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Motoaki Tanigo

Motoaki Tanigo appears in hololive's Shattered Legends teaser footage shaking hands with Critical Role game master Matthew Mercer, ahead of the campaign's mid-November 2026 premiere. COVER Corporation continues to announce and stage concerts, merchandise lines, and overseas events across the same period.

Synthesized from 18 Yomimono stories · updated 2d ago

Motoaki Tanigo appears in the stories only as COVER Corporation's representative. The clearest instance is the Shattered Legends teaser footage posted by hololive's English account, which shows Tanigo shaking hands with Matthew Mercer, the Game Master of Critical Role. The same story ties that footage to a project revealed on September 30, 2026, and notes a 20-sided die in an earlier teaser that pointed toward a tabletop role-playing connection. Three days later, COVER Corporation announced Shattered Legends as a Daggerheart actual play campaign made with Critical Role, premiering mid-November 2026 with Mercer as Game Master. The campaign reconfirms who Tanigo is in the coverage: the company figure present when hololive crosses into a new partner's territory.

Around that appearance, the stories describe a company in a heavy announcement cycle. Solo lives for Hakos Baelz, Takane Lui, and Hakui Koyori are set for December 2026, two of them at Kanadevia Hall in Tokyo and one at Tokyo Garden Theater. Pop-up shops run from October 2026 into March 2027 across five Japanese cities, with a separate Kaohsiung store in October and November. Merchandise partnerships cover BLACK BALLOON MARKET sukajan jackets, Pinfinity augmented reality pins for the hololive -Justice- unit, and a Bandage Brigade apparel collection for hololive English. Hololive Dreams, the free-to-play rhythm and RPG made with QualiArts, launched on July 23, 2026 for iOS, Android, and Steam.

The stories never quote Tanigo or describe a decision he made. Where he surfaces, he is the counterpart to an outside partner: Mercer in the teaser, and by extension the Critical Role arrangement announced days later. The rest of the coverage records what COVER Corporation announced, with no statement about his role in any of it. Nothing in the stories addresses his position beyond the representative title attached to him in the Shattered Legends teaser story.

Key facts

Role in Shattered Legends teaser
Cover representative Motoaki Tanigo appears shaking hands with Matthew Mercer, the game master of Critical Role. ↗
Project revealed
Shattered Legends was revealed on September 30, 2026, and an earlier teaser included a 20-sided die pointing toward a TRPG connection. ↗
Shattered Legends format and date
COVER Corporation announced Shattered Legends as a Daggerheart actual play campaign with Critical Role, premiering mid-November 2026. ↗
Shattered Legends game master
Matthew Mercer is the Game Master, with Nerissa Ravencroft, Mori Calliope, Shiori Novella, and Gigi Murin as players alongside Marisha Ray. ↗
Solo lives in December 2026
Hakos Baelz performs at Kanadevia Hall on December 1, Takane Lui at Kanadevia Hall on December 16, and Hakui Koyori at Tokyo Garden Theater on December 22. ↗
Pop-up shop tour
COVER Corporation opens a hololive production official pop up shop in Tokyo, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Osaka, and Sapporo between October 3, 2026 and March 28, 2027. ↗
hololive Dreams launch
QualiArts and COVER Corporation launched hololive Dreams on July 23, 2026 for iOS, Android, and Steam. ↗
DreamHack Stockholm appearance
COVER Corporation brings hololive Meet to DreamHack Stockholm at Stockholmsmässan from November 27 to 29, 2026, with SUPER KARAOKE PARTY on November 28. ↗
Kaohsiung pop-up
The Autumn Colors London Travel Diary pop-up with NoonX runs from October 23 to November 30, 2026 at Dream Mall in Kaohsiung. ↗
hololive 7th fes. screenings
Delayed screenings of hololive 7th fes. Ridin' on Dream run October 31 to November 1, 2026 in Hong Kong and Macau with Emperor Cinemas. ↗

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

Facts

Noted
Cover Corporation announced a city-wide immersive collaboration series · 2026-05-19

Connections

Staff change
shattered legends
Produces
the artist ninomae ina nis 1 6 scale collectible figure

Structured graph also available as JSON at /public/entities/motoaki-tanigo. CC BY 4.0.

All coverage

5d ago

hololive Meet Brings SUPER KARAOKE PARTY to DreamHack Stockholm

COVER Corporation will bring hololive Meet to Sweden for the first time at DreamHack Stockholm, held at Stockholmsmässan from November 27 to 29, 2026. The weekend includes booth activities and video messages from ambassadors Tsunomaki Watame, Airani Iofifteen, Gigi Murin and Rindo Chihaya, ticketed one-on-one meet-and-greets, and a hololive production x Critical Role "Shattered Legends" panel. SUPER KARAOKE PARTY, featuring Mori Calliope, Nerissa Ravencroft and Elizabeth Rose Bloodflame, plays Victoriahallen on November 28 at 1:00 PM CET.

Oct 16

Hololive 7th Fes. Delayed Screenings Set for Hong Kong and Macau

COVER Corporation announced delayed screenings of "hololive 7th fes. Ridin' on Dream" in Hong Kong and Macau with Emperor Cinemas, following the live event in March 2026. Shows run October 31 to November 1 across Emperor Cinemas Times Square and Lisboeta Macau, with four stages per venue. VIP tickets go on sale October 16, public sale October 17.

Oct 13

Critical Role and hololive production Announce Shattered Legends Daggerheart Campaign

COVER Corporation announced Shattered Legends, a Daggerheart actual play campaign made with Critical Role. The series premieres mid-November 2026, sponsored by Ultra PRO, and continues the world of Exandria. Matthew Mercer is the Game Master. Four hololive members join as players: Nerissa Ravencroft, Mori Calliope, Shiori Novella, and Gigi Murin, alongside Critical Role co-founder Marisha Ray. The campaign runs as a mini web series on Critical Role's YouTube channel, Nerissa Ravencroft's YouTube channel, the hololive English YouTube channel, and Beacon. Episode 0 covers character creation and backstories, and after-episode cooldown talks go to Beacon and Nerissa Ravencroft's YouTube membership. Every YouTube episode carries Japanese subtitles. Character names appear in English and Japanese announcements: Ravencroft plays Siliun Faell, Calliope plays Kaz Oogod, Novella plays Marchen Rosemyne, and Murin plays Giryn. A promotional convention tour across North America, Europe, and Asia is planned, with merchandise details to come.

Oct 11

Hakui Koyori Sets First Solo Live For December 22 At Tokyo Garden Theater

Cover Corporation announced that hololive member Hakui Koyori will hold her solo live, Hakui Koyori 1st Live "Dream Spark", on December 22, 2026 at Tokyo Garden Theater. Doors open at 17:30, streaming begins at 18:00, and the performance starts at 18:30. The first venue ticket lottery opened October 11, and streaming tickets went on sale the same day through SPWN and ZAIKO.

Oct 10

Critical Role's Matthew Mercer Appears In Hololive's Shattered Legends Teaser

Hololive's English account posted new footage for Shattered Legends, the project revealed on September 30, 2026. The video shows Cover representative Motoaki Tanigo shaking hands with Matthew Mercer, the game master of Critical Role. A 20-sided die in the earlier teaser had already pointed toward a TRPG connection. On October 7, four Hololive English talents posted character silhouettes, and the full picture is set to be revealed over the coming weeks.

Oct 6

hololive Travel Diary Pop-Up Opens In Kaohsiung In October

COVER Corporation announced the next hololive production pop-up store, "Autumn Colors｜London Travel Diary," made with NoonX. It runs from October 23 to November 30, 2026 at Dream Mall in Kaohsiung, with illustrations pairing autumn foliage and London streetscapes with six talents: Shirakami Fubuki, Houshou Marine, Tsunomaki Watame, Kobo Kanaeru, Hakos Baelz, and Juufuutei Raden. Merchandise includes vehicle fenders and random can badges in 12 designs.

Oct 5

Takane Lui Sets First Solo Live Rebellion For December 16

Cover Corp. announced on October 4, 2026 that hololive member Takane Lui will hold her first solo live, Takane Lui 1st Live "REBELLION," on December 16, 2026 at Kanadevia Hall in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo. Doors open at 17:30, the stream starts at 18:00, and the performance begins at 18:30. The first advance lottery for venue tickets opened the same day and runs through October 13 at 23:59, with results and payment from October 16 to October 19. A second advance lottery runs October 22 to November 3, and general sale opens November 14 at 13:00. Venue seats range from 9,800 yen for balcony standing to 14,000 yen for arena standing with early entry, and all venue tickets include an emblem keychain bonus. Streaming tickets cost 6,800 yen on SPWN and ZAIKO, with a 13,600 yen pair ticket on SPWN, sold until January 16, 2027 at 20:00. Archive viewing ends January 16, 2027 at 23:59. Goods preorders also opened October 4.

Sep 30

Pinfinity And Cover Launch AR Pin Collection For Hololive -Justice-

Cover Corporation announced a collaboration with Pinfinity on augmented reality collectible pins for the hololive -Justice- unit, which debuted in 2024. Individual pins cover Elizabeth Rose Bloodflame, Gigi Murin, Cecilia Immergreen, and Raora Panthera. A limited edition set bundles all four with a serialized logo pin, capped at 2,024 sets worldwide. Each pin unlocks animation and sound through the free Pinfinity app. The collection is on sale now.

Sep 28

Hakos Baelz Sets First Solo Concert REGALIA for December 1

COVER Corporation opened applications on Monday for the first advance lottery for Hakos Baelz 1st Concert "REGALIA," the hololive member's solo show at Kanadevia Hall in Tokyo on Tuesday, December 1, 2026. The first lottery runs from 9:00 PM Monday through 11:59 PM Sunday, October 4, with winner confirmation and payment from October 8 through October 12. Venue tickets range from 9,800 yen for balcony standing to 16,000 yen for arena standing with early entry, and all tickets come with a keychain. The early entry tier adds a pre-show fan meeting. Streaming tickets cost 6,800 yen and are sold through SPWN, with sales running from September 28 through January 8, 2027, and the archive viewable until 11:59 PM that day. Concert merchandise went on sale the same day, with a sales window through October 26.

Sep 17

Cover Announces hololive Sukajan Jackets With BLACK BALLOON MARKET

COVER Corporation announced a sukajan jacket collaboration between hololive and merchandise brand BLACK BALLOON MARKET, operated by Kaitac Family. The lineup pairs six talents with jackets: Kureiji Ollie, Kobo Kanaeru, Ninomae Ina'nis, Hakos Baelz, Mizumiya Su, and Kikirara Vivi. Each jacket carries original illustrations reproduced in embroidery. Pre-orders run from September 17 to October 12, 2026, at 33,000 yen, with shipping in late December 2026.

Sep 11

Hololive Pop Up Shop Tours Five Cities Starting October 3

Cover Corporation will open the "hololive production official pop up shop" at Ikebukuro PACKS from Saturday, October 3, 2026, with cooperative operation by MOVIC Co., Ltd. The tour covers Tokyo, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Osaka, and Sapporo, beginning with Ikebukuro through Sunday, November 1, 2026. Nagoya runs Friday, November 6 to Monday, November 23, 2026. Fukuoka follows Friday, December 11 to Sunday, December 20, 2026, Osaka Saturday, January 9 to Sunday, January 17, 2027, and Sapporo Friday, March 19 to Sunday, March 28, 2027. Original merchandise based on newly drawn bus guide visuals will be sold, with regional products: Tokyo carries three talents, and each later city carries two. Some hololive official goods and licensed merchandise will also be available. Admission restrictions using LivePocket-Ticket- are planned for the first two days in Ikebukuro, with possible numbered tickets afterward depending on crowding. Locations for Nagoya onward and business hours are to be updated on the special site.

Jul 23

Hololive Dreams Launches on iOS, Android, and Steam

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.

Jun 24

hololive Production Reveals Anime NYC 2026 Booth and Event Lineup

hololive production announced its full lineup for Anime NYC 2026, including convention-exclusive live streams with talents from hololive English, Indonesia, DEV_IS, and HOLOSTARS English across four days, the first New York SUPER KARAOKE PARTY featuring Kobo Kanaeru, Mori Calliope, Koseki Bijou, and Nerissa Ravencroft, and the debut of Petit Greetings one-on-one sessions. The booth also hosts hololive OFFICIAL CARD GAME demo sessions.

Jun 15

Ninomae Ina'nis 1/6 Scale Figure Opens Pre-Orders in Taiwan

COVER Corporation and Gleaeastudio have opened pre-orders for a 1/6 scale figure of hololive English talent Ninomae Ina'nis in her artist outfit. The figure is available in standard and deluxe editions, with platform-exclusive bonuses. Pre-orders on the Taiwan-exclusive platform zeczec run through September 30, 2026, with overseas sales planned via Cmer.

May 19

Shirakami Fubuki and Ookami Mio Get Taiwan-Only Immersive Collaboration Series

Cover Corporation announced a city-wide immersive collaboration series themed around Shirakami Fubuki and Ookami Mio, running from May 25 through July 31 in Taiwan. The event includes themed dining at Starry Night Bar, Kaohsiung harbor ferry routes, original cocktails, and exclusive merchandise limited to Taiwan.

May 18

Hololive English Concert Screening Tour Expands to Five European Cities

Cover Corporation announced a five-city European screening tour for the hololive English 3rd Concert -All for One-, running from May to June 2026. Following a sold-out UK screening, the tour will visit Berlin, Düsseldorf, Milan, Lyon, and Paris. Tickets start at €50 for standard admission and €100 for VIP, with event-exclusive merchandise and photo experiences planned.

May 18

Hololive English Teams With Bandage Brigade for Justice Apparel Collection

Cover Corporation announced the first collaboration between US apparel brand Bandage Brigade and hololive English. The capsule collection features Justice branch talents Gigi Murin and Cecilia Immergreen. Pre-orders run from May 1 to May 31, 2026, with shipping limited to the US, Canada, and the UK.