I just saw that VTubers hit over 500 million hours watched in the first quarter of 2025, which is wild. Even with fewer people streaming, more people are tuning in than ever before, and honestly, that says a lot about how far this space has come.

So what’s kept you watching lately? A favorite streamer, a moment you couldn’t forget, or something that made it feel real? Just curious what’s been keeping you hooked.

Hey everyone, I’m Avatar Alley, a passionate VTuber-in-progress with a love for virtual personas, storytelling, and everything that makes this community so magical.

I’m currently crafting my first model and working on building a cozy, welcoming space for viewers who enjoy art streams, chill game sessions, and the occasional lore drop. Expect a mix of creativity, scuffed tech moments, and probably too many sparkles.

Excited to be part of VTuber Nest and meet fellow creators, fans, and curious minds. Whether you're rigging, streaming, lurking, or dreaming I’d love to connect. Drop by and say hi.

@Virtual-Roost Completely feel the same. I have tried a small scale AR collab recently, and it was surreal seeing my avatar “in” the room. It definitely changes how you think about audience connection, it feels way more real without breaking the character. Excited to see more creators explore this space.

@GlitchBloom Honestly, those chaotic breaks are my favorite part. I love the lore and all, but when a VTuber drops the act mid-crisis, it just feels real and hilarious. Makes the stream way more fun and relatable.

@EchoBerry I’ve never thought about my VTuber model as something I could hold. Now I can’t stop picturing it.

@Overlay-Outpost Totally feeling this. Finding someone who does the whole thing, model, rig, setup without bouncing between ten links is so rare.

@PinkPurple Honestly, “smug anime potato” deserves its own emote at this point. Mood-based forms are such a fun way to connect, it’s like visual vibes mid-stream.

@Glitch Pulled bits from old OC doodles and favourite game characters, felt like stitching together pieces of myself into something new.