uyet Inc.‘s “Machi Superchat Project” will hold a special career education class featuring two VTubers and one pro esports player at Kyosei High School in Niimi City, Okayama Prefecture on September 16. The featured guests are VTubers Shigure Mito and Nanahoshi Nana, along with Fujimura, a pro esports player from KADOKAWA FAV gaming.

Overview of the Special Class by VTubers and Pro Esports Player

The special class will feature VTubers Shigure Mito and Nanahoshi Nana alongside Fujimura, a pro esports player from KADOKAWA FAV gaming. Active creators and professional players will speak directly to high school students about career paths in gaming and streaming. As part of the Machi Superchat Project’s regional contribution initiatives, the event aims to bring the forefront of digital entertainment to the educational setting in Niimi City.

Kyosei High School: A Pioneer in Esports Education

Kyosei High School has been a trailblazer nationwide, introducing esports as an extracurricular activity back in 2014. Chairman Tanaka Yasunobu positions esports as “a new extracurricular activity for the Society 5.0 era,” and the school has been actively pursuing education that leverages digital technology. It is precisely because of this forward-thinking educational approach that career education delivered by VTubers and pro esports players has become a reality at the school.

Future Developments

The Machi Superchat Project has been strengthening its ties with Niimi City through various activities, including a cleanup event organized by VTuber fans. This career education initiative represents a new approach focused on “education,” distinct from previous agricultural experiences and cleanup activities. The effort to communicate the professional aspects of VTubing and esports is expected to have a significant impact on shaping career perspectives for the younger generation.

Commentary and Outlook

Having VTubers and pro esports players deliver career education at a high school is a deeply meaningful initiative at the intersection of entertainment and education. The special class was made possible by Kyosei High School’s years of experience with esports since 2014. Providing an opportunity to discuss gaming and streaming not as “play” but as “professions” should broaden the career horizons of high school students. The fact that the Machi Superchat Project’s activities have expanded beyond cleanups and agricultural experiences into the field of education demonstrates the growing potential of VTuber-driven regional revitalization.

Source: PR TIMES