General Vtuber Discussion (V1)

[White Stone]

I'm glad EN management seems to be learning (or got shitcanned and replaced in the interim) and has made the announcement pretty bearable.
Compared to council's 3 lore videos filled with esoteric nonsense and vaporwave visuals and convoluted lore about a bunch of crap nobody cares about leading everyone by the nose for weeks.

This time has been pretty short and sweet, we got a small cryptic teaser at CTW which people could speculate about (and slow people would completely overlook) then they post it to twitter to get everyone's eyes on it, next day longer teaser with the actual CHARACTERS to really drive up the hype, and I'm assuming in 2 days the full teaser along with full models, names, lore, youtube channels and twitter accounts for them to start interacting with debuts on the weekend.

It's a massive improvement and I cannot be happier that they seem to have learned, I do think whoever was behind Omega orchestrated that whole thing and now that they are gone, their replacement is probably not too keen to do the same stupid routine.

They already learnt when they announced Tempus HQ, one short teaser that reveals their silhouettes and then the actual reveal. Tempus VG was weird though, they had a trailer meant to feature voiceover from the boys but only Altare's lines were voiced.

People really hated how they did Council's reveal and I completely understand, but personally my only issue was with the first teaser which revealed nothing. The second teaser revealed their silhouettes and third teaser was basically a normal reveal.

 

[The Peanut Gallery]

Looks like Tomoes new look is courtesy of Romania chan

 

[46gumi]

Thanks, y'all. I now require the powers of your fine, investigative minds in assisting me in finding the faggöt present in this picture. I wonder who it could be?
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I'll give him a pass on this one considering the origin of that nickname is pretty funny.

 

[God's Strongest Dragoon]

Ok genuine question, I am putting together a post, but it involves like, 8 pictures and 3 video clips (so far, and I'm not done yet). What is the deal with the whole 'site is running out of bandwidth' notification?
I'm just copying them from 4chan, so should I just link that and you go find the pics and videos yourself, or should I continue?

Edit: Oh, they are all still attached to this post anyway. Guess I'll continue since I already did it. I had meant for them to be in spoilers though, because even though it's obviously not porn, anime girl underwear would still be weird to look at while at work.
Edit 2: Ok, I'm probably breaking stuff, but I hope this puts all the images in the spoiler tags instead of spamming them all out across the bottom:
You asked for it, I'll just steal straight from 4chan instead of going through my own personal timestamps (I wanted to go back and rewatch a LOT of parts, not just the pervy stuff, so it'd take me a while):

Spoiler: Potentially NSFW (I mean, it's obviously not porn, but looking at anime girl underwear at work would be weird)

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Spoiler: And videos

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In regards to saving space, for the time being you can post photos to imgur and videos to streamable and then link them here, as the "embed media" tool accepts both of those choices.

 

[Takodachi]

damn, how many babies is she having. Vesper you fuck, give her a break.

 

[Aquatic Novellite]

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Mari in EN3 Kino or Cringe?

Cringe if she is forced to hide her powerlevel.

Kino if she is forced to hide her powerlevel, refuses to abide, and gets fired in a drama spiral that puts Zaion to shame.

Edit: If we can't have Beatani, give us Mari

Edit edit: is this why Abigail Dovely is taking another break?

Abigail in a group together with Beatani and Mari.

No, it won't happen.

Yes, it is fun to imagine.

Like a Paladin who accidentally joined the wrong party and is now desperately trying to turn her partners to lawful goodness.

Calli's 24hr stream is now starting the Mario Party collab with Ina, Kaela, and Zeta

I'm so sorry for your loss @Takodachi.

 

[Aka Split]

In regards to saving space, for the time being you can post photos to imgur and videos to streamable and then link them here, as the "embed media" tool accepts both of those choices.

Yeah, it was already too late by the time I even thought about it, but I'll keep it in mind.

 

[sbm]

Spoiler: haachama's letter

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Spoiler: chatgpt translation of the tweet

"To Everyone,

Thank you always for your support. I am Akai Hato's current manager.

During the hiatus, I have received a message from Akai Hato herself, and I would like to deliver it to all of you.

We would be delighted if you continue to warmly watch over her until her return."

Please note that "赤井はあと" (Akai Hato) seems to be a name, so I left it as is in the translation. If you want it translated as well, please let me know.

Spoiler: chatgpt translation of Haachama's letter

"Hello, this is Akai Hato.

I apologize for not being able to communicate anything until now. In fact, since February of this year, my health hasn't been well, and right after the 4th fes live, I was immediately hospitalized. Thanks to the support of my family, I was finally able to be temporarily discharged the other day, and while I am still under observation, I am currently recuperating at home.

To all my fans, Hololive members, V colleagues, the staff at the company, and those I worked with, I'm truly sorry for causing you so much worry. Since I stepped away from activities, I've been dealing with medication side effects and mental exhaustion, doing my best just to hold myself together.

However, I was hesitant to share the word 'hospitalization' with you all while having zero positive elements, as I didn't want to cause unnecessary concern beyond the current situation. I also didn't want to show you my weak side in front of everyone.

After discussing with my family, I decided to focus on my health until I was discharged. That's why this announcement is delayed. Though I still need to stay resting and take it easy, I feel a little more at ease in my mind now. I've been in contact with my manager and my family, which allowed me to make this announcement today. I apologize for keeping you waiting.

Above all, I want to convey to you that it's not a life-threatening condition. It will take some time to fully recover, but while considering my health as a top priority, I hope to return to all of you slowly.

Please wait a little longer. I will definitely come back in good spirits.

July 24, 2023Akai Hato"

Spoiler: deepl translation of Haachama's letter

Hello, my name is Hato Akai.
I apologize for not being able to send out any messages until now.
Actually, I have not been feeling well since the beginning of February this year, and was hospitalized immediately after the 4th fes concert.
Thanks to the support of my family, I was finally able to leave the hospital temporarily the other day, and I am now home for medical treatment.
I would like to apologize to all my fans, members of HOLOLOLIVE, my friends in V, and people at my company and those I was working with for causing them so much worry.
Since I left the activity, I have been mentally in shambles due to the side effects of the medication, and it has been all I can do to keep myself together.
However, I was worried that if I told everyone that I would be hospitalized with no positive factors, I would cause them to worry even more than they already were.
I also did not want to show my weakened state in front of everyone. After consulting with my family, I decided to concentrate on my own health until I was discharged from the hospital, and that is why I am late in reporting my condition.
Although I still have to stay in bed, I have been able to relax a little, and I have been in touch with my family and the manager, and I am able to report today. I am sorry for making you wait.
Anyway, I must tell you that this is not a life-threatening situation. It will take some time for him to fully recover, but I hope he will be able to return to you comfortably while putting his body first.
Until then, please wait a little longer. I will definitely return in good health.
July 24, 2023
Akai Hato

That is simultaneously not good news, but heartening. There was a lot of concern that maybe she had burnt out on Hololive, or that she was in much more serious health condition. As long as she is struggling to return I'll believe in her incredible inner strength.

 

[John Vtuber👁️]

Normally, the EN3 announcement should have been AFTER the punishment of Vesper and Magni, but for some reason, it was before. I feel like the investigation's taking longer than usual for some, unexplained reason, and the company timeline still has to move forward nonetheless.

I, for one, am looking forward to how the dynamic will shift if they're punished post-EN3 debut, and how Cover will attempt to pacify the situation.

 

[furaibou]

Spoiler: haachama's letter

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Spoiler: chatgpt translation of the tweet

"To Everyone,

Thank you always for your support. I am Akai Hato's current manager.

During the hiatus, I have received a message from Akai Hato herself, and I would like to deliver it to all of you.

We would be delighted if you continue to warmly watch over her until her return."

Please note that "赤井はあと" (Akai Hato) seems to be a name, so I left it as is in the translation. If you want it translated as well, please let me know.

Spoiler: chatgpt translation of Haachama's letter

"Hello, this is Akai Hato.

I apologize for not being able to communicate anything until now. In fact, since February of this year, my health hasn't been well, and right after the 4th fes live, I was immediately hospitalized. Thanks to the support of my family, I was finally able to be temporarily discharged the other day, and while I am still under observation, I am currently recuperating at home.

To all my fans, Hololive members, V colleagues, the staff at the company, and those I worked with, I'm truly sorry for causing you so much worry. Since I stepped away from activities, I've been dealing with medication side effects and mental exhaustion, doing my best just to hold myself together.

However, I was hesitant to share the word 'hospitalization' with you all while having zero positive elements, as I didn't want to cause unnecessary concern beyond the current situation. I also didn't want to show you my weak side in front of everyone.

After discussing with my family, I decided to focus on my health until I was discharged. That's why this announcement is delayed. Though I still need to stay resting and take it easy, I feel a little more at ease in my mind now. I've been in contact with my manager and my family, which allowed me to make this announcement today. I apologize for keeping you waiting.

Above all, I want to convey to you that it's not a life-threatening condition. It will take some time to fully recover, but while considering my health as a top priority, I hope to return to all of you slowly.

Please wait a little longer. I will definitely come back in good spirits.

July 24, 2023Akai Hato"

One, thank God Chammers is okay.
I knew she was having some health issues, and I suppose we all thought it was just health and school work load that was keeping her away. Never expected hospitalization, though. What in the world kept her in the hospital (and yet not be "life-threatening"). That kind of length sure sounds like a life-threatening situation to me. It couldn't be all the cursed food she's been eating for all those years.
Finally, it sounds like she is getting ready to return. Perhaps she will feel well enough to send out some twitter updates until she returns.

All in all, a relief to the Haatons.

 

[furaibou]

This is the translation i got out of google:

Hello, Akai is later.
I'm sorry I couldn't post anything until now.
Actually, my physical condition has been bad since the beginning of February this year, and I was hospitalized immediately after the 4th fes.
Thanks to the support of my family, I was finally discharged from the hospital the other day.
To all the fans, Hololive members, V's friends, people at the company, and people I worked with, I'm sorry for worrying you so much.
Ever since I left the group, I've had the side effects of drugs, and I've been mentally exhausted.
However, I was worried that if I sent the word "hospitalization" to everyone when there were no positive factors, I would cause them to worry even more than the current situation.
Also, I didn't want to look weak in front of everyone. I consulted with my family and decided to concentrate on my body until I was discharged from the hospital, so I was late in reporting.
I'm still in a state where I have to rest, but I feel a little more relaxed.
I was able to report today, including my family and keeping in touch with my manager. sorry to keep you waiting
I'm sorry.
Anyway, what I must tell you absolutely is that it is not life threatening. It will take some time for me to fully recover, but I hope that I can slowly return to everyone while thinking about my body first.
Please wait a little longer until then. I will definitely come back in good health.
July 24, 2023
Akai is after






He translated the tweet, i translated the note from haachama, two different things. I would actually be curious what chat gpt would translate the note to.

Google translate is always trash. "Akai is after"?

I did my own translation (it helps that one can read Japanese). She has not been in the best of health since February or so, and after the 4th festival she was sent to the hospital. She hadn't mentioned this in order to not worry everyone, especially if she used the word "hospitalization". She states she has since been discharged, but the medication is giving her problems as she recovers. She stresses that she doesn't have a life-threatening illness and asks everyone to be patient and await her return.

 

[Ｍｕｒｒａｙしないで]

They're in the 30's! Asian magic or just filters and makeup?

Yes.

Google translate is always trash. "Akai is after"?

I did my own translation (it helps that one can read Japanese).

If you can read Japanese, then I think you can see how a computer (or even a human unfamiliar with this person) could get "Akai is after" out of "赤井はあと."

 

[Just pretending]

Google translate is always trash. "Akai is after"?

I did my own translation (it helps that one can read Japanese). She has not been in the best of health since February or so, and after the 4th festival she was sent to the hospital. She hadn't mentioned this in order to not worry everyone, especially if she used the word "hospitalization". She states she has since been discharged, but the medication is giving her problems as she recovers. She stresses that she doesn't have a life-threatening illness and asks everyone to be patient and await her return.

Lore-accurate rrat: Haachama made her move and tried to straight up murder Akai Haato in order to take her place once and for all. Haato survived the assasination attempt, but the Novichok tea damaged her pretty badly and she was recuperating ever since.

 

[furaibou]

Yes.



If you can read Japanese, then I think you can see how a computer (or even a human unfamiliar with this person) could get "Akai is after" out of "赤井はあと."

Yes, it was being too literal, which is why I stated it was trash.
It's basically a shorthand of "mata ato de". "See ya later".

To which I would say to her: お大事に.

 

[RhoasJonas]

I hope the EN3 debuts turn down the loreposting in them.

 

[DICTATOR]

1100 pages and no gen 3 what the fuck hololive

wow finally

 

[LurkerD]

EN3. Haachama finally showing signs of life. Gura doing literally anything.

Could nature be healing?

Now, if only...
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Or Vesper was the bad luck charm and now that he is gone, the world is correcting itself.

 

[RiverBear]

Ok genuine question, I am putting together a post, but it involves like, 8 pictures and 3 video clips (so far, and I'm not done yet). What is the deal with the whole 'site is running out of bandwidth' notification?
I'm just copying them from 4chan, so should I just link that and you go find the pics and videos yourself, or should I continue?

Edit: Oh, they are all still attached to this post anyway. Guess I'll continue since I already did it. I had meant for them to be in spoilers though, because even though it's obviously not porn, anime girl underwear would still be weird to look at while at work.
Edit 2: Ok, I'm probably breaking stuff, but I hope this puts all the images in the spoiler tags instead of spamming them all out across the bottom:
You asked for it, I'll just steal straight from 4chan instead of going through my own personal timestamps (I wanted to go back and rewatch a LOT of parts, not just the pervy stuff, so it'd take me a while):

Spoiler: Potentially NSFW (I mean, it's obviously not porn, but looking at anime girl underwear at work would be weird)

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Spoiler: And videos

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Imagine being Proctor and seeing this post, realizing that the nerds in this forum have wasted all of the available bandwidth on anime girl panties and crying yourself to sleep, asking yourself where your life went wrong

 

[agility_]

I hope the EN3 debuts turn down the loreposting in them.

 

[Aka Split]

Imagine being Proctor and seeing this post, realizing that the nerds in this forum have wasted all of the available bandwidth on anime girl panties and crying yourself to sleep on where your life went wrong

I mean, can you think of any better use for the bandwidth? I can't.
Also, his life went wrong as soon as he was born Br*tish.