VTuber Legend
VTuber Legend: How I Went Viral After Forgetting to Turn Off My Stream | |
![]() First light novel volume cover | |
VTuberなんだが配信切り忘れたら伝説になってた (Buichūbā Nanda ga Haishin Kiriwasuretara Densetsu ni Natteta) | |
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Genre | Comedy, slice of life[1] |
Novel series | |
Written by | Nana Nanato |
Published by |
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Original run | June 22, 2020 – present |
Light novel | |
Written by | Nana Nanato |
Illustrated by | Siokazunoko |
Published by | Fujimi Shobo |
English publisher | |
Imprint | Fujimi Fantasia Bunko |
Demographic | Male |
Original run | May 20, 2021 – present |
Volumes | 8 |
Manga | |
Written by | Nana Nanato |
Illustrated by | Roto Fujisaki |
Published by | Kadokawa Shoten |
Magazine | Comp Ace |
Demographic | Seinen |
Original run | August 25, 2023 – present |
Volumes | 1 |
Anime television series | |
Directed by | Takuya Asaoka |
Written by | Deko Akao |
Music by |
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Studio | TNK |
Licensed by | Crunchyroll |
Original network | AT-X, Tokyo MX, KBS, SUN, BS NTV |
Original run | July 7, 2024 – present |
Episodes | 2 |
VTuber Legend: How I Went Viral After Forgetting to Turn Off My Stream[a] is a Japanese light novel series written by Nana Nanato and illustrated by Siokazunoko. The series originated on the novel posting websites Hameln and Kakuyomu in 2020, before beginning publication under Fujimi Shobo's Fujimi Fantasia Bunko light novel imprint in May 2021, who have published eight volumes as of November 2023. The series is licensed in English by J-Novel Club. A manga adaptation by Roto Fujisaki began serialization in Kadokawa Shoten's Comp Ace magazine in August 2023. An anime television series adaptation produced by TNK premiered in July 2024.
Characters
- Awayuki Kokorone (心音 淡雪, Kokorone Awayuki)
- Voiced by: Ayane Sakura[2][3]
- Sei Utsuki (宇月 聖, Utsuki Sei)
- Voiced by: Yū Kobayashi[4]
- Mashiro Irodori (彩 ましろ, Irodori Mashiro)
- Voiced by: Saku Mizuno[4]
- Hikari Matsuriya (祭屋 光, Matsuriya Hikari)
- Voiced by: Machico[4]
- Chami Yanagase (柳瀬 ちゃみ, Yanagase Chami)
- Voiced by: Sayaka Kikuchi[4]
- Shion Kaminari (神成 シオン, Kaminari Shion)
- Voiced by: Sumire Morohoshi[5]
- Nekoma Hirune (昼寝 ネコマ, Hirune Nekoma)
- Voiced by: Ayaka Ōhashi[5]
- Hareru Asagiri (朝霧 晴, Asagiri Hareru)
- Voiced by: Yoko Hikasa[6]
- Arisu Sōma (相馬 有素, Sōma Arisu)
- Voiced by: Azusa Tadokoro[7]
- Eirai Sonokaze (苑風 エーライ, Sonokaze Eirai)
- Voiced by: M.A.O[7]
- Kaeru Yamatani (山谷 還, Yamatani Kaeru)
- Voiced by: Ai Kayano[7]
Media
Light novel
The series is written by Nana Nanato and illustrated by Siokazunoko. It originated as a web novel published on the Hameln novel website on June 22, 2020, then also on the Kakuyomu website on August 4, 2020. It was later acquired by Fujimi Shobo, who began publishing the series under their Fujimi Fantasia Bunko light novel imprint on May 20, 2021. As of November 2023, eight volumes have been released. In March 2022, J-Novel Club announced that they had licensed the series for English publication.[8]
No. | Original release date | Original ISBN | English release date | English ISBN |
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1 | May 20, 2021[9] | 978-4-04-074111-6 | May 30, 2022[1] | 978-1-71-838698-3 |
2 | September 18, 2021[10] | 978-4-04-074294-6 | October 17, 2022[1] | 978-1-71-838700-3 |
3 | January 20, 2022[11] | 978-4-04-074401-8 | January 23, 2023[1] | 978-1-71-838702-7 |
4 | May 20, 2022[12] | 978-4-04-074402-5 | March 27, 2023[1] | 978-1-71-838704-1 |
5 | September 16, 2022[13] | 978-4-04-074690-6 | July 10, 2023[1] | 978-1-71-838706-5 |
6 | January 20, 2023[14] | 978-4-04-074692-0 | October 16, 2023[1] | 978-1-71-838708-9 |
7 | June 20, 2023[15] | 978-4-04-074982-2 | — | — |
8 | November 17, 2023[16] | 978-4-04-075231-0 | — | — |
9 | July 20, 2024 | 978-4-04-075529-8 | — | — |
Manga
A manga adaptation was announced in June 2021.[17] Handled by Roto Fujisaki, it began serialization in Kadokawa Shoten's Comp Ace magazine on August 25, 2023.[18] As of June 2024, a single tankōbon volume has been released.[19]
No. | Japanese release date | Japanese ISBN |
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1 | June 25, 2024[19] | 978-4-04-114736-8 |
Anime
An anime television series adaptation was announced in January 2023.[3][20] It is produced by TNK and directed by Takuya Asaoka, with scripts written by Deko Akao, and character designs handled by Reina Iwasaki.[21] The series makes use of Live2D, with Live2D direction handled by Live2D Juku, and Live2D motion tracker handled by Nizima Live. The series premiered on July 7, 2024, on Tokyo MX and other networks.[4][5] The opening theme song is "Virtual Show Time!" performed by Ayane Sakura.[7] Crunchyroll has licensed the series outside Asia.[22] Medialink licensed the series in East, Southeast Asia and Oceania (except Australia and New Zealand) for streaming on Ani-One Asia's YouTube channel.[23]
Episodes
No. | Title [24][b][25] | Directed by [24] | Written by [24] | Storyboarded by [24] | Original air date [26] | |
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1 | "I Forgot To Turn My Stream Off, And Became a Legend" | Ryo Ohkubo | Deko Akao | Takuya Asaoka | July 7, 2024 | |
Awayuki Kokorone, a VTuber affiliated with Live-On who presents herself as ladylike, starts a livestream and begins to wrap up a few minutes later. Unbeknownst to her, she does not shut off the stream, giving viewers a glimpse to a candid and unreserved Awayuki who drinks and blurts out obscene remarks as she drunkenly watches her colleagues' livestreams, much to their delight. As she wakes up from a hangover, Awayuki is horrified to learn her livestream became a trending topic. She is however encouraged by her manager to take advantage of the newfound appeal, and Awayuki, reflecting on her slow channel growth, takes it in stride, setting up a collaboration with colleagues Sei Utsuki and Shion Kaminari. | ||||||
2 | "Episode 2" | Ryo Ohkubo | Deko Akao | Takuya Asaoka | July 14, 2024 | |
Awayuki collaborates with her illustrator Mashiro Irodori, who takes surprise in seeing her candid side, as they read viewer-submitted questions. Awayuki also promises to Mashiro on holding alcohol-free days as they preview a new Live2D outfit for Awayuki to use. She is later roped in to an impromptu collaboration with Sei and Shion as they read questions and participate in karaoke sessions. After the collaboration, Awayuki recounts how discovering and applying for Live-On made her break out from working at a black company before heading home to stream a game. |
YouTube channel
A YouTube channel called "Live-On" was launched on May 15, 2024.[6] Promotional content, songs and more are posted on this channel to promote the anime and manga.
See also
Notes
References
- ^ a b c d e f g "VTuber Legend: How I Went Viral after Forgetting to Turn Off My Stream (Light Novel)". J-Novel Club. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
- ^ 『VTuberなんだが配信切り忘れたら伝説になってた』のスペシャルPVが公開 佐倉綾音さんがVTuber・心音淡雪を演じ早くも60万回再生を突破. LN News (in Japanese). May 22, 2021. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
- ^ a b Cayanan, Joanna (January 19, 2023). "VTuber Legend: How I Went Viral after Forgetting to Turn Off My Stream Light Novels Get TV Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e Hodgkins, Crystalyn (October 14, 2023). "VTuber Legend Anime Reveals 4 More Cast Members, 2024 Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
- ^ a b c Hodgkins, Crystalyn (March 1, 2024). "VTuber Legend: How I Went Viral after Forgetting to Turn Off My Stream Anime Reveals More Cast, Promo Video". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
- ^ a b Cayanan, Joanna (May 15, 2024). "VTuber Legend Anime Casts Yōko Hikasa; Launches 'Live-On!' YouTube Channel". Anime News Network. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Hodgkins, Crystalyn (June 7, 2024). "VTuber Legend Anime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals July 7 Premiere, More Cast". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
- ^ Mateo, Alex (March 18, 2022). "J-Novel Club Licenses 6 Manga, 3 Light Novel Series". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
- ^ VTuberなんだが配信切り忘れたら伝説になってた (in Japanese). Fujimi Shobo. May 20, 2021. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
- ^ VTuberなんだが配信切り忘れたら伝説になってた2 (in Japanese). Fujimi Shobo. September 18, 2021. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
- ^ VTuberなんだが配信切り忘れたら伝説になってた3 (in Japanese). Fujimi Shobo. January 20, 2022. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
- ^ VTuberなんだが配信切り忘れたら伝説になってた4 (in Japanese). Fujimi Shobo. May 20, 2022. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
- ^ VTuberなんだが配信切り忘れたら伝説になってた5 (in Japanese). Fujimi Shobo. September 16, 2022. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
- ^ VTuberなんだが配信切り忘れたら伝説になってた6 (in Japanese). Fujimi Shobo. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
- ^ VTuberなんだが配信切り忘れたら伝説になってた7 (in Japanese). Fujimi Shobo. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
- ^ VTuberなんだが配信切り忘れたら伝説になってた8 (in Japanese). Fujimi Shobo. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
- ^ Fujimi Fantasia Bunko [@fantasia_bunko] (June 11, 2021). 📢コミカライズ企画進行中‼‼‼‼‼‼ (Tweet) (in Japanese). Retrieved January 21, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (July 27, 2023). "VTuber Legend: How I Went Viral after Forgetting to Turn Off My Stream Light Novels Get Manga". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
- ^ a b "Kadokawa Corporation" VTuberなんだが配信切り忘れたら伝説になってた (1) (in Japanese). Kadokawa Corporation. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
- ^ 「VTuberなんだが配信切り忘れたら伝説になってた」TVアニメ化、佐倉綾音CVの動画も. Natalie (in Japanese). January 19, 2023. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (June 30, 2023). "VTuber Legend Anime Reveals New Video, Main Staff". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
- ^ Cardine, Kyle (June 18, 2024). "Crunchyroll Summer 2024 Anime Season Lineup Announced!". Crunchyroll. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
- ^ "🌻 Medialink July 2024 New Anime Line-Up 🌻 🧩VTuber Legend: How I Went Viral after Forgetting to Turn Off My Stream is arriving on Ani-One Asia!". Ani-One Asia via YouTube. June 29, 2024. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Sutōrī -Terebi Anime『Buichūbā Nanda ga Haishin Kiriwasuretara Densetsu ni Natteta』Koshiki Saito" STORY -TVアニメ『VTuberなんだが配信切り忘れたら伝説になってた』公式サイト- [Story -TV Anime "VTuber Legend: How I Went Viral After Forgetting to Turn Off My Stream" Official Site-]. vden.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved July 7, 2024.
- ^ "Watch VTuber Legend: How I Went Viral after Forgetting to Turn Off My Stream - Crunchyroll". Crunchyroll. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
- ^ "On'ea -Terebi Anime『Buichūbā Nanda ga Haishin Kiriwasuretara Densetsu ni Natteta』Koshiki Saito" ON AIR -TVアニメ『VTuberなんだが配信切り忘れたら伝説になってた』公式サイト- [On Air -TV Anime "VTuber Legend: How I Went Viral After Forgetting to Turn Off My Stream" Official Site-]. vden.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved July 7, 2024.
External links
- Web novel at Hameln (in Japanese)
- Web novel at Kakuyomu (in Japanese)
- Official light novel website (in Japanese)
- Official manga website (in Japanese)
- Official anime website (in Japanese)
- VTuber Legend (light novel) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
- Manga series
- 2023 manga
- 2024 anime television series debuts
- 2021 Japanese novels
- Anime and manga based on light novels
- Comedy anime and manga
- Crunchyroll anime
- Ecchi anime and manga
- Fujimi Fantasia Bunko
- J-Novel Club books
- Japanese comedy novels
- Kadokawa Shoten manga
- Light novels
- Light novels first published online
- Medialink
- Novels about social media
- Seinen manga
- Slice of life anime and manga
- Television series about social media
- TNK (company)
- VTubers