Minerva Marie-Sagan, is an aspiring Novelist, VTuber & Composer[1], who initially started streaming on Twitch.tv with no mic on the 19th & 20th of May 2021[2], before voice debuting in August that same year.
She eventually quit streaming on Twitch and moved to YouTube in September 2022.
- Four days after her 2nd Debut Anniversary on the 20th of May 2023, she hit 1000 Subscribers.[3]
- The day after, she was accepted into the YouTube Partner Program (YPP).[4]
2021 to Current Year[]
Over 2 years leading up to her partnership with YouTube she would face many challenges as a small content creator, giving up many times, but then returning stubbornly despite the difficult odds and loneliness.
2021[]
Mid-May thru Early-October[]
- This period was quiet time for her on YouTube
- Her channel served mainly as a clips & VODs repository, with little to no edits or thumbnails
- She streamed the creation of her VTuber model using VRoid Studio, on the 19th on Twitch.tv
- On the 20th, tracked by VSeeFace, fully debuted "mute" (slang for without a microphone)
- streaming Apex Legends. (VOD Unlisted. Clip only)
- to an audience of "1" live viewer
- She would face trials and tribulations during the "VTuber Boom of 2021"
- and would "semi-quit" Twitch due to impostor syndrome and a "crowded market",
- isolating herself by focusing rewriting her novels' manuscript
RTX Model Debut[]
- 3 RTX Subathons feat. GOTHIC Strike Minerva
- 32 Hour
- 72 Hour
- 27 Hour
- Concept of "cosplaying one's "VTuber Avatar" is inspired by LumiTuber's RTX model
Original Soundtrack and VTuber Lore[]
- The release of her 1st Original "Remastered" Composition: "Throneless III"[5]
- Written and composed by her in Aug 29, 2021 for the Vshojo Auditions[6]
- Instrumentals redone by Jeremy Philpianist
- And an anonymously-hired vocalist (explicitly requested)
Face Reveal and IRL Stream Specials (Part 1)[7][]
- IRL Stream Fiesta / IRL Streams for the Whole of August (VODs Deleted / Highlights only)
- Singapore Nature Park Specials
- This segment was part of the unlocked donation rewards (s) for the previous subathon(s).
2023[]
735 days from debut, and 5 days after her 2nd Anniversary, Minerva got at email congratulating her sudden & unexpected acceptance into the YouTube Partnership Program (YPP) as of 25th May 2023, 07:22pm, (GMT+8).[4]
IRL Stream Specials (Part 2)[]
- Honkai Impact 3 - Forest Capriccio Concert | Razer SEA HQ
- Genshin Concert 2023 - "Melodies of an Endless Journey" | Esplanade — Theatres on the Bay
2024[]
Active, growing to 3,000+ Subscribers and 3 Million+ Views as of 22nd September 2024.[8]
IRL Stream Specials (Part 3)[]
- Hoyoverse Global HQ | Razer SEA HQ
Design[]
Key Features[]
- Minerva uses a 3D VRoid Model tracked by VSeeFace, developed by Emiliana and Co.
- Her base model is a heavily-modified free for commercial-use model[9]
- All costumes were purchased with commercial use licensing on Booth.pm
- Minerva's resting-state is easily identifiable by her:
- Long Blackcurrant Hair
- Single branching golden horn
- Elf-like ears with golden hoop earrings
- Upside-down prune-coloured floating crown
- T-shaped facepaint on her nose bridge with Freckles
- Mole on the right of her mouth below her lower lip
- Tanned complexion
List of Models[]
- Re: Project "sudo nym.ph" - A pun on the word "Pseudonym", pen name for Authors...
"High Fidelity" Prototypes (Pre-VTuber)[]
Debut & Present (VRoid 3D Models)[]
- DEBUT Minerva
- is based on her Pre-VTuber appearance: "Root Minerva"
- ROOT Minerva II[12]
- is a 100% upgrade of her "black" administrative attire from debut
- STRIKE Minerva II
- was based on STRIKE Minerva 1.0
- Which serves as a "Combat Form"
- that matches the FPS/Military Shooter Genre that she streams
- Gear by YUHEI on Booth.pm
RTX Models (Special Occasions)[]
- GOTHIC Strike Minerva v1.0 - 32 Hour Subathon
- GOTHIC Strike Minerva v2.0 - April Fool's Subathon
- GOTHIC Strike Minerva v3.0 - 1st Anniversary Subathon
Illustrative Depictions & Project(s)[]
- Strike Minerva "ZERO" by CY / Milkydromeda
- for Throneless III Anniversary MV & Social Branding (2021-2024)
- Minerva's Prequel Movie and vintage "Combat Form"
- This is also a homage to Ace Combat Zero, "the war before the war, the legend before the legend".
Live2D Models (Not Applicable)[]
- Due to financial constraints, Minerva has yet to make a transition to Live2D aka a "Migration".
- She argues that VRoid is still more economical for a VTuber & YouTuber of her "weight class" (subcount & earnings), when it comes to changing clothings, hairstyles and accessories for the price and turnaround time.
VTuber Lore[]
Minerva's Lore had been easily summarized into song via "Throneless III" and her now-defunct 2021 Stream Intro.
Links with "The Masked Parapriestess" Novel[]
- Her VTuber Lore is also an extension and prequel of her Original IP & WIP Novel:
- "The Masked Parapriestess", which she plans to publish traditionally under the
- “Big Five” Publishers
- Penguin/Random House
- Hachette Book Group
- Harper Collins
- Simon and Schuster
- Macmillan
Current Concept Art shows 4 Characters Featured:[14]
- "VEE" - Veralisa Sindile
- "DON" - Belladonna Thanatos
- "EVA" - Evangeline Alexandra
- "RYS" - Chrysah Mei Baihua
Quotes[]
- "The best way to defeat impostor syndrome is to look not on others, and just go forward with the work"
- "For the greater freedom of all mankind!" - Hellion Intelligence Agency (HIA) Faction Motto
- "We cooking these kids!" - Fortnite Killstreak
- "It's not about the views, it's about sending a message."
Trivia[]
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- ↑ https://open.spotify.com/artist/7qQLdvuTIBhMIwyn7uxOxj?si=pvE-xmPUR3mjqlpUBaQBPw
- ↑ https://vtubie.com/minerva-marie-sagan/
- ↑ Instagram Post - HKSFMinerva "I slept well today." || https://www.instagram.com/p/CsrfaA7Syu1/
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 🤯 HKSFMinerva Instagram Post (25-May-2023) || https://www.instagram.com/p/Csqp78JS6IJ/
- ↑ 【MV】Throneless III - Minerva Marie-Sagan (1st Anniversary) | VTuber Original Song & Lore || https://youtu.be/rVYshmZbjdI
- ↑ THRONELESS v1.0 (Prototype) | VTuber Outro Song & Lore || https://youtu.be/T98EqKTxkRg
- ↑ HKSFMinerva IRL Stream Playlist, YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmp__Okibw9X0rqEiwSyR2OuisZcv9z_X
- ↑ Minerva Marie-Sagan Official - Social Blade | https://socialblade.com/youtube/c/hksfminerva
- ↑ Can I use the models created with VRoid Studio Stable Ver. for commercial purposes? || https://vroid.pixiv.help/hc/en-us/articles/4405813333657-Can-I-use-the-models-created-with-VRoid-Studio-Stable-Ver-for-commercial-purposes
- ↑ ROOT Minerva (2018/19) - https://hksfminerva.wordpress.com/2020/10/12/minerva-root/
- ↑ STRIKE Minerva (2020/21) - https://hksfminerva.wordpress.com/2020/12/30/minerva-strike/
- ↑ ROOT Minerva II (v1.10 Midlife Upgrade) | https://hksfminerva.wordpress.com/2021/11/15/root-minerva-ii-v1-10-midlife-upgrade/
- ↑ Honkai Star Rail Changed My Life (YouTube Partner Special) - https://youtu.be/5IYrgdcKWFM
- ↑ VERA – Live2D Animation PV (Genshin Impact Inspired Anime Trailer) | The Masked Parapriestess WIP 05 | https://hksfminerva.wordpress.com/2023/10/12/veralisa-sindile-of-ussea-live2d-preview-original-animation-the-masked-parapriestess-wip-05/