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YOUTUBERS

YouTuber and former Upper House member GaaSyy after his release on bail in September
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Mar 14, 2024
YouTuber GaaSyy given suspended prison term for defaming celebrities
GaaSyy's acts seriously threatened the victims, the presiding judge said, causing them “enormous financial damage” through online hate.
Fans of virtual YouTuber Selen Tatsuki and VTubers in general took to social media to express their outrage over major agency Nijisanji terminating Tatsuki’s contract.
LIFE / Digital / Japan Pulse
Feb 16, 2024
High-profile shakeups prompt scrutiny of virtual YouTuber industry
As VTubers enter a new era defined by prestige, Selen Tatsuki and Mikeneko's recent dramas demonstrate how complicated getting famous can be.
Yoshikazu Higashitani, who goes by the name GaaSyy, leaves the Tokyo Detention House on Sept. 21 after being released on bail.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Feb 9, 2024
Four-year prison term sought for ex-lawmaker GaaSyy
GaaSyy, whose real name is Yoshikazu Higashitani, is accused of making threats against actor Go Ayano and others in online videos.
The Osaka District Court
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jan 10, 2024
U.S. livestreamer fined for playing loud music in Osaka restaurant
The streamer has faced criticism for his videos, in which he makes light of the atomic bombings in Japan and makes racist comments about Japanese people.
Tsumugi-nen is artificial intelligence talent agency Pictoria's most popular AI Vtuber that has garnered thousands of fans through her content, including streaming for five days straight — something a human can not do.
BUSINESS / Tech
Jan 5, 2024
Is AI a friend or foe of the Japanese entertainment industry?
While proponents tap the technology's potential, others are worried about the possibility of losing their jobs.
Prosecutors demanded a fine of ¥200,000 for YouTuber Johnny Somali during his trial at the Osaka District Court on Tuesday.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Dec 21, 2023
Japanese prosecutors demand fine for controversial American YouTuber
According to the indictment, Ismael Ramsey Khalid, known as "Johnny Somali," obstructed a restaurant business by taking a video while playing loud music.
YouTuber Kazuaki Sugita in a police car in Tokyo on Monday night after being arrested for allegedly slandering a woman
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Nov 14, 2023
Japanese YouTuber held for allegedly slandering woman in video
The police said they suspect the Tokyo resident has been producing and posting such videos to increase views for the sake of advertisement revenue.
JR Kyushu is investigating four foreign YouTubers who seemingly took free rides on trains around the country.
JAPAN / Society
Oct 24, 2023
Railway operator investigates free-riding foreign YouTubers
A YouTuber known as Fidias posted a video of the four riding trains around Japan, apparently without paying for tickets.
Two American men were arrested for allegedly entering and filming a hotel construction site in Osaka's Chuo Ward without permission.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Sep 22, 2023
Controversial U.S. livestreamer arrested over trespassing in Osaka
Ramsey Khalid Ismael, known as "Johnny Somali" on YouTube, was arrested with another American, Jeremiah Dwane Branch.
GaaSyy bows after being released on bail from the Tokyo Detention House in Tokyo on Thursday.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Sep 22, 2023
Ex-lawmaker and YouTuber GaaSyy released on ¥30 million bail
The expelled lawmaker has been indicted on five charges including habitual online intimidation of celebrities.
Yoshikazu Higashitani, known as GaaSyy, at Narita Airport in June
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Sep 19, 2023
In first court hearing, ex-lawmaker GaaSyy apologizes for defamation
Yoshikazu Higashitani admitted in court Tuesday to making defamatory remarks toward celebrities in videos he posted on social media.
Yuji Okawa normally posts videos of his dog and cat to his YouTube channel, which a recent hack led to cryptocurrency and other scam uploads appearing on his account.
LIFE / Digital
Sep 16, 2023
Japanese YouTubers are hackers' newest target
Google deleted some 6.48 million videos thought to be related to fraud or other criminal activity in the first three months of this year.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jun 24, 2023
Youtuber and ex-Japan lawmaker GaaSyy indicted for alleged online threats
The 51-year-old, whose real name is Yoshikazu Higashitani, is suspected of threatening to defame actor Go Ayano, 41, and two others in his videos.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Jun 18, 2023
Meet the YouTubers and streamers revamping Japan’s online culinary scene
A new crop of post-pandemic channels and streams are being helmed by innovative creators hoping to offer a fresh take on the country’s culinary content.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / Japan Pulse
Mar 23, 2023
Tokyo gets on board the virtual YouTuber hype train
The local government's move to recruit Gawr Gura, Mori Calliope and Miko Sakura to help promote tourism speaks to just how big the VTuber industry has become in Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jan 13, 2023
Tokyo police search locations linked to YouTuber lawmaker GaaSyy
The Metropolitan Police Department has accepted criminal complaints from celebrities and requested the lawmaker to present himself for voluntary questioning.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / 2022 in Review
Dec 29, 2022
Kizuna AI's departure marked a new era for virtual stars in 2022
Fans were shocked when the pioneering digital character stepped down in February, but virtual YouTubers are still proving to be one of Japan's strongest pop culture exports.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital
Dec 10, 2022
YouTubers eye online success with renewed Japan travels
As incoming influencers revisit tried and true topics now that the government has eased border restrictions, some are taking this inclination to cater to viewers to extremes.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Jul 3, 2021
Two years is nothing to a 3,500-year-old dragon child, but it was everything to the fans of Kiryu Coco
As Kiryu Coco graduates from Hololive, it allows us a chance to look at the growing influence of virtual YouTubers
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 7, 2018
Gree-owned firm launches app aimed at boosting Japan's booming world of 'virtual YouTubers'
An app offering livestreamed videos featuring virtual stars debuted Tuesday with the aim of accelerating Japan's emerging world of avatar entertainers.

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