hololive to hold VTuber auditions as it seeks talented new members
Aspiring VTubers now have a chance to join hololive, as the agency has announced they will be holding auditions.
Cover Corporation, the Japanese tech entertainment company behind the immensely popular virtual YouTuber (VTuber) agency hololive production, has confirmed that they will soon undertake an audition process to find new members.
These auditions aim to discover fresh faces and voices to join its huge roster of VTubers.
VTubers are online entertainers who use virtual avatars generated by computer graphics and motion capture technology.
‘hololive production’ has grown exponentially to become one of the leading VTuber agencies worldwide, managing dozens of talents across Japanese, English, and Indonesian branches.
They have revolutionized digital entertainment by offering an immersive and interactive experience that blends traditional live streaming with character performance.
To mark the launch of these new auditions, Cover has also released special interviews with some of hololive’s most popular current talents, providing aspiring VTubers with valuable insights into the journey of becoming a virtual entertainer.
These interviews feature Houshou Marine, a highly popular VTuber from Hololive Japan’s 3rd Generation known for her “pirate captain” persona and engaging streams, and the dynamic duo FUWAMOCO (Fuwawa Abyssguard and Mococo Abyssguard), identical twin VTubers from Hololive English -Advent- who have a unique “demonic guard dog” concept and energetic personalities.
In their respective interviews, Marine and FUWAMOCO discuss the process they underwent to achieve their dreams of becoming VTubers and share personal anecdotes about the challenges they faced and overcame during their debut and subsequent activities.
These candid discussions offer a realistic look into the dedication and resilience required in the competitive VTuber industry.
Through the audition process, Hololive Production is seeking individuals with diverse backgrounds and unique skills who possess a strong drive to entertain and connect with audiences.
The agency emphasizes that it welcomes applicants with a wide range of professional experiences that can contribute to their VTuber activities.
Applicants are encouraged to consider the following preferred qualifications, although individuals are still welcome to apply even if they do not meet all criteria:
- Individuals with a strong track record and experience as a broadcaster, demonstrating an ability to consistently engage an audience.
- Multilingual individuals who possess native-level Japanese proficiency coupled with business-level fluency in English or other languages that cater to Hololive’s global fanbase.
- Professionals with experience as entertainers in fields such as singing, voice acting, traditional acting, dancing, performing arts, musical bands, or stand-up comedy.
- Individuals possessing unique skills or talents that can be effectively utilized and showcased within the context of VTuber activities, contributing to a distinct and captivating persona.
Nationality and gender are not factors in the application process, reflecting hololive’s commitment to diversity in its talent pool.
The primary conditions for all applicants are that they must be legal residents of Japan, be 18 years of age or older, and possess clear dreams and goals for their career as a hololive talent.
Aspiring VTubers are encouraged to visit the official hololive production audition website for more detailed information and to submit their applications.
Full details of the Houshou Marine and FUWAMOCO interviews can also be found on the hololive production website.
Source: Official Website
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