PillowDear
About
PillowDear streams as an independent VTuber. Presents as Female. Operates out of United States. Speaks english. Maintains a presence across Twitch / YouTube / X (Twitter) / Bluesky. Operates as a Twitch Affiliate. Has built an audience of 159.0K subscribers on YouTube, 20.9K followers on Twitter, 3.7K followers on Twitch. Known for asmr, chatting, gaming, free-talk content. Often tagged with #pillowdear, #pillowdraw. Has been performing since 2023/07/20. Production credits include illustrator by herself & Olive, live2d rigger by Totochomp, 3d modeler by VCUSTOM3D & zizer & VLightning. Personality: PillowDear is a sweet, gentle soul with a charming personality and a soft voice. Visual design notes: As a dream entity, Pillow can manifest herself in different forms and outfits, but the following features stay the same: her hair is salmon pink with white accents, two small… Backstory excerpt: Pillow created her YouTube channel on 21 May 2020. PillowDear stands at 3 Apples Tall. Zodiac sign: aquarius. Signature mark used by fans: 💌 🏹. Their profile includes an introduction video, a 57-image gallery. Their community goes by "Pillows / Piwwos". Goes by Pillow / Piwwow / Piwwo in different contexts.
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Introduction Video
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Debut video
- -|Original Live2D debut=
- -|Nurse rebranding=
Personality
PillowDear is a sweet, gentle soul with a charming personality and a soft voice. She is a fun, wonderful person to chat with, even though she can be a bit shy and anxious. Her streams focus on creating a safe and comfortable environment for her viewers, as she strives to ensure everyone feels valued and loved. Sometimes she acts like a yandere, who is possessive, clingy, and jealous towards her chat.
Appearance
As a dream entity, Pillow can manifest herself in different forms and outfits, but the following features stay the same: her hair is salmon pink with white accents, two small wings on top, her eyes are dark salmon pink with heart shaped pupils, and her left thigh has a heart-shaped birthmark. The Nurse appearance consists of a pastel blue dress with a high collar and puffed short sleeves, a white apron with a heart and a medical cross at the center of the chest. The apron is tied with a pink waistband and has a pocket, which can contain various objects, such as ear pick, face brush, fidget toy, or comb. On the back, the waistband ties into a bow. The skirt is flared and layered with white ruffles along the hem. She wears white thigh-high stockings with vertical pastel pink stripes along the front and top, with a small pink band-aid on the right thigh. The shoes are light blue with pink accents. She wears white latex gloves. The casual outfit swaps dress for a T-Shirt, and cotton gloves instead of latex. The hair styled in a short bob with cut bangs framing the face. Two long braids extend down to the thighs, with pastel blue ribbons tying them up at the bangs level. On the head, there is a white nurse cap decorated with a heart emblem and a medical cross. She wears pastel blue medical cross-shaped earrings. The Casual appearance originates from cupid, with long, salmon pink and white hair with twin braids tied at the end with black ribbons. She has a black hat on the left side that has red dashes on them. She wears red heart-shaped earrings. She wears a light brown knitted dress with a small white collar decorated with a red bow. Sometimes, she wears a red blanket decorated with two white hearts. There are arrows on her right thigh. She also wears black high socks with a love letter on her left leg.
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- -|Casual=
Background
Pillow created her YouTube channel on 21 May 2020. She uploaded her first ASMR video on 12 June 2020. To this day, she continues to create ASMR videos.
Fans
- Her fans are called "Pillows" or "Piwwos". The base design consists of a pillow with eyes, and mouth. They also have a red heart mark on their forehead, which makes them alive.
- Her membership on YouTube is called "Pillowcase".
Relationships
- "MosoMatsuri", with Nana Asteria, Mako Sameshima, Miori Celesta, Freyja Cesteline, Nene Amano, Kira Lily, Hyuni, Nyaru, GX Aura, and GrimmiVT.
- Talent group that hosts concerts and other experiences under the MosoBox brand.
Likes and dislikes
- Her favorite game of all time is Bloodborne. She also likes Stardew Valley, Five Nights at Freddy's, Minecraft, Sky: Children of the Light, and Little Big Planet series.
- Her favorite cartoons include My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, Adventure Time, Bluey, and Moomin.
- Her favorite Pokémon is Diancie.
- Her favorite anime include Evangelion, Devilman Crybaby, Squid Girl, Madoka Magica, and Death Note.
- Her favorite flower is the Lily of the Valley. Some of her favorites also include Sweet Alyssum and Baby's Breath.
- Her favorite ASMR triggers are hair brushing and lotion ear massage.
- She likes birds and fish. Her favorite fish is moray eel. She also likes millipedes and dreams of having a terrarium.
- Her dislikes include pickles and mustard, washing dishes, existential dread and jumpscares (even though she loves horror games).
- Her two biggest fears include losing fans and alien abduction.
- Her favorite pizza is "no sauce, meatballs, spinach, and garlic"
Lore
PillowDear is an entity hailing from the dream realm, where her purpose lies in offering comfort and aiding in restful sleep. Once alone and isolated, she found solace upon entering the dreams of individuals. Through this, she had finally found the love and connection she had been longing for. Now, with each slumber, PillowDear will stay by your side, protecting you from nightmares while offering care and affection.
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"nemu nemu! ꒰ঌ ໒꒱ the entity living inside your head! ⋮ 親愛なる枕 ⋮ (´ - `;) ⋮ exploring the happy world!"
PillowDear is an entity hailing from the dream realm, where her purpose lies in offering comfort and aiding in restful sleep. Once alone and isolated, she found solace upon entering the dreams of individuals. Through this, she had finally found the love and connection she had been longing for. Now, with each slumber, PillowDear will stay by your side, protecting you from nightmares while offering care and affection.
On January 2025, Pillow manifested herself as a nurse to help people with their injuries by altering physical health with "dream science".
2023
On 20 July, Pillow debuted as a VTuber with a 3D model.
On 13 August, Pillow had opened memberships on her channel.
On 19 September, Pillow reached 75,000 YouTube subscribers.
2024
On 11 January, Pillow reached 90,000 YouTube subscribers.
On 11 February, Pillow re-debuted with a Casual Live2D model.
On 28 March, Pillow reached 100,000 YouTube subscribers.
On 18 April, Pillow opened the official Minecraft server for her community.
On 5 May, Pillow published her first IRL vlog from the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, United States.
On 20 July, Pillow celebrated her first anniversary of streaming on YouTube, and debuted a new 3D model, which now supports full-body tracking.
On 10 August, Pillow debuted her Pajamas Live2D outfit.
On 7 September, Pillow debuted a low-poly 3D model based on her Pajamas Live2D outfit.
On 1 October, Pillow showed off her Live2D model touch-up, with several new expressions and an updated hairstyle.
On 17 October, Pillow donated $10,161 to the Children’s Defense Fund after a successful crowdfunding campaign for a PillowDear plushie.
On 30 October, Pillow closed her Patreon page, citing inability to give subscribers proper.
On 2 November, Pillow debuted her 3D chibi model.
On 17 November, Pillow published her first 360° ASMR video.
On 5 December, Pillow reached 10,000 Twitter followers.
2025
On 9 January, Pillow started streaming on Twitch in addition to YouTube. As of March 2025, the Twitch channel is no longer active.
On 14 January, her Twitch channel got affiliated.
On 16 January, her Twitch channel reached 1,000 followers.
On 18 January, Pillow debuted her Nurse Live2D outfit and did partial rebranding.
On 12 March, Pillow was announced to be a part of the Rift Runners, a VTuber trading card game.
On 10 May, Pillow debuted her Nurse 3D outfit (produced by VCUSTOM3D and zizer), featuring full-body tracking and a custom 3D environment (produced by Bamfy Jifu).
On 15 May, Pillow announced her partnership with Halo Mics.
On 30 May, Pillow changed the YouTube channel handle from "pillowdear ASMR" to "PillowDear", while her content remains the same.
On 14 June, Pillow showed off her updated Casual outfit.
On 9 August, Pillow revealed her Gothic Lolita Live2D Outfit.
On 14 December, Pillow reached 150,000 YouTube subscribers.
2024
- On 17 June, Pillow was announced to be a part of VSMP, a VTuber community Minecraft server hosted by PixelLink.
- On 24 August, Pillow participated in the "Mario Kart Summer Madness" tournament, a Mario Kart 8 tournament hosted by Kanna Yanagi.
- On 26 October, Pillow participated in the "Harvest Harmonies" karaoke relay hosted by ayu.
- On 22 November, Pillow participated in the "Minecraft Survival Games" event hosted by Cerenity Cosmica.
- On 8 December, Pillow participated in the "Winter ASMR Relay" event hosted by V4Mirai.
2025
- On 4 February, Pillow participated in the "Sweet Valentine's ASMR Relay" event hosted by Cera Luceria and Kanna Yanagi.
- On 22 February, Pillow participated in the "Bounty Booty Board!", a Minecraft scavenger hunt event hosted by Lyko Lianna.
- From 23 March until 7 December, Pillow participated in the "Wild Frontiers: Steampunk Stories", a steampunk-themed Minecraft event hosted by Kanna Yanagi.
- On 18 April, Pillow hosted a panel at Anime Ottawa 2025 with Juna Unagi.
- On 18 April, Pillow participated in the "MosoMarsuri Seattle 2025", a private idol themed concert held by MomoBox.
- On 21 April, Pillow was announced to be participating in VeXpo 2025, held from September 5 to 7.
- On 24 May, Pillow participated in the "MosoMarsuri AnimeNorth", a concert panel held by MomoBox.
- On 28 May, Pillow performed at the "Pool Party" concert hosted by Nyana Banyana.
- On 31 May, Pillow participated in a Vtuber Suika Tournament hosted by Stronny Cuttles.
- On 31 May, Pillow participated in a "R.E.P.O RAMPAGE" tournament hosted by Mochi and Hiyori Mokami.
- On 18 June, Pillow was announced to be a part of VSMP 2, a VTuber community Minecraft server hosted by Kanna Yanagi.
- From 20 to 22 June, Pillow participated in OffKai Expo 2025, marking her first convention appearance.
- On 26 July, Pillow participated in the "Yandere ASMR Relay" hosted by Stronny Cuttles.
- On 30 July, Pillow participated in the "Christmas in July" concert hosted by Obake PAM.
- On 30 August, Pillow participated in the "Mario Kart Summer Madness 2025" tournament, a Mario Kart 8 tournament hosted by Kanna Yanagi.
- On 7-12 October, Pillow was a part of the V-Idol Cafe event at Gamers Heaven Bay Area organized by Neon Shrine.
- On 25 October, Pillow was announced to be a part of "Skies Apart", a Minecraft Skyblock competition hosted by BriAtCookiebox.
- On 28 October, Pillow participated in the "Chaos Requiem Parade", a concert hosted by Akugaki Koa.
- On 28 October, Pillow was announced to be a part of V-Meido Apprentice Project, a Dreamland Maid Cafe event.
- On 31 October, Pillow participated in the "Trick Or Treat Halloween Relay 2025" hosted by Pleiades Lillie.
- On 22 November, Pillow would be participating in the "PEAK: Climb for Charity" event hosted by Auri Lunami and Shee Icho.
- On 22-23 November, Pillow would be participating in the "V-Fight Club", a VR boxing show hosted by Shura Hiwa.
- On 18-21 December, Pillow would be participating as a guest at "Anime Weekend Atlanta" convention.
- On 19-21 December, Pillow would be participating as a guest at "Anime Holiday Matsuri 2025" convention.
General
- Her kamioshi is Inugami Korone.
- Her closest VTuber friends are Alias Anono and Nene Amano.
- Her ASMR videos and livestreams are mostly unscripted (except from theming and major story bits when applicable). During the livestreams, she uses her chat's input to drive the narrative.
- The art featured in Pillow's content is mostly drawn by herself, including her models and some props. Her early works featured random art from the Internet, but she eventually replaced thumbnails with her own or removed the videos completely.
- She wants to become an idol, but is very self-conscious about her singing abilities.
- She often calls water "wawa".
- One of her ASMR props, a rainbow slug fidget toy, is named "Megatron" by the chat.
- She and her roommate own two cats, Seaweed and Kenny. Despite that, Pillow is a dog person.
- Her original name was "Pillow Sweets".
- She has an IRL roommate, Olive. Piwwos are often calling her "mom" because of her care of Pillow. She was in charge of design and clothes render for Pillow's Gothic Lolita outfit.
- Olive has a Live2D model, debuted on 19 October 2024 (drawn by Pillow and rigged by herself).
Fun facts
- "PillowDear is an entity that only exists inside your head! Every "stream" is only a dream."
- "Pillow used to be a real girl, but she died!!! Now she lives in the dream world with a goal to help Piwwos (you) find happiness!"
- "Pillow can be seen and felt by you in the "real world", but other people can't see her."
- "Pillow is in your every dream, though she can't entirely control them. Sometimes she doesn't look like herself... sometimes Pillow is a lamp."
Quotes
- "Nemu nemu! Pillow desu~"
- "Aripillto!"
- "Wawawawawawawawawa"
- "Amazing!"
- "Well..."
- "Everything will be okay!"
- "Get some sleep or die! Get some sleep, or I'll kill you!"
ASMR 101
A series of streams where PillowDear takes on different VTubers and tries to teach them the ways of ASMR. The last episode aired on 6 February 2025. ""The goal of this series is to help girls build up the courage to make ASMR on their own, and to spread tingles all over the world!""
- PillowDear
ASMR parade
A marathon of short ASMR-related videos from multiple artists, with no rules, restrictions, or theme to follow; a showcase of the ASMR community. "Think you can stay awake?"
- PillowDear
First Edition
Aired on 12 October 2024, the parade featured 47 different VTubers in a 4-hour ASMR marathon.
The parade is loosely divided into various thematic acts:
- Greetings and intermissions - PillowDear (host).
- Introduction to ASMR (triggers, layering, tech and behind-the-scenes of ASMR business) - Nene Amano, Stronny Cuttles, Xiulan Long, Ayu, Akugaki Koa.
- Maximum immersion - Alias Anono, Suri Solari, Kohaku Yumekui, Yomi Quinnley, Yuuna, Ruby Runeheart.
- Comedy roleplay - Kai Saikota, Zion, Nikki Rei, Tomoe Carmine, Jindo, D.K Graves.
- Experimental - Kirispica (song), Fuyo Cloverfield (featuring her cat), Darling Strawb, Daiya Fortuna, Estelle, Maribun, Miuna Usako, Miyoshino Shiki, BriAtCookiebox.
- Scary roleplay - Airi Viridis, Denpafish, Yae Yugiri, Bonnie Barkswell, Nova Aokami, Yurikago Kokone.
- All-around - Fraeya, Amaya Whisper, Eva Ananova, Lillie Pleiades, Raki Kazuki, Rowa Arctos, PiaPiUFO, Hirano Kokoro.
- Final - Poko Rakun, Ume Aino, Chio Chompi, Chikafuji Lisa, Lottie Shinju, Kamiko Rinona, Navina Nova.
Second Edition
Aired on 8 June 2025, the second edition of ASMR Parade (dubbed "ASMR Parade 2") featured 40 different VTubers in a 3.5-hour ASMR marathon. Unlike previous edition, there was no theming. Also, Pillow had her own ASMR segment alongside other participants.
Participants (in order of appearance): Kanna Yanagi, Goomi, Charlotte Suzu, Enya Ignis, Nina Saotome, Yuchi, Daiya Fortuna, Menace Mamaki, Xiulan Long, Meimi Majokko, Raki Kazuki, Lazuli, PillowDear (including intermissions), Essie ch, Hiyori Mokami, Miori Celesta, Nymphelia, Mimi, Immy Bisou, Nyaru, Lyko Lianna, Bonnie Barkswell, BeriBug, Niko, Alias Anono, Nene Amano, Poma Pon, Mono Monet, Cersea Soulstorm, Ayu, Cera Luceria, Akugaki Koa, Kou Mariya, Rina Lunette, Juna Unagi, Kara Wilderwood, Yae Yugiri, Nova Aokami, Yena Youngblood, Ashton Marten.
12 Days of ASMR
Aired from 10 to 21 December 2024, the event featured 12 different VTubers in a Christmas-themed marathon. Due to complications with the YouTube channel, the previously announced entry of Kanna Yanagi did not air.
Best Friends Fur-Ever
Streamed live on 14 September 2025, the charity event benefited Best Friends Animal Society in support of homeless pets. The event lasted over 8 hours and raised a total of $35,315. 40 VTubers were also featured as guests, either through collabs each hour, or through short intermission pet videos.
Guests: Maifumi, Alias Anono, Arial Yuriko, Avaritia Hawthorne, Ayu, Beni Doki, BriAtCookiebox, Cera Luceria, Cersea Soulstorm, Chiaki Katsumi, Daiya Fortuna, Essie_ch, Euryale Drift, Eva Ananova, Henemimi, Hiyori Mokami, Laphi, Lazuli, Lemi Lichen, Nanako Niku, Navina Nova, Nemimi Yane, Nene Amano, Nina Saotome, Penny Puffball, Perry Winkleton, Phoebe Chan, Poko Rakun, Raki Kazuki, Rina Lunette, Shee Icho, Chikafuji Lisa, Shura Hiwa, Terra 404, Toffee, Tomoe Carmine, Usachi Yui, Vee Sensei, Yae Yugiri, Yuuna.
Media
- PillowDear - YouTube channel
- @pillowdearASMR - Twitter account
- PillowCord - Discord server
Hashtags
- #PillowDraw - Fan art
- #PillowDear - General tag
- #ThePiwwos - Community posts
YouTube
- PillowDear - Social Blade YouTube stats