Exploring the VTuber Phenomenon

When did the VTube trend begin?

• Mid 2020s, started in 2021

• Late 2010s, popularized in 2018

• Late 2010s, popularized in 2020

• Early 2000s, peaked in 2015

Who was the first VTuber mentioned in the text?

• Nyanners

• Pikamee

• Gawr Gura

• Kizuna Ai

What is the main reason people use avatar characters as VTubers?

• To gain fame（名聲） and popularity quickly.

• To showcase（展現） real-life skills and talents.

• To connect with friends and family directly.

• To maintain anonymity（匿名） and create a unique persona.

People have started to use virtual characters since Ami Yamato.

• True

• False

How many subscribers does Kizuna AI have as of the latest update?

• 4 million

• 2 million

• 6 million

• 10 million

What did Kizuna AI hope to do in the future?

• Kizuna AI wanted to focus solely(唯一) on virtual reality experiences.

• Kizuna AI aimed to become a professional athlete.

• Kizuna AI planned to retire（退休） from all activities.

• Kizuna AI hoped to expand her activities into music, gaming, and collaborations（合作.

In which country did Ami Yamato live when she started her channel?

• Germany

• Australia

• Canada

• United Kingdom

 Which of the following is true about Kizuna AI?

• Kizuna AI is acted by Ami Yamato.

• Subscribers of her channel have been getting lower since she took a break.

• Her channel has more than 3 million subscribers until she took a break.

• Kizuna AI said she might not return in the future

What is one benefit（好處） VTubers feel they gain from using virtual characters?

• Reduced（減少） production costs.

• Less opportunity（機會） for collaboration.

• Limited（有限

  的） audience engagement.

• Increased（增加） creative expression and freedom.

What significant break did Kizuna AI take in February 2022?

• Kizuna AI released（發行） a new album in February 2022.

• Kizuna AI announced（宣吿） her retirement from streaming.

• Kizuna AI started a new collaboration with another VTuber.

• Kizuna AI took a break from her activities.