HyperX previously announced the debut of its first Vtuber Himura Kuraudo, also known as Kura.
HyperX’s First Vtuber
Vtubing originated in Japan in the mid-2010s and grew in popularity in early 202 during the pandemic. HyperX understands the importance of this community and the positive impact it has made for online content creators.
The digital world has provided a safe space for creators to build confidence, embrace their inner selves and show creativity through their own avatars. The idea and creation of Kura is a direct reflection of the company’s efforts to embrace gamers.
“I’m excited to work with HyperX and be a part of their growing family. To be brought into this space of immense creativity and uniqueness with my very own persona created in such an authentic way is truly humbling. I’m thrilled to be a part of an organization that values inclusivity and aims to make a positive impact on others and look forward to collaborating with others and connecting with fans on my journey.”
Kura, HyperX Vtuber
The tech company brought in several independent artists to help create Kura including well-known illustrator and designer Rosuuri and freelance group Iron Vertex. The latter took the lead in rigging the model illustration to bring the Vtuber to life with a variety of animated facial expressions and movement details.
Additionally, the romaji pronunciation of the name Kuraudo is “cloud” in reference to the company’s first notable headset, Cloud. Kura’s last name “Himura” means “dark red, scarlet” and “town, village” which correlates with the brand’s colors and humble beginnings.
Kuta will embody the spirit of the company’s “We’re All Gamers” tagline through the content she creates.
Catch Kura on the official HyperX Twitch channel on Wednesdays at 11 AM PST.
Ram found his love and appreciation for writing in 2015 having started in the gaming and esports sphere for GG Network. He would then transition to focus more on the world of tech which has also began his journey into learning more about this world. That said though, he still has the mentality of "as long as it works" for his personal gadgets.
