V-Tuber Concert - Very Really Good

[@veryreallygood]

Hey everyone!! I saw online that this V-Tuber concert was $300 but it was actually 300 Thai baht which is like $9 USD!! Sorry about that! should’ve researched a little better before speaking on it!

[@veryreallygood]

also apparently the Colleen Ballinger claim was an “imposter” HUGE WEEK FOR FACT CHECKING

[@69yuuki69]

Glad you looked into it a bit more after the fact. That vtuber isn't very mainstream even in the vtuber community so all this sudden attention might be overwhelming for them tbh.

[@ga1axii]

all good, you corrected yourself and you don’t need to apologize for an honest mistake

[@vlovesyapping]

you're so good king! the best thing is that you realized your mistake and weren't afraid to admit it. episode is a banger as always

[@turazzgirls]

ugh poopy

[@junxrat]

if this topic was for his main channel he probably wouldve gotten his own vtuber model. we were robbed

[@castlegarden2999]

We need to convince him to do a deep dive somehow

[@treymoment]

He already has one, it's the puppet that woman married 🙄 /j

[@hollisphobic]

Vtuber models are crazy expensive

[@junxrat]

@@hollisphobic fair, but i dont think all of them are? idk the vtuber scene that much but maybe someone that makes models and likes kurtis’ content couldve helped him out for the sake of the vid

[@tifawockhardt]

@@hollisphobic like 500-ish dollars. he makes at THE VERY LEAST 10 times that a month from his videos.

[@stinkiest_of_frogges1618]

Idk why but hearing Kurtis say "my wife" is so comforting. It's so wholesome how you can tell just how much he loves her :) Edit: how are there so many people pressed about the fact that I think it's nice that he loves his wife???

[@bellhop_phantom]

Normal person in loving married relationship: "awwww so cute!!!!"

[@cupiddelocke]

@@bellhop_phantomwhat is the point of your comment💀

[@MahulBaneji]

​@@bellhop_phantomidk if this is meant to be sarcastic or what, but yeah. Its nice to see someone you like in a genuine loving relationship

[@darkanddorky7630]

If he ever cheats on her I'll lose all faith in humanity

[@darkanddorky7630]

​@@bellhop_phantom does anyone understand this comment 😭

[@Rhymeinbortz]

Never thought I'd see Kurtis and IronMouse in the same frame.

[@69yuuki69]

Same

[@nehbruh6822]

Bro I was thinking the same thing. I remember seeing Jarvis at Connors auction event and that gave me such whiplash

[@lunamercury_3113]

Same the jumpscare this gave me 😂 i enjoy vtubers the situation w this particular guy is unfortunate lemme see what kurtis is about to say

[@honeyswann]

@@nehbruh6822omg same. They’re in completely different realms to me so seeing them together was like the jimmy neutron x Fairly Oddparents crossover

[@weedlechu]

Ikr?? I haven’t heard what Kurtis had to say on the vtuber video so far so hopefully he’s not too harsh about it. Seeing as he thought it was 300 USD though I’m assuming he’s gonna clown on the guy unfortunately Edit: this made me want him to have her on the pod lol. That would be really cool!

[@ScoutOlson]

It's not a video. The person is actually backstage wearing mocap gear so their movements are captured on the screen. That's how they can interact with the audience, and why it's not "animated well". Swell Entertainment made a video about her experience going to a Vtuber concert, and she even met one of them backstage after the show because they were a fan of hers.

[@theendblock102]

This instance really didn't look like a mocap thing, though. It kinda just looks like a normal 2d model and tracker. Obviously a 3d model and full mocap suit isn't in the cards for smaller v-tubers and probably wasn't really warranted for a small concert at a larger convention, but i feel like it would have definitely been an improvement if that's what it was.

[@ScoutOlson]

I honestly just said mocap gear because Kurtis wasn't gonna know what I was talking about if I said "2d model and trackers". The production kawaii show that Swell went to was a 3D show, so mocap suits there seem more appropriate.

[@kallycat7481]

I think it was just the models rigging I feel like the rigging was the only thing that made it look like that

[@theniteinrusteearmour5354]

Some context for people wondering if people actually spent $300 to see this concert: The concert wasn't $300. It's 300 in the Thai Bhat which is about $10 USD. The 300 Thai Bhat/$10 USD was the entry price to enter the event or convention and the mini concert was free. EDIT: Kurtis explained that he looked into it and saw the correct info. All's good!

[@sachabailey9724]

Be careful Kurtis - Colleen’s lawyers are now sending cease and desists! Apparently she didn’t upload her song to iTunes etc. lawyers are quick to speak on that allegation but not the grooming 😂x

[@Q-.-Q]

Yeah it was CD Baby because she wants to see deez babies 🤣 12:55

[@lazylizard8123]

@@Q-.-Q💀💀

[@fisheyefish]

I READ THAT AS CEASE AND DENTISTS

[@kennyspillz]

kurtis saying “damn that sounds like shit” to sarah’s remix killed me

[@rachelzeke]

SAME the second he said “I wonder if there’s a dubstep remix” I was like oooo I hope he finds Sarah’s, and he does and immediately trashes it 😂

[@ugh1230]

to be fair it did sound like shit

[@iva8111]

IM CRYING i hoped someone else would notice LMAOO i love her

[@shakiragoofygal]

Time stamp?

[@kennyspillz]

@@shakiragoofygal 9:05

[@violethell411]

As a part of the czech department of Kurtis town I would like to apologize for all the articles in czech news that won’t even give you credit for the renaissance of Goat story 🙁 you’re the real 🐐 Kurtis !!!!

[@MONSTERTRUCKECPERT]

Vtuber?! I hardly know ‘er! But in all seriousness the actual concert was free, however the con they went to was 300…in Thai currency. Which in usd is $9. And yeah it was a lil silly but the people there went to enjoy it and they did! Loved the pod so far kurt! Keep it up 🤞 Edit: so many ppl have commented ab this by now lmao 💀 but if u can’t beat ‘em join em 😛

[@crow1247]

Yeah a lot of people have commented (including me lmao) but I think its to just help the dude. He got so much hate for it, poor guy :(

[@mewudon]

@@crow1247 yeah right :( i only really stick to Nijisanji, and their concerts are really nice with fullbody tracking and stuff as technology advances. it's not this guy's fault that his fans are going to go wild over his eyes I mean I think the "hate" should be directed at the fans if anything. people don't understand how expensive it is to have a vtuber model with good quality. they aren't supposed to capture a lot of motion. they're mostly just for entertainment, and he did what he could with what he had, along with the rest of his agency, I assume. got really scared when I saw kurtis commentating on this but I'm glad he at least tried to understand.

[@crow1247]

@@mewudon exactly what I was thinking

[@user-mAfuNqrSe020x]

@@mewudon are nijisanji and other vtubers' concerts different from Utaitte? I only love and went to Utaitte concerts and their concerts actually functioning like normal concerts. You can see the singers/person behind the avatars there, but we arent allowed to spread their faces amd the footages of the concerts arent spread. Since they're kinda like vtubers, i thought it would be the same case with other vtubers concerts.

[@tamago5765]

@@user-mAfuNqrSe020x Vtubers can be utaite but utaite arent always vtubers. Utaite are just singers that mainly do covers, sometimes they have a persona, while vtubers are full on virtual youtubers with avatars at the forefront. Vtubers are the persona completely, while utaites are just themselves. An utaite can show their bodies/faces without breaking the illusion, while most vtubers can't. Also the fact that vtuber community is really stalkerish, so they'd get doxxed immediately

[@stardustsweepinglady]

i don’t know that much about vtubers, but as a huge vocaloid fan, i totally get it! though the two aren’t similar (at all) in most aspects, i think they both provide a platform for people to share their stories and pursue their passions virtually, which can be especially helpful in a situation like ironmouse’s where it’s difficult to perform otherwise

[@stardustsweepinglady]

i also feel like these communities bring in really unique, tight-knit audiences because of the abundance of content that anonymity brings in (since just about anyone can make contributions) and it’s the coolest thing to experience

[@realnepetaleijon]

they could at least actually move and the hair thing is just cringe idk what to tell u

[@stardustsweepinglady]

@@realnepetaleijon i actually agree, but i Wasn’t even referring to the concert when i wrote my comment ? 😭 i was just explaining why someone might want to become a vtuber or enjoy the community based on my own experiences with vocaloid

[@realnepetaleijon]

@@stardustsweepinglady ohhh I misunderstood I thought u were comparing vocaloid shows to this one and was like well.. but I see like

[@skullchimes]

Vocaloid at least have their own songs and live music not some 2d png dragged by a cursor singing someone else's song

[@Sofia_Sif]

I will say in the case of Ironmouse specifically, her immune deficiency disorder prevents her from attending these kinds of things in person

[@aamberrosee]

kurtis should totally do a video about / with vtubers because a lot of them seem like very cool and nice people who just want to use a virtual avatar online! and the cons with vtuber events especially help disabled people like ironmouse or people with bad anxiety to be able to “meet” their fans without physically being there. also seems very much safer for vtubers as well to not be there in person. the concert video is pretty odd and seems low budget but there have been other vtuber concerts / shows that have really high production value and look way nicer lol.

[@rbenfield3]

Everything you said! And not to mention, the last three years have been really tough on people that have had to spend most of their time online instead of in person. It's not surprising that the virtual element of concerts has blown up and that people actually have followings just like live bands.

[@foxwithuke_]

Well, at least the concert didn’t cost any money right? Also the lower quality may be because that v tuber only deputed a few months ago

[@weedlechu]

I think Kurtis should invite ironmouse on the podcast!! I bet she would be glad to educate people on vtubers and talk about her situation if he’s willing to have her on. That would be a really interesting episode

[@LordOfElysium]

^

[@freetopain8634]

Yes!

[@Br1anwastaken]

I Hope not, im Sorry but She Is kinda weird, fine if you enjoy the content tho Edit: i have been informed that her voice Its fault of the illness, i still think the model and the phisycs are kinda weird (but again im not blaming her)

[@freetopain8634]

@@Br1anwastaken everyone has their own opinion but I hope that you've seen her a couple of times before judging her

[@Br1anwastaken]

@@freetopain8634 I did on yt shorts, i Just dont like how her model Is a loli with jiggle physics that talks with a voice of a 6 year old, and She isnt the only one doing It, i get it makes money, but idk It seems like most of her community would be a bunch of simps (might be wrong since i dont follow her)

[@userunknown-z2j]

Dacapo's model is actually very high end and I would consider the animation as being very well done. The issue here is that vtuber models are simply not intended for performances like this, they focus on the facial expressions and head movements which is good for stuff like streaming. This is why corporate vtubers will have a 3d model for concerts where you can actually see arms and legs moving freely. But as you can imagine custom 3d models will cost a lot and it's a really big investment

[@artificiallyill2123]

I haven't been to any vtuber live events, but I went to the Bungou Stray Dogs panel thing with Asagiri at anime expo, and we got to see the first episode of season 5. It's basically the same thing, we were watching it on a screen and everyone would scream when certain characters showed up or well, literally anything happened. But it was really really fun so I can understand why people would like vtubers doing it (even though it's different) since you get to be with a bunch of other fans and the experience is cool.

[@shell6033]

Never in my life did i ever think i would see a comment with bsd in it on a kurtis video

[@artificiallyill2123]

@shell6033 no one can escape us

[@lizzyloopsie]

i totally agree lol

[@heyhi5503]

no cuz i’m so glad u talked about goat story suddenly becoming popular cuz for some reason it kinda pissed me off lmaooo especially when people only know the memes and don’t even know what movie it’s from😭 like this was supposed to be an inside joke between the czech republic and kurtistown not the whole internet😒

[@moonprincessmk]

Vtubers are just like regular streamers, the only difference being that they stream using animation, so they pretty much do everything that regular streamers do. I met Luxiem from Nijisanji EN at a comic con and they were very cool and sweet. Vtubing can be a little cringey to anyone who isn’t used to it, I think. And just like anyone else, sometimes Vtubers can be cringey individually. Similarly to Kpop, I think people make fun of it simply because they make their assumptions about it. It’s really not as different or weird as people think it is. As for why people like it so much, I think that just has to do with the mystery of it. We don’t know who these people really are, so there’s a level of curiosity about them. They’re animated, fantastical characters that, unlike fictional animated characters, can communicate with their fans and display individual creativity and talent all while remaining anonymous. Like, you’re not just looking at an animated image, you’re looking at something that someone put lots of time, energy, heart, and creativity into. Personally, as an individual with autism, I find content made from Vtubers more easy to digest than regular streamers. Tbh, if any of the Vtubers I’ve seen were to see this video, they would probably laugh along with Kurtis and probably agree with him lol

[@adiningtable]

Dacapo (the vtuber) actually sang the actual song at the con!! he covered it. that's probably why the fans we're hyped about him singing :) he has a very wonderful voice. and does amazing covers here on yt

[@Angelic.mp3]

Been to a vtuber concert like this one before, it’s actually insanely fun! Being in a room filled with ppl who enjoy the same thing is super fun and the amount of hype is rlly nice! Just think of vtubers as normal streamers who chose to keep there face anonymous, they’re not rlly that different (also think of algorythm project as an agency for vtubers pretty much) the way the vtuber model moves is actually rlly high quality for a 2D model, he must have payed a lot for it

[@Angelic.mp3]

Ive also made a friend at the concert! It’s rlly great

[@pleasantwinds9343]

something about seeing kurtis next to very anime vtubers is kinda giving me whiplash

[@hermit_crab992]

Hmm, glad the pricing info was corrected at least. Still, the person behind the vtuber avatar wasn't sitting on his ass; he was behind the stage, actually singing with his model onscreen. I think it's okay to think the model movements are funny and awkward, just seems kinda mean spirited to imply that this guy didn't put in work for his performance. As for the comment about vtubing as potentially the future of live performance, I think that's not gonna happen anytime soon. Too much work for the rigging, tech set up, etc for broader venues. Is it really so hard to believe that live person performances and vtuber performances can coexist without nerfing each other?

[@artificiallyill2123]

Yessss 100%

[@nephritedreams]

with vtuber concerts, Hololive does fully 3d, body tracked, holograph concerts. Like the hatsune miku ones, but real people

[@nephritedreams]

the link was automodded out but .... yknow google it

[@coffeetea5915]

Surprised he didn’t search up about that. Would have blown his mind.

[@Anna-MLS]

i can only imagine the director saying “these are all natural breasts! i drew them myself!”

[@p1hater]

They didn’t pay 300$ they paid 300 Thai baht which is 9$ for the whole convention 😭😭 plz don’t spread misinformation

[@kiwikoded]

this!!! i was just ab to say

[@LinkInTheSink]

yes this ! 😭

[@iliasbee]

check his pinned comment, he mentions this and apologizes for it.

[@sagelouisee]

literally why does it matter it was ridiculous anyways ☠️

[@jaqsre]

i feel like “spreading misinformation” is a bit strong like is it that deep 😭

[@atari3371]

Something to note about ironmouse [ the first vtuber shown ] is that she has medical issues that limit her from leaving the house or doing a lot of activities which is why she got into vtubing !! This is why she can never physically be present at these events !!

[@JaciButler]

Tománek says Goat Story “has no violence”!? There was a literal fake death/ hanging in the end 😩

[@w00rmz]

Vtuber concerts can vary in quality and scale, especially depending on the company, for example indie or s all company vtubers often put on smaller scale performances using just a 2d model, but bigger companies like hololive can put on large scale conventions with concerts. For really good vtuber concerts, I'd recommend watching either one of Hoshimachi Suisei's concerts Shout in Crisis or STELLAR into the Galaxy, or the performances at holofes, particularly Hakoz Baelz and Gawr Gura's performance of Sweet Appetite, or Takanashi Kiara's performance of Hinotori, her entire birthday concert too, that girl is one hell of a performer and amazing to watch.

[@vera-nf8xw]

Whenever Kurtis comes on my screen I start screaming and hold my pre-made sign.

[@chriswoof]

For sensible vtuber fans it doesnt really matter what the vtuber looks like irl, we like their personality, their talent, and the way their model looks. Its a design that we enjoy looking at and thats it. Dacapo, the vtuber who did that concert has a model that has his eyes covered most of the time, but he still looks pretty and handsome when his eyes are showing, but from what I know thats rare, so fans get excited when he shows his eyes. I also think because his eyes are covered a lot its even harder to read his expressions through the model, so when he shows his eyes hes more expressive, which is also something fans would be excited about. The way the model moves isnt Dacapo's fault either. Vtubing is a lot more limiting than real life, theres a lot less things you can do, and if you Do want to do more, its extremely costly. Getting a 3D model thats able to track someone's entire body movements cost So Much Money, money that Dacapo doesnt have since he isnt *that* big. I understand how the concert looks silly and stuff but i dont know if its fair to poke fun at it when someone doesnt understand the way it fundementally works. (Also idk in Dacapo's case during the concert but a lot of the time when vtubers do panels they *can* actually see the audience thru a camera or by being there in person but in secret). Also everyone's already said it about the price so i wont touch on that, it was free to see thats it. I think even though i agree its okay to poke fun at things, the thing with Dacapo got way out of hand. People should just let others enjoy the things they enjoy (as long as it doesnt harm anyone) even if they dont get it, cos at the end of the day, the concert wasnt for you! It was for his fans, and they clearly enjoyed it so why make fun of that?

[@chriswoof]

I tried mentioning all the things Kurtis was confused about regarding vtubers but I mightve missed stuff! If ppl have more questions that they want explained i dont mind explaining as long as youre not rude lol im also not an expert, just been a vtuber fan for a few years!

[@seerum]

right? i love kurtis but man he didn’t have to make fun of them 😭 maybe it’s my bias as a former vtuber fan but either way i don’t judge other people and their interests

[@skullchimes]

Guhh?

[@kh-wp1mj]

i mean youre allowed to like things as much as youre allowed to dislike things, some people might like goat story lol

[@chriswoof]

@@kh-wp1mj i didnt say you werent allowed to dislike it! Its just making fun of something you dont fully understand and only have secondhand info about is a bit iffy imo. Kurtis didnt have secondhand info about goat story, he watched the movie (probs multiple times), thats as straightforward as it gets, while with the whole concept of vtubing he just has secondhand info, mainly from people who arent even vtubers! So they will get stuff wrong most likely. Ik this was just a segment in the podcast but if he actually sat down to talk w a vtuber who couldve explained some of the things Kurtis was confused about he might have a better outlook on it than just "i hope this isnt the future of entertainment"

[@julius_pepperwood]

Kurt about to get a cease and desist from Colleen’s pedo lawyer 🙊

[@Cowplants_are_cool]

Kurtis' impression of British people always gets me

[@murchmunch565]

While most people don’t think of watching a vtuber in a concert venue is any different from watching them on your phone at home, it makes a big difference to fans. Compare it to watching a movie in your living room as compared to a theater, or watching your favorite KZbinr at home versus at a live show. Personally I’m not a fan of sports, so when my family gets tickets to sports games I have no interest in going because I just don’t share the interest, I think it’s like that.

[@saria8936]

I KNEW WE SHOULD HAVE GATE KEPT THIS OBSCURE CZECH GOAT MOVIE

[@kawaiivalpal]

42:09 as a vtuber, Kurtis joking about the movements of face tracking is HILARIOUS 🤣

[@caerab8172]

Downloading this for a flight tomorrow! Thanks Kurt 😁

[@marshysoup]

colleen making her “apology” 10 bucks on itunes is crazyy

[@koiifsh]

1 dollar for each minute

[@Pumpernickel5611]

Love watching Kurt gatekeeping goat story

[@charliespectrum]

Vtubing is something thats more accessible for disabled people like ironmouse who gets to perform concerts and have her avatar dance on stage while she's bed bound. She gets to have income to be able to afford her treatment. Not everyone has the same abilities. And I think thats one of the things that makes vtubing so amazing.

[@charliespectrum]

And as a disabled trans person, it would be really cool to be able to present and perform the way I want but can't afford to or just aren't able to.

[@SneakyWaffles]

Disabled and trans? Pick a struggle lol. No but fr I've seen how amazing vtubing is for my trans homies first hand. Even though I'm not in the communities anymore that stuff vshojo was doing for live con experiences are cool. Expanding ways to interact like that live autograph machine

[@cat.toya1]

even though I don't personally care for ironmouses content I'm much more understanding of someone in her situation compared to just playing a KZbin video on a big screen and calling it a "concert"

[@urmamasluvrr]

i literally just saw a tiktok about this, needed to watch a video talking abt it 🙏🏼

[@scarmoon9395]

I'm so mad at how angelic his voice sounded when singing 🥺💖

[@lycorisbanashi]

For people wondering why the movement looks goofy, its because its a flat image that someone has to warp to make it able to move. Some are way better at turning to show a 3/4ths or side profile but thats rare and costs a fortune. The best models like that cost 7,000 USD and up. Standard rig like what Dacapo has is still 1,000 USD (plus more for all the toggles like the hair adjustment and sad mouth). For a small time agency in Thailand, it's a good quality model and rig. But those are the limitations of trying to animate a flat image, it'll never look as good as real motion or a 3D model. It's a great medium for self expression and anonymity, don't write it off just because you don't understand it.

[@axachll526]

the first 5 seconds after the intro are very UNHhhh-coded and I appreciate that

[@yuureiyukikaze]

Hey, I don't know much about these Vtuber concerts, but anyone who doesn't know much about Vtubers just know that not all of them use avatars for the same reason. I started doing Vtubing because of a facial deformity that I have. It not only helps my confidence on screen but stops others from asking about it or just being rude. It's also just a fun way to be interactive with your audience as a persona without really having to worry about what people will think of you on camera. Plenty of Vtubers also use motion capture suits to move their avatars, so it was likely what these vtubers were doing at the concert. It probably wasn't them just sitting at home with a live feed or anything. Like I said, don't know anything about the concerts, but that's just a guess.

[@SkimoStories]

I love it when creators say link in the description so you go to the description and there's just an ASCII art of a minion showing his taint

[@amritachaudhury7642]

hey Kurtis I wanna say thank you for making these podcasts. I've been suffering from insomnia and listening to your audio (Spotify) helps me get some much needed sleep. Thanks a lot! ❤ You've helped me so much

[@MissCutechan]

I know Kurtis acknowledged he was incorrect about some of the vtuber stuff, but to answer some Qs he posed 1) Most likely the screaming and excitement had more to do with being there in a group, like when people cheer and clap in Marvel movies etc 2) The excitement about the 'reveal' stems frim the hype that vtubers put into debuts for models, or assets, or new outfits bc the art and rigging for them to be animated from motion capture is a very tedious process and costs lots of money and takes months 3) For one of the particular vtubers he showed IronMouse (the girl with pink hair) she has severe health issues so her being able to attend an 'in person' gathering with fans of hers like that is actually a huge deal bc she can't travel or anything. And she also happens to be a highly trained singer, so when she performs it is actually cool bc she is good for real--but for sure some people just like certain vtubers because it's a hot anime person you can kind of 'talk' to, but I like to think most 'big names' people just like because they're a cool person. I don't actually watch a lot of vtuber content, I'm a digital artist so I follow vtuber artists online mostly so feel free to add in comments if I got anything wrong or missed something

[@3133films]

Kurtis just casually writing the plot to the 3rd installment of Goat Story

[@kyokunskitty]

As someone who has paid for an embarassing number of Thai live shows (for BL . . .), I am not even remotely shocked about VTubers being huge over there, or having cons/liveshows lmao. Do I think this is cringy? A bit. But no more so than the ones I pay for. It's just something people like to do with friends that share their same interests.

[@sakurarara4725]

OMG SO LUCKY I WANNA GO TO THAI BL SHOWS SO BAD, sadly i live in the middle east

[@KittyWhite38]

what on earth happens in a bl live show

[@realnepetaleijon]

@@KittyWhite38gay SEX

[@biohazardg1rl]

⁠@@KittyWhite38that’s what i’m thinking… what the hell is a live bl show… like a play?

[@kyokunskitty]

@KittyWhite38 it's usually a variety show featuring the cast from the series. They reenact some scenes live as well as perform scenes that weren't in the show. And then there's lots of musical and dance numbers lmao, even if the actors can't really sing. Sometimes they'll do a show that's basically an AU fanfic, where the theme of it is completely different from the original show (OhmFluke did one themed around them being secret agents, but their original show is happy meloncholy slice of life reincarnation).

[@awgaming3210]

it’s so uncanny how the vtubers “dance” by just moving up and down and side to side like a computer mouse

[@spaciousdawgg]

Getting a 3d vtuber rig is very expensive so this is the best they can so for now. If u look at vtubers with good 3d rigs its actually pretty imprssive

[@helplessheroine2641]

It looks so fucking funny😭😭

[@lasagnalover_69]

that's how i dance

[@CrimsonDawn-ou4og]

I wish people would spend 2 seconds looking up how difficult it is to create let along rig a VTuber model

[@koii_kiss]

I honestly don't understand the concerts either. I understand the Q&As and Meet & Greets, but the concerts i don't get. I'll be blatantly honest. I got into vtubing in summer of 2022. But they stream karaoke streams. So i don't know why you'd pay to see it IRL when you can just watch a stream or if someone posts a clip of it! 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@DeadRyGuy]

For phones not charging, particularly iPhones, it's def worth taking a look in the port with a light. It's not uncommon for pocket lint and stuff to get compacted in there. I've found a toothpick works well, right size and not conductive. Otherwise, you can try to make sure the contacts are clean. A qtip with 90% isopropyl alcohol works well. I'd turn your phone off for this, but the isopropyl won't damage circuits or anything

[@k4t4len4]

hearing that kurtis is watching vanderpump rules is actually amazing

[@zix0000]

The aaaah sound effect is needed for the v tuber concert

[@ClawDPunk]

I remember a few month back Ironmouse was talking about KZbinrs that she likes and I asked her on chat if she knew about kurtis and she said she loves him.

[@quizzitykae]

The Vtuber stuff... For me, the live stream Q&A is fine... What gets me is the concert. Like, you can just watch one of their karaoke live streams bc all the singers do that. ALSO PLEASE REMEMBER! The people behind the anime avatars are real people and it is live, not a recording. That's kind of why the screaming happens, right? A prefomer they like is preforming live, in person or not. People don't fuckin' scream when you see a Markiplier phone case or whatever, right...? Because the phone case isn't that persona and that persona isn't right in front of them. It's also the reason the "animation" is bad. Because it's not pre-animated. It's a face tacker. Some people value privacy and that's okay. Sitting behind a character is not cringe and sometimes it's even easier to entertain with a mask. Ngl, I'm disappointed in how closed minded people are when it comes to Vtubers. It's all the same... they just aren't showing their face. I'm not even a huge Vtuber fan and I totally fuckin' understand this. I have severe anxiety and pretending as a character sounds way more appealing than pretending with my own face.

[@laceycosta6493]

kc world is genuinely such a fun community. they are so hilarious ong.

[@Plyfrkllgd]

When Kurtis did that impression of the animation was terrifying accurate to a mannequin being thrown around

[@Arivei]

I was part of the kurtis overthrowing! very fun times with table gang❤️

[@ravenrose297]

Table gang for life

[@Arivei]

@@ravenrose297love you raven!❤️🫶

[@iambored5898]

TABLE GANG (6am hotdog)

[@interstellardesolation]

bad

[@ashleyburklow241]

So the vTuber concert seems like it was a live concert with the VA behind the screen. And it's not well animated bc the anime character is live tracking the performers movements. So it's not a video as much as a stream of their movements with them behind the screen.

[@beabug]

i love being czech and a citizen of kurtistown

[@user-ns7ss1hh8d]

The concert was $9 and it was free if you cosplay. Aside from that, I agree that getting excited over seeing a Vtuber's eyes is weird. Not bashing people that like vtubers but they can't expect people to not laugh or poke fun at it. Also be careful what vtuber you poke fun at. The same dude u mocked their movement; another vtuber did the same thing and the vtuber fans were calling him racial slurs for making fun of their oshi.

[@nomoretwitterhandles]

The concert was not $9, it was free. The convention was $9.

[@user-mAfuNqrSe020x]

Im not into vtubers, but i do like utaitte. Since i go to japan quite a lot to visit my in-laws, i always go to their concerts and it is quite fun. You can actually meet the members behind the avatars themselves. They are present and singing on stage, but the footage that we took must be kept private and sometimes we arent allowed to record at all, unless its for "open" utaitte like Amatsuki, Uratanuki, Aho No Sakata, Shima, Senra etc..or we have permission to post the person's faces. Most of the footages that contains their faces are from their official channels.I thought it would be the same with other vtubers' concerts. I didn't expect for it to be like this

[@foxwithuke_]

@@user-mAfuNqrSe020xI loveee utaite singers, do you like mafumafu, soraru or ado ?

[@foxwithuke_]

Dacapo ( the one who did the concert ) was receiving things like death threats, which is legit too far, and some people were also insulting his singing when imo, he’s good at it. They also caused him to make a pretty sad tweet on twitter :(

[@user-mAfuNqrSe020x]

@@foxwithuke_ yessss i love them! Mafu's my favourite because i can relate to being a dude with girly voices.

[@pinkpunther]

Kurtis, i just wanted to geniunely thank you for calling me a centipede like the true insect i am at heart.

[@lukastfu6093]

Kurtis being a vanderpump rules fan is so funny I love it

[@jaqsre]

“there is not a speck of violence in goat story” hey, jan, doesn’t the movie end with what they think is the woman getting hanged?? 😭

[@Mama_Bear524]

If he doesn’t consider that violent, what is to him?

[@whoaitsdanny]

I don't know how to feel about this, but it made me proud that I, as a non-native speaker, knew the word 'buxom' while Kurtis didn't

[@aaa-qh7wh]

i used to listen to this podcast when i was in highschool🥺 i’m in uni now and i rediscovered it and i still love it. such a full circle moment

[@Ojisan642]

Kurtis, Ironmouse is a big fan of yours. You should go on her talk show!

[@turtletheyertle7727]

do you have a reference for that? Has she said it in a video?

[@Ojisan642]

@@turtletheyertle7727 she is the only reason I know Kurtis exists

[@turtletheyertle7727]

@@Ojisan642 I believe you, I just wanted to see where she said that

[@Ojisan642]

@@turtletheyertle7727 I wish I could remember exactly. She’s done react content to Kurtis. It might have been during her 2022 subathon.

[@turtletheyertle7727]

@@Ojisan642 I'll check it out, thank you :)

[@insertcommaname1388]

I think that interaction is cool. Talking to vtubers and asking questions is good for people who like vtubers. The concert is what confounds me. I don’t think anyone should pay much of anything to see something they could easily get at home.

[@luciemaus70230]

LOL “that sounds like shit” to the dubstep remix of toxic gossip train that Sarah Baska made

[@mary.catherine7278]

Ikr poor Sarah 💀 I was excited for the crossover

[@spookeymo]

H3 also got a cease and desist letter for saying that she uploaded the song and claimed it, so watch out Kurtis lmao

[@ShinyCatherine]

As someone who WAS a VTuber, the vtuber idol culture is very strange to me lmao

[@Scovi68]

DUDUNSPARSE GURL

[@essencegreen4556]

i’ve been into vanderpump rules since like 2017/2018 and DUDE IT IS SO GOD DAMN ADDICTINGGG

[@hellpupash]

As a 25 year old Vtuber, I can say things a pretty chill and it's not as weird and complicated as people make it out to be. As long as you stay in the right circles things can be pretty fun and cool! But some people take shit way too seriously and need to chill out, especially the "idol" side of things.

[@nomoretwitterhandles]

"as long as you stay in the right circles..." you mean echo chambers? That's the whole problem with the vtuber community; if you're not in the giant toxic echo chamber of the general fanbase, you're in tinier, cliquey-er echo chambers of people who are just as toxic in different ways. I used to be a vtuber and no matter where I turned, there was nonstop toxicity and narrow-mindedness. It didn't matter how many people I blocked or how many people I ignored, there was always toxicity in the vtuber community. After retiring from vtubing I've never felt better in my life. Vtubing itself is completely harmless and it's a good way for people to hide their identities in a fun and entertaining way, and I fully support it. But the community is ass. Nobody could pay me ENOUGH to come back.

[@stevensteviepryde5888]

​@@nomoretwitterhandlesI hear things like that a lot but most of the people I met through it have been welcoming and kind for the most part. Ofc I mostly follow smaller Vtubers who I vibe with so ig naturally I'm bound to feel more like I'm among friends that way.

[@SneakyWaffles]

Anecdotally also had some extremely toxic experiences with a few vtubers I've worked with, and one of them is still pretty relevant in the vtuber community sadly. I'd say there are good people, but a lot of the parts that follow idol culture are toxic, there's a chunk of the community that are 4chan weebs, and normal people get sandwiched in between

[@hellpupash]

@@nomoretwitterhandles Sorry to hear you had it bad. Basically all I do is just stream and talk with the people who enjoy the same things as I do. I don't know if that counts as an "echo chamber" but I still have fun. The only time I ever feel the need to block someone is if they are harassing me or a friend of mine or spamming. The circle's I'm in are very accepting of everyone, all people have to do is not be bigoted towards LGBTQIA+ people (I'm trans) and don't be racist. Other than that, anyone is welcome to chill with me and my friends on stream. Again though, I'm sorry to hear things went badly for you as a vtuber. Whichever hobby or career you choose next I hope you have a wonderful time doing it ☺

[@julienovotna9386]

as a czech i am honored of this kurtistown-czech republic alliance.

[@Thawah]

Kurtis has one of those voices where he'll sing for two seconds as a joke but it actually sounds legit good

[@KingOfGaymes]

Kurtis is gonna go bonkers when he sees vocaloid concerts and those have been around since 2010

[@certifiedgreg_rose]

Kurtis posts always make my day

[@yunivirtual9710]

the fact that a vtuber did a live concert with his character on a projector, swinging left and right like a dead fish, did a reveal, and people are screaming? thats camp.

[@virginiakirkland8229]

Not kurtis describing Pom pokko unintentionally during the balls segment

[@charliebun4454]

for context iron mouse is chronically ill and is unabke to leave the house due to being imunno comprimised so being a Vtuber means she is able to see people withou the risk of getting ill. I know its weird but she is able to have some experiences she would otherwise not be able to have.

[@bajillianaire]

Things have been feeling especially dystopian recently...

[@ElocinLuna]

v-tuber concerts just kinda remind me of vocaloid concerts except its a real person behind the screen instead of a fully digital pop star. i would imagine its a fun experience. im not into v-tubers but i would LOVE to go to a hatsune miku concert. Everyones so hyped and excited, everyone has the same interests (like the few times ive been to anime conventions around 2011) and at those times it was the best experiences ive ever had, everyone was just as nerdy as me and everyone just showed so much love and it felt like being surrounded by people who would never judge you (though with the way anime has just kept gaining in popularity and how much animosity between anime fans ive seen just online i wouldnt be so sure about that anymore lol). But anyways, I dont think its gonna be the 'future of entertainment' because vocaloid has been around for years and years and the vast majority of music being produced is NOT vocaloid lol vocaloid is still very much niche.

[@taetaerinn_]

enstars concerts are similar to it too!

[@reginene]

Vocaloid concerts are very well executed with live musicians and the holograms are well done

[@Kayli_vw]

Highly recommend watching kurtis on 1.5x I love it

[@maricarmencampos9988]

I watch nijisanji vtubers bc I love long format content. Their character designs are appealing to me and if I like their personality I usually just gravitate towards their content. Like it's the same concept of streamers but these people just decide to use anime avatars to protect their identity (pretty smart imo since not many ppl are keen to be on the public eye). I feel like u get best of both worlds by havinf the perks of being a streamer and still protect their identity.

[@paisjade3790]

17:31 i loved hearing about how your phone wasn’t working

[@leefbot]

hoping this is the start of kurtis getting a vtuber guest on his channel! because genuinely i never thought i'd get into them myself either but they just are a fun source of entertainment cringe but free lmao), with a greater level or detachment and more fantasy (bc vtubers are fictional characters where the creators write stories/lore for them) than watching people on camera record themselves. and ofc going to a convention and surrounding yourself with other fans hypes up that excitement - often the vtubers can see the crowd through cameras and interact so its basically like a virtual meetup. the level of sophistication of the animation is all do do with the models rigging - good rigging that reacts to body movement/facial expressions is pricier - so i believe the singing vtuber guy in this is a indie artist that doesn't come from a larger company with more funds as far as i've heard? its a fun world which i think is only just becoming more popular in the west, as in places like japan where virtual art has been a big thing for longer - like vocaloid - it's nothing new!

[@sadimouth14]

not kurtis dissing sarah baskas toxic gossip train remix 🤣

[@HangryGoddess]

Pretty genius of you promoting your concert this way

[@kendyrudy6715]

kurtis watching vanderpump rules made my year

[@rofl9514]

i think if the vtuber is someone you already like it could be kind of cool to "see" them perform live and in person (assuming its not prerecorded, which i dont think it is) not that much different from going to a hatsune miku concert i guess i think a more advanced version of that could be interesting with the vtuber doing full body motion capture backstage or something instead of the exact anime bust you would already see on twitch

[@Apterygidae]

About the charging thing for apple devices, the charging port can accumulate a lot of dust easily, so that’s most probably what’s going on preventing you from charging If you have something like a soft toothpick, you can pick out the dust in there pretty easily, just be sure not to be too rough to destroy anything and not too soft or else you won’t be able to get it out

[@cierraslowsdown]

I’m not sure why the eyeball thing is so weird to people/Kurt… I have no clue who that vtuber is but could imagine easily (since it was out of context and we’re not apart or deep in that world) that maybe that vtuber never has shown their eyes before and they’ve been around for year and years. Imagine like a cartoon character that does the same. We never saw and. Bellum’s face from Power Puff Girls, or got the Krabby Patty secret recipe… I immediately imagined this vtuber scenario being similar. It’s live and yes the concert bit they’re not talking directly to anyone but I think you hit the nail on the head, that it’s an experience with the energy in person. I like Ironmouse and I’ve seen two or three others I tune into every once and awhile and there’s a bit of work that goes into vtubing too I hear! You have to really exaggerate movements sometimes to make the model look seamless, changing up the reactions to match what you’re talking about… I think it’s neat to be able to chill behind your vtuber, and I’d be curious to try it someday. I think the world is interesting!

[@tateytottz]

finding out Kurtis watches VPR made my year

[@quinnjd]

cheese man. vrg uploads so frequently . it feels like only a nanosecond ago , that the drew and kurtis collab was uploaded.

[@alexandrarowe8869]

Wait till Kurtis find out about vocaloid 😨

[@LilyStewart-ob6tw]

i was in fact a new patreon member, kurtis knew what he was doing making that episode a bonus one

[@saraposkonka1949]

Hi Kurtis! That took forever to comment because I’m just a centipede 🐛

[@nicholmad15]

V-tuber? I hardly know her

[@jimmychicken6949]

Oh please…. Not you too…. This isn’t his concert. It’s just small event from cosplay fair that cost 9$ and if you’re cosplayer you can enter for free. The misinformation is spreading like wild fire and made this vtuber receive a lot of hate and death threats. Not only vtuber fan who want to protect him but many Thai people also try to speak for him. But, many people don’t want to listen and keep making fun of him till this day. So, please be kind to him. I’m begging y’all. I’m so sick to saw someone get hate when they did nothing wrong. (I’m thai so ignore my grammar)

[@jimmychicken6949]

And Dacapo (this vtuber) didn’t come back to any social media since the incident. Is it his fault to get this lot of hate?

[@someoneineverknow]

ตอนนี้เราทำอะไรไม่ถูกเลยค่ะ ตอนแรกเห็นปกคลิปก็แอบเอ๊ะ ๆ แล้ว แต่ก็ยังหวังให้เคอร์ทิสมาแก้ข่าวดากะประมาณนี้น่ะค่ะ เพราะอินเตอร์แฟนก็มีมาอธิบายแล้ว(พวกคลิป tiktok ภาษาอังกฤษ) แต่ฟังคลิปแล้วผิดหวังเลยค่ะ โฮ 😭 (เราไม่กล้าฟังจนจบด้วยค่ะ กลัวทำใจไม่ได้😭)

[@jimmychicken6949]

@@someoneineverknow เราเห็นปกคลิปแล้วก็เหวอเหมือนกันค่ะ เลยรีบมาพิมพ์คอมเมนท์ตรงนี้ เคอร์ทิสออกมาแก้แค่เรื่องค่าตั๋วตรงคอมเมนท์ปักหมุดเรื่องเดียวเอง แต่ยังมีอีกหลายเรื่องเลยที่ไม่จริง กลัวว่าเรื่องมันจะไปไกลกว่านี้มากเลยค่ะ 😓

[@jimmychicken6949]

ตอนนี้หวังแค่ว่าเคอร์ทิสจะไม่เอาลงแชแนลหลัก เพราะมันจะแรงกว่านี้แน่ๆ 😢

[@someoneineverknow]

⁠@@jimmychicken6949 ตอนนี้เราก็ได้แค่หวังว่าเคอร์ทิสจะไม่เอาลงช่องหลักเหมือนกันค่ะ คนติดตามหลายล้านไม่อยากนึกว่าดากะจะโดนเมคฟันอีกขนาดไหน เราไม่ได้ตามดากะด้วยซ้ำ แต่เวลาเห็นคำว่า that v-tuber concert เรายังรู้สึกแย่ไปด้วย เราชอบเคอร์ทิสมากก ๆๆ นี่เพิ่งฟังจนจบผิดหวังสุด ๆ เลยค่ะ 😭