The series features over 30 virtual YouTubers or VTubers — characters popularized via videos on streaming services and user-generated content sites.
The virtual stars of the series include Mirai Akari, Dennō Shōjo Siro, Tsukino Mito, Tanaka Hime, Suzuki Hina, and Nekomiya Hinata.
The “Dwango Anime Kaigi (Working Title)” event announced on Tuesday that a new television anime titled Virtual-san wa Miteiru (Virtualsan Looking) will premiere on Tokyo MX and other channels on January 9 at 24:00 (effectively January 10 at midnight).
Anime director Hideaki Anno (Evangelion) contributed ideas to the project; the Virtual Real group members wear the uniforms from Evangelion.