VTuber NewsDrop

DEVELOPING: Talents previously affiliated with Luminara are distancing themselves from the production unit, as CEO Camana’s Twitter page gone and a growing number of VTubers and industry professionals continue to speak up against him and his actions past and present. [🔗 in 👤]

SPOTLIGHT: Meet Shiro Zakuro, a Japanese VTuber whose impression of her Filipina mom got the attention of not only her fellow Japanese VTubers but also Filipinos who were quite incensed hearing the strong accent. Take the invitation of this talented singer in our latest feature.

JUST IN: 6 HOLOSTARS JP talents to conclude streaming activities with the group soon

(Screencap as of 3:07pm Manila time)

EVENTS: NewsDrop went to FanimeCon 2026 this weekend to witness VTuber culture with the presence of DensetsuEXE, as well as Dalek Musical's concert at Stage Zero.

[📸 Jimmy Li - Post-event story coming up on the site soon.]

Seattle Online Broadcasters Association (SOBA) returns to Sakura-Con — this time, at an expanded space now known as the Streamer & VTubing Hub. Reps from SOBA and Sakura-Con share their stories behind this initiative, which they plan to extend further in the future. [🔗 in 👤]

MUSICDROP: Inspired by the cinematic punch of KPop Demon Hunters and fueled by the fierce energy of modern girl groups, the nerdcore track 'LEVEL UP' fuses hard-hitting rap verses with glossy pop production, striking a balance between effortless fun and calculated confidence.

'LEVEL UP' is an electrified love letter to the K-pop spectacle filtered through AnoraVT’s distinctly online, genre-bending voice, featuring fellow VTuber Serafina and LA-based rapper Lex Bratcher (who is also featured in NBA 2K23). [🔗 in 👤]

BREAKING: Music Awards Japan 2026 has announced the list of official nominees, including virtual idol Hoshimachi Suisei and her song BIBBIDIBA.

Full List of Official 2026 Nominees: https://www.musicawardsjapan.com/en/nominees/

SPOTTED: Kizuna AI artist frames now at Photoism booths from now until May 29.

📸 Jay Agonoy in Manila