Getting to know the real Ms Wang through the internet

She wears a kimono-like black robe, has hair dyed bright yellow and with the help of a penchant for singing the theme songs of Japanese cartoons has made a name for herself on the internet.

That name is Fang Xiaoqian, derived from her mother's surname and her own nickname Qianqian. Behind this facade is Wang Jingyan, 24, a Beijinger who is one of the expanding group of Chinese youngsters who are now showing their talents through live internet broadcasting.

Wang, who studied Japanese literature at Capital Normal University, believes the songs she sings on her show appeal to her many fans who are in the thrall of anime, cartoons and games from Japan, a group known as nijigen.