Several VTuber agencies (e.g., Hololive’s Shishiro Botan – lion; Nijisanji’s Joe Rikiichi – wolf) explicitly market their avatars as “beast entertainers.” Live streams include zoo-themed roleplay, virtual “enclosure tours,” and charity drives for real-world wildlife.
The New Frontier of Wild Engagement: How Japan’s Zoos are Revolutionizing BEAST Entertainment and Media Content Japan Zoo uncensored Vol.4 - BEAST PORN
Beyond the lights and the tech, Japan Zoo BEAST serves a higher purpose. By making wildlife content more "entertaining" through the BEAST framework, it captures the attention of Gen Z and Gen Alpha. Several VTuber agencies (e