Wednesday, October 10, 2018

YouTube’s Latest ‘Vlogging’ Stars Aren’t Even Real People

Kizuna Ai, an anime-style cartoon character with two million followers, “is part of an emerging trend where 3D avatars – rather than humans – are becoming celebrities on YouTube, with dedicated fan bases and corporate deals. It’s becoming so popular that one company is investing tens of millions in ‘virtual talent’ and talent agencies are being established to manage these avatars.”



Article source here:Arts Journal

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