Absolutely! Miko was the first one of these vtubers I saw. The video of her taking off the mo-cap suit while still plugged in[1] hooked me and the technician (out of character behind the scenes) streams keep me coming back.

I actually don't really watch the "real" streams as they're quite interview heavy with people I don't know[2] but I'm inhaling all the tech. Very impressive stuff!

1. https://clips.twitch.tv/UglyEasyPuddingDansGame

2. Nothing against them, I just follow a lot of high quality content streamers, sometimes someone's doing something more interesting is all.

e: updated link to the source rather than some random YouTube reupload

I've never understood it either, but I've also never understood the sports craze. I imagine the motivations/interest is similar. To each their own I guess.

Why do people watch sports, reality TV, or Jeopardy? It's a zero-risk, low-effort way to participate in something interesting or the community surrounding it.