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A '''virtual spokesperson''' (Chinese: {{ruby|虚拟|xūnǐ}}{{ruby|代言人|dàiyánrén}}) is a fictional, often ''anime'' character created to represent or endorse a brand or product. The term was thought to be originated in Taiwan.{{citation needed}}
 
A '''virtual spokesperson''' (Chinese: {{ruby|虚拟|xūnǐ}}{{ruby|代言人|dàiyánrén}}) is a fictional, often ''anime'' character created to represent or endorse a brand or product. The term was thought to be originated in Taiwan.{{citation needed}}
  
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Fictional characters who are not virtual spokespeople, but are used to promote other products.
 
Fictional characters who are not virtual spokespeople, but are used to promote other products.
  
* The characters from ''Girls und Panzer'' are used to promote tourism in Oarai Town, a port town where the anime is set, in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.<ref>[https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2013-02-19/girls-und-panzer-event-to-be-held-in-anime-hometown-of-oarai Anime News Network: "Girls und Panzer" Event to be Held in Anime's Hometown of Oarai (February 19, 2013)]</ref><ref>[https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2016-12-01/girls-und-panzer-collaborates-on-6th-ibaraki-blood-drive/.109333 Anime News Network: "Girls und Panzer'' Collaborates on 6th Ibaraki Blood Drive (December 1, 2016)]</ref>
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* The characters from ''Girls und Panzer'' are used to promote tourism in Oarai Town, a port town where the anime is set, in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.<ref>[https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2013-02-19/girls-und-panzer-event-to-be-held-in-anime-hometown-of-oarai Anime News Network: "Girls und Panzer" Event to be Held in Anime's Hometown of Oarai (February 19, 2013)]</ref><ref>[https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2016-12-01/girls-und-panzer-collaborates-on-6th-ibaraki-blood-drive/.109333 Anime News Network: "Girls und Panzer" Collaborates on 6th Ibaraki Blood Drive (December 1, 2016)]</ref>
  
 
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The virtual spokespeople of AcFun

A virtual spokesperson (Chinese: 虚拟xūnǐ代言人dàiyánrén) is a fictional, often anime character created to represent or endorse a brand or product. The term was thought to be originated in Taiwan.[citation needed]

Introduction

Differences with similar terms

Virtual spokesperson and mascot

Virtual spokespeople are considered to be the "evolution" of mascots.

Virtual spokesperson and moe anthropomorphism

In some cases, a virtual spokesperson is the officially-recognized anthropomorphization of a brand or product, but he or her does not have to anthropomorphize in all conditions. Also, a moe anthropomorphization is not necessarily the spokesperson for the brand.

Officially-recognized virtual spokespeople

  • Moegirlpe-tan - Official endorser of Moegirlpedia.
  • Dejiko - Official endorser of the Japanese video game store Gamers. Also the main character of the anime Di Gi Charat, where she endorses as well.
  • Melon-chan - Official endorser of the Japanese doujin store MelonBooks.
  • Super Sonico - Official endorser of Japanese game company Nitroplus.
  • Bilibili Girls (22 and 33) - Official endorsers of Chinese video site Bilibili.

Unofficial virtual spokespeople

  • Tracer - from the game Overwatch[1]

Characters for endorsement

Fictional characters who are not virtual spokespeople, but are used to promote other products.

  • The characters from Girls und Panzer are used to promote tourism in Oarai Town, a port town where the anime is set, in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.[2][3]

References