Shirakami Fubuki

Shirakami Fubuki (白上フブキ) is a female Japanese Virtual Youtuber associated with hololive, debuting as part of its first generation of VTubers alongside Yozora Mel, Aki Rosenthal, Natsuiro Matsuri and Akai Haato. She is also part of a unit inside hololive called hololive Gamers (ホロライブゲーマーズ) alongside Ookami Mio, Nekomata Okayu and Inugami Korone.

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Personality
Fubuki is usually always cheerful and excited, singing little songs and making many in-jokes. She is shy when confronted with new circumstances, and when embarrassed she "hides" at the bottom of the screen with only her fox ears peeking up. She becomes enthralled in games and has cute conversations with scripted game characters, or voice acts as characters while making effects.

However, she has a cunning, ruthless and twisted side to her, shown most often when playing "Project Winter" with other VTubers. She has described herself as a 'hunter' and has displayed both extreme skill, to the point of nearly winning a 1 v 4 battle all on her own, as well as a methodical thought process.

For example, during a "Project Winter" stream, Fubuki collaborated with fellow in-game traitors to purposely line up her shots at a wolf with Matsuri in an attempt to kill her early and make it look like an accident. And when playing Undertale, she started the G-route first and was rather sarcastic/apathetic towards Flowey begging for his life, something most players usually feel bad about the G-route. She also stole "Human" meat in Minecraft and crafted them into "Friend" meat with a wide smile on her face.

Fubuki is one to fearlessly march to the beat of her own drum, sometimes to a career risking degree. For example, she has once said that if hololive forced her to say something she didn't want to on stream, she would rather quit her job. And in another instance, she decided to call Roberu on his stream without care, which is a huge risk to any idol, real or virtual, due to followers potentially attacking her for "tainting her purity" by talking to a boy (among other "noble fan" nonsense).

She greets her viewers with "Kon Kon Kitsune!," which official subs seem to interpret as "Foxy day to you!"

Background
Her Twitter account was opened on 19 May 2018 while her YouTube channel was created on 23 May, although she did not start her activity on YouTube until a live-stream on 1 June.

2018
On 16 June, she reached 10,000 subscribers on YouTube channel.

On 29 August, she reached 50,000 subscribers on YouTube channel.

On 30 September, she opened YouTube channel membership feature.

On 17 October, she debuted her first 3D model becoming the fourth hololive member to do so after Tokino Sora, Roboco, and Sakura Miko.

2019
On 8 March, she reached 100,000 subscribers on YouTube channel.

On 22 March, she did a live-stream where she debuted her second 3D model. In the same stream, she also announced that other members of hololive would also be getting their own and that there would be two new members of hololive Gamers starting from April. Her first stream after the debut to feature her new 3D model was broadcast two days later on the 24th.

On 28 August, she debuted her 3D swimsuit.

On 1 September, she reached 200,000 subscribers on YouTube channel.

On 13 December, she reached 300,000 subscribers on YouTube channel.

On 19 December, hololive's Twitter account published that both Fubuki and Mio would get new 2D costumes. She debuted hers in a stream on 22 December, with Mio also appearing in her new costume.

2020
On 1 January, she announced on her Twitter account the reveal of her third 2D costume, a kimono, to celebrate the new year. This was revealed later that day on a stream.

On 24 January, along with the other hololive girls up to the third generation, she debuted her 3D idol outfit at hololive's 1st fest Nonstop Story. Similar to the other members, the costume featured a gold-trimmed white dress but with her signature light-blue color on her bow-tie and dress peplum. On her head sits a small crown to the left of her ahoge.

On 23 February, she reached 400,000 subscribers on YouTube channel.

On 19 April, Fubuki reached 500,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel. This makes her the 1st ever hololive member to reach this milestone.

On 28 May, she reached 600,000 subscribers on YouTube channel during a APEX Legend stream.

On 15 July, she reached 700,000 subscribers, being the first hololive member to do so, surpassing Siro. Nine days later on 24 July, she also surpassed Mirai Akari, becoming the third most subscribed VTuber on YouTube (fourth if counting A.I. Games). These milestones are relevant as both of them had held those positions for nearly the entire time since their debuts in the second half of 2017.

On 28 July, she announced on her Twitter account that her original 2D model would be updated to the 2.0 version. She debuted her updated model during a stream later the same day, featuring more facial expressions, movement added to her fox ears and her ahoge and general movement improvements. She also announced on this day that she would get a new costume.

On 1 August, in celebration of getting one million subscribers on her bilibili channel, she debuted her fouth 2D costume in a stream on YouTube, with all the improvements made to her 2D model, the new outfit features a big white jacket with blue and orange motifs. Identification tags bearing the hololive and GAMERS logos line her jacket and blouse, which are reminiscent of her original outfit but given a modern/techwear redo. She also received a new hair pin, a choker, and two new hairstyles: one with hair fully loose and one with twintails. Fubuki has described this costume as having a cyberpunk style with her fans joking that it came out of Arknights, a popular mobile game she plays.

On 20 August, she reached 800,000 subscribers on YouTube channel.

On 27 September, she reached 900,000 subscribers on YouTube channel.

On 5 October, as part of her birthday celebration Fubuki debuted her fifth 2D costume, a blue dress with a bow with a small golden fox badge, a small blue hat and a dark blue suit. Near the end of the stream, she also announced that she would get a Nendoroid figure.

On 5 November, Fubuki became the third hololive member to reach 1 million subscribers on YouTube and the second member of the Japanese branch to do so. She is also the first member of hololive JP's 1st Gen, as well as the second member of hololive GAMERS, to reach it.

2021
On 1 June, during Fubuki's debut 3rd anniversary, she got the option to wear three different pairs of glasses for her.

On 2 July, Fubuki reached 1,500,000 YouTube subscribers during a Minecraft RTA stream against the Ender Dragon. This makes her the 5th member of hololive to achieve this milestone, as well as the 3rd member of hololive JP. She is also the first member of the 1st generation and second member of hololive Gamers to achieve it.

On 23 December, Fubuki's Twitter account was verified. Fubuki had applied for the verification badge multiple times since July, but all previous attempts were rejected, which has became an in-joke within Fubuki's fanbase.

2022
On 3 June, Fubuki debuted a new 2D model with a more cartoonish look resembling her mascot Sukon-bu with the same markings on her face and a corn like colored tail. Her clothes are Japanese themed similar to those of a shrine maiden.

She also debuted an updated version of her second 2D costume with improved movement.

On this date, Fubuki also released her new original song: "KINGWORLD."

On 7 July, hololive's Japanese Twitter account announced that the members of the first generation would get their models updated to the 3.0 version.

On 9 July, the members of the first generation debuted their 3.0 models. The update includes various new facial expressions including the ability to have teary eyes or stick out the tongue. They also received new visual cues to emphasize other emotions. They can also wave their hand, hold a videogame controler and use a keyboard and mouse without external assets.

On 18 July, the members of hololive GAMERS debuted a new accessory to celebrate their third anniversary, a headband with hearts on top of it. Fubuki's headband is blue.

On 9 August, as part of the "hololive Summer 2022" event, Fubuki debuted her second 3D swimsuit in a stream held on hololive's Japanese YouTube channel alongside Koyori, Lamy and Pekora. Unlike the original swimsuits from 2019 that had individual designs, these swimsuits are meant to be matching outfits similar to the 3D idol costumes. The swimsuits come in two types one with thin straps for the top and a diagonal cut mini skirt and the other one has ruffled straps in the top and an even mini skirt. Both version are white with various patterns including hololive's and Holoearth's logos, hearts and sparks. The swimsuits are personalized by including different colors to match each talent. Additionally they have the option to wear a hoodie.

On 20 August, continuing the "hololive Summer 2022" event, Fubuki debuted her 3D yukata during Ookami Mio's birthday celebration alongside Inugami Korone. Like other 3D costumes the yukatas have a variety of styles that hololive members can choose from. The yukatas come in various colors and patterns including fireworks, flowers and goldfish.

On 16 September, Fubuki received the winter version of her 3D Aogami High school uniform from hololive ERROR. It is the modern Aogami High school uniform with a brown cardigan over the white blouse, as well as a black blazer worn over the cardigan. The blazer can be removed as an option.

On 25 October, Fubuki reached 2,000,000 subscribers on YouTube during a 2 million endurance karaoke stream. She is the fifth hololive member to reach this milestone and the third member of the Japanese branch to reach it.

2023
On 19 March, Fubuki debuted her new 3D idol costume during hololive 4th fes. "Our Bright Parade" DAY2.

Discography

 * ''Main page: Shirakami Fubuki/Discography

Events

 * On 4 April 2019, she made an appearance in hololive's collaboration with Dawn of the Breakers as one of the characters alongside Roboco, Aki Rosenthal, Natsuiro Matsuri, Minato Aqua, Yuzuki Choco, Oozora Subaru and Ookami Mio.
 * On 27 November 2019, she made an appearance in hololive's collaboration with Azur Lane as one of the characters, alongside Nakiri Ayame, Ookami Mio, Natsuiro Matsuri, Murasaki Shion, Minato Aqua and Tokino Sora, she was available from 27 November to 10 December.
 * On 28 January 2020, it was announced on Dengekionline that she would made an appearance in the game Neptunia Virtual Stars as one of the VTuber guest characters alongside Tokino Sora, Roboco, Sakura Miko, Minato Aqua, Yuzuki Choco, Inugami Korone, Shirogane Noel and Houshou Marine.
 * On 10 June 2020, hololive's Twitter account announced that she and Houshou Marine would appear as commanders in World of Warships, she was available from 11 June to 30 June.
 * On 12 June 2020, she made an appearance in a collaboration with Muse Dash to celebrate the second anniversary of the game including a special illustration featuring Fubuki and her original song "Say! Fanfare!"
 * On 19 June 2020, it was announced that she would have her own full scale PVC figure from Goodsmile, the makers behind the Nendoroid and figma PVC character lines.
 * On 17 February 2021, Rakugaki Kingdom's Twitter account announced that Fubuki alongside Shion, Marine, Okayu and Korone would appear in the mobile RPG game by mid March.
 * On 25 Febuary 2021, Fubuki was made playable in Disgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny DLC in Japan as a Fox Prinny class along with Rushia, Flare, Watame and Polka.
 * On 13 August 2021, hololive's Twitter account announced that 12 members including Fubuki (representing the Saitama Seibu Lions) would participate in a collaboration with the six professional Japanese baseball teams from the Pacific League, each team represented by two hololive members. The collaboration include promotional merchandise that could be brought, including hats, posters, keychains, among others, also a promotional match between ORIX Buffaloes vs SoftBank HAWKS scheduled for 3 October 2021 at the Kyocera Dome Osaka stadium called "hololive day."
 * On 1 October 2021, Pupuya Games announced that Fubuki would be voicing the boss character Monica in their game Little Witch Nobeta, cast alongside Polka and Noel. Fubuki appears in an unique illustration included a special edition of the game for PlayStation 4 alongside her character Monica.
 * On 14 October 2021, she made an appearance in hololive's collaboration with Bang Dream! alongside Minato Aqua and Tokino Sora.
 * On 31 March 2022, she held an interview with Jared Leto, star of the film Morbius.
 * On 20 October 2022, the amusement park Fuji-Q Highland announced its second collaboration "hololive in Fuji-Q Highland ~SNOW*WORLD~" with Shirakami Fubuki, Nakiri Ayame, Oozora Subaru, and Ookami Mio. The event would be held from 19 November to 30 December 2022.
 * On 20 September 2022, hololive's Japanese Twitter account announced that she alongside Ookami Mio, Inugami Korone, Nekomata Okayu, Usada Pekora, Houshou Marine, Moona Hoshinova, Ayunda Risu, Watson Amelia and Gawr Gura's hats and outfits would appear on the game "Among Us" and can be obtained purchasing the hololive production Cosmicube. The Cosmicube would be available until 20 December 2022.
 * On 21 November 2022, hololive's Japanese Twitter account announced that Fubuki would collaborate with Kyoto Rikyuen on "Shirakami Fubuki Special Set" which includes a Shiro Kitsune tea bottle, a Kuro Hoji tea bottle, a standee, and a teacup. Products would be available for purchase from 21 November to 20 December 2022.
 * On 25 November 2022, hololive's Japanese Twitter account announced the second collaboration with TOKYO SKYTREE Town (R) featuring Minato Aqua, Yukihana Lamy, Shirakami Fubuki, Houshou Marine, Tsunomaki Watame, and Shirogane Noel in limited edition merchandise, cafe, games, and other activities. The event would be held from 16 December 2022 to 9 January 2023.
 * On 2 December 2022, hololive's Twitter account announced a collaboration with Tobu Zoo, featuring Ookami Mio, Shirakami Fubuki, Nekomata Okayu, Inugami Korone, Usada Pekora, and Shishiro Botan in games, foods, merch. The event would be held from 2 to 29 January 2022. Especially, special birthday cakes to celebrate Pekora birthday would be sold for limited time from 12-22 January 2022.
 * On 1 March 2023, Anime Boston's Twitter account announced that Fubuki and other members would appear at their event which would be held from 7 to 9 April.

Mascots and Fans

 * Her fanbase is officially called "Sukon-bu" 「すこん部」(Sucorn). They also serve as her mascot and are represented by small white foxes with blue markings in their faces and a corn like colored tail. Sukon-bu has two variants one represents Japanese fans that wear a light blue scarf, while the overseas fans version known as "Friend" (as Fubuki refuses to be considered the wife or "waifu" of her viewers, so they use "friend" instead) wears a dark blue bow.
 * Some of her mascots:
 * Fubuki's first mascot is called "Oruyanke"「おるやんけ」. Oruyanke looks like a bamboo shoot with ears and tail like Fubuki's and small legs.
 * Fubuchun, one of the GAMERS birds.
 * Miteiru, who's always staring at you.
 * Fubzilla, who appeared in hologra「フブラ」.
 * Her fanmark 🌽 (a corn) is inspired by "kon kon", the sound of foxes when they bark, it sounds like "corn" in English.

Quotes

 * "Hamburger please!"
 * "Yabe!" (Oh no!)
 * "Doko mitendayo?! Mmmm... Doko mitenda?" (Where are you looking at?! Hmmm... Where are you looking?)
 * "Akai naa." (It's red.)

Identity

 * Fubuki is a fox-girl; specifically an arctic fox. Prior to joining hololive, she lived as a mountain fox, and spent a lot of time sleeping. Japanese foxes are capable of assuming alternate forms, and Fubuki took hololive as an opportunity to spend time living as a human.
 * The key on her waist is to her grandfather's treasure chest. She received the key long ago, but doesn't know where the treasure chest is.
 * Fubuki is currently the only hololive member to considered be part of multiple generations. She debuted as part of hololive 1st generation, but was also listed as part of hololive Gamers. In hololive's Fukkireta Chorus video Fubuki uniquely appears twice, both with the members of hololive's 1st generation and with the members of hololive Gamers.

Name

 * "Fubuki" is Japanese for "blizzard." She writes it in katakana.
 * Shirakami is a Japanese surname written with the kanji 「白上」, which individually mean "white" and "above." Written with different kanji, shirakami can also mean "white hair" or "blank paper."

Kurokami Fubuki

 * Fubuki has a dark side roommate and companion Kurokami, they have known each other for a long time.
 * Kurokami's birthday is on 6 September.
 * Her favorite drink is Cola; her favorite food is meat.
 * Kurokami got a 3D model on Fubuki's 2019 birthday celebration.
 * On 6 September 2022, Kurokami debuted her 2D model during her birthday stream. Prior to this, Kurokami used a still image each time she appeared on stream.
 * Kurokami calls her fans "Servants"「サーヴァント」("Geboku"「下僕」).

In-jokes and nicknames

 * The nickname "Scatman" comes from a video titled Im. Scatman, uploaded on 24 October 2019, which features her attempt to sing an a capella cover of Scatman John's 1994 pop hit Scatman (Ski-Ba-Bop-Ba-Dop-Bop). It was her most viewed video until her original song Say! Fanfare, and received numerous fan remixes, including Fubuki's own 3D remake.
 * Unfortunately, two versions have been removed from her channel. There is still a fan uploaded version of her "3D remake" and her first version of the cover on her Twitter account before uploading to the YouTube channel.
 * The nickname "hamburger" came from her use of the hamburger outfit in Fall Guys. Her nickname in that game is "Fox Burger King", which spells "FBK", an abbreviation for "Fubuki." Since then, she is usually depicted on her streams loading screens as a pixel sprite carefreely eating a burger while wearing a crown.
 * The English-speaking audience sometimes refer to Fubuki as Friend, and her fans as Friends. This relates to a video where an English-speaking user asked Fubuki to be their wife, to which she responded by saying she would instead be their friend.
 * A running joke is that Fubuki is constantly mistaken for a cat.
 * Corn sometimes appears in Fubuki's content. This a pun on "kon," the Japanese onomatopoeia for the sound made by a fox.
 * Fubuki and her fans occasionally express laughter with "茶葉 (chaba, tea leaf)", in a similar vein to the more common "草 (kusa, grass)." This comes from Fubuki's fondness for various kinds of tea.

Miscellaneous

 * Fubuki pays close attention to her kouhai's streams. She often watches hololive streams as a way to relax.
 * Fubuki is a workaholic, and almost never takes breaks. In 2020, she took a one-week holiday at management's insistence, her first holiday since her debut.
 * She is not good with the English language. Her introductory video had the English version of her name misspelled as "Fhunbuki."
 * Just like her fellow hololive VTuber Hoshimachi Suisei, Fubuki has shown a fond liking towards shotas. This has culminated in her writing multiple poems about watching shotas in the rain, watching shotas at the pool, and watching shotas at the ice cream shop, all on Mio's competitive Haiku stream, much to Suisei's chagrin.
 * She is the fourteenth hololive member to join the official Hololive Subreddit as a moderator.
 * Fubuki introduced many non-Japanese viewers to hololive, including Takanashi Kiara. Kiara once sang Fubuki's song on stream, Fubuki promised to return the favor by performing Kiara's song once she reaches 1 million subscribers.
 * She shares the same designer with Shirahari Uni and Lee Siu from Nijisanji KR.
 * Since the release of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond, Fubuki has made a challenge of catching only shiny Pokémon; one of the most notorious and memetic challenges she experienced was shiny Magikarp, which she tried for almost a month before she finally caught one on 23 December 2021. A feat which took 119 hours and 25 minutes over 27 days of streaming, plus an estimated 100 hours off-stream, encountering a total of 6,698 Magikarps on-screen with an estimated total of 11,500 to 13,500 Magikarps.

Media

 * フブキCh. 白上フブキ - YouTube channel
 * Shirakami Fubuki's corporate profile on hololive.hololivepro.com
 * @shirakamifubuki - Twitter account
 * 白上吹雪Official - bilibili channel
 * @shirakamifubuki - OPENREC.tv channel
 * &#x20; 白上フブキ - Mirrativ channel
 * @shirakamifubuki - TwitCasting channel
 * @shirakamifubuki - Marshmallow account
 * 白上フブキ@Vtuber - nana user page
 * u/s_fbk - Reddit account

Twitter hashtags

 * 白上フブキ - General
 * #フブキch - Stream talk
 * #白上式手抜きスケジュール - Schedule
 * #すこん部 - Fans
 * #絵フブキ - Fan art
 * #フブ切り - Video clips
 * #フブキ散歩 - Hololy

Further readings

 * 白上フブキ - Nicovideo Encyclopedia
 * 白上フブキ - Pixiv Encyclopedia
 * 白上フブキ - Japanese Wikipedia
 * 白上フブキ - unofficial hololive Seesaawiki
 * 白上吹雪 - Moegirl Encyclopedia
 * 시라카미 후부키 - Namu Wiki
 * Shirakami Fubuki - Unofficial Hololive Wiki
 * Shirakami Fubuki - Azur Lane Wiki
 * Shirakami Fubuki Translations Fanpage