Ducky ✍️ Writing VTuber

@vtubernewsdrop Contributor. Fmr @Dexerto.
🏳️‍🌈 They/He
🎨 @hiraxxx_ / @popopopopo623 / @11_mahika
🦆 Views my own (and terrible) ☀️

[Ducky ✍️ Writing VTuber @dvckyVT]

TLDR: I'm stepping back from writing about VTubers once I finish my current backlog. Not forever, but definitely a hiatus.

I'm not taking on new projects unless the topic really interests me.

VTubing ate me whole and spat me out, and I need time to recover and re-energise ✌️

[Ducky ✍️ Writing VTuber @dvckyVT]

@Hiraxxx_ I'm very happy to hear you are safe. Every day I'm so glad I got you as my VTuber parent. I hope you're able to live in peace going forward and keep making amazing art :)

[Mika Akatsuka 🌻⏳ Vampire Catboy VTuber @Mika_Akatsuka]

This is pretty hard for me to post, I'm not good at asking for help.

But tldr I can't currently pay my rent/bills.

I know times are hard, but if you're able to help at all, I would appreciate it.

https://t.co/vvhFNCsF9t

Non-tldr below ↓

[Ducky ✍️ Writing VTuber @dvckyVT]

@Mika_Akatsuka Finally the pack of buldak will be consumed...

[Ducky ✍️ Writing VTuber @dvckyVT]

My best friend has been hit by everything imaginable in the last few months or so. It would mean the world if you could support him - with your viewership, follow or money. He has juggled content with full-time work for years and deserves a break.

[Mika Akatsuka 🌻⏳ Vampire Catboy VTuber @Mika_Akatsuka]

Hey, do you want (possibly) DAYS of Mika streams? Well, I'm going to do an uncapped donathon for exactly that!

Starting tomorrow!!! 6th Aug, 12pm AEST🗓️

We'll start with 12 hrs on the timer, and see where it leads us! 🌻⏳

￬ More info below ￬

[Ducky ✍️ Writing VTuber @dvckyVT]

I have nothing but respect for the (now-ex) VShojo talents and staff I interviewed and knew.

I don't want to call everything evil. But I hope the whistleblowing support inspires others to speak up to get industry change going.

Silence only empowers this conduct.

[Ducky ✍️ Writing VTuber @dvckyVT]

@CuppyCakiee Was amazing getting to meet you, even if it was only for a few minutes ^^

[Ducky ✍️ Writing VTuber @dvckyVT]

I had to leave early to make my flight but every time I come to one of these concerts, it reminds me of why I was drawn to VTubing in the first place.

Also the hololive 3D has really improved since DHMEL. Can't tell if it was because of the screens or not, but they were smooth.

[Ducky ✍️ Writing VTuber @dvckyVT]

VTuber concerts are so dope. Very excited.

[Ducky ✍️ Writing VTuber @dvckyVT]

Loudest crowd cheers for Bae and Nerissa during the intro.

[Ducky ✍️ Writing VTuber @dvckyVT]

@firozera ❤️❤️❤️

[Ducky ✍️ Writing VTuber @dvckyVT]

Love supporting Aussie VTubers :)

Enjoying the @virtulantes panel at SMASH!

[Kizu✧˖*ʕ•̫͡•ʔ𓂃⋆ ꙳ @kizuyoru]

My new national anthem Teo : Ike Eveland ver. 😭😭😭💙💙 #LuxiemRoyalFlash3D #IkeEveland

[Ducky ✍️ Writing VTuber @dvckyVT]

😎 #hololiveSTAGE25

[Ducky ✍️ Writing VTuber @dvckyVT]

A true changing of the guard is happening in VTubing with all these graduations. It's bittersweet to see.

I hope we can celebrate those who move on gracefully while giving those trying to break through the same positive energy we did as a community years ago.

[Ducky ✍️ Writing VTuber @dvckyVT]

@evapunk333 Never say never. He is still going to create amazing content, and I might rise from the ashes one day 😂

[Ducky ✍️ Writing VTuber @dvckyVT]

Fulgur's grad is hitting me hard.

Now I've got less skin in the game: he was one VTuber I desperately wanted to interview. His unique way of storytelling, his camaraderie inside NIJI EN, his fandom's love; it's all special.

He's truly one of a kind.

His future will be bright.

[VTuber NewsDrop 💧 @VTuberNewsDrop]

Pioneer hololive English star Gawr Gura will graduate on May 1, 2025 JST.

Official Statement: https://t.co/V7y6RDefrA
Stream: https://t.co/Ur5HVxlc6H

[Ducky ✍️ Writing VTuber @dvckyVT]

@HollyJollyPaca I think this industry change is a really good opportunity for those fan publications to shine. Hololive Today, Nijinuggets, Avaletter - even NewsDrop and Acapella (despite not being aligned with any one fan base) - all do good work. Listen to those who actually watch.

[Ducky ✍️ Writing VTuber @dvckyVT]

People will look at what's happening in VTuber news and think there's a brain drain.

But just because the 'bigger people' are 'leaving' doesn't mean it is dead.

The best reporting comes from fans. There's an abundance of small newsletters and accounts to follow. Support them.

[Ducky ✍️ Writing VTuber @dvckyVT]

Also hello to everyone, not dead just been lurking for ages. Not planning on coming back any time soon either but I just wanted to say this :)