Here’s a recap of the most popular VTuber streamers in 2025, along with key data on their platform growth and audience size, optimized for SEO.
(All numbers are approximate as of mid-2025 and sourced from publicly available reports.)

1. Gawr Gura (hololive EN)

• YouTube subscribers: ~4.74 million.

• Achieved record-fast growth after debut (2020).

• Strength: Global English-speaking audience, major brand collaborations.

• Note: Though her activity may have shifted, she remains the most subscribed VTuber globally.

2. Houshou Marine (hololive JP)

• YouTube subscribers: ~4.0 million (as of May 2025)

• Japanese VTuber with a very strong domestic & international presence.

• Significance: One of the most-subscribed active VTubers, bridging Japan → global reach.

3. Kuzuha (NIJISANJI)

• YouTube subscribers: ~2.0 million (reported June 2025)

• First male VTuber in Japan under his agency to reach that milestone.

• Growth driver: Gaming / music crossover streams.

Market Trends & Platform Growth (for VTubers)

• In Q2 2025, the VTuber industry sustained over 500 million hours watched across platforms.

• Platform breakdown (Q2):

  • YouTube: ~64%+ of total VTuber watch-hours.

  • Twitch: Hosts over 60% of active VTuber channels (though watch-time share is smaller).

• Trend: While growth has slightly slowed, audience diversification and creator internationalisation continue to rise.

Why This Matters

• Top creators like Gawr Gura and Houshou Marine anchor the VTuber ecosystem their large audiences set benchmarks for newcomers.

• Understanding platform breakdown informs where to focus your streaming efforts (YouTube vs Twitch vs others).

• For someone planning a VTuber launch or commission, knowing which platforms draw biggest growth helps plan strategy.