Singer Kano Joins VTuber Agency Million Production as Kano Mahoro
The move brings a veteran anime singer with a 47.8万-subscriber YouTube channel into a growing agency that recently held its first 3D offline live and is expanding its music label, signaling a push to blend traditional music careers with VTuber artistry.
Key Facts
- Kano announced her move to VTuber agency Million Production under the name Kano Mahoro on August 16, 2026.
- Kano Mahoro is an initial member of the new in-agency group Milpro SONA, alongside Otono Nono and Akubi Demonspeed.
- Her first stream as a member is scheduled for August 22, 2026, at 8 PM JST.
- Kano made her major debut in 2015 with the single 'Stella-rium,' used as the opening theme for the anime 'Sora no Method.'
- Million Production reports 11 talents and over 5.14 million cumulative YouTube subscribers as of August 2026.
Reporting from 3 sources: ASCII.jp, KAI-YOU, PANORA.
Singer Kano, known for anime theme songs, has joined the VTuber agency Million Production under the name Kano Mahoro. The announcement was made on August 16, 2026, and includes her participation in the newly established in-house group Milpro SONA. Kano Mahoro is one of three initial members, alongside Otono Nono and Akubi Demonspeed. The group emphasizes individual artistry over group activities, with a focus on music and personal expression. Her first stream as a member is scheduled for August 22, 2026, at 8 PM JST. Kano, who began as a cover song poster on Nico Nico Douga in 2010, made her major debut in 2015 with the single 'Stella-rium,' which served as the opening theme for the anime 'Sora no Method.' She has also performed theme songs for 'Azur Lane' and other series. Since 2019, she has pursued VTuber activities under both names. She left her previous agency, Inkstoenter, in July 2026. Million Production, founded in 2023, now has 11 talents and over 5 million cumulative YouTube subscribers.
Kano Mahoro's debut stream is set for August 22, 2026, at 8 PM JST, and she will also appear at the 'Milpro Resort from Akihabara to Ishigaki' fan meeting on August 29 at Akihabara UDX Gallery, where her illustrated diary will be displayed. The new group Milpro SONA, whose name combines 'Sound' and 'Persona,' is designed to let members pursue solo artistic activities rather than traditional group promotions. Million Production representative Naoki Shimai said the agency was drawn to Kano's desire to expand her character expression and music career, which aligned with their own direction. The agency, based in Fukuoka, was established in April 2023 and incorporated in April 2024. It held its first all-agency 3D offline live, 'Million Story,' in May 2026, and launched its own music label, Million RECORDS, in April 2026. As of August 2026, the agency reports 11 talents, with cumulative YouTube subscribers exceeding 5.14 million and total views over 2.8 billion. Kano's previous group, Hanayome Joshiryo, disbanded in 2021, and she left her former agency in July 2026 after her contract expired.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 3 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.