The VTuber phenomenon has absolutely exploded in recent years, not just in Japan, but also seeing a massive surge in popularity across China, the US, and other countries worldwide. Professionals from all walks of life are jumping into the fray, a testament to just how hot this field has become.
Just the other day (April 12), ANYCOLOR Inc.'s "NIJISANJI" agency debuted a new VTuber, Ayato Itsubashi (@Aya10_1tsubashi). He introduced himself as a "psychiatrist," hoping to connect with everyone in this new space. This revelation stunned many fans, who were surprised to see such a professional enter the V-sphere. Even more jaw-dropping was his debut stream, which quickly became a hot topic.
In his very first X post, Ayato Itsubashi announced, "I'm Ayato Itsubashi, a psychiatrist debuting from NIJISANJI. You might have various impressions, but I hope to chat with you all personally during my stream tomorrow night at 7 PM. I'm really looking forward to meeting everyone!"
While unique VTuber personas are nothing new, claiming to be a doctor without a medical license is a serious matter. Some netizens voiced concerns, suggesting it might be risky if it was just a persona.
However, during Ayato Itsubashi's debut stream, he extensively shared his experiences as a psychiatrist. The content was almost entirely professional-grade, even featuring academic citation formats. He even mentioned participating in academic conferences, making him seem like a talent who could easily hold a doctorate.
▼ This looks like a seminar presentation... and yes, it's a screenshot from Ayato Itsubashi's debut stream.
Even fans watching the debut stream couldn't believe they were seeing this kind of content from a new NIJISANJI talent.
But don't let that serious persona fool you; he even has decent drawing skills! He drew illustrations that look like LINE stickers himself, leaving netizens wondering, "Who *is* this guy? Where did NIJISANJI find such a talent?"
Even more unexpectedly, his very next stream, the day after his debut, was a "Noodle-Making Chat," where he shared his insights on making noodles. Fans couldn't help but exclaim, "This is just too weird... LOL!"
▼ Even NIJISANJI seniors Saki Sasaki and Yuika Shiina were amazed by this rookie's choice, wondering where he got the idea to host a "Noodle-Making Chat." "It's just too bizarre... LOL!"
While VTubers from all sorts of fields are trying their hand at this trend, no one probably expected a psychiatrist who's also this multi-talented to join. It just goes to show that NIJISANJI's talent scouting truly knows no bounds! XD If you're curious, you might want to check out Ayato Itsubashi's channel – it might just change your perception of doctors!