Congratulations, I hope you have a good time if you plan on going. And a college hosting a convention, that's a first for me. And I have a question if anyone can answer it: For conventions, does the host reach out and invite the artists themselves, do the artists request permission to attend, or is it a bit of both depending on the scale of the convention?
Nah, I've been to one before; found out about it because a friend of mine went to that school. What was it called? (Googles) Ah, right, Diplocon. Huh, the first Google result brings something up about the 2011 edition...I wonder if it hasn't been held in a long time? Yeah, can't find anything more recent.
I saw her speak and I'm a fan now. I'll share some notes taken during the Q&A when I have time.
Edit for notes. These are not direct quotes unless quotation marks are used. Lots of dialog is missing because notes taken on phone.
Maria Marionette Q&A 1:00 EST
Questions were screened in advance to the meet and greet.
Start at 1:06 because audio issues
Mentioned that the Carnegy Melons tarton maskot kind of looks like the pattern on Maria's outfit.
Q Is there anywhere you would like to visit?
A Cony Island in New York with the ferris wheels and Korea for the skin care stuff.
Q Audience is impressed with Maria's language profiency. Any language learning tips?
A Speak it a lot with friends. I also watched a lot of anime.
Q What subjects or languages are you interested in learning about?
A Interested in Korean to better understand k dramas.
Q Favorite things about being a vtuber?
A Able to reach an audience across the world. "Also look how cute I am."
Q Most difficult thing experienced as a vtuber?
A Coming up with fresh ideas and delivering them consistently.
Q Daily routine as vtuber?
A Sleep schedule is nocturnal. Wake up around 3 to 4 pm. Eat instant ramen usually. Do stretches. Prepare for stream and reflect when stream is done. Look at staff messages and do business stuff.
Q Advice for someone who wants to be a content creator or vtuber?
A Find something you're passionate about and focus on that. Also focus on your strengths.
Maria said her strengths are editing and vocals.
Q What would you like to be the first to do?
A First to do choreography on stream.
Q How did you get stared in music? Advice for those starting?
A Most important thing is to start. Recording is important to see your progress.
Q Audience excited about debut song Lets get it Started. Any stories there?
A I was given the wrong part for the song initially. Then I got sick. I recorded the lines while sick, but its alright because it was only a few lines.
Something in April about a Wall of chaos? and featured articles? I missed this part.
Q Any instruments you play other than clarinet?
A I play 13 different instruments. Ementary school was important time for learning instruments.
Q If you did an original duet song who would it be with?
A Enna or Millie. Or my oshi from before I joined.
Lots more duet covers coming soon.
April 7th is when original song comes out. Something about being good for tik tok challenges?
Q What is your favorite game to play?
A Comfort game is farming type. Also FPS games with friends like overwatch or valorant. Definitely farming games.
Q Favorite story of seasons game?
A Friends of Mineral Town.
Q All time favorite anime?
A Aiketsu because it makes me motivated to do work.
Q Any new anime you like?
A Hard question. Apothecary Diaries is one of my favorite new ones. I read the entire manga.
3.0 face expressions at 1:28
Tine to expand on other questions. Lost zoom call at 1:30. Back at 1:31
Maria wants to learn Korean.
Maria wants to visit a korean spa where they rub off all the dead skin. Lots of Korean idols do that. Apparently theres a spa in America that does that.
Q Where would you like to visit to see other streamers?
A want to visit Canada to see Enna to see all the things she complains about (laughs)
Maria has another original song being worked on. Release date not decided yet. Composing and writing for it herself. Composed the melody for Candy.
Maria went back to first question for Tartan. She might've heard about it in a gothic song.
More face xpressions with pictures.
Maria: "I hope you enjoyed the expressions. Thank you for letting me in."
Puffy cheeks expression is cute.
Debut line. "I'm a real girl now."
Maria encouraging message to students close to finals week: "You got this. You're doing really well. Never give up!"
We all took a photo together.
Maria used the sparkle expression. Then she winked for us. Audience says "Thank you." "I love you." "Your'e supet cute!" (Yelled)
We'll let you get some rest before the k pop concert.
This reminds me that it must suck for the late generation that this stuff mostly pertains the oldest ones and management. Most of them have been only partially hit if not for some problems for above as usual.
It would be nice for Nijisanji to finally solve the situation so they don't risk being eventually dragged into this mess, but then again we are in April at this point and it doesn't promise good.
Congratulations, I hope you have a good time if you plan on going. And a college hosting a convention, that's a first for me. And I have a question if anyone can answer it: For conventions, does the host reach out and invite the artists themselves, do the artists request permission to attend, or is it a bit of both depending on the scale of the convention?
Nah, I've been to one before; found out about it because a friend of mine went to that school. What was it called? (Googles) Ah, right, Diplocon. Huh, the first Google result brings something up about the 2011 edition...I wonder if it hasn't been held in a long time? Yeah, can't find anything more recent.
I saw her speak and I'm a fan now. I'll share some notes taken during the Q&A when I have time. Edit for notes. These are not direct quotes unless quotation marks are used. Lots of dialog is missing because notes taken on phone. Maria Marionette Q&A 1:00 EST Questions were screened in advance to the meet and greet. Start at 1:06 because audio issues Mentioned that the Carnegy Melons tarton maskot kind of looks like the pattern on Maria's outfit. Q Is there anywhere you would like to visit? A Cony Island in New York with the ferris wheels and Korea for the skin care stuff. Q Audience is impressed with Maria's language profiency. Any language learning tips? A Speak it a lot with friends. I also watched a lot of anime. Q What subjects or languages are you interested in learning about? A Interested in Korean to better understand k dramas. Q Favorite things about being a vtuber? A Able to reach an audience across the world. "Also look how cute I am." Q Most difficult thing experienced as a vtuber? A Coming up with fresh ideas and delivering them consistently. Q Daily routine as vtuber? A Sleep schedule is nocturnal. Wake up around 3 to 4 pm. Eat instant ramen usually. Do stretches. Prepare for stream and reflect when stream is done. Look at staff messages and do business stuff. Q Advice for someone who wants to be a content creator or vtuber? A Find something you're passionate about and focus on that. Also focus on your strengths. Maria said her strengths are editing and vocals. Q What would you like to be the first to do? A First to do choreography on stream. Q How did you get stared in music? Advice for those starting? A Most important thing is to start. Recording is important to see your progress. Q Audience excited about debut song Lets get it Started. Any stories there? A I was given the wrong part for the song initially. Then I got sick. I recorded the lines while sick, but its alright because it was only a few lines. Something in April about a Wall of chaos? and featured articles? I missed this part. Q Any instruments you play other than clarinet? A I play 13 different instruments. Ementary school was important time for learning instruments. Q If you did an original duet song who would it be with? A Enna or Millie. Or my oshi from before I joined. Lots more duet covers coming soon. April 7th is when original song comes out. Something about being good for tik tok challenges? Q What is your favorite game to play? A Comfort game is farming type. Also FPS games with friends like overwatch or valorant. Definitely farming games. Q Favorite story of seasons game? A Friends of Mineral Town. Q All time favorite anime? A Aiketsu because it makes me motivated to do work. Q Any new anime you like? A Hard question. Apothecary Diaries is one of my favorite new ones. I read the entire manga. 3.0 face expressions at 1:28 Tine to expand on other questions. Lost zoom call at 1:30. Back at 1:31 Maria wants to learn Korean. Maria wants to visit a korean spa where they rub off all the dead skin. Lots of Korean idols do that. Apparently theres a spa in America that does that. Q Where would you like to visit to see other streamers? A want to visit Canada to see Enna to see all the things she complains about (laughs) Maria has another original song being worked on. Release date not decided yet. Composing and writing for it herself. Composed the melody for Candy. Maria went back to first question for Tartan. She might've heard about it in a gothic song. More face xpressions with pictures. Maria: "I hope you enjoyed the expressions. Thank you for letting me in." Puffy cheeks expression is cute. Debut line. "I'm a real girl now." Maria encouraging message to students close to finals week: "You got this. You're doing really well. Never give up!" We all took a photo together. Maria used the sparkle expression. Then she winked for us. Audience says "Thank you." "I love you." "Your'e supet cute!" (Yelled) We'll let you get some rest before the k pop concert.
thank you so much for these notes! i live on the other side of the country so couldn't go, but i hope everyone had fun!
I was debating on Apothecary Diaries being on my watchlist but if Maririn approves of it then fook it guess I'm watchin it too
huh, this a college con?
CMU in Pittsburgh! I went there a few years ago, I guess their first one, the website says it's now the con's third year. Time flies....
Oh damn, I’m in Pittsburgh, I’d have swung by for it.
Ah, so it’s a uni organization/community thing For some reason I thought it was an official uni event and was confused
Damnit, I didn't see this post until now! I was there! I would have said hi to one of you guys
I would love to know how it goes & anything interesting from the Q&A. Have fun!
THAT'S SUPER COOOOL!!!!!!
Thats for posting the Q&A 🥹🥹 she’s so precious!!!
I live near Pittsburgh and I had no idea CMU had an anime con all this time. Damn, been missing out!
MARIA IF YOU'RE READING THIS, COME TO PHILLY 💯💯
damn my college has a con but no vtubers 😔the closest thing i saw was an enna cosplayer lol, wish i could go to this con, and good luck on finals!
Oooh Scottycon! Always weird to see local hometown events in the wild. Do they still have the little table where you can sew a little felt Terrier?
LUCKY!
This reminds me that it must suck for the late generation that this stuff mostly pertains the oldest ones and management. Most of them have been only partially hit if not for some problems for above as usual. It would be nice for Nijisanji to finally solve the situation so they don't risk being eventually dragged into this mess, but then again we are in April at this point and it doesn't promise good.
That’s bizarre didn’t expect that 😨 Hope you have fun!
That’s super sweet, actually. … so she’s clearly one of the good ones.
 There's a reason for the meme she's Rosemi's twin😛
I'm jealous, the only people I have coming to my school are 2 people from Turning Point USA