VTubers, or Virtual YouTubers, have evolved into a unique digital phenomenon, where creators use animated avatars to interact with audiences in real-time. This blend of virtual persona and live content creates an immersive experience that appeals to fans of anime, gaming, and tech culture. Their influence has rapidly expanded beyond Japan into global markets, particularly among English-speaking audiences.
This report highlights the top 500 English-speaking VTubers in Q3 2024 (July 1 - September 30). The report includes the following metrics:
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Name
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Platform
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Channel URL
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Affiliation (VTuber' agency, e.g. hololive, NIJISANJI)
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Channel Gender
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Channel Country
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Stream Language
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Hours Watched
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Average Viewers
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Airtime
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Followers Gain
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Business Email (may not be available for some streamers, as they prefer to communicate through socials)
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Twitter
- Content (top streamer category)
The primary sorting is based on the watch time (Hours Watched) metric, which most comprehensively reflects the streamer's popularity. Additionally, we have included the average concurrent viewers (Average Viewers) and Followers Gain metrics as alternatives.
Especially for brands and sponsors, we have included links to streamers' Twitter profiles in the report, as well as their business email addresses for contact purposes.