// Disciplines
Identity Studies
6 topics
- VTuber Streams and the Sensation of Loneliness/Empathy
When You Sense a Lonely Person Behind the Stream
Sensing a lonely person behind the stream refers to the experience during a VTuber live stream of imagining the human loneliness, fatigue, o…
- 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 …
- Fujoshi Culture
Is Sharing a Hobby the Same as Sharing One's Inner Self?
'Is sharing a hobby the same as sharing one's inner self?' asks whether, in fujoshi culture, talking about 'oshi activities,' favorite pairi…
- Comparing Emotions Toward VTubers and Real Talents
How Do Emotions Toward VTubers Differ from Those Toward Real Talents?
Where are emotions toward VTubers the same as, and where do they differ from, emotions toward real talents (idols, actors, YouTubers, etc.)?…
- Fujoshi Culture
Between Hiding and Taking Pride in Being a Fujoshi
There is a complex emotional fluctuation between 'hiding' that one is a fujoshi and 'taking pride' in it. It is about how to balance identit…
- Authenticity of Emotional Expression and Empathy in VTubers
Are Virtual Tears and Real Tears the Same Weight?
This question deeply explores how much weight the 'virtual tears' shed by a VTuber during a stream (expressed as acting through the avatar's…