// Disciplines
Digital Culture Studies
6 topics
- Digital Archaeology
What Is Lost Every Time the Format Changes?
The question 'What is lost every time the format changes?' asks about the cost of 'conversion' accompanying technological evolution. From fl…
- VTuber Fan Community Solidarity and Sense of Belonging
Where Does the Sense of Solidarity Among Fans Come From?
Where does the sense of solidarity among fans come from? This question asks what shared experiences, emotions, and rituals give rise to the …
- VTuber Identity and Self-Presentation
Swaying Between Character Setting and One's True Self
This question deeply explores the sway, conflict, or harmony that arises between a VTuber's 'character setting' (the fictional personality, …
- Transformation of VTuber Fandom and the Emotional Cooling Process
What Changes When the Passion for a VTuber Cools Down
This question deeply explores what and how things change in the process when the intense passion, attachment, and emotional investment once …
- VTuber Support and Self-Fulfillment/Self-Projection
Does Cheering for VTubers Fulfill Something Within Yourself?
This question deeply explores what is being fulfilled within yourself through the act of supporting VTubers (watching, super chats, merchand…
- The Sway of VTuber Language and Authenticity
Are a VTuber's Words Scripted or Sincere?
This question deeply explores to what extent the words spoken in VTuber streams are intentionally constructed 'scripts' (character setting, …