The controversy surrounding Pikamee and its creator, Amano, began when pictures of Amano’s graduation ceremony surfaced online.
I, Amano Pikamee, shall cease all operations on March 31 (Japan time), the end of this month. She apologizes for the shocking information and clarifies that after her final stream on March 31 all content and streams posted on the channel will be removed.
Pikamee is not the only VTuber to retire; a few months earlier, Noctyx Yugo Asuma abruptly left the community.
Pikamee Controversy: What Did Amano Do?
Amano’s fans accused her of hiding behind a mask to avoid criticism and controversy. On the other hand, her critics suggested that she had something to hide and should be up front and honest with her fans.
Regardless of which side you are on, the controversy has sparked an interesting debate about the creator-audience relationship and the importance of transparency in the world of social media.
While it seems that Amano may not have intended to cause a stir with her graduation photos and face reveal, she certainly has managed to stir up quite a bit of discussion
Is Pikamee Trans?
About Pikamee’s gender identification and whether she is transgender, transgender fans have conjectured. Pikamee hasn’t directly addressed these rumors.
Moreover, assuming someone’s gender identity without receiving specific confirmation is improper.
Graduation Photos And Face Reveal
In the VTuber community, the word “graduation” refers to retirement. Recently, Amano Pikamee stunned the internet by announcing her graduation, leaving many of her followers in disbelief.
The pre-recorded video of Amano Pikamee speaking straight to the camera in her bedroom was uploaded on the VTuber’s official YouTube website on Wednesday, March 1, 2023.
She praises VOMS and her viewers for their support before announcing that she will be ceasing all of her activities on the site.
With her completion from the VOMS program, Amano Pikamee completes her stint as a VTuber. She might carry on producing content independently or in collaboration with another company.
The future of Pikamee and her supporters won’t be known for some years.
Whatever the outcome of the debate, it is clear that Amano has managed to create an opportunity for meaningful conversation about the issue.
