>>36049898I think the issue is Zen wants there to be a "Best Upcoming Vtuber" category because she wants all her friends who have blown up over the past 1-2 years to get the spotlight. Like Zen said earlier, she's old news now. Her growth is slow and minor in comparison, but her community is strong. She doesnt need the support or the recognition, even though she definitely still deserves it.
If these awards are for clout, she doesnt want it. If they're for a spotlight to help out going forward, she doesn't need it. If its to recognize growth, its not her award.
What Zen really deserves is some higher honor for basically being part of the root community that got western vtubing off the ground on Twitch. Her efforts span more than just this year. But these award shows dont have the interest or research to give out something more meaningful, as meaningless as these awards typically are.