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Hololive Production 9th Anniversary Events Announced for September and October

The events are the first major real-world activations tied to "hololive Dreams," signaling COVER's push to promote its debut smartphone game through physical fan experiences.

Key Facts

  • COVER Corporation announced on August 18, 2026, that it will hold events themed around "hololive Dreams" to commemorate the 9th anniversary of Hololive Production.
  • The "Holo~Cal Yokohama Arc" walking event runs from September 18 to October 9, 2026, in the Yokohama Minato Mirai area.
  • Seven Hololive Production talents are collaborating in the Holo~Cal Yokohama Arc: Houshou Marine, Yukihana Lamy, Omaru Polka, Hakui Koyori, Kobo Kanaeru, Hakos Baelz, and Ichijou Ririka.
  • The "Holo Hanabi 2026" music and fireworks event takes place on October 15, 2026, at Saitama Stadium 2002.
  • "hololive Dreams" is the first official smartphone game for Hololive, available for Android, iOS, and Steam.

Reporting from 4 sources: 4Gamer.net, GAME Watch (Impress), hololive production (JP), PANORA.

Hololive Production 9th Anniversary Events Announced for September and October

COVER Corporation announced on August 18 that it will hold a series of events themed around "hololive Dreams," the first official smartphone game for Hololive, to commemorate the 9th anniversary of Hololive Production. The initiative includes two major projects: the walking event "Holo~Cal Yokohama Arc" and the music and fireworks event "Holo Hanabi 2026." The Holo~Cal Yokohama Arc, the second installment of the local support project, runs from September 18 to October 9 in the Yokohama Minato Mirai area. It features collaborations with seven talents: Houshou Marine, Yukihana Lamy, Omaru Polka, Hakui Koyori, Kobo Kanaeru, Hakos Baelz, and Ichijou Ririka. Activities include a stamp rally, limited voice lines, collaboration drinks, newly drawn merchandise, and life-size panel displays at venues such as Yokohama World Porters and Minato Mirai Tokyu Square. Holo Hanabi 2026, titled "~ hololive production 9th Anniversary Fireworks ~Blooming Dreams," takes place on October 15 at Saitama Stadium 2002. The event, which returns after last year's show in Makuhari, will feature fireworks and drones synchronized with Hololive songs.

  • Houshou Marine, Yukihana Lamy, Omaru Polka, Hakui Koyori, Kobo Kanaeru, Hakos Baelz, and Ichijou Ririka are the seven talents collaborating with Yokohama facilities.
  • The stamp rally and limited voice lines are only available at the event venues; the voice lines cannot be heard anywhere else.
  • Merchandise purchase limits apply: up to 5 individual items and up to 15 random items per transaction, with limits subject to change.
  • Goods purchase bonuses end when supplies run out, and receipts cannot be combined across transactions.
  • The event venues include Yokohama World Porters as the main venue, Minato Mirai Tokyu Square, Yokohama Port Museum and Nippon Maru Memorial Park, GiGO Yokohama Chinatown, and THE WHARF HOUSE YAMASHITA KOEN.
  • Business hours vary by facility, and visitors are advised to check schedules before arriving.
  • Holo Hanabi 2026 is described as "a one-of-a-kind memorial show" using the latest fireworks and drone technology synchronized with Hololive songs.
  • The event is organized by the Holo Fireworks 2026 Organizing Committee, with game development credited to QualiArts, Inc.
  • COVER Corporation is headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo, led by President and CEO Motoaki Tanigo.
  • hololive production reports over 90 million total YouTube subscribers across its talent roster.

Synthesized by Yomimono from the 4 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.

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