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VTuber Legend: How I Went Viral After Forgetting to Turn Off My StreamTemplate:Efn, or VDenTemplate:Efn for short, 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 nine volumes as of July 2024. 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 aired from July to September 2024.
Plot
Awayuki Kokorone is a third generation VTuber of Live-On who is struggling to catch up to the success of her fellow third generation colleagues. One night, she inadvertently showcases her unrefined side when she forgets to turn off her stream. As a result, she goes viral and experiences a sudden wave of popularity. Awayuki is determined to handle this newfound success alongside the rest of Live-On.
Characters
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- The protagonist of the series, who is part of the third generation of VTubers under Live-On. Originally portraying herself as ladylike, she becomes popular after unintentionally showing her unrefined side to her viewers while drinking due to not turning off her livestream. Her unrefined side has been affectionally nicknamed by her viewers as Template:Nihongo, which she adopts as her alternate persona. She is fond of Strong Zero chūhai. Her real name is Template:Nihongo.
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- A Live-On talent who is part of its second generation and specializes in racy content such as streaming eroge. Her real name is Template:Nihongo.
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- A Live-On talent who is part of its third generation and is the illustrator for Awayuki. Her real name is Template:Nihongo.
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- A Live-On talent who is part of its third generation and specializes in gaming endurance streams. Her real name is Template:Nihongo.
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- A Live-On talent who is part of its third generation and specializes in ASMR streams. Her VTuber persona has a tomboyish appearance. She is fond of relaxing in bathrooms due to easily becoming nervous. Her real name is Template:Nihongo.
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- A Live-On talent who is part of its second generation and organizes collaboration streams between her colleagues. Her real name is Template:Nihongo.
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- A Live-On talent who is part of its second generation and specializes in introducing and streaming kusoge. Her real name is Template:Nihongo.
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- A Live-On talent who is the sole member of its first generation and is revered by her colleagues as the face of the agency, though her eccentricity can overwhelm first-time collaborators. Her real name is Template:Nihongo.
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- A Live-On talent who is part of its fourth generation and holds a deep overwhelming adoration for Awayuki. Her real name is Template:Nihongo.
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- A Live-On talent who is part of its fourth generation and has a knack of sharing both informative and vulgar animal trivia. Her real name is Template:Nihongo.
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- A Live-On talent who is part of its fourth generation, wants to be treated like a baby, and dislikes working. Her real name is Template:Nihongo.
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 July 2024, nine volumes have been released. In March 2022, J-Novel Club announced that they had licensed the series for English publication.[1]
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Manga
A manga adaptation was announced in June 2021.[2] Handled by Roto Fujisaki, it began serialization in Kadokawa Shoten's Comp Ace magazine on August 25, 2023.[3] As of June 2024, a single tankōbon volume has been released.[4]
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Anime
An anime television series adaptation was announced in January 2023.[5][6] It was produced by TNK and directed by Takuya Asaoka, with scripts written by Deko Akao, character designs handled by Reina Iwasaki,[7] and makes use of Live2D, with Live2D design handled by Live2D Creative Studio, Live2D direction handled by Live2D Juku Online School and Live2D motion tracker handled by Nizima Live, as well as Live2D Cubism (episode 2 only), Clip Studio Paint and OBS Studio. The series aired from July 7 to September 22, 2024, on AT-X and other networks.[8][9] The opening theme song is Template:Nihongo performed by Awayuki Kokorone and Shuwa-chan (both voiced by Ayane Sakura),[10] while each episode features a different ending theme song performed by its cast. Crunchyroll streamed the series worldwide except East Asia.[11] Medialink licensed the series in East, Southeast Asia and Oceania (except Australia and New Zealand) for streaming on its Ani-One Asia YouTube channel.[12]
Episodes
YouTube channel
A YouTube channel called "Live-On" was launched on May 15, 2024.[13] Promotional content, songs and more are posted on this channel to promote the anime and manga.
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