Holo is a character from the Spice and Wolf series, featured in new merchandise and referenced in the hololive Dreams game, which has surpassed 1 million pre-registrations.
Holo, the wolf deity from the Spice and Wolf series, is the subject of a new merchandise line from Kadost. An acrylic stick incense holder shaped like Holo and a set of apple-cinnamon-patchouli incense sticks are available for preorder until June 16, 2026, with a release scheduled for late September 2026. Each item costs 2,750 yen. The incense holder is part of the Ani-Scent line for Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf.
Separately, the hololive Dreams smartphone game, which features over 50 talents from the Hololive agency, surpassed 1 million pre-registrations as of May 30, 2026. The milestone unlocked dot sunglasses for all talents and revealed a second area, Megasphere, themed around games and casinos. A snack product tied to the game launched June 2, 2026, with original stickers of talents in live costumes.
Holo Hokey, a VR air hockey game from Holo Indie, was released June 2, 2026, priced at 500 yen. The game allows players to become a Hololive VTuber and includes three modes, character-specific special abilities, and 80 challenge stages. The review notes the game offers a rare opportunity to interact with Hololive members in virtual space.
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QualiArts has started the new hololive Dreams event "Innocent Two, Watching Eyes" on Android, iOS, and PC (Steam). Takane Lui, Fuwawa Abyssgard, and Mococo Abyssgard join as new ★5 members. The event runs until September 17 at 19:59, with the gacha available until September 19 at 10:59. Event songs include the new original unit track "Sanmiittai Love System", Lui's "Holo Hawk", and FUWAMOKO's "Mekurumeku Rendezvous".
COVER Corporation announced a production renewal for hololive production on September 7, 2026, in the first episode of the news program 'hololive Next,' hosted by CEO Motoaki Tanigo, known as YAGOO. The program marked the agency's 9th anniversary and opened a countdown to the 10th anniversary on September 7, 2027. The brand structure that previously separated hololive, hololive Indonesia, hololive English, and hololive DEV_IS will be integrated into a single 'hololive' brand, with existing YouTube and X accounts kept as language-specific channels. The production logo is renewed, inheriting the triangle and blue of the previous design. Visual updates for talents will roll out over several years, with Tokino Sora, the first affiliated talent, receiving the first update, revealed at a live on September 7 at 21:00. A new streaming app, 'hololive raku,' is scheduled for late September. The agency also announced its first TV anime, 'OdeHolo,' produced by Studio KAI, with details on September 23, and a new unit, 'Asobi★Mawaritai!,' the first in about two years.
hololive production marked its 9th anniversary on September 7, 2026, by launching the news program "hololive Next" and opening a dedicated countdown website. The company also unveiled a refreshed logo and announced a structural change to unify its regional branches under one "hololive" brand as it prepares for its 10th anniversary in 2027.
Cover Corporation announced during the livestreamed "hololive Next 2026.9.7" special on September 7 that its hololive VTuber agency is launching its first television anime project. The project is teased under the abbreviated keyword "OdeHolo" and is part of hololive's 10th anniversary celebration. Studio KAI, known for its work on Umamusume Pretty Derby, Fuuto PI, and Sentenced to Be a Hero, will handle animation production. Studio KAI previously worked on animated hololive projects and music videos. The official title, story details, and which hololive talents will appear have not yet been revealed. Cover CEO Motoaki "YAGOO" Tanigo stated during the announcement stream that planning and preparation for the project had been underway for about five years. A special program streamed on September 23 at 8:00 p.m. JST will reveal further details, featuring hololive talents Momosuzu Nene, Omaru Polka, Yukihana Lamy, and Shishiro Botan, with Shirakami Fubuki and Ookami Mio serving as hosts. The announcement also included the debut of a new hololive unit, Asobi Mawaritai, the first new unit in approximately two years.
Rain World Anthology Edition was announced at the Akupara Direct stream on September 6. The package bundles the base game with the Downpour and The Watcher DLCs for PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Switch 2, with a 2027 release planned. A Collector's Edition with an art book and keychain opens preorders September 7 at Serenity Forge.
BANDAI SPIRITS releases Ichiban Kuji Hololive RPG Style on September 5. The no-losing lottery gives Ayame Nakiri, Subaru Oozora, Flare Shiranui, and Noel Shirogane figure prizes in RPG costumes based on newly drawn illustrations. Each draw costs 850 yen including tax. Online sales open September 7 at 17:00. Retail locations include Lawson, Ministop, bookstores, hobby shops, and Ichiban Kuji official channels.
CCMC Co., Ltd. announced that the sticker album management strategy game Deco! Hololive Seal Battle, developed by PREAPP PARTNERS Co., Ltd., went on sale today, September 3, 2026, on Steam under the hololive production fan-made game brand holo Indie. The game is an auto-battle title where players decorate hololive production talents with over 150 types of stickers, form a team of up to three members, and aim for 15 wins. It features 12 talents: Sakura Miko, Shirakami Fubuki, Ookami Mio, Nekomata Okayu, Inugami Korone, Usada Pekora, Shiranui Flare, Shirogane Noel, Houshou Marine, Fuwawa Abyssgard, Mococo Abyssgard, and Ichijou Ririka. Players choose one main talent at the start, then add others as battles progress. Stickers can be placed anywhere on a talent, but decorating designated spots greatly increases their effect. Coins earned from battles are used to purchase new stickers at the shop. The game also includes a ranked match mode where players battle opponents of similar rank and earn rank points. The price is 1,280 yen (tax included), and the game supports Japanese, English, and Simplified and Traditional Chinese.
Animate's Hololive Production ART JAM!!! Fair in animate opened August 29 at the Ikebukuro main store and Osaka Nipponbashi, running through September 13. Nine Hololive members drew self-portraits displayed at large scale, alongside merch including acrylic stands, can badges, mini canvas boards and coach jackets. A Gallery D.N.A. exhibition at Ikebukuro's first floor runs through September 27. The report previewed the venue the night before opening.
Cover Corporation will stream hololiveNext, a new official information program, on September 7 at 20:15 JST on the official Hololive Production YouTube channel. The program features YAGOO, also known as Motoaki Tanigo, representative director and president of Cover Corporation, along with Hololive talents. September 7 marks Hololive Production's 9th anniversary, and the program is positioned as the start of a countdown to the 10th anniversary. The program was announced September 1 on the official X account. The talents appearing in the first episode and the specific content have not been revealed. The YouTube description includes the line "please watch until the end," which suggests an announcement may be coming during the stream. Tokino Sora, a 0th generation member, began activities on September 7, 2017, and the agency has held anniversary programs on the anniversary day in the past.
COVER Corporation announced a collaboration between hololive talents Sakura Miko and Houshou Marine and apparel brand XRAGE. The MikoMari Collaboration Collection includes a tactical bag, happi coat, and two graphic T-shirts, with designs drawing on the talents' signature colors, motifs, and fan communities. It launches September 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM CST through the XRAGE website and physical stores in Taiwan and Hong Kong.
tuki. and Hoshimachi Suisei will hold a joint live titled 'Hoshifuru Bansankai' on December 20 at K-Arena Yokohama. The key visual was drawn by wataboku. Ticket advance reception begins August 30. The two became close after posting karaoke videos in 2025, and tuki. later provided the song 'Suisei' to Hoshimachi Suisei in December 2025. Hoshimachi Suisei established her personal agency Studio STELLAR in March 2026.
Publisher tinyBuild and developer Hologryph announced on August 27 that unauthorized access compromised 'Secret Neighbor' in-game data. Player profiles and progress were deleted, though no personal information leaked. Servers are temporarily halted across all platforms until vulnerabilities are resolved. The attacker demands a sales suspension on all platforms, with no financial motive stated.
Publisher holo Indie released a major summer update for Roboqlo's 'Puchi Horo no Mura - Sword, Shop, and Country Life' on August 24. The five FLOW GLOW members join as new villagers, and new elements include an affection system, a beach area, and nightly mini live performances. Melee weapons also received significant improvements. The game is available on PC via Steam.
Developer holonaut announced Swaggerfall on August 24, an open-world RPG for PC that runs on a terminal. The game renders a 3D fantasy world using ASCII characters, with a procedurally generated map said to extend infinitely. Players gain experience from actions like jumping, mining, and cooking, and combat is turn-based with a QTE element. A demo is planned for itch.io.
Bandai Namco Amusement America and hololive English -Justice- will launch the POP-UP STORE -City Groove in September 2026. The limited-time event visits five US cities through March 2027, offering exclusive merchandise, a mini game, and photo opportunities. Each stop features newly illustrated city-pop inspired artwork created for the event.
The latest column spotlights Hololive Dreams, a free-to-play rhythm game from developer QualiArts that launched on mobile and PC in July. It features 54 playable Hololive members, over 150 songs, and an exploration-based 3D island mode. The game has seen strong traction in Japan's top charts.
CCMC Co., Ltd. opened the Steam store page on August 28, 2026 for BaeSplit: Chaos Down Under, a free turn-based RPG published under holo Indie, the fan-made game brand for Hololive Production. Development is handled by Studio PP and SlimeCore Dynamics. The game stars Hakos Baelz, a member of Hololive English -Promise-, who is on a peaceful trip through Australia when chaos power goes out of control, scattering her companions and making wild animals ferocious. The goal is to travel across Australia, rescue the scattered hololive members, and restore balance before the country is consumed by chaos. The game features six versions of Hakos Baelz, each with different personalities, abilities, and combat roles, and players build a party from these versions. A unique Tension System affects battle performance, with high-tension characters unleashing power beyond limits and low-tension ones making mistakes. Rescued hololive companions can be summoned as support characters. The game supports Japanese and English, is planned for release at a date to be determined, and is free to play on PC via Steam.
Cover released the transcript of its fiscal year 2027 first-quarter earnings call on August 26. The call, held on August 12, included a Q&A session focused on the mobile and Steam game Hololive Dreams. The game launched worldwide on July 23 and surpassed 2 million downloads after reaching 1 million on its first day. During the call, CEO Motoaki Yago and CFO Yosuke Kaneko answered questions about the game's effect on other businesses, revenue contribution, and long-term sustainability. Yago said the game has brought previously buried content, especially music videos, back to the surface, and view counts are increasing. He also noted the possibility that users supporting a single talent may shift to supporting multiple talents or the entire group. Kaneko said about 30% of demand for the game currently comes from overseas, on a preliminary basis. Regarding revenue, Kaneko explained that because the project involves a co-development company, Cover cannot state the degree of upside on its own, but results are significantly above the conservative assumptions set at the start of the fiscal year. The company materials assess the game division as steadily getting off the ground as a highly sustainable business pillar.
BANDAI SPIRITS has announced the productization of two new prize figures in the hololive IF series, which imagines various situations for Hololive members. The first colored prototypes of the figures were revealed on August 27, 2026, via the Banpresto Brand X account. The lineup pairs Houshou Marine with the Crossbone Gundam X1 and Usada Pekora with the Unicorn Gundam, both in a Nui Armor (Plush Armor) style. Despite the cute chibi proportions, the designs retain distinctive elements such as head decorations and costumes. Both prize figures are scheduled to appear in crane games nationwide in February 2027. The announcement came with the hashtag hololive IF and the Gundam collaboration tag, and the copyright notice lists both Sunrise and COVER. The figures are part of the Banpresto Brand, a label under BANDAI SPIRITS, and the reveal marks the first time colored prototypes have been shown for this collaboration.
Bandai Spirits opened reservations on August 27, 2026 for several new items in its Tamashii Nations figure lines, including two METAL ROBOT Soul figures from the Gundam x hololive production collaboration. The METAL ROBOT Soul <SIDE MS> Nu Gundam [Sakura Miko Ver.] is priced at 24,200 yen, and the Sazabi [Hoshimachi Suisei Ver.] at 28,600 yen, both shipping in January 2027. Reservations for the Nu Gundam began at 16:00 and for the Sazabi at 17:00 on August 27. The figures feature special coloring based on the VTubers' image colors, dedicated bases, and collaboration markings. The company also opened reservations for the METAL STRUCTURE Kaitai Shouki RX-178 Gundam Mk-II (AEUG Specification), a 310mm figure priced at 137,500 yen, also shipping in January 2027. The Kaitai Shouki figure includes LED gimmicks and three armor deployment forms. These items were displayed at the Bandai / BANDAI SPIRITS booth at TOKYO TOY SHOW 2026, alongside other collaboration figures including RG RX-78-2 Gundam Ver.2.0 [HOLOLIVE PRODUCTION Ver.] and RG Crossbone Gundam X1 [Houshou Marine Ver.].
Cover Corporation announced on August 21, 2026, that it will hold a nationwide touring exhibition for hololive production titled "hololive Grand Reception ~Invitation with Gratitude~" to mark the agency's 9th anniversary. The event will run sequentially at four venues: Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka, beginning with the Tokyo venue TOKYO DREAM PARK on October 10, 2026. The Tokyo leg is split into two halves: the first from October 10 to October 28 (19 days) and the second from October 31 to November 23 (24 days), with the venue closed on October 29 and 30 for exhibition changes. The exhibition features seven areas, including a main space where all 63 talents are displayed, a simulated signing attraction, and a store selling event-exclusive merchandise. Advance lottery tickets for the Tokyo venue go on sale August 22, with general sales starting September 19. Prices are 2,500 yen for admission, 4,500 yen for admission with a memorial art bookmark mat, and 3,000 yen for same-day entry. The event is organized by Cover, TV Asahi, and Movic, with sponsorship by Pia.
The unofficial fan game HoloCure will add nine playable characters in its next update, Ver.0.8, scheduled for mid-autumn. The roster includes all four Hololive 5th Generation members and all five Secret Society holoX members. The developer cited scheduling as a reason the release may take time.
CCMC opened the Steam store page for HoloCozy on August 19, 2026, a desktop companion room customization game developed by Ninth Games under the holo Indie fan-made game brand for Hololive Production. Wishlist registration is now available on the store page. The game features five Hololive talents drawn in pixel art: Tokino Sora, Usada Pekora, Shiranui Flare, Shirogane Noel, and Houshou Marine. Each talent autonomously performs actions such as working, resting, and sleeping based on in-game stamina and mood. Players earn coins based on the time talents spend on activities, then use those coins to obtain new furniture. Some furniture items change the talents' actions, and players can freely place beds, computer desks, and decorations to create their own room. The game also includes daily-use features accessed through an in-game smartphone: BGM and ambient sound playback, stream notifications when talents start or schedule streams, schedule management on a calendar, and a Pomodoro timer with configurable focus and break times. HoloCozy is scheduled for release within 2026, with price to be determined. It supports Japanese and English and is a single-player game on Steam.
Inside's photo report from Comic Market 108, held August 15 and 16 at Tokyo Big Sight, spotlights 10 female cosplayers from general participation. The two-day event drew about 260,000 visitors, down 40,000 from the previous event. Featured cosplay spans Street Fighter, Hololive, Zenless Zone Zero, NIKKE, Call of the Night, 2.5 Dimensional Seduction, Shugo Chara!, and Keroro Gunso.
QualiArts announced planned improvements for the rhythm & RPG "hololive Dreams" (HoloDori) on Android, iOS, and PC via Steam. Changes include adding Red Diamonds to the Mission Pass free tier rewards, retaining AUTO settings in Everyone's Live, improving navigation to the HoloMen board, and addressing disconnections during PokaJan play. A new mini-game arrives at the end of August, with a new area in development.
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.
QualiArts will run the solo event "Ultimate Summer! for Me?" in hololive Dreams from August 17 at 20:00 JST. The event focuses on individual talents, with new solo songs, music videos, short stories, and event memories. Chapters switch every two days, each spotlighting a different talent.
Shueisha's V Jump announced the hololive OFFICIAL CARD GAME 2nd Anniversary Blooming Memories collection book, releasing September 18. The cover and two bonus cards were revealed, including a Yukihana Lamy card drawn by Kentaro Yabuki, known for To LOVE-Ru and Ayakashi Triangle. The book covers all cards released in the past year.
BNN WORKS' brand VTee will release its first project, the VTee x hololive Collection, starting August 13. The lineup features apparel for Houshou Marine, Usada Pekora, Inugami Korone, and Nekomata Okayu, with key art by illustrator Reo Kizumi. Items include T-shirts, pullover hoodies, and a varsity jacket, plus a pop-up event at SHIBUYA TSUTAYA.
The hololive Splash T-Party! exhibition opened August 1 at SHIBUYA TSUTAYA, displaying over 80 T-shirts designed by hololive talents, creators, and corporate collaborations. Online sales began August 7 and run through October 31. The exhibition runs until August 19, with key visual merchandise sold on site.
CCMC Co., Ltd. announced a free update for Koro-san's Home WAN! Derby, the hololive fan-made action game on Steam. The update adds Kuma-rin's Home WAN! Derby Mode, where players control Houshou Marine's mascot Houshou Kuma-rin, plus new magic pitches, pitchers, arranged BGM, and an RTA ranking function. A 20 percent off sale runs from August 8 to August 17, 2026.
COVER Corporation announced the SUNRISEPOP x hololive production late-summer mystery project "holonatsu Paradise," a pop-up event at Bailian ZX Creative Center in Shanghai from August 30 to September 9, 2026. The event features exclusive key visuals of seven hololive talents and a wide range of exclusive merchandise, including Shanghai-exclusive commemorative items.
Good Smile Company is releasing 1/7 scale figures of Hololive VTubers Shirakami Fubuki and Ookami Mio under its Good Smile Collection brand. Both figures, priced at 22,000 yen each, are scheduled for September 2027 release.
Cover announced that the next in-game event for the rhythm and RPG "hololive Dreams" ("Holodori") will feature the unit miComet, consisting of Sakura Miko and Hoshimachi Suisei. The event, titled "Syncing Summer Sparkle," is scheduled to begin on August 7, 2026, at 12:00. Alongside the event, three songs by the duo will be added to the game, and players can obtain miComet event memories by participating. The announcement follows a teaser on the official X account that hinted at the two talents with an ocean background and icons on their outfits. The first in-game event, "Hello! Brand New Summer!," ended on August 5, and details for the next event were scheduled to be revealed on August 6 at 18:00. "Holodori" is the first official smartphone game for the VTuber group hololive, developed jointly by Cover and QualiArts, and released on July 23. It surpassed 1 million downloads the day after release. The game is available on iOS, Android, and PC via Steam with a free-to-play model.
CCMC Co., Ltd. announced on Thursday, August 6, 2026, that the Steam store page for Decorate! Hololive Sticker Battle, a sticker book management strategy game developed by Preapp Partners Co., Ltd., is now live. The game is scheduled for release on Thursday, September 3, 2026, and is published under holo Indie, the fan-made game brand for hololive production. The auto-battle game lets players decorate hololive talents with stickers, form a team of up to three members, and aim for 15 wins. It features 12 hololive talents, including Sakura Miko, Shirakami Fubuki, Ookami Mio, Nekomata Okayu, Inugami Korone, Usada Pekora, Shiranui Flare, Shirogane Noel, Houshou Marine, Fuwawa Abyssgard, Mococo Abyssgard, and Ichijou Ririka. Players choose one main talent at the start, then add others as they progress. Stickers, over 150 types, can be placed anywhere on a talent, but placing them on designated spots increases their effect. Coins earned from battles buy new stickers at the shop. Ranked matches pair players of similar rank, with wins earning rank points. The planned price is 1,280 yen (tax included), and the game supports Japanese, English, and Chinese (Simplified/Traditional).
Hololive English -Myth- talent Ninomae Ina'nis is being made into a 1/7 scale figure as part of the AXGRIT brand project, a collaboration between TSUTAYA IP Bookstore and Design COCO. Pre-orders open at the COCO Store on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, and run through Thursday, November 5, 2026. The figure is the fifth installment in the AXGRIT series, which is set in an original world where characters equipped with anti-gravity units fly and fight in a ruined future world. Ninomae Ina'nis is sculpted in a dignified pose, raising a red star in her left hand as if seizing hope in the devastated setting. The figure's jacket uses clear parts for a light transparency effect, and a unit inspired by her tentacles sits behind her. Her hair is sculpted strand by strand, and the anti-gravity units on her crossed legs feature detailed mechanical design. The dedicated base can hold a separately sold LED light that makes the AXGRIT logo glow. The figure costs 35,970 yen including tax, stands about 296mm tall including the base, and is scheduled to ship in October 2027.
QualiArts and Cover have started the first in-game event for the rhythm and RPG "hololive Dreams," titled "Hello! Brand New Summer!," on July 28, 2026, at 12:00. The event runs until August 5 at 19:59 and is a point rally where players complete rhythm game live stages and mini-games to collect Event Pt and Event Badges. Five hololive members appear in the event: Subaru Oozora, Flare Shiranui, Noel Shirogane, Watame Tsunomaki, and Kanade Otonose, each with an original story. Alongside the event, the limited-time "Sunny Summer Vacation! Gacha" runs from July 28 at 11:00 to August 7 at 10:59, introducing five new ★5 members in swimsuit costumes. Obtaining these members grants Park Costumes and Live Costumes based on the swimsuit designs on the cards. The event adds six songs, including the original "Bakunatsu!! Tropical Vacation" and covers such as Flare Shiranui's "UNDEAD" and Watame Tsunomaki's "Renai Circulation." The full-size MV for "Bakunatsu!! Tropical Vacation" is available on the official YouTube channel. The game is available on iOS, Android, and PC.
Modern culture brand VTee, operated by BNN WORKS, will release its first collaboration project, the "VTee x hololive Collection," on Thursday, August 13, 2026. The collection features four hololive members: Houshou Marine, Usada Pekora, Inugami Korone, and Nekomata Okayu. The lineup includes T-shirts and pullover hoodies, with a key visual illustration by Reo Kizumi. Each member's T-shirt is priced at 9,900 yen, while the "VTee x Inugami Korone 'Sonic Costume' TEE" costs 13,200 yen. Pullover hoodies for each member are reservation-only items at 28,600 yen each. A stadium jacket inspired by Houshou Marine, the "Dead Ma'am's Chest" VARSITY JACKET, has been unveiled with details to be announced later. Products will be sold at the VTee Media Store starting August 13, with exact start times to be announced on VTee's official Instagram. To coincide with the release, a display and sales area will be set up within a hololive pop-up event at SHIBUYA TSUTAYA from August 13 to 19, with limited quantities available.
QualiArts and COVER Corporation launched "hololive Dreams" (abbreviated as "HoloDori") on July 23, 2026, for iOS, Android, and Steam. The game is the first official smartphone title for the hololive production VTuber group. It is a free-to-play rhythm and RPG set in a theme park, where players raise talents, play rhythm games and mini-games, and build a dream park. Pre-downloads for the smartphone versions began on July 22. The developers announced that cumulative pre-registrations surpassed 1.5 million, triggering in-game rewards for all 54 participating talents, including a "Kawaii Hairpin" accessory and five gacha tickets. To celebrate the launch, a "15-Day 25-Song Addition Campaign" will add 25 songs over 15 consecutive days, and a login bonus will award diamonds equivalent to 10 gacha pulls. Players can also obtain one talent of their choice at the highest rarity at the start of the game.
Cover Corporation announced a collaboration with Medialink Group for an afternoon tea party-themed merchandise line featuring seven talents from hololive, hololive Indonesia, and hololive English. The products debut at ACGHK 2026 from July 24 to 28 at the Medialink Group booth.
Cover announced that 'hololive Dreams' will launch on July 23 for Android, iOS, and PC via Steam. The free-to-play rhythm RPG will offer monthly memberships for each hololive member at 290 yen, providing cosmetic rewards. A create-beatmap feature will include beatmaps made by members themselves. A collaboration event with fireworks and drones is scheduled for October 15 at Saitama Stadium 2002.
Hololive Production announced a two-day live event, "hololive RECORDS MUSIC STAGE 2027," set for January 9-10, 2027 at K Arena Yokohama. Day 1 features AZKi, Sakura Miko, Hakos Baelz, and ReGLOSS; Day 2 features Shirakami Fubuki, Houshou Marine, Kobo Kanaeru, and FLOW GLOW. A 67-track, 11-CD compilation album, "hololive RECORDS HISTORY COLLECTION," priced at 17,600 yen, is also available for pre-order to mark the label's first anniversary.
Cover Corp, the operator of the VTuber agency Hololive Production, announced on July 16, 2026, that pre-orders have opened for the selection album "hololive RECORDS HISTORY COLLECTION" under its label hololive RECORDS. The company also revealed a real-life live event, "hololive RECORDS MUSIC STAGE 2027," scheduled for January 9 and 10, 2027, at K Arena Yokohama in Yokohama City. The album commemorates the first anniversary of the hololive RECORDS label. It is an 11-CD box set containing 67 songs, including original tracks personally selected by Hololive talents and collaboration songs such as event theme songs that were previously only available through digital distribution. The set costs 17,600 yen (tax included) and comes with 67 special jacket cards, one for each song. It also includes a serial code for advance lottery tickets to the January 2027 live event. The lineup for the two-day event has been announced. Day 1 on January 9 will feature AZKi, Sakura Miko, Hakos Baelz, and ReGLOSS. Day 2 on January 10 will feature Shirakami Fubuki, Houshou Marine, Kobo Kanaeru, and FLOW GLOW.
Cover Corporation announced on July 10, 2026, that the after-screening of the hololive Production all-members live event "hololive 7th fes. Ridin' on Dreams," originally held in March 2026, will be shown at theaters across Japan over four days. The screenings are scheduled for August 29 and 30, and September 5 and 6, 2026, with each day dedicated to one of the event's four stages. Tickets are priced at 4,500 yen for a regular ticket and 5,200 yen for a ticket including a set of silver tape and confetti stickers. A lottery system via Lawson Ticket runs in two rounds, starting July 10, followed by general and theater sales. Each screening will include an exclusive comment video from two talents: for Stage 1, Tsunomaki Watame and FUWAMOCO; Stage 2, Shishiro Botan and Elizabeth Rose Bloodflame; Stage 3, Kikirara Vivi and Pavolia Reine; Stage 4, Todoroki Hajime and Kaela Kovalskia. Attendees may use penlights and cheer vocally, but recording and photography are prohibited. All visitors receive a clear postcard featuring the event's key visual. Original goods will also be sold at the theaters.
Amazon Kindle has launched a large-scale sale offering up to 50% points back on select Kadokawa manga titles, running from July 7 through July 13 for the Kadokawa campaign and until July 23 for the Summer Super Point Fair. The promotion coincides with Amazon Prime Day and covers dozens of series, including Delicious in Dungeon, Tsukihime: A Piece of Blue Glass Moon, Nichijou, Persona 3, Persona 4, Persona 5: Mementos Mission, and Gunslinger Girl. For Delicious in Dungeon, all 14 volumes (excluding volume 10) are eligible; buying the full set costs 10,742 yen and yields 5,012 yen in points. The Delicious in Dungeon World Guide: Adventurer's Bible Complete Edition and Ryoko Kui's sketchbook Daydream Hour are also included. The Persona manga adaptations are similarly discounted: all 11 volumes of Persona 3 cost 6,897 yen with 3,454 points back, all 13 volumes of Persona 4 cost 8,173 yen with 4,092 points back, and all 3 volumes of Persona 5: Mementos Mission cost 2,057 yen with 1,029 points back. Other notable titles in the sale include Fate/stay night, Fate/Zero, Today's Menu for the Emiya Family, A Bride's Story, Neon Genesis Evangelion, The Saga of Tanya the Evil, Erased, Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation, and The Eminence in Shadow.
Tokyopop announced five new manga licenses during its Anime Expo panel on Sunday, including omnibus editions of How I Attended an All Guy's Mixer, a Hololive comic, and three other titles spanning romance, fantasy, and comedy.
Cover Corporation and QualiArts have announced the worldwide release of Hololive Dreams, the first official smartphone game for the Hololive VTuber group, on July 23, 2026. The game is a rhythm & RPG set in a theme park where players build facilities for over 50 Hololive talents. It includes a rhythm game with over 150 songs at launch, including solo, unit, and cover tracks, as well as an original story and a create-beatmap function. A Steam version is also planned, with a wishlist now available. The game is free-to-play with in-app purchases. The release date was revealed during a special YouTube program on July 3. Pre-registrations have already exceeded 1.3 million, triggering milestone rewards such as gacha tickets and cosmetic items. A special event themed around the game is scheduled for October 2026 to celebrate Hololive's 9th anniversary.
Cover announced on July 3 that the smartphone rhythm and RPG game Hololive Dreams will launch worldwide on July 23, 2026. A Steam version was also revealed, with wishlisting open and a later release date to be announced. The game features classic rhythm gameplay with Hololive music videos and live footage as backgrounds, an original story set on a deserted island, and park-building mechanics.
CCMC, a subsidiary of Cover Corp, announced the opening of the Steam store page for HoloTrials: Case Covered, a free mystery adventure game developed by VTAC Games under the holo Indie fan game brand. The game is set in a parallel world where hololive English talents from Myth and Council/Promise are reimagined as high school students. Players take the role of student detective Watson Amelia, investigating a campus incident that leads to a courtroom battle to clear Gawr Gura, the prime suspect. The game combines visual novel text with side-scrolling exploration and point-and-click evidence collection. Courtroom segments require players to find contradictions in testimonies and present correct evidence. The art style uses lineless 2D sprites with full animation. HoloTrials: Case Covered will release for free on Steam on September 10, 2026 at 12:00 JST. The store page went live on June 30, 2026. The game supports English language only.
Links International is shipping the HYTE tokidoki x hololive English -Advent- Y70 mid-tower PC case from late June 2026 onward. The case is sold exclusively through Surugaya for 52,580 yen. It features a pillar-less panoramic tempered glass design with tokidoki-style Advent character art, a dual-chamber interior, and a vertical GPU mount via a PCIe 4.0 riser cable. The model does not include the touch-panel LCD found on the Y70 Touch.