While I may not be the longest-standing VTuber in the scene, I did a lot of research into
how Vtubing works long before I even considered becoming one myself. Way back when, there
were not a lot of VTuber-specific guides, videos, etc., but many other VTubers have
taken up the mantle of helping out those trying to get started!
I've collected a lot of information on this page that should be useful to both those who want
to become VTubers and those who just want to know more about how it all works.
Aspiring VTubers
I've sorted this information based on the order things should be accomplished when someone
wants to become VTuber, from determining your overall goals (why do you want to be a
VTuber?) all the way to tips on avoiding burnout when you've been in the scene for a while.
Hopefully you will find something here that helps you on your journey!
If you don't have time to watch all the videos and read all the articles here (it's a lot),
then I would suggest watching these videos at a minimum:
The first thing you should do when you're considering vTubing is, what do you want to
get out of VTubing? What are your goals as a VTuber? Do you want to do this just as a
hobby or do you want to make enough money for it to be your only job? Do you want to
only stream, only create videos, only make shorts, or some combination of multiple types
of content creation? Is there a point you would call it quits? How much money and time
are you willing to invest in this journey before deciding whether or not it's for you?
What do you consider "success" as a VTuber?
Answering questions like this helps you keep what you're doing in perspective as
you start out and continue as a VTuber.
Should you become a VTuber? by Raelice
This Is Why Being A Vtuber Is Great by Saphia
The Pros and Cons of being a VTuber by Enna Alouette (clipped by Iridiklippa)
Gura's Advice for those Who Want to Become a VTuber by Gawr Gura (clipped by HonoEN Plug)
So You Want to be a VTuber by Depressed Nousagi
GEEGA answers chat's questions on streaming as a job by GEEGA (clipped by Cheese Sculptor)
VTubers Are Not Your Friend by Mari Yume
The Rat-Race-ification of Content Creation by Louis Zhao (ending of another video)
Content Creation Venn Diagram by Louis Zhao
Why I Can't Collab With My Oshi by Rin Penrose
The Harsh Truth About VTubing You Should Hear by Rin Penrose
Content Creation and VTubing Isn't for Everyone by Tessa
This is gonna be one hell of a hot take
Lots of beginner pre-debut VTubers could use mentorship
However, a lot of people honestly could use therapy and a good learning environment from my experience working with people for 3 years
Here I've listed videos that cover the entire process of becoming a VTuber. They do
not go into detail like those in other sections on this page, but they are still
useful to show just how much goes into becoming a VTuber and will give an idea of
everthing that should be done to be successful.
The Things New VTubers Don't Know by Squiiji
Remi's Complete VTuber guide
How to Start VTubing for Beginners in 2024 by Mari Yume
So you want to become a VTuber? Tips, My Experience, Etc by S.S. Isa (advice portion ends around 1:51:50)
VTUBING ADVICE & BEHIND THE SCENES - Indie vs Company by Dokibird
Your branding is your identity. It's how you package and market everything about you,
from you present yourself and your content (how your model, overlays, logo, etc. look),
how you act, what feeling you give with your content (including sounds and music), etc.
Everything mixes together to become your brand, so if you want it to be cohesive, you
need to plan it out early.
This section is primarily for those who want to turn their content into a business,
though it can still be useful for those just creating content for fun. After all, how
well others remember you is often greatly influenced by your branding.
What is VTuber Branding? Why it matters by Keiri VTuber
Free fonts for commercial use! by Akame Studio
— ✦ Free fonts for commercial use!
I separated some of my favorite cute fonts and made a thread for you who are tired of using oduda bold in all your projects 🫡
VTubers are virtual content creators, which means you'll need
something to represent you in your content. Live2D and 3D models
are popular, but PNGtubing and Toon Tubing are also valid choices.
Which option fits you best? Once you've answered that, you'll
need to decide what you want to look like and how that appearance
will fit your overall branding (which is covered in a later section).
Compelling VTuber Concepts by Yam Albat
How to Design a VTuber Model by Clara Dogford
Concept Phase Summary by Clara Dogford
Design Phase Summary by Clara Dogford
How Do You Know if Your Vtuber Concept is Bad? by Mari Yume
How to Stand Out in the Oversaturated VTuber World by Squiiji
This is the fun section for many aspiring VTubers: what do you want to look like?
There are a lot of methods to decide this, so pick whatever works best for you
and that you will enjoy using throughout your content creation career. After all,
if you don't like the model you're using, you likely will not enjoy making content
with it.
How Character Design Affects a VTuber by Depressed Nousagi
What Makes a VTuber Design Memorable? by Yam Albat
Memorable VTuber Design Diagram by Yam Albat
My Pet Peeves with VTuber Designs as an Art Educator by Squiiji
3 EASY Steps to Designing YOUR Dream VTuber Model by Jueri Haan
How to Design a Good VTuber Model by Keniisu
How to: VTuber Design by Yume Kuzukawa
Improving a Design by Yume Kuzukawa
How to Design a VTuber by Fuwa
What makes a good male (vtuber) character design by GEEGA (clipped by Cheese Sculptor)
How To Make a VTuber Character Sheet by Mari Yume
Mascots are More Important than You Think by Depressed Nousagi
Your name is more important than most content creators realize.
What you choose to call yourself will grealy inform your views
about you. A Japanese name may imply that you will act more like
Japanese VTubers, while a "gamertag" name will sound more western
and often improve your Search Engine Optimization (SEO), or how
well searching your name in a search engine actually leads people
to your channel/social media links. You can also use your name to
tie together a solid character concept as described in the section
above.
That said, if you want to use a name you just like, there's
nothing wrong with that, just make the choice consciously with
the understanding that you might not be using all the tools
you have as a content creator to improve your discoverability
and memorability.
Picking Better VTuber Names by Squiiji
How to pick the PERFECT VTuber name by Pipkin Pippa (clipped by Azehara)
Why are so many VTubers branding as Japanese? by Lycoris Banashi
Once you decide how you want to look, the next step is bringing that
appearance to life with some type of model. Check out your options
and find something in your price range, or make it yourself.
OVERALL
How to NOT get Scammed: Commissioning a VTuber Model by Kira Omori and Leaxer Rose
How to Make a VTuber Avatar Icon and Model for FREE by Mari Yume
2D VS 3D (VS OTHERS)
Should you be a 3D or 2D VTuber? by Lideo
ToonTubers V2, A new type of VTuber! (Free Tutorial) by ScottFalco
DRAWING
How To Draw Anime Eyes For Beginners by Shyfoxx Art
CUTTING AND SEPARATING
How to Draw & Cut/Separate a VTuber for Live2D by Kira Omori
How to Cut a VTuber by Corina VI
RIGGING
I Learnt Live2D (in 7 Days) by Zekoz
I Learned Live2D In 24 Hours by Mari Yume
Live2D Tutorial Ep 5 - Standard Face II by Enma Akatsuki
VTuber Model Mouth Rigging Tutorial (vowels/aeiou, frown, smile) by Kira Omori
Live2D Short Tutorial - Dynamic Tail by Cutie Dragon
Live2D Tail Physics Rig (short tutorial) by MeiiArt
A logo is often using in things like social media, transition screens, and
merch, but it's not the most important part of your brand if you are just
making content for fun. That said, logos are also often pretty cheap to
commission, so if you have some money or can make one yourself, they're good
to have.
How to make VTuber Logos by Queenie Star
Simple VTuber Logo Making Tutorial by Kaeriruu
Tips on Designing Better VTuber Logos by Squiiji
Logo Design Brief Guide by Mymeluna
I'm making a design brief guide to upload on my cms site! since many of my friends and clients struggle with making design brief. as long as you provide enough information and know what you're looking for it is super easy and super helpful to maintain your identity! pic.twitter.com/nQwpZffFn3
Every VTuber and content creator needs hardware and software to make their
content, even if that's just a phone and a VTubing app. This section will
give you an idea of what others use, what options are available, and how
to use these different options.
Overall
Vlogging Gear for Content Creators by Shiori Novella
Audio Equipment
Beginner Guide For Microphones And More! by Ouro Kronii
What Mic is Right for You Part 1 by Narissa Ravencroft
What Mic is Right for You Part 2 by Narissa Ravencroft
Some Audio Tips Simplified by Coffee Run
Some stream audio tips simplified 🧵:
- Your mic volume hitting yellow areas in OBS isn't bad - If your screams/laughs/noises are cut off on stream, it’s likely your noise suppression doing that - If you distort when you're loud, turn down your gain knob on your interface/mic
If you struggle with stream audio, below are some informational threads I made for streamers so far 🧵
• Guide to audio filters • Why your screams/voice gets muted • How to set up reverb • Mic + Interface recs • Why your mic is peaking/what mic volume to aim for and more
How to improve your microphone quality for your streams in OBS with just free tools - a detailed thread 🧵
It should make all of the most important filters less intimidating to you and give you a better understanding of how they work! #sipsandtrickspic.twitter.com/HONSHYJMUC
Not everyone knows about this, but you can set up your custom BGM directly in OBS!
Just add it as a media source - that will allow you to only have it play on certain scenes, keep the volume consistent each time and control it from the audio mixer in there! #sipsandtrickspic.twitter.com/49qT1Nc2Nj
Window Capture Tip using OBS and Shoost by Pipkin Pippa
random tip
if your window wont capture in shoost, you can add it to its own scene in OBS -> Make a Source/Scene Projector -> Capture that projector as a window in shoost (helpful for old games that either dont appear at all in capture or stretch strangely) pic.twitter.com/srRhXQNsoL
— 🥉 Pipkin Pippa 🔌🐰 Phase-Connect (@pipkinpippa) March 12, 2025
VTube Studio and VTuber Programs/Equipment
How to Transparent Capture Your Model in VTube Studio by Mari Yume
VTube Studio Setup Guide and Tutorial by VtuberSenpai
‼️VTUBERS QUICK TIP‼️ Movements and positions! Forgetting where exactly you positioned your model for scenes? Stressing over hotkeys? Movement too fast?✨
This is a very basic tip, but I've had a lot ask about this recently, so I wanted to help you all! 🧪💙 pic.twitter.com/GX2wWpyPQu
How to Hot-Key Expressions in Vtube Studio by Ninja-Dee
VTubeStudio - Create your own Expressions/Toggles! by Cutie Dragon
Use Stream Deck to Toggle Expressions by Ninja-Dee
How to set up Vtube Studio with Streamdeck by Ruffiex
How to Add Glow in VTube Studio! by Naysae
This Is How To Be A VTuber On Mobile using IOS OR Android! by VTuber Senpai
Use a Gaming Mouse to Hotkey Expressions by 2wintails
hot tip 4 vtubers: get one of those gaming mice with 200 buttons and then use the buttons to hotkey expressions for ur model 👍 much faster than reaching for steamdeck buttons
Is Full Body Tracking For VTubing Worth It? by Mari Yume
Using the Best Motion Capture Suit in VR by Fofamit
How to do 3D Live at home by Oren
PNGTubing Programs/Equipment
Be a PNGTuber and Reactive Image Tuber on OBS by VTuber Senpai
Mixed Reality VTubing
Mixed Reality Vtubing by Squiiji
Redeem Techniques
How to Add a Headpat Redeem on Twitch by Demythical
Text to Speech
I am a Text to Speech VTuber and this is how I do it! by jollyrose
Other
How to Fix Lagging Avatar/Games While Streaming (NVIDIA graphics card) by Arthur A. Abbott
Hey, goofy technically unawares Vtuber! Yes, you!
Do your games/avatar lag all the time when you're trying to stream?
Do you have an NVIDIA Graphics card? Here is a solution! Just follow the steps on the monitor you game on & BLAM, all games limited to 60fps, no more lag! pic.twitter.com/2C1WdkRznI
— Arthur A. Abbott 😈🎮 Half-Imp Vtuber (@ArthurAbbott_) July 17, 2023
Useful Websites for Content Creators by Smol (both tweets)
DOVA-SYNDROME has a ton of music options often used by large VTubers like Hololive, but make sure you read the TOS for the individual artist as they are often different
Coffee Run has a bunch of free background music on their Ko-fi page
Karafun is a good website for Karaoke streams (has a subscription fee though)
Reaper has a solid plugin for a mic compressor that can help fix certain audio issues
Deciding where to make and/or host your content is an important
decision. Will you stream on Twitch instead of YouTube? Will you
stream on YouTube so you don't need a separate VOD channel? Will
you use Youtube because you primarily make videos? Will you give
other platforms like Twitter, Facebook, or Kick a chance? Planning
this out early can help you in the long run, but don't be afraid
to change this as your career progresses since these platforms are
constantly changing too.
YouTube Streaming Isn't for VTubers by Depressed Nousagi
Now that you have what you need to start making content, how do you get
people to find and watch what you make? How do you get people to join
your streams and more importantly stay?
Many streamers find that planning out their content helps them stay
on topic and produce different types of content more easily. How you
market yourself on social media will also help potential fans find your
channels. Because these two cover the same overal function, I've included
them in the same section, but while planning isn't effective for everyone,
marketing is almost universal in its usefulness.
Why SEO is important? by Keiri VTuber
How to Plan Content as a VTuber by Super_Jinxy
VTuber Q&A Self Introduction Song by Zen
Introduction Video by Kizuna Ai (good example of an intro video not using the above template)
Things You Can Do as a Small Streamer to Improve Your Reach by Petri
A small 🧵 of things you can do as a Small Vtuber or Streamer, immediately to improve your reach and success on Twitch and Twitter especially!
⚠️ What works for some, won't work for others. My word is not gospel
You're finally ready to start your life as a VTuber! So what do you do
first? Some people just start streaming or making videos, but VTuber
culture has a idolized the VTuber debut. There is still debate on how
useful a debut is for non-corporate VTubers, but it's still a fun
event when planned properly and after marketing has allowed potential
fans to find you and be excited for your debut as well.
Indie VTubers, watch this BEFORE you Debut by Yam Albat
How to Have a Successful VTuber Debut by Mari Yume
Professional Advice to New [Agency] VTubers by Rin Penrose
you don’t need to debut as an indie vtuber by Felynne deRouge
Debut Hashtag
#vtuberdebut
Arguably the most popular form of content creation for VTubers is streaming. This
section is dedicated to helping you get the most out of your streams, gaining and
keeping viewers, and trying to limit the amount of scuff you have to endure...
or you'll know what to do if scuff is part of your brand!
VTuber Setup Checklist Before Your Go Live by Yuma Yamano
VTuber Setup Checklist (Screenshot) by Yuma Yamano
Streaming Diminishing Returns by GEEGA (Daily GEEGA)
How to Get More Viewers Into Your Live Streams - Avoid This Mistake by Alpha Origin
Streaming Blueprint by Alpha Origin (from above video)
Getting Good at Streaming by GEEGA (clipped by Daily GEEGA)
How To Title Your Twitch Stream To Get MORE Viewers! by Stream Scheme
Why VTubers start their streams with chatting by GEEGA (clipped by Cheese Sculptor)
Your Video Game Commentary is Boring by Lycoris Banashi
How to Fill Silence Streaming to 0 Viewers by Ben Kaluza
VTuber Chat Tips - What to Say When No One's Watching by Fawnlie
7 EASY Tips To Get MORE CHATTERS On Twitch! by Stream Scheme
Top 5 Mistakes VTubers Make (and how to fix them) by Shino
How to MultiStream in less than 5 minutes FOR FREE by Elia Stellaria
Tweeting When You Go Live by Blerpy
Quick Twitter tip for streamers! Don’t link your stream in your tweet, in fact don’t link anything in your tweets. Twitter’s algorithm will dock you by 30-40% (most platforms limit exposure to outbound links). Instead link in comments and in replies. Secondarily likes are the…
Closed Caption Options for Streaming by Pink Umbrella
Yes, you should add captions to your streams. They simply make your content more accessible.
I shared this on my discord a while back. Here is a compilation of various CC options with pros & cons, and instructions on how to install them.https://t.co/CzHkUKDWyp
‼️ FAQ For Vtubers moving to YouTube ‼️: As per the wisdom of a YT Indie (Tomoe Umari). Please share this with whoever might need it!! --- Q1. What's discoverability like for streams on YT? As far as this goes, I believe there's a stressed emphasis on content variety. Producing… pic.twitter.com/a1LvWg32rv
— Tomoe Umari 🇺🇸🐴 EN Vtuber (@UmariTomoe) June 7, 2023
Connecting Twitch Account to YouTube Account for Exporting VODs by Amalia Solaris
This is a good time to remind everyone that you can connect your Twitch account to a Youtube channel and export videos without having to download each one!
The other major form of content creation for VTubers is video content, whether
it's just stream VODs, clips, or standalone videos. How can you get the most
out of your VODs/clips? How can you design a video to capture and keep the
attention of viewers? Questions like these are what you may be asking yourself,
and you'll be able to find some ideas for answers below.
How To Edit For VTubers FOR FREE! (TUTORIAL) by NightParadox
I don't know how to plan original videos, where do I start? by Lycoris Banashi
LegalEagle's Former Editor Speaks Out by Awkward Anthem (not VTuber specific but very good for video editing)
How to Film Videos in VRCHAT Like ME by Fliptrip
How to Generate Original and Compelling YouTube Stories
Here’s how to generate YouTube stories that are original yet compelling:
1. Go outside of YouTube. Your inputs and your filters define your outputs, so if you want to create something super original on the platform, it means going outside of the platform itself.
Attention Management for Video Creation by Wono Strategy
Why is your video flatlining? Why does the algorithm randomly stop pushing your videos? Doesn’t make sense to you right now, but by the end of this post, you will have your answer.
How to Use Subtitles in Video Content by Mario Joos
Creator Advice: Subtitles In YouTube Content
While subtitles are often seen as a great tool to make YouTube content accessible to a larger audience, it's often forgotten that it can also take away from the impactful nature of your visuals.
Clip Hashtags (Youtube videos in general use the same ones as with Streaming)
#envtuberclip
#vtuberclips
More Questions to Ask Yourself as a Content Creator by Mari Yume
1. Who is your audience?
2. What do they come to you for?
3. What can you do for them, that nobody else can? (or, how do you stand out from the competition?)
4. How easy is it to duplicate your content? (or, how easy would it be for someone else to make the same thing?)
5. What is the thing your audience would be excited about the most?
6. What would being “too good to ignore” look like for your viewers?
Another popular form of content creation for VTubers is song covers, music videos,
and even original songs. These often come down to the talent's creativity and
often the team they have behing them for mixing, art, and everything else that
goes into the entire video. Even if you're an amazing singer already, there's
always plenty to learn when it comes to the entire production of these videos.
How we make lyric videos! by V4Mirai (Vee-sensei)
How to Make Your First Cover: A Start to Finish Guide for Beginners! by Hazumi
How to Record Your First Cover & Commission a Mix by Coffee Run
How to record your first cover & commission a mix – a thread 🧵
Many of you mentioned that you're not sure how to start or had no idea how to properly work with a mixer for the first time, so here's a brief rundown of all the basics you need to know! #sipsandtrickspic.twitter.com/cFB65lrOMh
So you made a song, a cover or anything of sorts and want to put it on places like Spotify, Apple Music and similar platforms
But how do you do that? You can’t really do it yourself, but the process is way easier than you think, let me explain! 🧵#sipsandtrickspic.twitter.com/pDqVuRqFHq
Ever wanted to make a cover, but you're intimidated by copyright issues?
Releasing a cover on Youtube doesn't always have to be risky, in this thread I’ll give you a basic rundown on the topic! 🧵#sipsandtrickspic.twitter.com/bZfzkUcxFt
Something else to consider when trying to grow your channel is finding
out what niche your content fulfills and how popular that niche already
is in the VTubing community. It's still very possible to be successful
with typical VTuber content, but there's still a lot of room for
other types of VTubers to grow.
Finding your content niche as a VTuber by Lycoris Banashi
Is Niche Content Required for Vtubing? by ShoggMommy
Playing League of Legends is Probably a Good Idea by GEEGA (clipped by Daily GEEGA)
Okay, so you've make your model and started creating content... now what?
How do you grow your channel? There are different ideas for what this
takes, but the information below will hopefully give you some ideas
that will work for your channel.
You NEED Content if You Want Followers by GEEGA (clipped by Daily GEEGA)
5 REALISTIC ways to GROW and IMPROVE your Stream in 2024 by CreamxEri
I tried my best... by Mari Yume
how to make vtuber content in 2025 by Felynne deRouge
Precious Advice for New Vtubers by GEEGA (clipped by Daily GEEGA)
Growing Your Channel AS A VTUBER by Serotina
The Golden Rule of VTubing by Mari Yume
How idolEN VTuber Rin Penrose BROKE the Internet (How to Stand Out) by Taledo
REALLY GROW on Twitch? BUILD COMMUNITY by Kabhaal
Why VTubers are using Twitter WRONG! (How to Use Hashtags) by VTuber Senpai
7 MINDBLOWING Tips For VTubers (Using Twitter) by Mari Yume
How Streamers Should Run Their Twitter Account by Randon
5 Easy Ways to Improve Your Vtubing by Mari Yume
Advice on Content Creation by Evanit0
Since so many of you consider me a VTUBER already I guess that means I am technically one of the biggest indie Male VTubers so by default let me give you my best advice.
1. Your debuff isn't your model, it's that you're boring and uninteresting.
Guide from Account Creation to 10k Followers by MortemMummy
❗️Guide from Account Creation to 10k Followers❗️
Its Been a while since I did a thread!💜
Disclaimer: None of the info in here is guaranteed to work for you! I am making this purely for the purpose of giving you ideas. I encourage you to do your own research! This also focuses…
i know there are many people who feel like they are struggling to grow their community, or maybe you just want a little refresher on some helpful ways to continue growing your community and streams! here are some free, helpful tips...
- create your brand & stick with it - make a stream schedule & try to be consistent - use twitch’s clip editor & upload short form content directly to yt shorts & tiktok - stream things you enjoy, if you aren’t having fun it’ll feel like a chore
1. You can't grow as a concept creator without a bit of controversy
2. Twitter is a scary place
3. People will get mad at you for literally anything and everything, so just make the most of what you want and make sure inspiration is transformative enough (aka don't be a Baka)
1. Click-Through Rate. This tells you how many people see your stream/video and actually click on it and can tell you
if your stream/video title and thumbnail were successful at enticing new viewers to check out your content.
2. Concurrent Viewer Numbers. For streaming. Don't worry about a low number of concurrent viewers at first, but this
is a good way to track your growth over time.
3. Superchats. Treat these as a nicety since they usually just happen during special events unless you're already
a huge streamer.
4. Chat Activity and Number of Active Chatters. This is important for streams because the more active your chat is the
higher YouTube will treat your engagement and will push you more in the algorithm.
5. Followers, Subscribers, Memberships, etc. How many followers, subscribers, etc. you get has more to do with your
marketing than your actual content. Your content still needs to be good, but if people don't find your channel in the
first place, these numbers will not increase regardless of how good your content is. This also does not correlate
to a more active community as it also includes fans that no longer watch your content and fans that only liked one
video, subscribed to your channel, and don't check back often.
An integral part of being a VTuber is interating with others, from your
fans to other VTubers throughout the community. So how do you do so?
How do you grow a community that's supportive while also dealing with
others who push your boundaries or just cause problems? How do you work
with VTubers for collabs or projects and get along with them, or just
work with them professionally even if they're not your friend (yet or
otherwise).
This is ultimately something you'll have to figure out how to navigate in
your own way, but hopefully the perspectives and advice in this section
will help.
General Interaction Advice
Social Skills Are Key for Content Creators by GEEGA (clipped by Daily GEEGA)
Being Unapologetic and Dealing With Internet Bullies by GEEGA (clipped by Daily GEEGA)
nobody is thinking that much about you. by Kozii
The VTubing Community is Terrible. by Kozii
VTuber to Fan Interactions
The Parasocial Problem by Yam Albat
Don't Want to Deal With Simps? Whatch This by GEEGA (clipped by Daily GEEGA)
Bad Chatters Cripple Streamer's Growth by GEEGA (clipped by Daily GEEGA)
The importance of curating your own chat by GEEGA (clipped by Cheese Sculptor)
Dealing With Fan Channels and AI Slop by GEEGA (clipped by Daily GEEGA)
Why you shouldn't overshare on the internet by GEEGA (clipped by Cheese Sculptor)
VTuber to VTuber Interactions
Create Opportunity, Don't Be Mad About Success by GEEGA (clipped by Daily GEEGA)
Networking in the Vtuber community and how GEEGA became a nexus by GEEGA (clipped by Cheese Sculptor)
Collaborations Made Easy by Raelice
The VTuber Collab Dilemma by GEEGA (clipped by Daily GEEGA)
New VTuber? Avoid doing this at all costs by Pipkin Pippa (clipped by Azehara)
Why I left the VTuber Community: A Warning to New VTubers by Zyla_Gal
How to Collab with Someone You Don't Know by Pipkin Pippa
the best way to get a collab with someone you don't know in my experience is give a list of collab ideas/content ideas https://t.co/H6a3zkjN0U
Unfollow Drama Is Peak Stupidity by GEEGA (clipped by Daily GEEGA)
While many people become VTubers because they enjoy making content and
streaming for their fans, they are also often hope to do so as a way
to support themselves financially. This can be a bit tricky to provide
tips for, as turning your VTubing hobby into a career will have nuances
that are dependant on where you live, but I'll include whatever tips I
find for that here.
Following your dreams while living in reality by GEEGA (clipped by Cheese Sculptor)
VTubers and Intelectual Property Issues by GEEGA (clipped by Daily GEEGA)
How to turn sad girls into idols by Kaneko Lumi (clipped by DDClips)
4 Ways YOU Can Make Passive Income as an Artist/VTuber by Syafire
VTuber helps me EVADE TAXES by Abi Kadabura and Mari Yume
GEEGA's thoughts on content creation as a job in the long run by GEEGA (clipped by Cheese Sculptor)
Creator Retirement Fund by GEEGA (clipped by Daily GEEGA)
Is Average Viewer Count Important? by GEEGA (clipped by Daily GEGGA)
Ungrateful Streamers and Building a Career by GEEGA (clipped by Daily GEEGA)
Not everyone becomes a VTuber expecting to make enough money to not
need another job... and some people who do maybe shouldn't. Many people
enjoy VTubing as a hobby more than anything else, which can change
the advice they should pay attention to.
10 Tips for STRESS FREE YouTubing for Casual Hobbyists by Yam Albat
Many of the most popular VTubers don't do everything on their own, many
have a team that helps them, but some just have a manager to work with
them on various aspects of content creation. Managers can be hired for
different reasons, such as helping the talent improve their content or
finding sponsorships. A manager can even help you improve your branding
or find your niche. If you find a good manager and can affort to hire
them (even just for a consulting session), consider doing so if you're
stuck or just want someone to run ideas by before committing to them.
Let's Talk About VTuber Managers | My Virtual Life Episode 1 by Mari Yume and Tessa
5 Ways a VTuber Manager Can Help by Muu Inanaku
5 things you can do as a vtuber manager to help! (Or help yourself!)
A 🧵
A) stress chart & mental health talk B) scheduled posts C) brand deck / sponsor email D) keyword reverse search and SEO improvement E) BOOST INTERACTION
— Muu Inanaku/ムウ 🐮🎲 🔜 Weebcon (@Muu_Inanaku) October 2, 2023
Do ALL VTubers Need Managers? Kuromiya Lucien Tells All! by Pandoramonium ft. Lulu
A lot of people who want to become a VTuber do so because they are hoping
to one day join an agency. Whether they want to join the ranks of their
oshi or just want the stability and support a good agency can provide,
a lot of thought should be put into joining an agency, such as why you
really want to, what you want to get out of it, and how you joining is
good for the agency as well (since you'll have to sell your skills and
talents during the application anyway). I'll include information about
VTuber Groups and Talent Agencies as well.
VTuber Agencies are Overrated by Kozii
VTuber Groups Succeed for a Good Reason by Kozii
Conventions are Great, For the Fans by GEEGA (clipped by Daily GEEGA)
Anonymity for streamers is complicated by GEEGA (clipped by Cheese Sculptor)
Hard Truths for Current and New VTubers by Legal Mindset (clipped by Sky Rainpuff)
How Much Money VTuber Agencies Take from their Talents by Depressed Nousagi
Why Corpo Vtubers go on Hiatus by Randon
Why Vtubers Leave Corpos by Randon
Why Vtuber Corpos Fall by Randon
Consider the Reasons for Joining a VTuber Group or Agency by Tessa
Everyone has their reasons for wanting to be apart of VTuber groups and agencies. Believe me, I know how hard it is to do this stuff as an indie
You need to make sure that you are doing things for the right reasons and go in with the understanding that agencies are businesses
If you've been a fan or creator in the VTuber scene for longer than a month,
you've likely seen plenty of talents taking haituses or graduating from
burnout. This is something all content creators deal with, and it's
important to know how to handle it when you inevitably feel this burnout
yourself.
The VTuber Revolving Door by Yam Albat
The VTuber Revolving Door Diagram by Yam Albat
Extra Dose Episode 1: Overworking & Loneliness in the Gaming Space by Abi Kadabura (feat. Mari Yume and Hunikin)
Dealing with Burn Out (As a Viewer AND Creator) by Kozii
What I Learned From A Year of Burnout by Ashe Inkrott
This sections is for other tips that are bundled together or don't fit neatly into a single section above.
Two Old Aunties Give You Life Advice by Matara Kan and GEEGA (clipped by Matara Kan Plus)
The 10 Dos and Don'ts in Content Creation by Syafire
5 Big Mistakes VTubers Make by Raelice
7 MAJOR Things New VTubers Waste Their Time On! by VTuber Senpai
What You Need to Know as a VTuber by Zekoz
What NOT to do as a VTuber by Zekoz
Advice from an Indie VTuber by Tomoe Umari
Want to be a vtuber, or learn what they go through? I’ve got you covered! Here’s all the advice I can think of sharing from my personal experience after a year of streaming as an indie vtuber! A lot of it is stuff I wish I'd known at the very beginning or think I'd be curious… pic.twitter.com/AXUszJE6N3
This section is for information you may find helpful as a VTuber and
content creator or just different perspectives from VTubers that
have been in the scene for a while.
The Male VTuber Experience by Taledo
The Truth About Male Vtubers by Randon
Passable Female Voice, Step by Step Guide by YukkoEX
Male To Female Voice, Top Questions Solved by YukkoEX
stop overthinking vtubing by Kozii
Being a Black VTuber feels EMBARASSING by Taledo
Crash Course VTuber Lesson by Shiori Novella (first half is a history of vtubing)
ASMR Earcleaning Relax by Nekosaki anji
This is a handcam ASMR video, so you get to see the mics, equipment, and techniques an
ASMR artist can use. She has a few more handcam ASMR videos on her channel, so check out
them out as well!
Free Content Creator Resource Pack by Petri
If you're looking for help and guidance on Vtubing (or content creation in general), a while back I made this free guide
Free, 14 pages of resources, guidance and tips on setting up and best practices
Shopping List and Tips for Chronically Ill Girlies [and those working from home] by Fuu
💖Hii girly pops, I wanted to share some things that have helped me while working from home as a chronically ill/chronic pain haver :) also if u have anything you'd like to share, feel free! 🧵⤵️ pic.twitter.com/yP5ohXiJML
— Fuu ✨ | Streamer + Artist (@Fuululuu) March 5, 2023
Example of a Professional Goal by Jueri Haan
A professional goal is “what do you want to do more/less of in your field” with an internal yield
❌“I want 1mil subs”
It would be something like
✅“I want to lead more collabs/ boost productivity in making more videos/hone my understanding of Live2D for better rigs” etc.
While the main purpose of this page is to help those who want to become a VTuber, it's
also important to talk about how to be a good viewer, chatter, and fanartist as well.
There is far less information on this topic specifically geared toward VTuber fans, but
I hope this changes in the future.
Here's an overall list of tips I believe are helpful for those wishing to support
their favorite content creators. I'll follow the list with the usual rundown of
videos and links with more information.
Simplest Things to Do:
Subscribing to YouTube Channel
Following on Twitch, Twitter, Instagram, and other social media
Engaging With Their Content:
Watching Streams, VODs, Videos, Shorts, etc.
Chat during streams (but even just lurking helps)
Liking and Commenting on VODs, Videos, YouTube community posts, tweets, etc. (retweeting also helps)
Contributing to Events (submitting marshmallows, submitting for contests, joining fan games, etc.)
Helping Them Reach Others:
Clipping Streams/VODs (may need to reach out to that creator's editors first if they have brand clip channels already)
Timestamping VODs in the comments (especially for funny or heartfelt moments)
Translating VODs to other languages
Creating Memes, Fanart, Fan Games, or other Fan Works (share, retweet, etc. works of others too)
Share Content (channel, videos, etc.) to other social media (twitter, discord, facebook, etc.)
Helping Build a Community:
Welcome new subscribers/members in chat (or just new chatters in general)
Join discords, facebook groups, subreddits, etc.
Recommending their content to others when asked
Subscribe to, Like, and Comment on Clip Channels that cover their content (share these with others too)
Report Channels that steal content or post click-baiting content that will mislead new viewers
If You Have Money to Spare:
Buying/Gifting Twitch Subscriptions, Youtube Memberships, etc. (but remember that the stream host site takes a sizable cut)
Donate through Superchats, Twitch Bits, Streamlabs, Sociabuzz, Ko-Fi, etc. (the streamer will typically get a bigger cut when you use 3rd party donation sites like Ko-Fi)
Buying Merch, Voice packs, Throne items, etc.
Gifting them games on their Steam wishlist (if they allow it)
Using sponsorship codes/contributing to sponsorship events (sometimes this is free!)
Other Options:
Not blocking ads (supposedly this helps talents make more ad revenue, but I'm not sure it's enough money to worry about)
References: 5 Ways to support your favorite VTuber without donating by Auspicious Ahjussi
This Needs to Stop. by Numi
How can fans help their oshi get more popular by Kureiji Ollie (clipped by Karl's Clips)
Spending money you don't have and the decline of financial literacy by GEEGA (clipped by Cheese Sculptor)
How to support a vtuber artist for free by 2wintails
How to support a vtuber artist for free: 🩷 - like and retweet their posts! - leave nice comments - share them with your friends! - purge their enemies in the dead of night - watch and clip their streams!
Here's where I'll include information about being a fan in
general, from advice to posts from others you may need to
see sometimes when things are hard.
Being called a "Fake Fan" by Nerissa Ravencroft
If anyone seriously calls you a "fake fan", they are the true fake fan. No matter if you are a lurker or the person who chats the most, someone who rarely posts about someone or does daily, you can be a fan of anyone to the level that makes you happy and works with your…
If you want to participate in your favorite streamers' chats without being
banned, you need to learn basic chatter etiquette. There are differences
between chatter cultures in different countries and even between chats for
different streamers in general, but as long as you pay attention to what
regular chatters do you can pick up the basics for that community.
How NOT to Get Banned from the Streamer's Chat, a TED Talk by Punkalopi
VTuber's Message to Stream LURKERS by Rin Penrose
Bad Chatters Cripple Streamer's Growth by GEEGA (clipped by Daily GEEGA)
The Awful Disconnect From Person and Character by GEEGA (clipped by Daily GEEGA)
VTubing originates from the idol industry, combined with an anime fanbase,
which leads to an interesting combination of cultures. One thing you will
hear many VTubers help videos talk about is how to deal with parasocial
fans and how to set boundaries with their fanbase. Just as important is
you as a fan understanding when VTubers are setting these boundaries so
you know how to act without being banned from a channel you like.
VTubers aren't your Friend. by Kozii
Fanart is an important part of VTuber culture due to the talents
presenting themselves as characters rather than their IRL appearances.
While fanart is always appreciated, there are some tips artists can
follow if they want talents to be able to use their art for things
like thumbnails and the like. It's also important to check on a
creator's fanart rules if they have any so you know what they are
comfortable with and what hashtags to use so the art can easily be
found.
What This BEFORE Making Fan Art for VTubers by Rin Penrose
The Limits of Fanart by GEEGA (clipped by Daily GEEGA)
6 killer secrets to ACTUALLY grow your art twitter by Sayuui (not Fanart specific but good advice for growing artist accounts in general)
Example of Art Terms by fallenshadow
in light of a lot of new art, i wanted to repost my art terms!
- it’s important that both of shondo’s wrists and her neck are always covered for lore reasons! this can be with ribbons, sleeves, anything you’d like as long as there’s some covering. this is the only hard fanart… pic.twitter.com/nE6VGGTaiN
— 🎀 🍫 🔪 shondo || しゃどう || purple people eater!!! (@fallenshadow_YT) October 8, 2024
Conventions are a fun part of being a VTuber and a VTuber fan! This
section will include advice and tips for attending as a fan, but
the important thing is to just go and have fun!
The importance of socializing yourself by GEEGA (clipped by Cheese Sculptor)
Improve Your Social Skills Like a Boomer by GEEGA (clipped by Daily GEEGA)
Wife hunting at conventions and how to handle rejection by GEEGA (clipped by Cheese Sculptor)
Example of IRL Boundaries by Hyunicat
🌅 with con season approaching, i wanted to iron out some of my boundaries regarding irl interactions! 💓
despite my involvement with wotagei and artist alleys, i would still like to ask to be treated with respect ^o^ thank you! 😚 pic.twitter.com/OLdrSQfJiY
While most fans enjoy their favorite streamer's content as just a viewer or
chatter, some take up the call to assist those creators in keeping their
community safe and type of place they want it to be. Moderating (or modding)
for VTubers is generally like other types of streamers, but comes with its
own unique challenges the mods will have to navigate.
Remember that this is not something you should ask for, unless the talent
has open applications or has otherwise asked for help another way. Going to
your favorite streamer and asking to become a mod is often seen as overreaching
and may make your chances of ever becoming a mod for that person a lot lower.
However, should the opportunity arise and you have the time to devote to
help, you should definitely give moderating a try!
TBD
Archived Content
The VTubing world is constantly changing, so many helpful videos and articles may quickly
become out of date. While they may not be immediately useful, I feel that they can still
be helpful in understanding how VTubing was back even a year ago, so I will move those
items to this section when I feel they have been replaced by more current advice.
Introducing Toontubers by ScottFalco (replaced by an updated version)
