In December final 12 months, information got here out that the Dutch VTuber Roca Rourin had a critical medical emergency and wanted to be hospitalized. She was introduced to be on indefinite hiatus because of the severity of her scenario. However earlier this week, we acquired phrase from her for the primary time since 2024: She solely lately got here again from the hospital after a profitable surgical procedure, however it’s a protracted and troublesome highway to restoration forward for her.
I’m very blissful to know that the worst hasn’t occurred, and Roca has mentioned that she’ll slowly be returning to creating content material. In celebration, I simply needed to write down a bit about why I actually take pleasure in Roca as a VTuber.
Whereas there are lots of strong singers amongst Digital Youtubers, typically a voice stands out a lot that you may’t assist however take discover. They dazzle and amaze, and make you surprise if the sky’s the restrict for them.
That’s Roca masking “The Pretender” by the Foo Fighters. In an area the place a lot of the singing and music is pop-focused (be it Japanese, Korean, or English), Roca stands out as a performer with a ardour for different genres of music—whereas additionally nonetheless displaying love for the extra acquainted fare. It’s exhausting to not be mesmerized by her voice it doesn’t matter what she’s singing.
Naturally, Roca’s karaoke periods are a spotlight of her channel, and he or she’ll even problem herself to sing in languages she doesn’t know too nicely. However she’s not nearly being a wonderful vocalist—she’s additionally very entertaining simply taking pictures the breeze along with her chat.
Perhaps that’s why I’m additionally a giant fan of her ASMR. She’s solely ever achieved two in whole, however she’s one in every of my absolute favorites on this space, even when in comparison with the individuals who dedicate themselves to it totally. She makes them enjoyable and cozy, and whereas they could be a bit flirtatious, additionally they really feel comparatively platonic. Generally, they’re simply what I want after a aggravating day, or if I simply wish to cease fascinated about the state of the world for a bit. For that alone, I’ll in all probability be a fan without end.
I’m so glad to have Roca again, and I hope she doesn’t really feel pressured to hurry her restoration. No matter how issues pan out, or how lengthy issues may take, Roca has been and is an excellent artist and creator. She’s achieved a lot within the few years she’s been round, and regardless of the future seems to be like, she’s an actual rock star in my eyes.
