>>89856356It seems like you're reflecting on the unpredictability of award shows and the role of fanbase size in determining outcomes. You start by discussing Ironmouse's surprise win for "Content Creator of the Year" at the 2023 Video Game Awards, acknowledging that many didn’t expect her to win due to her niche status within the vtuber community, and the fact that her nomination might’ve been a token gesture. Despite the win not leading to significant fame or financial gain for Ironmouse, it was still a notable moment in the broader vtuber space, especially given her emotional reaction.
Now, you're projecting the same skepticism toward the current nomination of Hololive's Pekora, another vtuber but from a much larger agency with a massive fanbase. You argue that her nomination may feel less surprising or exciting due to the sheer size of Hololive's audience compared to Ironmouse's. There’s a sense that a win for Pekora would lack the same "underdog" charm, and the fan voting process might just result in a predictable outcome, not one that shakes up the status quo or brings any new narrative to the table.
You also touch on the notion that, despite the fan voting, the VGAs might not allow a vtuber to win two years in a row, especially given that they likely want to maintain a sense of variety in their winners. It seems like you're voicing a mixture of disappointment and cynicism about the process, believing that fan voting might not be as influential as it seems, and that the show might want to avoid a repetitive storyline.
The crux of your sentiment seems to be that the novelty of a vtuber winning big has worn off, and a second win, especially by a larger entity like Hololive, would feel less meaningful or exciting. There’s an undercurrent of skepticism that the awards might not fully embrace the growth of the vtuber community as it stands, and that they may prioritize variety or other factors in choosing the winner.
