// Disciplines
Digital Culture
6 topics
- Essence of Supporting VTubers
What Are We Supporting When We Support a VTuber?
When we 'support' a VTuber, what exactly are we endorsing or aiding? The character itself, the person behind (voice actor/streamer), content…
- Internet Slang and Internet Memes
Is Word Play Communication or a Wall?
Word play refers to the intentional deviation from standard word meanings, grammar, or usage to enjoy phonetic, visual, associative, or cont…
- Internet Slang and Internet Memes
When You Find the Perfect Words for Your Emotions on the Internet
The internet is full of slangs and memes that perfectly match subtle emotions difficult to express with conventional words. Terms like 'ぴえん'…
- VTuber Collabs and Relationship Emotions
Where Do Emotions Toward Relationships in VTuber Collab Streams Come From?
Collab streams refer to formats where multiple VTubers co-star in the same broadcast slot. The emotions viewers feel toward the 'relationshi…
- Language Choice and Social Identity
What Attitude Does Choosing Not to Use Slang Express?
The choice not to use slang is not merely a matter of 'word preference' but expresses a specific social and cultural attitude. This question…
- Web Design
Does Design Reflect the Era?
This question asks whether web design is a mirror that reflects the technology, social values, culture, and atmosphere of its time, or wheth…