Ami Yamato

Ami Yamato is a Japanese virtual vlogger. In her videos, she makes vlogs from the perspective of a 3D-animated character who does not seem to realize that she is animated.^[1][2] She is based in London, England,^[3] having originally moved there from Japan in the spring of 2011.^[4] Her videos deal with topics like her love of Starbucks and her light-hearted perspective on the world.^[5] She has produced a series of parodies called "Mash-Ins" where she edits herself into popular movies and TV shows, changing the narrative with a comical twist.

Yamato has collaborated with other YouTubers such as Captain Disillusion on a Back to the Future-themed video.^[6][7][8] Natalie Tran (Community Channel),^[9][10][11] Jaiden Animations,^[12][13] Lily Hevesh,^[14] LetMeExplain Studios,^[12][15] PewDiePie,^[16] Marzia Kjellberg,^[16] Domics,^[16][17] Thomas Ridgewell (TomSka),^[18][19] Shutter Authority,^[20] and Sneaky Zebra.^[21] She was nominated for the "Vlogger of the Year" award at the 11th Shorty Awards.^[22]

In 2019, Yamato was featured in an episode of BBC Click^[23][24] about virtual YouTubers.