Haruka Karibu

Who is Haruka Karibu?

Haruka Karibu is a Canadian English-language VTuber, streamer and singer who debuted as a virtual talent on May 8, 2020. She became known for relaxed chat streams, Minecraft playthroughs and playful song parodies, and she publishes highlights and music on YouTube in addition to live streams.

Haruka joined the US-based talent collective VShojo on December 3, 2022, and later announced her departure and return to independent activity in July 2025. She remains active across streaming and video platforms.

Visual style and aesthetics

Haruka’s character design centers on a caribou/deer motif: long vibrant green hair with small yellow flowers, antlers decorated with vines and roses, large ears, and a soft, nature-themed wardrobe. Her look pairs pastel greens and earth tones with floral accents to reinforce a gentle, forest-inspired aesthetic.

She appears as a 2D Live2D-style avatar with chibi and full-body model variants used for different stream types and promotional art. Visuals often emphasize warm, cozy imagery and hand-drawn illustration styles in official art and merch.

Content Type & Format

Haruka primarily creates live streams and long-form VODs. Her streams include free-talk hangouts, multiplayer gaming sessions, Minecraft worlds, and occasional horror or challenge playthroughs, all delivered live to chat on streaming platforms.

She also produces short-form and edited videos for YouTube, plus music and parody tracks that highlight Haruka’s singing and vocal performance. These music pieces appear as standalone uploads, contest entries, or themed parody singles.

Community interaction is a central format in Haruka’s content: she runs subathons and interactive events, features fan art and community creations, and frequently collaborates with other VTubers in multiplayer games and joint streams. Her content tone is relaxed, warm and often self-deprecating, which shapes how she engages viewers across Twitch and YouTube.

Creator, affiliations and production

Haruka began as an independent creator and later joined VShojo in December 2022, participating in the group’s cinematic and collaborative activities during her tenure. After announcing her departure in July 2025 she resumed independent activity while continuing to publish on her established channels.

Persona, community and lore

Haruka’s on-screen persona blends a gentle, welcoming presence with goofy, self-aware humor. She embraces playful nicknames and running jokes from her community, which contributes to a tight, interactive fandom culture.

Her character lore frames Haruka as a long-lived nature spirit related to caribou and the Seed of Life motif, a whimsical backstory she references in lore videos and re-debut content. Fans commonly celebrate that lore through art, roleplay and in-stream callbacks.