User:JPsCorvetteC7/Kazuhiro Shoji

Kazuhiro Shoji is a male VTuber whose debut will be coming on 1st May 2023. He will be the first VTubers to have a full-time chess gameplay affiliated from Chess.com. Other than that, he mostly plays Valorant and a small chit-chat, usually answering his live chat.

Introduction and debut
He was introduced by Planet CEO, ThatYummyTofu, stating that himself might become a VTuber, as leaked on his Instagram story. His name was soon created by ChatGPT, stating that "Kazuhiro" means "abundant" and the word "shoji" was just a pun play on the word "shogi" (which means Japanese chess) because ThatYummyTofu can't spell the word "shogi", leading him to a very fatal amount of typos. He will also estimate that Shoji will have an estimated ELO around 600 according to Chess.com analysis.

Lore
Jonathan McStrauss was born in the United Kingdom to a British father and Japanese mother. Despite being born and raised in the UK, Jonathan had always felt a strong connection to his Japanese heritage, thanks in part to his mother's influence. As a child, he would often spend hours listening to her tell stories of her homeland and teaching him about Japanese culture.

In 2013, Jonathan made the bold decision to move to Japan in order to reconnect with his roots and learn more about the country his mother had come from. Despite the challenges of living in a new country, Jonathan quickly fell in love with Japan and began to assimilate into the local culture. He started learning Japanese and exploring the city, trying new foods and making new friends.

However, around 2018, Jonathan began to forget much of the Japanese language he had worked so hard to learn. He struggled to keep up with conversations and found himself feeling isolated and alone. This was a difficult time for him, but he was determined not to give up. He redoubled his efforts to learn the language and began immersing himself in Japanese media, watching anime and reading manga to help rekindle his love for the language.

In the meantime, Jonathan worked hard to support himself. He started working as a part-time barista when he was just 15 years old, saving every penny he could in his piggy bank. It wasn't easy, but he was determined to save enough money to buy himself a new laptop, which he knew would be essential to his future success.

Jonathan was always interested in fitness, and he worked hard to stay in shape. He spent hours at the gym every week, lifting weights and doing cardio to maintain his physique. He found that exercise helped him clear his mind and gave him the strength he needed to push through the tough times.

In 2023, Jonathan decided to take his love of Japan to the next level by becoming a VTuber. He adopted the name Kazuhiro Shoji and began streaming regularly, sharing his love of Japanese culture and language with his growing fanbase. Despite his struggles with the language, Jonathan's hard work and determination paid off, and he quickly became one of the most popular VTubers among on his school and community. His unique perspective as a half-Japanese, half-British immigrant resonated with audiences, and his passion for fitness and health inspired many of his fans to lead healthier lifestyles.

Through his hard work and dedication, Jonathan had truly become a part of Japanese culture, and he was proud to be able to share his love of the country with the world. His journey had been a difficult one, but he knew that every obstacle he had overcome had made him stronger and more determined to succeed.