Project Orbit is a community-driven VTuber agency in Malaysia. The purpose of the agency is to spread more awareness of the VTuber industry by showcasing and sharing its platform among agency and independent VTubers in Malaysia.
History[]
Background[]
The agency was established in September 2022 and introduced to the public on 10 October 2022 along with their Twitter account.[1] They introduced themselves with a Google Form survey to understand the current development of the VTuber industry in Malaysia.
On 23 October 2022, Project Orbit released their Discord community server.
On 1 November 2022, Project Orbit created their YouTube channel.
On 12 November 2022, Project Orbit sponsored a MYVTFallguys 2 Tournament hosted by Mifflue.[2] A Fall Guys Tournament with 60 Malaysian Vtubers participating. The event managed to achieve No.4 Trending in Malaysia on Twitter.[3]
2022[]
On 7 December 2022, Project Orbit premiered their official trailer announcing themselves as a VTuber agency in Malaysia.[4]
From 7 to 9 December 2022, Project Orbit sponsored an Apex Legends Tournament consisting of 120 indie VTubers worldwide, hosted by APXDMN.[5]
2023[]
On 14 January, Project Orbit sponsored a physical event "ALGO-HEAR-THEM" in University of Technology MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam, Malaysia.[6]
On 1 May, Project Orbit collaborated with YoodoMY a telecommunications company in Malaysia.[7]
On 3 May, Project Orbit released a new YouTube series Weekly Dose of MYVTubers (WDOM) under collaboration with YoodoMY.[8] WDOM is a series to showcase funny moments or clips made by indie VTubers in Malaysia.
On 1 August, Project Orbit announced a collaboration campaign between 4 agencies, Project Orbit, Projek Hikayat, Hoshizora, and CoolnKultured, under the name ACG x Agency (AXA). AXA's purpose is to become a beacon to the local industry in Malaysia, introducing new opportunities for cross-marketing, collaboration or sponsorships.[9][10]
On 16 August, Project Orbit released a teaser for "Generation Zero: Stellar," starring Taka Kazuki, a male VTuber who also does Live DJ Performances in ACG events in Malaysia.[11]
On 19 August, Project Orbit released a second teaser for Generation Zero: Stellar, starring Elfie Vers Amastacia, a female elf VTuber known for her soft-spoken and talented artist.[12]
On 22 August, Project Orbit announced their first booth exhbition at Animangaki 2023, alongside with AXA collaborators, Projek Hikayat, Hoshizora, and CoolnKultured.[13]
On 3 November, Project Orbit collaborated with Persona Theory, a Malaysian indie game developer, on a game called "Kabaret" and gave away 3 steam keys to lucky winners.[14]
Members[]
Generation Zero:Stellar[]
| Taka Kazuki | Elfie Vers Amastacia |
|---|---|
Trivia[]
- On 30 August 2023, Project Orbit premiered a music video "Aku Negaraku" on their YouTube channel in conjuction with Malaysia's National Day on 31 August 2023.[15] The project is a collaboration between independent and agency VTubers, Hoshizora, Projek Hikayat and Amber Glow with special thanks to YoodoMY.
- On 28 October 2023, Project Orbit hosted an Among Us community event with Malaysian VTubers in celebration of Halloween.[16]
External Links[]
Media[]
- @proj_orbit - Twitter account
- Project Orbit - YouTube channel
- Project Orbit Community - Discord
References[]
- ↑ Project Orbit [@proj_orbit]. (2022, October 10). Project Orbit is paving our way as a vtuber agency that caters to local talents.Our goals is to support existing VTubers in terms of funds, sponsors, and collabs with many other talents in the global community [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ Project Orbit [@proj_orbit]. (2022, November 12). Hi everyone! This 12 Nov, Project Orbit will be sponsoring Fall Guys Tournament event hosted by mifflue [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ Rayzcom13 [@RayzCom13]. (2022, November 12). wow [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ Project Orbit [Project Orbit]. (2022, December 7). [Introduction] Project Orbit - Official Trailer [Video]. YouTube.
- ↑ ApexDaemon [@ApexDaemon]. (2022, November 29). One Apex Legends tournament to end the year.Get ready for MYVTAPEX3 International 7th December 2022 9PM+8GMT Malaysian 9th December 2022 9PM+8GMT [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ Project Orbit [@proj_orbit]. (2023, January 14). Hey everyone! Project Orbit will be supporting ALGO-HEAR-THEM at PTAR Law Auditorium,UiTM Shah Alam Tomorrow from 10AM to 1PM.Do check them out and learn more about algorithms! [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ Project Orbit [@proj_orbit]. (2023, May 1). ANNOUNCEMENT.Hey everyone!Things are looking up! We are excited to announce our collaboration with Yoodo!Do visit @yoodoMY for more amazing stuff by them! [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ Project Orbit [@proj_orbit]. (2023, May 3). ANNOUNCEMENT.Presenting our first collaboration segment with @yoodoMY.Weekly Dose of #MYVTuber Submit your clips weekly and stand a chance to win RM50 shopee voucher every week!Terms & Conditions apply [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ Project Orbit [@proj_orbit]. (2023, August 1). The world of VTubers grow more and more exciting each year and AXA brings about the ultimate campaign to bring together and celebrate the local VTuber agencies and talents.Introducing ACG X Agency! [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ Jay Agonoy [@JayAgonoy]. (2023, August 1). We've seen 4 groups tease what's coming up for the Malaysian VTubing (#MYVT #MYVTuber) audience—I'm also wondering too. I want to know as well. #SEAVTuber [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ Project Orbit [@proj_orbit]. (2023, August 16). Feel the cosmic rhythm with @Taka_Kazukii, the vanguard of Generation 0: Stellar!Keeping a celestial promise through music, his beats transcend through the galaxies, embarking on a stellar journey! [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ Project Orbit [@proj_orbit]. (2023, August 19). Meet @YufiMago from Generation 0: Stellar!Former elven heir turned Divine Oneness, her revived memories weave cosmic connections. Join her newfound, elegant universe journey together! [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ ACG x Agency's goal to elevate the Malaysian VTuber scene [Webpage]. (2023, August 22). vtubernewsdrop.com.
- ↑ Project Orbit [@proj_orbit]. (2023, November 03). Project Orbit is proud to announce our first game collaboration!We will be giving away 3 Steam Keys to lucky winners for the new game Kabaret! Join @yufimago tonight at 9.30PM GMT+8 and see what Kabaret has to offer!Instructions below! [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ Malaysian VTubers unite for a surprise collab celebrating National day [Website]. (2023, August 30). vtubernewsdrop.com.
- ↑ Project Orbit [@proj_orbit]. (2023, October 28). Hello everyone!Let's celebrate this year's Halloween with an Among Us Collab with friends!Tonight at 9.30PM GMT+8 [Tweet]. Twitter.