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Community:Hoppou

2026-06-11T18:53:34Z

Usr efb61a0b-f370-4a57-8a14-213ff4cbae41: /* The origins of the original Hoppou avatar */

{{Infobox/AvatarType
|name= Hoppou
|image=File:MmdHoppou.webp
|published= 2017
}}
The '''Hoppou''' avatar, refers to a humanoid character based on the [https://en.kancollewiki.net/Northern_Princess Northern Princess] from the video game series [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kantai_Collection Kantai Collection]. These avatars are usually short and around three to four feet tall with pale skin and distinctively large round eyes. The original Hoppou base model wears black metal necklace hiding her mouth, white cloth mittens, black metal bracelets on hands and feet, and two black metal hairbands. Her attire includes a white dress and long flowing white hair. The character's eyes are typically colored red or orange.

=The origins of the original Hoppou avatar=

The creator of the Northern Princess MMD fan model that would eventually become known as "hoppou" throughout VRchat was created by Aoi Omoti and originally published via bowloroll.net around September 2014 https://bowlroll.net/file/50798 Aoi would also go on to create many other MMD fan models from the KanColle collection often used as the basis of Hoppou related avatars in VRchat : https://bowlroll.net/user/369/files

In June 2021 Aoi, via their official blog, would clarify the TOS of their MMD models which included NO USE allowed in VRchat : https://aoiomoti.hatenablog.com/entry/2021/06/14/210220

Aoi's list of official socials can be found via a prodcard.info page here : https://profcard.info/u/gjQZB0OMRTffBZqsSYGo4mrEGse2

=Popularity of the Hoppou Avatar=

The original Hoppou base model was created by uploading a 3D, MMD model of the Northern Princess to VRChat.
Despite the similarities between this VRChat avatar and its Kantai Collection counterpart, there are some notable differences. Most prominently, the large eyes on the in-game model have contributed to its popularity. This particularity has led to a unique role for these avatars in VRChat communities, when multiple users wearing Hoppou avatars stare directly into another user's eyes, it can provoke humorous reactions of fear.

This unintended consequence helped the growth and formation of groups based around these avatars.

==Hoppou Raids and Communities==

Hoppou communities organized themselves around a phenomenon known as "Hoppou Raids," where multiple users would gather to interact using their Hoppou avatars. It's worth noting that, in VRChat, these Hoppou creations have developed their role-playing narratives distinct from those found within Kantai Collection.

The popularity of the Hoppou base model surged in 2017 due to viral videos showcasing "Hoppou Moth Raid" on random public lobbies, such as NadditionVR's video <ref>[https://youtu.be/-l3QBaWS8Hk Hoppou Moth Raid on random public lobbies]</ref>, and "Hoppou Raid On Xigneon VRChat 2017" by Cutie Corinne <ref>[https://youtu.be/yw8AYAwu44M Hoppou Raid On Xigneon VRChat 2017]</ref>.

[[File:HoppouRaiding.webp|thumb|A Hoppou raid in the Great Pug West.]]

==A large collection of variations over time==

One factor contributing to the enduring popularity of Hoppou is its vast collection of model variations over the years. The base model has undergone numerous updates, modifications, and reinterpretations by content creators within VRChat.

[[File:HoppouVariants.webp|thumb|Some Hoppou avatar variants.]]

Well-known streamers have used variation of the Hoppou base model in their VRChat content.

=References=
<references />

Community:Hoppou

2026-06-11T18:51:20Z

Usr efb61a0b-f370-4a57-8a14-213ff4cbae41: Added the origins of the original Hoppou, and some related models, as well as relatively more recent clarification on the original creator's TOS.

{{Infobox/AvatarType
|name= Hoppou
|image=File:MmdHoppou.webp
|published= 2017
}}
The '''Hoppou''' avatar, refers to a humanoid character based on the [https://en.kancollewiki.net/Northern_Princess Northern Princess] from the video game series [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kantai_Collection Kantai Collection]. These avatars are usually short and around three to four feet tall with pale skin and distinctively large round eyes. The original Hoppou base model wears black metal necklace hiding her mouth, white cloth mittens, black metal bracelets on hands and feet, and two black metal hairbands. Her attire includes a white dress and long flowing white hair. The character's eyes are typically colored red or orange.

=The origins of the original Hoppou avatar=

The creator of the Northern Princess MMD fan model that would eventually become known as "hoppou" through VRchat was created by Aoi Omoti and originally via bowloroll.net around September 2014 https://bowlroll.net/file/50798 Aoi would also go on to create many other MMD fan models from the KanColle collection often used as the basis of Hoppou related avatars in VRchat : https://bowlroll.net/user/369/files

In June 2021 Aoi, via their official blog, would clarify the TOS of their MMD models which included NO USE in VRchat : https://aoiomoti.hatenablog.com/entry/2021/06/14/210220

Aoi's list of official socials can be found via a prodcard.info page here : https://profcard.info/u/gjQZB0OMRTffBZqsSYGo4mrEGse2

=Popularity of the Hoppou Avatar=

The original Hoppou base model was created by uploading a 3D, MMD model of the Northern Princess to VRChat.
Despite the similarities between this VRChat avatar and its Kantai Collection counterpart, there are some notable differences. Most prominently, the large eyes on the in-game model have contributed to its popularity. This particularity has led to a unique role for these avatars in VRChat communities, when multiple users wearing Hoppou avatars stare directly into another user's eyes, it can provoke humorous reactions of fear.

This unintended consequence helped the growth and formation of groups based around these avatars.

==Hoppou Raids and Communities==

Hoppou communities organized themselves around a phenomenon known as "Hoppou Raids," where multiple users would gather to interact using their Hoppou avatars. It's worth noting that, in VRChat, these Hoppou creations have developed their role-playing narratives distinct from those found within Kantai Collection.

The popularity of the Hoppou base model surged in 2017 due to viral videos showcasing "Hoppou Moth Raid" on random public lobbies, such as NadditionVR's video <ref>[https://youtu.be/-l3QBaWS8Hk Hoppou Moth Raid on random public lobbies]</ref>, and "Hoppou Raid On Xigneon VRChat 2017" by Cutie Corinne <ref>[https://youtu.be/yw8AYAwu44M Hoppou Raid On Xigneon VRChat 2017]</ref>.

[[File:HoppouRaiding.webp|thumb|A Hoppou raid in the Great Pug West.]]

==A large collection of variations over time==

One factor contributing to the enduring popularity of Hoppou is its vast collection of model variations over the years. The base model has undergone numerous updates, modifications, and reinterpretations by content creators within VRChat.

[[File:HoppouVariants.webp|thumb|Some Hoppou avatar variants.]]

Well-known streamers have used variation of the Hoppou base model in their VRChat content.

=References=
<references />

Community talk:Hoppou

2026-06-11T18:49:25Z

Usr efb61a0b-f370-4a57-8a14-213ff4cbae41: /* Looking for the original Hoppou avatar author */ Reply

== Looking for the original Hoppou avatar author ==

Hello, I'm looking for the name of the original author that originally uploaded the first Hoppou Avatar in VRChat.

If you think you know it, we can start a discussion about it here and add it to the avatar infobox description. [[User:Usr 80e15713-9a01-457f-9ab6-72d9ebcb21a2|Usr 80e15713-9a01-457f-9ab6-72d9ebcb21a2]] ([[User talk:Usr 80e15713-9a01-457f-9ab6-72d9ebcb21a2|talk]]) 17:14, 10 October 2024 (UTC)

:The creator of the Northern Princess MMD fan model that would eventually become known as "hoppou" through VRchat was created by Aoi Omoti and originally via bowloroll.net around September 2014 https://bowlroll.net/file/50798 Aoi would also go on to create many other MMD fan models from the KanColle collection often used as the basis of Hoppou related avatars in VRchat : https://bowlroll.net/user/369/files
:In June 2021 Aoi, via their official blog, would clarify the TOS of their MMD models which included NO USE in VRchat : https://aoiomoti.hatenablog.com/entry/2021/06/14/210220
:Aoi's list of official socials can be found via a prodcard.info page here : https://profcard.info/u/gjQZB0OMRTffBZqsSYGo4mrEGse2 [[User:Usr efb61a0b-f370-4a57-8a14-213ff4cbae41|Usr efb61a0b-f370-4a57-8a14-213ff4cbae41]] ([[User talk:Usr efb61a0b-f370-4a57-8a14-213ff4cbae41|talk]]) 18:49, 11 June 2026 (UTC)