Socializing and working from home via the internet has gradually become the norm for many, and little do we know that we are secretly being judged based on the tiny rectangular representation of our homes that people can see in the background at every video chat and meeting we hold. To avoid all kinds of judgment, I conveniently tilt my laptop so the actual mess behind me does not appear on screen.
Drawing on the online socializing and teleworking trend, Japanese video game companies, animé studios, sports teams, and theme parks have taken the opportunity to share their fantasy worlds with fans, releasing free downloadable video call backgrounds to refashion and upgrade the virtual activity. (Some are available only through the Japanese language website; English websites are provided where available. All are downloadable and new ones are coming out regularly.)
Can’t find that one presentable spot in your house for your next video conference? Or, want to jazz up your boring backdrop for that upcoming Zoom nomikai? These guys might have the solution for you — the choice is all yours!
Japanese Baseball League teams — including the Yokohama DeNA Baystars, Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, Orix Buffaloes, and Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles — are sharing their background sets with baseball fans.
This list is just a few of the many options available out there to color your background in your next video calls and conferences. Some companies are constantly updating their selections on their webpages and Twitter accounts, so keep checking back. You might find your own perfect wallpaper!
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