@laustinrivar
Updated as of 21 July 2025
FAQ
(pronounced like the F-word)
Where did the username "laustinrivar" come from?
My mom came up with the username, which was originally the name for my [REDACTED].Do you accept commissions?
I don't accept any as I am currently incapable of doing content for others. Sorry!アーユーユーチューバー？ (Are you YouTuber?)
そうです。I am.How can I support you?
Well, the best way is to subscribe to my YT channel. I hope to take the necessary steps to monetize my channel and use my earnings to help my family and others in need.Where can I find you online?
You can find me on IG, YT, Spotify, AniList, RateYourMusic, and Letterboxd. Instagram holds my important photos (both edited and unedited), YouTube is home to my video creations (vlogs and specials), and Spotify is where I post my annual music playlist (defining the years I lived through).
Additionally, I recently started documenting anime I have watched (since late 2020) and manga I've read (since early 2024) on AniList and I rate music albums I listened to on RateYourMusic. I have a GitHub account, but it's empty as of now. I also began rating films on Letterboxd, where I plan to look for films worth watching according to their users. I also have Discogs for listing my collection of vinyl records and a wishlist of those I want to get.What about TikTok?
No.How about I give you a million dollars to install TikTok, with no additional steps required afterward?
It's still a no for me.Let's say you open TikTok, and then all problems in the world disappear. Are you okay with that?
Over my dead body.
Let's wait for the second coming instead.How about Threads and Bluesky?
I made one for Bluesky just so no one takes my username, as for Threads I have no plans to make one, at least I'm guaranteed that I get to use it with the same handle I have for Instagram.Why did you leave 𝕏?
I closed my public 𝕏 account for several reasons, including stress due to the intensity of some tweets (especially hate tweets) and boredom due to the lack of response from my followers (rare engagements, although I had some 15 minutes of fame). I already thought of quitting it several times, but I made my final decision after my account got locked due to GDPR-related reasons. I'm not too fond of the site in general, although I believe there are still some wholesome communities within 𝕏.The only reason I have a private account on 𝕏 is VTuber-related stuff. Once Hololive releases its social media app, I might consider leaving the ex-bird app for good.Also, Elon sucks! His d--k-riding loyalists can f--k him as hard as they could. The only time that I'll agree with Musk is if he puts that miserable and forsaken website to eternal rest.What are your interests?
I like videography, photography, playing musical instruments (piano, ukulele, recorder, bandurria), eating, cycling, walking, running, listening to music, reading, and surfing the web. I am a big fan of pop culture, especially memes. Recently, I fell into the VTuber rabbit hole, watching them as part of my attempt to learn Japanese.What are your favorite (animated) shows?
Adventure Time, Regular Show, Ben 10 (original continuity), Steven Universe, Phineas and Ferb, Gumball, Total Drama (except for DramaRama), Infinity Train, and Tom and Jerry.For anime, I like Neon Genesis Evangelion, Demon Slayer, Cowboy Bebop, Sonny Boy, Cells at Work, Violet Evergarden, Made in Abyss, Your Lie in April, Komi Can't Communicate, Spy x Family, Bocchi the Rock, Chainsaw Man, and Oshi no Ko. I keep track of anime I have watched since 2021 on AniList.What type of music do you listen to?
I listen to many artists regardless of genre or decade (hit me with your music recommendations!). Right now, I prefer non-mainstream-oriented music and albums and strictly listen to them from start to finish. I don't catch up with the trends because they seem predictable, overproduced/mass-marketed, and less exciting.Nevertheless, these are the ones I listen to mostly: The Beatles, Queen, Pink Floyd, Bee Gees, ABBA, Air Supply, Bread, Carpenters, Gorillaz, Daft Punk, Porter Robinson, Madeon, Radiohead, Lana Del Rey, Billie Eilish, Paramore, Arcade Fire, Florence + The Machine, Laufey, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Kendrick Lamar, MF DOOM, Nujabes, Cibo Matto, Lamp, Kaede, Fishmans, Mid-Air Thief, Boris, Pizzicato Five, Midori, Sheena Ringo, Tokyo Jihen, Ichiko Aoba, Seiko Oomori, Kirinji, Tatsuro Yamashita, Taeko Ohnuki, Masayoshi Takanaka, Joe Hisaishi, GYARI, Radwimps, ZUTOMAYO, YOASOBI, Yorushika, Mori Calliope, Hoshimachi Suisei, IRyS, hololive IDOL PROJECT, Kessoku Band, Omnipotent Youth Society, Eraserheads, Bamboo, Up Dharma Down, Radioactive Sago Project, Rivermaya, and Ryan Cayabyab.For album recommendations, check out my RateYourMusic page (specifically those albums with a rating between 4.0 and 5.0).Because you only listen to mostly 'cream of the crop' music albums, does this mean that you have pretentious taste in music?
I do make sure I genuinely enjoy listening to such albums in my music library. I also consider their replayability or must-listen status; otherwise, they're heading to my computer's trash bin. No offense to the albums that got removed! I may not like them, but others may appreciate them nonetheless.Do you read books?
I used to dislike reading books, but then (sometime around early 2024) I wanted to develop this hobby alongside other activities I plan to do to fight depression and stay some time away from social media. I recently started collecting books, especially manga. I do hope to look for a website where I can record/keep track of my book collection.What about manga?
I currently have the following for my physical manga collection and this one for my online reads.I only plan to get those in one-shot, single/few volumes, or a single book (like an omnibus of the entire series), instead of collecting series with multiple volumes.Favorite meme?
E. Followed by a. Followed by sports. It's in the game.Favorite VTubers?
Nerissa Ravencroft (my oshi <3), Mori Calliope, Kureiji Ollie, Gawr Gura, Arurandeisu, Akai Haato, Hoshimachi Suisei, Dokibird, Filian, Kson, Lua Asuka, Henya the Genius, Kaheru, Clio Aite, and Alicegawa Iwori.Why are you into VTubers?
If you have any inquiries about the world of Virtual YouTubers and how I got interested, I'd be happy to discuss it with you.To explain it briefly, it has the same appeal as wrestling but with anime girls (waifus).Are you winning, son?
Yeeeesssss!!!1!!!
I'm not everyone's winning son tho'.
That title belongs to Yukoku Roberu of Holostars.Recommended phone?
Any mid-range Samsung Galaxy A-series phone (A3x or A5x), a practical choice for most people. If you prefer clean, minimalist, and up-to-date Android, get a Google Pixel (my dream Android phone).I don't trust Chinese phone brands because I'm not a big fan of over-customized and bloated Android skins, although their UI looks decent nowadays. Get an iPhone if you want to enter/are already part of the "ecosystem" and/or can afford one.Recommended laptop?
Get the MacBook Air (the M4 is currently a great deal as of now). It has a long battery life and decent performance. It is also quiet and will not burn your surroundings due to the lack of a cooling fan. As long as you're not into gaming or using an app not on macOS, the price you're paying for this device will all be worth it in the long term.If not, stick with good ol' Windows and suffer the endless pop-ups of updates! I haven't even used Windows 11 since its launch. Maybe consider trying Linux as well? I'd probably choose between Linux Mint and Fedora as my distro.If I ever tried switching to Linux and I want more, I'd try Arch (like PewDiePie's customized setup).How's life?
Time for me has stopped around 2020. I've finished college and passed the licensure exam for my degree program. I need to find a j*b!Despite how unforgiving this world may seem, I'm looking forward to what the future holds for me and hoping for the best!Whatever God's will is for me, I'll try my best to accept it.Do you have a girlfriend?
No. I do hope for one, please pray for me!Hotel?
Trivago.FAQ?
"NO U. FAQ".
(Sakura Miko, 2020)
ABOUT ME
Hello! I am laustinrivar. I made this site for its purpose as a business card of my primarily used social media accounts online. My other accounts - most of which are inactive - can be found on my Linktree.