// Disciplines
Performance Studies
6 topics
- 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…
- 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, …
- 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, …
- VTuber Culture and Emotion & Identity
Where Does a VTuber's 'Personality' Reside?
A VTuber's 'personality' refers to the character's traits, way of speaking, values, and reaction patterns, but it is not clear where it 'res…
- VTuber Identity and Anonymity
The Meaning of the Phrase 'There Is No One Inside'
The phrase 'there is no one inside' is one of the most iconic expressions in VTuber culture. It declares that the character (avatar) being s…
- Adjusting Parasocial Distance with VTubers
How Do We Grasp the Sense of Distance to the Person Within the Screen?
This question deeply explores how we grasp and adjust the 'sense of distance' that arises with VTubers (or streamers) within the screen. Tow…