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British VTuber Builds Thriving Community Through Metal Music and Gremlin Energy
Katie "Kat" Tollet has carved out quite the niche for herself in the VTuber world as obkatiekat, bringing her distinctly British charm and what she calls "gremlin energy" to Twitch streams since 2019. This 28-year-old from Liverpool didn't just stumble into virtual content creation – she's built something genuinely special around her Wereneko (cat-werewolf hybrid) persona. Standing at 5'2.5" with a notably gravelly voice that matches her chaotic energy, Kat officially debuted her first VTuber model in August 2021, then completely reimagined herself with a fresh design on her three-year anniversary in April 2022.
What sets Kat apart isn't just her avatar – it's the community culture she's fostered. Her viewers aren't just fans; they're "Goons," "Kittens," "Fellas," and "Boiis" who gather in what she calls "The Mosh Pit" (formerly "The Motherland"). She's known for being brutally honest and unapologetically affectionate, often sending her community to "Spread Love Like Cheeks" to other creators – a wonderfully absurd way of encouraging her audience to support smaller streamers. Her Discord server, aptly named "The Kitten Hole," serves as the central hub for this tight-knit group of regulars who seem genuinely invested in each other's wellbeing.
The numbers tell an impressive growth story. Kat has amassed over 154,000 Twitch followers and 173,000 YouTube subscribers, earning her Twitch Partner status and ranking #1504 on the platform in 2024. Her streams regularly pull in over 1,000 average viewers, with her all-time peak hitting 4,443 viewers back in May. In just the last month, she's streamed for over 63 hours, maintaining that consistent presence that builds real communities rather than fleeting audiences. These aren't just casual drop-ins either – her chat moves fast with regulars who clearly know each other and the inside jokes.
Beyond streaming, Kat brings serious musical chops to the table. She's not just playing around with covers – this is someone who spent years in death metal and deathcore bands like Exhumation and Maleceptor before going solo. Her 2023 releases, including tracks like "DARKBLOOM" and "This Is Exile," showcase her range on vocals, guitar, and drums. It's rare to find a VTuber who can seamlessly switch between reacting to memes and delivering genuine metal performances, but that's exactly the kind of authentic versatility that keeps people coming back.
What makes obkatiekat genuinely compelling is how she's managed to stay relentlessly herself while building something bigger than just another streaming channel. She's created a space where her "degen" humor and genuine care for others coexist naturally, where viewers feel like they're hanging out with a friend who just happens to be a talented cat-girl with a metal background. In a world full of manufactured streaming personalities, Kat's particular brand of chaotic authenticity feels refreshingly real.
