VTubers, short for “Virtual YouTubers,” are here to stay. Most newcomers are introduced to the field through popular streamers like ex-VShojo talent Ironmouse, who recently featured on bbno$’s 1-800.

Kizuna AI plays games, cooks, and even answers her viewers' questions. She sings, too, moonlighting as a pop star with millions of views on her music video. Kizuna AI is like any other influencer on ...