Shylily in Beyond the Vale: the VTuber's Action-Fantasy Webcomic Debut
Imagine you're scrolling through your usual VTuber content when suddenly your favorite orca streamer announces she's starring in an action fantasy webcomic. Not just any webcomic, but a full-blown universe launching October 8th on Storygrounds.
That's exactly what’s happening with Shylily, the self-proclaimed "Professional Ocean Oreo," starring in "Beyond the Vale," her upcoming collaboration with Storygrounds.
OVERVIEW OF KEY FACTS
- What: Interactive action-fantasy webcomic featuring VTuber Shylily and many other streamers from Mythic
- When: Launch on October 8, 2025 followed by weekly episode releases thereafter
- Where: Storygrounds
- Who: Shylily, CaseOh, Asmongold, ExtraEmily, Nyanners, Silvervale, Saruei, Vienna, CyYu, LordAethelstan, FalseEyeD, 5up, Esfand, Towelliee, LaynaLazar, SquChan, Fefe, ItsKatchii, Chachayourvmom
- Format: Scrollable Webtoon series
Who is Shylily?
Shylily has been crushing it as one of the most successful VTubers, hitting that coveted 1 million Twitch followers milestone in 2023. But here's what makes her story extra special. She originally started as a facecam streamer, using her broadcasts as delivery vehicles for random conversations while games like Minecraft, League of Legends, and World of Warcraft played in the background.
Now, she’s one of the biggest VTubers in the game with 1.5 million followers on Twitch.
Known for her lewd sense of humor and frequent interaction with chat's more colorful comments, she's carved out a unique niche as an "orcat", a mixture of orca whale and cat. That playful irreverence? It's exactly what has led her to be one of the biggest VTubers in the game with 1.5 million followers on Twitch. Not to mention, it makes her a perfect main character for a fantasy adventure webtoon.
Key milestones in Shylily's career include:
- 1 million Twitch followers reached in 2023
- Debuted as a VTuber in 2020 with a self-created 3D model
- Re-debuted on January 10, 2022 with a new 2D Live2D model, which marked her breakout moment and rapid growth in the VTuber scene.
- Signed with Mythic Talent, joining one of the leading agencies representing streamers and VTubers worldwide.
- Unique orca-cat hybrid persona known as "orcat"
- Interactive streaming style with awesome chat engagement
- Expanded beyond streaming into cross-media projects, including merchandise and starring in the Storygrounds fantasy webcomic Beyond the Vale (launching October 2025).
What is the Beyond the Vale Webcomic?
Beyond the Vale is an action fantasy webcomic project between Storygrounds and Mythic Talent that features over a dozen of the biggest streamers in the world. Set in an entirely original universe, the streamers star as heroic (and in some cases, less than heroic) individuals recruited by a mysterious corporation to travel across worlds and take on the mantle of adventurers-for-hire. As our heroes embark on their valiant quests, a sinister truth lurks beneath the surface of the enigmatic corporation supporting them. They soon unearth dark secrets that not only jeopardize their missions but threaten to tear apart the very fabric of the universe.
What makes this webtoon truly ambitious is not only that it stars over a dozen of the biggest streamers, but also that their fans can have a meaningful impact on the story itself. Throughout the series, fans will have an opportunity to directly influence not only the story, but also the lore of their favorite Streamers and their faithful companions (don’t worry, we didn’t forget about Kitty) through quests. Whether it’s designing an entirely new hero to join the cast, deciding major plot points, or adding to their favorite streamer’s lore, any fan of any skill level can make an impact and be rewarded for it.
Each early episode focuses on individual VTuber characters while contributing to the overarching Beyond the Vale universe. This structure allows fans to follow their favorite creators while discovering new personalities within the shared storyline. Shylily makes her long-awaited entrance in Episodes 7 and 8, before stepping fully into her destiny as one of Beyond The Vale’s main heroes.
Complete episode list with participating talent will be updated HERE.
How Shylily (and Spoof) Became Part of the Beyond the Vale Universe?
Starring in a new multimedia universe is a journey in itself, and it all starts with authenticity. Capturing Shylily’s unique personality while bringing her into a whole new world required close collaboration between her and the Storygrounds team.
To give readers a peek behind the curtain, we’ve included one panel in three different stages of production: sketch, inks, and full color.
The rough sketch sets the foundation with posing, expression, and staging within the frame. In the ink stage, details are sharpened and her silhouette is locked in. Finally, the coloring stage adds depth and energy, with palette and polishing choices designed to match her brand and also highlight her playful yet heroic presence. Side by side, these stages highlight not only how a webcomic panel is built, but also the care taken to let Shylily’s personality shine through every step of the process.
Fans first met this version of Shylily through her character reveal video, which was released before the comic launched.
What Beyond The Vale Means for VTuber Culture
The October 8th launch date isn't just another content drop. It's potentially a watershed moment for how VTubers approach narrative content. The collaboration involves multiple creators from Mythic Talent, and has the potential to become a template for future VTuber multimedia projects.
If Beyond the Vale succeeds, we might see more VTubers moving beyond streaming into structured storytelling. This could change how we think about VTuber personas. Expanding beyond their current status as entertainment personalities, all the way into genuine fictional characters with deep lore and backstories worthy of their own narrative universes.
For Shylily specifically, this represents the natural evolution of her "Ocean Oreo" persona. She's taken a character concept that started as streaming branding and expanded it into something substantial enough to star in an action-fantasy narrative.
How to Get Involved with Shylily and Beyond the Vale
Ready to join Shylily's action-fantasy adventure? Here's how to participate:
Next Steps for Fans:
- Download the Storygrounds app (ios); (android)
- Follow Shylily on Twitch for behind-the-scenes content and updates
- Read Beyond The Vale (especially Shylily’s episodes)
- Join an interactive quest that will expand the webcomic universe and impact the plot
What is Storygrounds
Storygrounds is the only interactive webcomic platform where creators and communities collaborate on the biggest entertainment franchises of tomorrow. Storygrounds has an extensive Webtoon, Webcomic, Manga, Manhua and Manhwa library featuring exclusive and high quality stories.
Key facts about Storygrounds
- An interactive experience: communities have actual impact on the stories
- Fan actions are rewarded: fans can read, complete objectives and collect stamps and coins to get more comics for free!
- Quality stories across a variety of genres: Action, Fantasy, Romance, Comedy, BL, GL, Drama, Horror, and more
- A positive community: there are multiple ways for passionate readers and creators who love comics to interact
Storygrounds is available on the App Store, Google Play Store, and at www.storygrounds.com.
Quick FAQ
Who is Shylily?
Shylily is a German VTuber known as the “Ocean Oreo,” who streams on Twitch and YouTube and reached over 1M followers in 2023. She now has 1.5M Twitch followers.
What does “Ocean Oreo” mean?
The nickname “Ocean Oreo” comes from Shylily’s VTuber design, which combines an orca whale and cat features (an Orcat).
What is Beyond the Vale?
Beyond the Vale is an action fantasy webcomic series created by Storygrounds, starring Shylily and other Mythic Talent VTubers and Streamers.
What role does Shylily play in Beyond the Vale?
Shylily stars as a fantasy adventurer whose personality and humor shape the tone of the story.
Who else is in Beyond the Vale?
The series features multiple creators, including CaseOh, Asmongold, Shylily, ExtraEmily, Vienna, Nyanners, 5up, Silvervale, Saruei, CyYu, LordAethelstan, FalseEyeD, Esfand, Towelliee, LaynaLazar, Squchan, Fefe, ItsKatchii, Chachayourvmom
Will Shylily’s fans be able to interact with her in Beyond the Vale?
Yes, Storygrounds integrates quests and fan activities so her community can engage with the plot of Beyond The Vale.
