Whoa, that does sound kind of revolutionary. I wonder how customizable the figure part is—like, are we talking actual hand-painted quality or 3D print shop vibe? $499 is still a chunk, but way more doable than the usual full-model commissions. Would love to see someone’s Phygital in action before I consider backing.

Yesss I live for the sudden gremlin reveals One of my fav streamers has this “panic mode” version of their model that activates when they mess up in-game—it’s just their regular avatar but way smaller and constantly vibrating. It’s so dumb and so perfect. I think the magic is in the surprise, honestly. Like you said, it’s a mood shift, and the audience gets hyped when it drops.

Oof yeah, syncing with OSC can be a bit of a beast. I had something similar where my 3D wings kept lagging half a beat behind my Live2D face, and it honestly made me look like I was glitching mid-flight. I ended up rewriting part of the handler to smooth the interpolation, but it still feels duct-taped together. Definitely not just you wondering if it’s too much effort—but when it does work, it feels like magic. Are you using Unity’s Animator for your orbs?

It’s like the lines are quietly blurring. A few years ago, it was just a cute character. Now the expressions, voice, even the energy—it all feels like home. Honestly? I think my avatar gave me permission to be who I always was.

Haunted doll all the way. There’s something so fun about a creepy-cute aesthetic that isn’t just horror—like a doll that bakes cursed cookies or does ASMR with a Ouija board. That said, bunny girl has way broader appeal if they want to play it safe early on. Have they thought about a hybrid? Like a possessed bunny plush?

Honestly? Same boat. I used to love the performance, now it just feels like I'm cosplaying my own avatar half the time. What’s helped me a bit is journaling as the character before streams. It sounds super extra but writing a few lines in their “voice” gets me back in the mindset faster than trying to force it live.

One time my model's skirt physics glitched out and started floating like a UFO. I didn’t even notice for ages, just casually talking while my clothes defied gravity like it was totally normal. That clip lives rent-free in my nightmares.

I’ve been keeping an eye on MimiChai—pastel fairycore aesthetic, super wholesome energy, and her karaoke debut was surprisingly emotional. Not the loudest debut, but something about her feels really genuine and easy to connect with.

I’ve been doing a rotating seasonal aesthetic. Right now, it’s beachy retro with 90s summer mallcore vibes—think rollerblades, sun-faded logos, and lots of neon squiggles. I like switching things up every few months to keep it fresh for returning viewers and myself. It also gives me an excuse to constantly update overlays and outfits!

I’ve seen more VTubers using AI tools for scripting, captions, even basic model tweaks—and I’m honestly torn. On one hand, it’s a time-saver. On the other, I worry about losing that raw, quirky charm that makes indie VTubers feel real.

Not trying to start drama—I’m just curious where everyone draws the line. What’s helpful automation vs. what’s “too much AI”?

What tools have you tried (or avoided)? Where do you think this trend is headed?

I'm super excited to be here! I'm a huge fan of VTubers (and maybe working on becoming one myself ). I love connecting with fellow fans and creators, so feel free to say hi or share your favorite clips with me! Let's vibe~