I just watched a Pippa stream where she claimed that most vtubers don't get to choose their model, which is probably true. But she also claimed that even Gura didn't choose to be a shark. Now I'm a filthy casual, but even I know that's bullshit. So is Pippa even more clueless than I or is she lying?

I know Kiara also said something like that and that she had no input on her design, which seemed like a lie to me, because a redhead who goes kikeriki looks totally designed for her. Mori also seems to fit too well. And I can see Ina also being made for her personality.

Others that seem custom made for the talent to me, based on what I know about previous lives and their personality: Korone, Noel, Coco, Luna, Watame, Pekora, Miko, Lamy, Botan, Nene, Polka... Hell, it's probably most of Hololive, if not all of them. Really only Council kinda feels like they chose talents to fit the models, maybe HoloX too.

But again I'm a filthy casual, so I was hoping you guys could enlighten me on the topic.