VTuber Awards 2023: Start date, categories, more

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The VTuber Awards are almost here with nominations being open giving fans the opportunity to elevate their favorite talents onto the big stage. Before voting you’ll want to be well informed so here’s everything you need to know about the VTuber Awards 2023.

VTuber culture has been growing rapidly ever since the pioneers first appeared. The likes of Kizuna AI, Kaguya Luna, and Mirai Akari paved the way for Hololive and Nijisanji to later rise and establish a new industry that fans across the world fell in love with.

Despite the prevalence of VTubers, there have been limited opportunities to celebrate them on a large scale with just a single category in The Streamer Awards being the highlight so far.

However, that changes now with the arrival of the new VTuber Awards 2023 giving the community a chance to honor the best in the business.

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The VTuber Awards 2023 are being held by Filian, a popular indie VTuber who started streaming in 2021.

What are the VTuber Awards?

The VTuber Awards 2023 is an upcoming awards ceremony that will celebrate the best VTubers across a range of categories, cultures, and languages.

Following the initial announcement in June 2023, Dexerto got the opportunity to speak to Fillian and Mythic Talent CEO William Lucas. This interview revealed some exclusive information about the VTuber Awards 2023.

Filian revealed that her main goal for the VTuber Awards was to “cover a wide scope of VTubers,” making sure everyone could take part. It has since been announced that the winners of each category will be decided via three phases with phase one being nominations, phase two being voting, and phase three being the ceremony itself.

The VTuber Awards will incorporate numerous cultures with content creators who use English, Japanese, and any other language being considered. Equally, fans can vote for both corporate and independent VTubers effectively making anyone who has ever been a VTuber eligible.

It promises to be a large-scale event featuring red-carpet interviews and partnerships with different agencies to show off VTuber technology and debut teasers. Sponsors include Gamer Supps, Gallery Panda, and Novel Horizons.

When are the VTuber Awards being held?

The VTuber Awards will take place on December 16, 2023. The exact start time of the event hasn’t been revealed but with the award show not here yet you can expect more information on the VTuber Awards start time for your time zone shortly.

Where can I watch the VTuber Awards 2023?

The VTuber Awards will be hosted on Filian’s Twitch channel, a popular independent VTuber in collaboration with Mythic Talent and WePlay Studios.

VTuber Awards 2023: All nominees

The following are all the nominees from all categories:

Best Music VTuber

  • Nihume
  • Mori Calliope
  • Hoshimachi Suisei
  • Obkatiekat

Best Art VTuber

  • Yuniiho
  • Ninomae Ina’nis
  • Anny
  • Yoclesh

Best FPS VTuber

  • Selen Tatsuki
  • Froot (Apricot)
  • Shu Yamino
  • Shishiro Botan

Best Minecraft VTuber

  • Ceres Fauna
  • Henya the Genius
  • Kaela Kovalskia
  • Pomu Rainpuff

Best Roleplay/ASMR VTuber

  • Ceres Fauna
  • CottonTailVA
  • Sinder
  • Vox Akuma

Best Just Chatting/Zatsu VTuber

  • Shylily
  • Takanashi Kirara
  • Matara Kan
  • Gosegu

Best Tech VTuber

  • Vedal987
  • Zentreya
  • Projekt Melody
  • Codemiko

Funniest VTuber

  • Kuro Kurenai
  • Zentreya
  • Chibidoki
  • MurderCrumpet

Most Chaotic VTuber

  • Kobo Kanaeru
  • Chibidoki
  • Trickywi
  • Pipkin Pippa

League of their Own

  • Onigiri
  • FUWAMOCO
  • Zentreya
  • Houshou Marine

Hidden Gem

  • Omi
  • Fufu
  • Caelum
  • Kaichinzu

Rising Star

  • Henya the Genius
  • Sinder
  • Bbyruthless
  • Camila

Miss VTuber

  • Silvervale
  • Ironmouse
  • Amalee
  • Elira Pendora

Best VTuber Organization

  • Hololive
  • Nijisanji
  • VShojo
  • Idol

Rising VTuber Organization

  • V-Dere
  • VChiban
  • Phase Connect
  • 3AM

VTuber Clipper

  • Loweffortclips
  • Sakasandayo
  • Roachchan
  • Cooksie

VTuber Parent of the Year

  • Dyarikku
  • Jjinomu
  • Iron Vertex
  • 2wintails

Most Dedicated Fanbase

  • Guildies (Shoto)
  • Chumbuds (Gawr Gura)
  • Noombas (Nihume)
  • Kindred (Vox Akuma)

Best Philanthropic Event

  • Mika Melatika’s 60-hour charity marathon
  • Vexoria’s BCRF charity stream
  • Vox Akuma’s save charity stream

Best Concert Event

  • Connect the World
  • Candy Pop Explosion
  • Isegye Festival

Best Streamed Event

  • VSaikyo
  • Hololive Sports Festival
  • Ironmouse Subathon

Stream Game of the Year

  • Only Up
  • Suika Game
  • Baldur’s Gate 3
  • Holocure

LewdTuber of the Year

  • Fefe
  • CottonTailVA
  • Projekt Melody
  • Saruei

Gamer of the Year

  • Rainhoe
  • Selen Tatsuki
  • Kuzuha
  • Koseki Bijou

VTuber of the Year

  • Shylily
  • Hyakumentenbara Salome
  • Usada Pekora
  • Ironmouse

VTuber Awards 2023: All available categories

During a stream held on November 4, 2023, the categories fans could vote on for the VTuber Awards were revealed by Filian. They span an impressive 25 categories giving talents across the globe plenty of opportunities to win.

Fans can vote on the categories by visiting the nominations section of the official VTuber Awards website. You are free to either vote on all 25 categories or skip those you have no strong opinions on.

These are all the categories for the VTuber Awards 2023:

VTuber Awards categoryCategory description
Best Music VTuberThe Vtuber that creates the best music oriented content.
Best Art VTuberThe best Vtuber creating art oriented content, such as graphic design, digital art, animations, and more.
Best FPS VTuberYour favorite Vtuber to watch playing FPS games, such as Valorant, Overwatch, and Call of Duty.
Best Minecraft VTuberYour favorite Vtuber to watch playing Minecraft.
Best Roleplay/ASMR VTuberThe Vtuber with the best RP/ASMR content.
Best Just Chatting/Zatsu VTuberThe Vtuber that excels in creating engaging and entertaining conversations with their fans. Socializing, reacting, etc.
Best Tech VTuberThe Vtuber pushing the boundaries on Vtubing tech to new limits.
Funniest VTuberThe Vtuber whose humor and wit consistently leave you in stitches.
Most Chaotic VTuberThe Vtuber who brings the most unpredictable and entertaining chaos.
League of their OwnThis Vtuber is always doing something creative and new. Setting themselves apart from others with unique content.
Hiddem GemBring attention to a Vtuber with less than 100 average viewers this year, so that everyone can see what they’re missing.
Rising StarThis Vtuber has shown astounding growth throughout the year.
Miss VTuberThe Vtuber whose fashion sense is as trendy as their content.
Best VTuber OrgRecognizing the collective of Vtubers who work seamlessly together to create engaging and diverse content.
Rising VTuber OrgThe Vtuber organization on their way to the top.
VTuber ClipperThe clipper who curates and shares the best moments from Vtuber streams.
VTuber Parent of the YearRecognizing the talented and creative individual or team responsible for crafting exceptional Vtuber character models that bring unique and captivating avatars to life.
Most Dedicated FanbaseRecognizing the passionate and unwavering fanbase who stands by their favorite Vtuber.
Best Philanthropic EventCelebrating an exceptional charitable event or initiative that made a positive and lasting impact.
Best Concert EventThe best Vtuber concert event streamed this year.
Best Streamed EventThe best Vtuber event streamed this year which was not a concert event.
Stream Game of the YearRecognizing the most beloved game for Vtubers and fans alike to stream and watch over the past year.
Lewdtuber of the YearRecognizing the Vtuber who fearlessly explores more adult themes in their content.
Gamer of the YearThe Vtuber with exceptional gaming abilities that stands out from the rest.
VTuber of the YearThe best overall Vtuber this year; their charisma, talent, and dedication have made them the standout amongst all Vtubers.

That’s everything we know so far about the VTuber Awards 2023. However, it’s there’s still time before the event arrives so expect more to be revealed in the future.