This Vtuber Made A Terrible Anime, Here's Why
TLDRThe video discusses the controversial hiatus of Kizuna AI, a prominent YouTuber, in December 2021 to focus on NFTs, which sparked significant drama. It also reviews the animated series 'Call of the Arbiter' sponsored by Raid: Shadow Legends, highlighting its engaging backstory, high-quality animation, and connection to the game. The video further explores the backlash against Kizuna AI's company, Active8, for their NFT involvement and the subsequent release of an anime that received mixed reactions due to its content and connection to NFTs.
Takeaways
- 🌟 The 'Godmother of YouTubers' took an indefinite hiatus in December 2021, causing significant discussion within the community.
- 🎮 The hiatus was announced to focus on making NFTs, which stirred up controversy and drama.
- 📺 A sponsored video discusses the game 'Raid: Call of the Arbiter', an anime series expanding on the game's world and characters.
- 🥳 The first episode of 'Raid: Call of the Arbiter' is described as sad and wholesome, with high-quality animation reminiscent of 'Arcane'.
- 📆 New episodes of the anime are released weekly on Thursdays at 10 A.M. EST until July 20th and are available for free viewing.
- 🎁 Logging into 'Raid' for seven days offers a chance to get the legendary character 'Art Attack' for free, and new players can benefit from bonuses through the video sponsor's link.
- 🤔 The company behind Kizuna AI's model initially faced backlash for their interest in NFTs but later clarified they are not involved in promoting the transfer of crypto assets.
- 🚫 Despite previous backlash, an anime released by the company featured an episode explaining NFTs, which again drew criticism and questions from viewers.
- 👎 The anime was criticized for its one-dimensional characters and uninteresting storyline, with performances being a unique aspect.
- 🎭 The animation for the anime was handled by Studio, known for 'Attack on Titan' and 'Vinland Saga', which was a point of disappointment for the viewer due to the perceived lack of effort in character and dialogue.
- 🔄 The company's strategy appears to involve announcing projects related to NFTs, gauging public reaction, and then proceeding accordingly.
Q & A
Who is considered the Godmother of YouTubers according to the script?
-Keys in the eye is regarded as the Godmother of YouTubers.
What significant event happened to Keys in the eye in December 2021?
-Keys in the eye announced her indefinite hiatus in early December 2021.
What was the reason given by Keys in the eye for her hiatus?
-The reason given was to focus on making NFTs.
How did the announcement of Keys in the eye's involvement in NFTs affect her fanbase and the YouTube community?
-The announcement created a lot of drama and left a sour note among some of her fans and the YouTube community.
What is 'Raid: Call of the Arbiter'?
-'Raid: Call of the Arbiter' is a limited series anime sponsored by Raid that expands on the world and lore of the game 'Raid: Shadow Legends'.
What is the main theme of the first episode of 'Raid: Call of the Arbiter'?
-The first episode focuses on the story of Gallic, an Orc who has to make a tough decision between siding with his fellow Orcs or standing up for the innocent Farmers they are attacking.
How can viewers watch 'Raid: Call of the Arbiter'?
-Viewers can watch 'Raid: Call of the Arbiter' in-game or on YouTube for free.
What was the controversy surrounding the anime related to Kizuna AI?
-The controversy was that the anime featured an explanation of NFTs, which was seen as jarring and unnecessary by some viewers, given the previous backlash against Kizuna AI's involvement with NFTs.
What was the response from the company behind Kizuna AI regarding NFTs?
-The company released a statement on the Kizuna AI website stating that they are not involved in activities that promote the transfer of crypto assets and no Kizuna AI NFTs were actually sold after the announcement.
What is the main criticism of the characters in the anime discussed in the script?
-The main criticism is that the characters are one-dimensional and lack depth, with their dialogues being described as boring and almost AI-generated.
What was the viewer's opinion on the animation quality of the anime?
-The viewer thought that the animation quality was decent and that effort was put into making the world visually appealing, but this was overshadowed by the weak characters and dialogues.
Outlines
🌟 The Impact and Controversy of Kizuna AI's Hiatus
This paragraph discusses the significant role Kizuna AI, known as the 'Godmother of YouTubers', played in popularizing the YouTube industry. It highlights her announcement of an indefinite hiatus in December 2021 to focus on NFTs, which sparked controversy and drama. The video's sponsor, Raid: Call of the Arbiter, is introduced as a limited anime series expanding the lore of the game, with high-quality animation reminiscent of Arcane. The episode details and the public's reaction to Kizuna AI's NFT involvement are discussed, noting that despite the backlash, the company behind Kizuna AI did not explicitly state they would sell NFTs and no such NFTs were sold after the announcement.
🤔 The Persistence of NFTs and Public Perception
The paragraph delves into the ongoing relevance of NFTs despite the crypto crash and the public's skepticism about their value. It critiques the inclusion of NFT explanations in an anime series, which was met with mixed reactions. The speaker shares their opinion on the company's strategy of announcing NFT-related initiatives to gauge public reaction, and highlights a past collaboration between Kizuna AI and a cryptographic art project. The paragraph also addresses the controversy surrounding an anime series featuring aspiring YouTubers, criticized for its one-dimensional characters and uninteresting storyline, despite the animation quality by Studio WIT.
🎭 Reflecting on Kizuna AI's Controversies and Future Projects
This paragraph wraps up the discussion by addressing the company's recent announcement of projects, including an idol group based on characters from an anime series, suggesting a marketing strategy to extend the show's impact. The speaker shares their intention to explore a new content style focused on news-related topics, and invites viewers to engage with the content by subscribing, liking, and commenting on their thoughts.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡YouTubers
💡NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens)
💡Indefinite Hiatus
💡Sponsorship
💡Anime
💡Backlash
💡Character Trope
Highlights
The Godmother of YouTubers, keys in the eye, played a massive part in popularizing the multi-million dollar industry.
Keys in the eye announced an indefinite hiatus in December 2021 to focus on making NFTs, which created a lot of drama.
The video is sponsored by Raid: Shadow Legends, a free-to-play mobile Hero Collection RPG with over 650 unique characters.
Raid: Call of the Arbiter is an anime series that expands on the world and lore of Raid, offering deep backstories of Champions.
Episode 1 of Call of the Arbiter focuses on the story of Gallic, presenting a tough decision between loyalty to his fellow Orcs and defending innocent Farmers.
The animation quality of Call of the Arbiter is compared to Arcane, with a surprising level of excellence.
New episodes of Call of the Arbiter are released every Thursday at 10 A.M. EST until July 20th and are free to watch on YouTube or in-game.
Raid: Shadow Legends has introduced Call Of The Arbiter related features, including new Champions and activities, enhancing the gaming experience.
Fans of Raid can log in for seven days to receive a legendary character, Art Attack, for free between the specified dates.
The company behind Kizuna AI, Active8, did not explicitly state they would sell NFTs, but the idea created speculation and backlash.
Active8 released a statement clarifying they are not involved in promoting the transfer of crypto assets or NFTs, following the controversy.
An anime featuring young aspiring YouTubers was released by Active8, which rekindled the NFT controversy due to its content.
The anime's inclusion of NFTs was met with mixed reactions, with some viewers finding it forced and others seeing it as an educational explanation.
Active8 previously collaborated with Mera Annie to sell cryptographic art, indicating a history with NFTs before the statement was made.
The anime's story revolves around characters competing to qualify for a YouTuber award show through singing and dancing.
The animation for the anime was done by Studio, known for works like Attack on Titan, but was criticized for its lack of depth.
The anime's innovative presentation includes live performances using the characters' 3D models.
The creation of the anime is suspected to be a marketing strategy to introduce a group of characters as idols on YouTube.
The sentiment towards the anime and NFTs in Japan is unclear, suggesting the need for further research.
The video creator is experimenting with a news-related content style, focusing on broader topics rather than entire anime reviews.