{"rewrite":{"id":"r_799780ab124a591164a2ec0f","clusterId":"c_3eb3b0665ce599effc4094b5","slug":"vtuber-agency-pastel-live-opens-auditions-for-2nd-generation","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"VTuber Agency Pastel Live Opens Auditions for 2nd Generation","summary":"VTuber agency Pastel Live, operated by Kisaragi Planning LLC, announced auditions for its second generation starting July 3, 2026. The agency currently has three first-generation talents active on YouTube. Two recruitment tracks are available: a year-round general application and a limited-time application running until August 20, 2026.","whyItMatters":"Pastel Live, a small corporate VTuber production with a focus on individuality, is expanding its roster for the first time since its debut generation.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003ePastel Live, a VTuber agency run by Kisaragi Planning LLC, will hold auditions for its second generation starting July 3, 2026. The agency currently has three first-generation talents active on YouTube, streaming game playthroughs and singing. Two recruitment tracks are open: a year-round application for candidates who can discuss male otaku culture from the 1990s to 2000s and stream at least 20 hours per week, and a limited-time application until August 20 for those who can stream 30-plus hours per week and enjoy playing games. Applicants must be women aged 18 or older, reside in Japan, and be able to commit to at least three years of activity. The agency provides a Live2D model commissioned from a professional illustrator. No application or screening fees are charged.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"VTuber agency Pastel Live opens auditions for 2nd generation starting July 3. Two tracks: year-round for otaku culture specialists, and a limited window until Aug 20 for high-volume streamers. Must be women 18+, Japan residents.","twitterPost":"VTuber agency Pastel Live opens auditions for 2nd generation starting July 3. Two tracks: year-round for otaku culture specialists, and a limited window until Aug 20 for high-volume streamers. Must be women 18+, Japan residents.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"VTuber agency Pastel Live announced auditions for its second generation, beginning July 3, 2026. The agency, which currently has three first-generation talents, is recruiting through two tracks: a year-round application for candidates with deep knowledge of 1990s-2000s male otaku culture, and a limited-time application until August 20 for high-volume streamers. Applicants must be women aged 18 or older and reside in Japan.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"PANORA\",\"url\":\"https://panora.tokyo/archives/147785\",\"title\":\"VTuber Agency 'Pastel Live' Holds Auditions for 2nd Generation from July 3\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":4181,"outputTokens":605,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1783053173,"createdAt":"2026-07-03T04:21:36.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-07-03T04:24:50.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-03T04:24:50.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_3eb3b0665ce599effc4094b5","canonicalTitle":"VTuber事務所「Pastel Live」2期生募集のためのVTuberオーディションが7/3より開催","representativeArticleId":"a_13cd723a9146c99b8c6a11f0","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"announcement\",\"domain\":\"vtuber\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-07-03T03:07:22.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-07-03T03:07:22.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-03T04:24:51.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"PANORA","url":"https://panora.tokyo/archives/147785","title":"VTuber事務所「Pastel Live」2期生募集のためのVTuberオーディションが7/3より開催"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":[],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"announcement","domain":"vtuber","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":["Pastel Live, operated by Kisaragi Planning LLC, announced auditions for its second generation starting July 3, 2026.","The agency currently has three first-generation talents active on YouTube.","Two recruitment tracks are available: a year-round general application and a limited-time application running until August 20, 2026.","Applicants must be women aged 18 or older, reside in Japan, and commit to at least three years of activity.","The agency provides a Live2D model commissioned from a professional illustrator with no application or screening fees."]}