Project・F, also known as Project Foundation, was a Virtual Talent agency based in Asia (Singapore and Indonesia). The company aimed to bridge the gap between virtual talents and real-life talents and brands.
History
Background
The agency was launched in July 2022 where they opened and announced their first auditions on 30 July 2022.[1][2][3] The audition is set to last until 31 August 2022.[4]
2022
On 31 October, Project F uploaded the cover song "Happy Halloween" on YouTube channel revealing 4 members of their first generation: Aozora Furia, Kawakami Kuwa, Solus Ataraxia, and Xin Asura.
They were introduced in turn through Twitter Tweets from 2-23 December.[5][6][7][8]
2023
On 21 April 2023 it was announced that Kawakami Kuwa would be graduating.
On 8 October, Project F announced Chapter 2 Stygian, consisting of three members: Miya Mareena, Aishii Ai, and Lorelai Loch.[9]
On 10 October 2023, Project F announced that Solus' contract has been terminated.[10]
On 22 October, Project F announced that Stygian would be debuting on 11 November, and revealed their YouTube channels.[11]
On 20 December, Lorelai Loch announced leaving Project F.[12]
On 21 December, Project F released their official statement, in response to Lorelai's Departure.[13]
Between 22 and 23 December, all remaining Project F members officially announced being on indefinite hiatus.
On 27 December, all remaining Project F talents announced they would leave the company and continue their activities independently.
On 28 December, Project F confirmed the latest agreement between their team and the four leaving talents. By the same way, they announced it would mark the end of the agency's activities.[14]
Members
| F | Left the group or agency |
| R | Retired from VTubing activities |
CELESTIA
| Aozora Furia F | Xin Asura F | Solus Ataraxia R | Kawakami Kuwa R |
|---|---|---|---|
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Stygian
| Miya Mareena F | Aishii Ai F | Lorelai Loch F |
|---|---|---|
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Controversy
On 23 December 2023, because of public troubles entailed after Lorelai Loch's sudden departure, Project F released a full statement regarding all events that have or may have cause allegations against their organization.[15] Afterward, on 28 December, Project F announced that the company would be dissolved after admitting to abuse and harassment to multiple of their former talents, refraining from further operation, and that the remaining talents would be leaving the company and going forward with independent VTuber activities. Other former talents would later speak up at their mistreatment regarding the company as well.
External links
- @vprojectf - Twitter account
- Project Foundation - YouTube channel
- r/VProjectF/ - Subreddit
- PROJECT F - VTuber Fan Server - Discord server
References
- ↑ July Audition Announcement [Webpage]. (2022, July 30). vproject-f.com.
- ↑ PROJECT F Official [@vprojectf]. (2022, July 30). 【AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT】PROJECT・F is opening auditions for semi-public. Check out our website for more details on the audition. [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ Project F Official [u/VProjectF]. (2022, August 8). 【EN/V AUDITION】PROJECT・F is opening our very first auditions now! [Reddit Post]. Reddit.
- ↑ PROJECT F Official [@vprojectf]. (2022, August 11). 【AUDITION PHASES】 [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ PROJECT F Official [@vprojectf]. (2022, December 2). 【🔷【FIRST V-TUBER — Account Creation】🔷 At long last, the first talent #VTuber emerges! Please kindly give her a follow at her socials! [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ PROJECT F Official [@vprojectf]. (2022, December 9). 🔶【SECOND V-TUBER — Account Creation】🔶 At long last, the second talent #VTuber emerges! Please kindly give her a follow at her socials! [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ PROJECT F Official [@vprojectf]. (2022, December 17). 🟢【THIRD V-TUBER — Account Creation】🟢 At long last, the second talent #VTuber emerges! Please kindly give her a follow at her socials! [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ PROJECT F Official [@vprojectf]. (2022, December 23). 🔺【FOURTH V-TUBER — Account Creation】🔻 At long last, the fourth talent #VTuber emerges! Please kindly give her a follow at her socials! [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ PROJECT F Official [@vprojectf]. (2023, October 8). 📢【ANNOUNCEMENT】📢 At long last, our new chapter begins, welcoming the new Chapter 2 — Stygian #VTubers into existence! Please kindly give them a follow on their socials! 🌟 @MiyaMareena @AishiiAiPF @LorelaiLoch [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ https://x.com/vprojectf/status/1711819982785708284?s=20
- ↑ PROJECT F Official [@vprojectf]. (2023, October 22). 📢【ANNOUNCEMENT】📢 Chapter 2 ー #VTuber Debut Trailer Immerse yourself in their spellbinding Debut PV today and be enamoured by their alluring charm! 🔗 https://youtu.be/hALCBhPIxSo ⚜️ ~#Stygian Debut Date~ ⚜️ 📆 11.11.2023 12 PM (UTC -5)! [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ Loch, L [@LorelaiLoch]. (2023, 20 December). [ANNOUNCEMENT] This isn't a goodbye, but rather a thank you. 💚 [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ Project F [@vprojectf]. (2023, 21 December). Statement Regarding our Talent, Lorelai Loch. [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ Project F [@vprojectf]. (2023, 28 December). https://twitter.com/vprojectf/status/1740406096223928659 [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ PROJECT F Official [@vprojectf]. (2023, December 23). Statement Regarding Our Agency's existence going forward. [Tweet]. Twitter.