Traditional virtual idols make a grounded comeback.

Aiming to return the virtual idol viewing experience to rationality and its original purpose, we are dedicated to creating an unprecedented sense of safety and inclusive atmosphere. All of this is lovingly crafted by the nonprofit civilian group hitorino, bringing the act of watching virtual idols back to common sense. Since entering the Vtuber industry in 2019, we have maintained stable operations for a total of 6 years.

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A New Fusion of Virtual Idols and Visual Novels

Taking roleplay and immersion to an entirely new level, we are crafting standalone game experiences that break free from the limits of traditional media. These works offer deeper, more profound storytelling through cutting-edge technology, masterful narrative design, and intricately developed characters. Our cast feels vividly alive—each with a moving and distinctive personality that resonates with players.

You’ll be drawn into a meticulously crafted audiovisual journey, complete with finely performed voice acting, emotionally evocative music, and visually stunning art direction. The seamless integration of these elements delivers a cinematic level of immersion like never before.

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Built from the Ground Up — A Return to Common Sense

hitorino is neither a capital-backed entity, nor an MCN or streaming agency. Although our activities date back to 2007 across various fields, hitorino was officially established in 2014, developing in isolation from mainstream internet culture. Through years of careful observation, we've come to deeply understand the common issues within the industry—such as conflicts over credit and revenue in fan subtitle groups—and have built an independent production system from scratch to avoid them entirely. After years of growth, hitorino now operates under a mature, self-sufficient framework with strong technical capabilities and a wide-reaching professional network. Guided by a clear, healthy vision and value system, we continue to uphold rationality and common sense as our core principles—remaining proudly nonprofit to this day. In the virtual idol industry, hitorino stands as a truly unique presence. Every hitorino character is crafted through a complete, modern industrial pipeline—from initial concept to final performance—under rigorous professional standards. As a viewer, you can enjoy hitorino’s content with complete peace of mind. We've established strict codes of conduct and operational guidelines to ensure every character maintains professionalism and rationality. Our characters and moderators will never exhibit depressive behavior, ask for your private contact information, or bring up your personal community posts without consent. You also won’t need to worry about private profiteering or sudden internal drama over credit disputes—such as those involving subtitle teams—because our operations remain transparent and well-regulated. We strive to provide a safe, healthy space where viewers can simply enjoy content with no extra concerns. We bring the act of viewing itself back to common sense—so you can focus solely on the experience.

Community First

Nonprofit does not mean low quality.

The operational philosophy of hitorino is closer to that of a highly collaborative open-source community. With over a decade of experience, we've built a mature industrial pipeline and talent system, supported by a robust operating mechanism and incentive structure. This not only ensures a solid baseline of quality, but also allows us to operate sustainably over the long term.

We began in various creative domains, accumulating extensive cross-disciplinary expertise. Upon entering the virtual idol space, we seamlessly carried over our core values of community-driven operations to this new platform. Ongoing development and community-first principles remain the foundation of our work.

Since we are not driven solely by metrics like traffic or revenue, we are free to offer an experience more akin to that of a service-oriented tech company or live-service game. Much like buying an iPhone and continuing to receive system updates and security patches until the hardware can no longer keep up, our virtual characters are continuously improved and refined. Since 2022, our second-generation characters have already undergone two major upgrades, with large-scale version updates rolling out annually to enhance performance and user experience.

At hitorino, our structure ensures that the community comes first—even above the talents themselves. This is what most clearly sets us apart from other projects.

We approach every project with full commitment, regardless of its profitability.

Thanks to our healthy and well-structured system, hitorino has earned a strong reputation and lasting trust across numerous community spaces. This trust continues to propel us toward even higher levels of creative excellence. hitorino is, first and foremost, a powerful and forward-thinking collective—and only secondarily a nonprofit group. That is the true reason we’ve been able to thrive across the competitive and ever-evolving internet landscape.

And as always, your only task is to enjoy the experience.

Our characters feature diverse personalities and unique backstories, each carefully designed and thoughtfully developed. Whether you're a male or female viewer, and whether you prefer Chinese or English, you're sure to find someone in our richly varied lineup who resonates with you. Every official hitorino character undergoes rigorous quality control and safety testing—from conceptual design to final presentation, we strive for perfection at every step. We provide a consistently high-standard character experience, with comprehensive accessibility optimizations to ensure comfortable viewing for audiences with disabilities.

Beyond our main cast, our content ecosystem is enriched by a wide range of NPCs voiced by experienced professional actors. Together, they bring to life a vibrant, interactive virtual world. These supporting characters not only add depth to the stories of our leads, but also create a more natural, immersive, and dynamic viewing experience for all.