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VRChatとの繋がり、『超かぐや姫！』の影響力【EN記事日本語版】 - ツバメヤロク - VRレビューブログ
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Have you heard of the Netflix original anime film "Cosmic Princess Kaguya!"?
Actually, lately I’ve been hearing a lot more people say, “I’ve already seen it!”.
It seems this has become a bigger topic of conversation than I expected.
This story is set in a virtual world.Maybe that’s why it feels a bit like VRChat.
Apparently, there’s been a surge in people starting to use VRChat thanks to a VR live event featuring Kaguya.
Isn't this an interesting turn of events?
Fans who’ve gotten hooked on the series are creating fan-made worlds and customizing their avatars to look like the characters—it’s really taken the community by storm.
Seeing this kind of enthusiasm really drives home just how massive the "Cosmic Princess Kaguya!" craze has become.
In this post, I’ve put together a brief summary of the basic information and key talking points surrounding the animated film "Cosmic Princess Kaguya!".
What is "Cosmic Princess Kaguya!"?
A feature-length animated film that premiered worldwide on Netflix on January 22, 2026. A key feature of this work is that it takes Japan’s oldest tale, "The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter", as its foundation and boldly incorporates elements of Japanese digital culture—such as VOCALOID, VTuber, VR (virtual reality), and esports—to create a modern reinterpretation.
His pop-style artwork, which incorporates realistic depictions while minimizing negative elements as much as possible, has garnered a loyal following.
Although it is a completely original work, word of mouth spread on social media immediately after its release, making it a hot topic. A theatrical release has also been scheduled to begin on February 20.
Although the film was originally scheduled to run for only one week, due to the overwhelming response, it was announced on February 23 that the run would be extended and additional theaters added; furthermore, on March 5, it was decided that the film would be released nationwide.
The event has generated more excitement than expected, with even people who don’t use Netflix flocking to theaters.
Given that the work is set in a virtual world, it lends itself well to VR scenes.
Sanrio's VR music event, “Sanrio Virtual Festival,” featured a live performance by a 3D-rendered Kaguya and attracted significant attention within the VRChat community, recording approximately 150,000 concurrent users.
Thanks to a variety of factors—including its strong appeal to internet culture and the viral reach of social media—the momentum behind "Cosmic Princess Kaguya!" continues to grow.
Official worlds to be created for VRChat; unofficial fan-made worlds are also popping up one after another
Users became captivated by the world of "Cosmic Princess Kaguya!", with many creating their own cosplay interpretations of the characters and others crafting fan-made worlds that recreated locations from the series.
The official team is also taking action. They are launching a crowdfunding campaign called the “Tsukuyomi Appreciation Festival” for fans who support the project.
It was announced that the funds raised would be used to build a virtual space called “Tsukuyomi” within VRChat and to cover the production costs of online events, which generated significant buzz.
The popularity of these works is spreading directly into the VR space. It’s fair to say that this phenomenon is happening right now.
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What is the relationship between Tsukuyomi and VRChat?
Because the virtual world “Tsukuyomi” and scenes of daily life in VR spaces bear a certain resemblance to the atmosphere of VRChat, there has been a surge in the number of people who started using VRChat after watching "Cosmic Princess Kaguya!".
However, according to an interview article by the web media outlet PANORA, animation producer Momohara cited online games such as "Final Fantasy XIV"—rather than VRChat—as references during production.
Although the project was underway right in the midst of the metaverse boom, it seems they hadn’t actually tried VRChat themselves.
What’s interesting is that, as a result, the work ended up resonating deeply with VRChat’s user base—entirely unintentionally.
It’s as if a work of fiction depicting a virtual world has sent ripples through the real-world social VR community.
Source article (PANORA, Japanese article)
Finally
The work we’re featuring this time, "Cosmic Princess Kaguya!", is more than just an anime; it has had a significant impact on the social VR community, including VRChat.
Inspired by the game’s world, fan-created worlds and cosplay adaptations have proliferated, and even an official project to build “Tsukuyomi” has gotten underway.
This expansion truly represents “the moment when reality and the virtual world converge.”
It’s fascinating how this phenomenon has become intertwined with VR culture, even if unintentionally.
While trends eventually fade, I’d like to keep a casual eye on future developments to see just how deeply this enthusiasm takes root.
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A roundup of unofficial fan-made worlds.
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Learn more about the “Tsukuyomi Festival.”
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Cosmic Princess Kaguya!
Streaming (Netflix)
https://www.netflix.com/jp/title/81756595
Official Website
https://www.cho-kaguyahime.com/
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Official YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNrdR2m8fxDBNbxJDBFPFNQ
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VRChatとの繋がり、『超かぐや姫！』の影響力【EN記事日本語版】 - ツバメヤロク - VRレビューブログ
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