This week, The independent Vtuber “Kirschtorte (キルシュトルテ) ”He shared a video where he explained how difficult it is to survive and highlight in the increasingly competitive world of Vtubers. In the video, which he recorded in collaboration with “Nito (弐十)”, decided to release the bomb from the beginning: «Young people, do not become vtubers” And if you wonder why, it turns out that the thing is increasingly ugly.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZCB9HBWQG
He explained that the Vtubers that achieve success belong to large agencies such as Hololive Production or Nijisanji. If you don't enter there, you have no future. But of course, entering is more difficult than passing the entrance exam by an elite university: it is said that the acceptance rate in Hololive Production is 1 in 1200, or perhaps up to 1500. To top it off, the amount of Vtubers has exploded . When “Kirschtorte” started three years ago, there were already about 30,000. Now he estimates that there are more than 60,000, and here comes the strongest: more than 90% do not earn a penny, and less than 1% can live in this activity.
And what happens if you try to make your way as an independent? According to “Kirschtorte”, you better or try, since without the support of an agency, it is almost impossible to take off. He says that to get attention as independent, you have to do something extreme. But if you go out of line, you will fill with haters. This explained it: «For each person who loves me, there are 100 who hate me».
His dream was to dedicate himself to transmitting “Minecraft”, but the only option that remained to be known was the tone up content: «All I have left is to make vulgar shorts to get attention”He explained. Although he gained fame in 2021 after collaborating with “Kuzuha (葛葉)” by Nijisanji, it is considered a “One-Hit Wonder”. But even that is not common today, he explained that: «More than 90% of Vtubers disappear without anyone knowing about them».
There are more and more vtubers, but no more people seeing them. And those who already see Vtubers, are married to their favorites: «If someone already has their favorite Vtuber, he will not see you. And if someone does not see Vtubers, less will see you. Conclusion: No one is going to see you”He explained. Nor is it worth having a pretty voice, singing well, being the best in games or having a beautiful model. «That is already standard. There are thousands like that»He complained.
Above, being Vtuber costs a money: a good model can leave at least 30,000 yen (about $ 2,000) and, adding a decent PC, the expense goes to 50,000 yen ($ 3,300 dollars). To top it off, many Vtubers have problems even to rent department. The average race of a Vtuber: eight months.
In spite of everything, “Kirschtorte” admits that becoming Vtuber changed his life. He never finished school and never worked, but with this he managed to win well: «I say nonsense and money falls alone. And the best: they confess your love every day». But they don't get confused, he warns: «People are fooled by beautiful words and throw themselves in the head … like fire moths. And yes, they end up burning». His final advice: if you really want to try, do not become obsessed with being like other famous Vtubers. «If you excited yourself too much, the blow of reality will hurt».
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