Rias Gremory, the popular character from High School DxD, made an unexpected appearance in the Summer 2024 anime series VTuber Legend: How I Went Viral After Forgetting to Turn Off My Stream. This surprising crossover blends the worlds of anime and virtual streaming in a fun and unique way.
In Episode 4 of VTuber Legend, viewers get a treat when Rias Gremory pops up in a live stream scene. The episode features Awayuki Kokorone, a VTuber, watching various live streams while taking a break from her workout. One of these streams features Hareru Asagiri, another VTuber, playing a collectible card game. During this stream, Rias Gremory makes a cameo as part of a digital card game, showcasing her signature animated attacks.
In this scene, Hareru, who’s playing the card game Weiss Schwarz, finds herself up against Rias Gremory. Despite Hareru’s skill, Rias delivers a decisive and cheeky blow, dramatically reducing her life points. The interaction is playful, with Hareru trying to stay composed for her audience while dealing with her frustration.
VTuber Legend is a comedy anime that parodies real-life VTuber culture, mimicking platforms like YouTube and Live-On, and integrating well-known video games into its storyline. The show captures the essence of VTuber culture, featuring music videos and other VTuber-related content. Episode 4 also includes a nod to the infamous ending of the game School Days, adding to the show’s humor and relevance.
This crossover is particularly interesting because High School DxD and VTuber Legend share a production studio. While High School DxD was originally made by studio TNK, which is now behind VTuber Legend, the former has been on hiatus since its fourth season. This connection makes the appearance of Rias Gremory in VTuber Legend even more special.
High School DxD is a Japanese light novel series by Ichiei Ishibumi, featuring illustrations by Miyama-Zero. It follows Issei Hyodo, a high school student who dreams of becoming a harem king. After being killed by a fallen angel, he’s revived by Rias Gremory, a devil princess, and becomes her servant. The series is known for its blend of supernatural elements and fan service.
High School DxD has been a hit, consistently ranking among Japan’s top-selling light novels. In 2012, it was the sixth best-seller, and it has sold over 7.8 million copies worldwide as of May 2024. The series also includes several side stories and short story collections.
This unexpected crossover highlights how High School DxD continues to influence and entertain even in new and surprising ways.
