Umm, ackshually, Ami Yamato would technically be the first VTuber as she debuted 5 years earlier.
…but yeah, Kizuna Ai was the first one to popularize the term and approach a sort-of-mainstream popularity, I’m not blaming the article on a technicality. She has been “the first VTuber” for many, myself included, and for good reason.
That being said, she’s had a TON of issues around her brand, both before and during her hiatus, but it’s likely that none was directly her fault so I hope this time around the management team can avoid screwing up like they used to. We owe her what Vtubing is like today, and even beyond that, she’s always been a great entertainer. She deserves a good team and fans who support her.
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