The VTuber phenomenon has been absolutely exploding in recent years, captivating audiences not just worldwide but also drawing professionals from all walks of life into its vibrant scene. It's clear this trend is something everyone wants a piece of!
Now, Japanese convenience store giant Lawson, through its esports team "LawsonTicketXone," is diving headfirst into the virtual world. They've officially launched a new VTuber division and announced the upcoming debut of their very first VTuber, Shirahoshi Mizuki, on June 13th. Adding to the hype, her character design comes from none other than renowned manga artist and illustrator Fujima Takuya.
What makes this debut particularly interesting is that Shirahoshi Mizuki isn't a VTuber representing Lawson's stores directly. Instead, she's a member of the "LawsonTicketXone" professional esports team, which is supported by Lawson Entertainment (a Lawson subsidiary). This means fans can expect Shirahoshi Mizuki's streams and activities to heavily focus on the exciting world of esports.
Beyond the Lawson connection, a major talking point is her character design by the celebrated manga artist and illustrator Fujima Takuya. Fujima Takuya is known for his work on manga like "Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha ViVid" and "Negima!? neo," as well as illustrations for the light novel series "Warlords of Sigrdrifa" and numerous TCG artworks. His foray into VTuber character design is definitely turning heads.
With the dual buzz of being a "Lawson-affiliated VTuber" and featuring "Fujima Takuya's character design," this newcomer is poised to bring something fresh to the scene. Many VTuber fans are eagerly anticipating what kind of content and style Shirahoshi Mizuki will deliver.
Shirahoshi Mizuki's official debut stream is scheduled for the evening of June 13th, so be sure to tune in if you're curious!
via： X@白星みづき