I think the demographic of men who watch Vtubers are means of cope, not being able to find wives let alone girlfriends. Vtubers or Hololive is just one of many forms of media that men can escape from their reality. The stress and fatigue of chasing after women, the fear of rejection, and even worst, accusations and being shamed or embarrassed on social media. When women have a much higher say and position in a relationship. Most men would either get sucked into becoming unapologetic simps or give up and withdraw from society. What better, easier, risk-free option for a man is that they can enjoy an entertainment media featuring female entertainers that act like your own girlfriend or even wife? They can be funny, play the latest video game, read out your name when you donate, and share wholesome personal stories to you, the viewer, as if you were right beside them like a real, bonafide soulmate? A real girlfriend experience without the pain, uneasiness, and rejection so as long as you, the viewer participate in her streams?
