In a digitally shy society, VTubers (virtual YouTubers like Kizuna AI) have exploded. They allow performers to have a face without revealing their identity. This uniquely Japanese solution solves the paradox of wanting fame but hating paparazzi. The VTuber industry is now a billion-dollar sector, proving that in Japan, the character is often more real than the human.
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