>>34486105>>34485922also to add in to this, Nowa was chosen despite not having much talents aside from his pure charisma and a willingness to learn because he understands how important it is to connect with his audience, and to give them an experience of having someone there to keep them company. Something that he understands is the main appeal towards vtubers since that's what he seeked them out for as well.
He didn't just become a vtuber so he could get paid to play video games all day, it's a hobby that he is sincerely passionate about which made him stand out.