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Kizuna AI Is in Newsweek Japan's List of Globally Respected Japanese People

The virtual YouTuber Kizuna Ai has made Newsweek Japan's list of "100 globally respected Japanese people." In the magazine, she is described as follows: "Virtual Youtuber. Has been active since 2016. She first became a sensation among viewers outside Japan, such as in Korea, before finding popularity in Japan. In March 2018 she was appointed ambassador of Japan National Tourism Organization's (JNTO) tourism campaign. Her videos introduce appealing aspects of Japanese culture and tourism spots."

Other anime-related figures who made the list include the Ring.

The April 30 edition of Newsweek Japan went on sale on April 23.

Source: Newsweek Japan via Kara Dennison)