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2d ago

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.

6d ago

hololive production Launches hololive Next, 10th Anniversary Countdown Begins

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.

Aug 28

Hololive English -Justice- Pop-Up Store City Groove Heads to Five US Cities

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.

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.

Jun 12

My Classmate's a Sexy Actress Anime Premieres July 5, Reveals Ruka Someya Promo

The production team for the anime adaptation of My Classmate's a Sexy Actress, and Now We Live Together?! has set a July 5, 2026 premiere date. They also released a character promo focused on Ruka Someya, voiced by Hitomi Yanagi. The anime adapts Nigo Shoji's manga Onaji Semi no Someya-san ga AV Joyū datta Hanashi, which ran for eight chapters in KATTS' Ananga Langa magazine from 2023 to 2024. Studio Hokiboshi, known for hentai adaptations such as Adam's Sweet Agony, is animating the series. Narue Kurotsuguchi directs, with Eeyo Kurosai handling series composition and Hapirai Chokomi on character design. Riku Miyazora co-stars as Ryosuke Kamiya. The theme song is Sakura Momo's "Mirai Contrail." The first episode will stream early on June 12 via DMM TV and AnimeFesta. The broadcast version will be censored, with an uncensored version available through premium streaming. No Western streaming service has licensed the series yet.

May 19

Fuwamoco Launch Second Fragrance Mist Collaboration With Spcollect

hololive English talents Fuwawa and Mococo Abyssgard of -Advent- have announced the second volume of their SPcollect fragrance mist collaboration, titled "MEMORIES." Pre-orders open May 12, 2026, for one month, with shipping from November. The talents personally supervised the scents and new illustrations.

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.

May 18

Human Made and Pokémon Launch Second Collaboration Line

Fashion brand Human Made, founded by Nigo, will release the second wave of its collaboration with the Pokémon franchise on May 23. The collection includes 15 items, featuring Pokémon such as Pikachu, Farfetch'd, and Magikarp. Highlights include a padded blouson and utility jacket with Farfetch'd holding a leek that can be inserted at the front or back, a denim jacket with Pikachu on the back, and an open-collar rayon shirt with Magikarp. Prices range from 1,650 yen for a floating pen to 85,800 yen for the utility jacket. The items will be available at Human Made stores and online, as well as locations in South Korea, Hong Kong, and Thailand. Entry to physical stores on May 23 and 24 requires an advance lottery via the Human Made official app, with applications open from May 18 to May 20. The first wave of the collaboration launched in fall 2025.