Film | Wide Angle Apr 11, 2019
Kizuna Ai, Kaguya Luna and YouTube sensations: virtual stars, but the same old shtick
by Patrick St. Michel
Virtual YouTubers ended up being one of 2018's biggest cultural surprises. Dozens of animated characters attracted followings on the video-sharing site, led by popular creations such as Kizuna Ai and Kaguya Luna. Some repped for local governments, while others generated real-world controversies. An interesting trend for ...