A mom had the most-watched VTuber debut in history

In an unprecedented event in the world of VTubers, the real mother of "Usada Pekora," known as "Pekomama" or "Pekora Mommy," made her "debut" on her daughter's channel as VTuber. What started as an April Fool's Day prank became a viral phenomenon, attracting more than 180,000 concurrent viewers and setting a record as the most-watched debut in VTuber history.

During the debut stream of "Pekomama," both she and "Usada Pekora" interacted with the audience, generating laughter and excitement among viewers. Pekomama, a mother of three children and Pekora being the youngest of them, answered questions about Pekora's childhood, giving viewers a unique and funny insight into the life of the popular VTuber.

After the presentation, "Usada Pekora" and "Pekomama" teamed up to play the classic "Super Mario Bros.", sharing endearing moments and further cementing their bond in the virtual world. The stream, which is only available in Japanese, is approximately 62 minutes long and has captured the attention of fans around the world.

The design for "Pekomama" was created by the talented artist Hikosan, while Takeshita Fungi was responsible for creating the model in Live2D. "Pekomama's" social media presence has been marked with the hashtag #ぺこママといっしょ (#pekomamatoissho), and fans have also started sharing fanart using the hashtags #ぺこママアート (#pekomamaart) or #ぺこママみて (#pekomamamite).

The impact of "Pekomama's" debut goes beyond the VTuber community, demonstrating the power of digital entertainment and the emotional connection that can be established through online platforms. With record viewers and an overwhelmingly positive reception, "Pekomama" has left an indelible mark on VTuber history and continues to be a source of inspiration and fun for its fans around the world.

Source: Reddit