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Holo
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.
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Jun 8
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.
Key facts
- New merchandise
- Kadost is accepting reservations for an acrylic stick incense holder featuring Holo and apple-cinnamon-patchouli incense sticks, each costing 2,750 yen. ↗
- Preorder deadline
- Reservations close June 16, 2026, with release scheduled for late September 2026. ↗
- hololive Dreams pre-registrations
- Pre-registrations for hololive Dreams passed 1 million as of May 30, 2026. ↗
- hololive Dreams rewards
- Milestone rewards include dot sunglasses for all 54 talents and a second area, Megasphere, themed around games and casinos. ↗
- hololive Dreams snack
- A snack product tied to hololive Dreams launched June 2, 2026, featuring original stickers of over 50 talents in live costumes across three volumes. ↗
- Holo Hokey release
- Holo Hokey, a VR air hockey game from Holo Indie, released June 2, 2026, priced at 500 yen with three modes and 80 challenge stages. ↗
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1d ago
The National Gallery, London and hololive ReGLOSS VTuber Raden Juufuutei will hold a pop-up store at Yurakucho Marui from October 3 to October 12, 2026, IP mixer announced. The store opens on the eighth floor Event Space SPACE5 from 11:00 to 19:00, with free admission. It sells the full lineup of collaboration goods supervised by Raden Juufuutei and based on works by J.M.W. Turner, Vincent van Gogh, and Claude Monet from the museum's collection. Products include fragrance mist sets, scarves, a bone china cup and saucer set, a brass rollerball pen, tote bags, canvas art, acrylic stands, and random clear cards, with some cards carrying foil-stamped signed messages. Buyers receive ticket-style cards at one per 3,500 yen and an original shopper at one per 11,000 yen. Life-size panels using the collaboration illustration go up inside the store. IP mixer handled product design and store operation.
1d ago
Cover announced four new hololive VTuber talents who will debut as the unit Asobi*Mawari-tai. The members are Kyoko Hyakuto, a passionate hero police officer; Mera Achichi, a firefighter salamander; Tsuzuri Suzuna, a goat mail carrier; and Sopia Sorashina, a self-proclaimed genius astronaut. The unit's setting is a former coin laundry hideout called Aso*Biba, and its motto is "Wash the world in a whirlpool of play." The illustrators are Shogo Matsuo, Aki Minamino, necomi, and Kazunoko Shio, respectively. The existence of the unit was announced September 7 on the hololive Next program, and the members, profiles, and first stream schedule were newly revealed on September 18. Mera Achichi streams September 24 at 19:00 and Sopia Sorashina at 20:00. On September 25, Tsuzuri Suzuna streams at 19:00 and Kyoko Hyakuto at 20:00, with a first collab stream at 21:00. Cover CEO Motoaki Tanigo said on September 17 that future newcomers will debut as units rather than as generation numbers.
2d ago
Shueisha's V Jump will release "hololive OFFICIAL CARD GAME 2nd Anniversary Blooming Memories" on September 18, 2026, priced at 1,980 yen with tax included. The book collects cards released over the card game's past year. It comes with a newly drawn Yukihana Lamy card by Kentaro Yabuki, the creator of "To Love Ru" and "Ayakashi Triangle."
2d ago
CCMC Corp. put Holo no Treasure Mountain Tenkomori Ver. Nintendo Switch 2 Edition on sale Thursday, September 17, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, developed by B-SiDE. The 3D puzzle game costs 2,800 yen, with a 400 yen Upgrade Pass for owners of the Switch version and support for Japanese, English, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), and Russian.
3d ago
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.
4d ago
Sensor Tower released first-month data on September 15 for hololive Dreams, the music and rhythm game QualiArts launched on July 23, 2026, for iOS and Android. Japan took more than 70 percent of both downloads and revenue from July 23 to August 22, with South Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong ranking high. The iPhone version hit first place in Japan on July 25, 26, and August 1, and first in Hong Kong on July 28, August 7, 8, and 17.
4d ago
REALFORCE announced it will reveal details of a hololive collaboration on September 17, at its booth at TGS2026. A posted image shows two silhouettes, and fans are naming Koyori Hakui and Kanade Otose, who finished first and second in last year's Hololive Typing Fastest King. Both names are quoted from the official website.
5d ago
BANDAI SPIRITS will release "hololive #hololive IF -Relax time- Kazama Iroha" as a crane game prize starting September 25, rolling out sequentially. The figure shows the Secret Society holoX member in off-duty clothing with a gentle smile. The #hololive IF series imagines hololive members in various situations, and Relax time captures casual off-shot moments. Participating stores are listed on the Banpresto Navi product page.
5d ago
CCMC Corp. released Suba Pogo on Steam on Monday, September 14, 2026. The game is a high-difficulty jump action title developed by DanggeunOi and published under holo Indie, the derivative game brand for hololive production. Players control hololive second-generation talent Oozora Subaru, who rides a pogo stick up platforms and past gimmicks toward a summit. Reaching the top requires reading bounce positions, adjusting angles, and controlling jump height, so a single misjudgment can send the player into a long fall. More than 40 hololive talents appear as pixel art, each with their own gimmicks and actions placed in Subaru's path. The game is single-player, priced at 380 yen with tax included, and supports Japanese, English, Indonesian, and Korean. It runs on PC through Steam. CCMC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Cover Corp. and handles game production support and publishing.
5d ago
Gugenka Inc. has begun selling Love Live! μ's digital figures in its HoloModel service from 12:00 on Monday, September 14, 2026. Two sets are available, each covering nine characters: the "Bokura no LIVE Kimi to no LIFE" outfits and the National Otonokizaka Academy summer uniforms. Every body costs 3,850 yen including tax.
Sep 12
BNN WORKS' contemporary culture brand VTee is taking made-to-order orders for the "VTee x Houshou Marine 'Dead Ma'am's Chest' VARSITY JACKET," a collaboration item with hololive's Houshou Marine, from Saturday, September 12 to Saturday, October 3, 2026 at the VTee Media Store. The price is 132,000 yen including tax, with delivery scheduled for late January to around March 2027. The design draws on the animated music video for Houshou Marine's 2024 song "Ghost Ship Battle," carrying pirate ship and nautical chart motifs, patches, and embroidery across the front and sleeves, plus typography styled after the Age of Discovery. The back carries a large rendering of Houshou Marine in a pose echoing the video's thumbnail alongside the VTEE name. The jacket is the closing product of the VTee x hololive Collection, which launched in August 2026 with items for four hololive members.
Sep 11
Bushiroad Creative opened pre-orders on Amazon.co.jp for PalVerse Hololive vol.2, the second set of its deformed trading figure line. The lineup is Hoshimachi Suisei, Yuzuki Choco, Ozora Subaru, Himemori Luna, and Shishiro Botan. Each figure stands about 90mm and is made of PVC. The box is listed at 7,260 yen including tax, with a scheduled release on March 12, 2027.
Sep 11
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.
Sep 11
CCMC announced that Holostars VTuber Aragami Oga is producing a game under the holo Indie brand, in a project titled ARGM G Create. Oga leads planning, story, settings, and illustration work in RPG Maker MZ, and the production process will stream on his YouTube channel starting September 15. The finished work will be submitted for holo Indie's standard review, and completion, passing, and release are not guaranteed.
Sep 10
Cover Corp's derivative game brand holo Indie released the free mystery adventure game HoloTrials: Case Covered on Steam on Thursday, September 10, 2026. Developed by VTAC Games, it is set in holoHigh, a parallel world where Hololive talents are high school students. Players control student detective Watson Amelia through exploration, interrogation, and courtroom battles, with English and Spanish language support.
Sep 8
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".
Sep 7
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.
Sep 7
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.
Sep 7
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.
Sep 7
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.
Sep 4
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.
Sep 3
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.
Sep 2
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.
Sep 2
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.
Sep 2
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.
Aug 30
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.
Aug 29
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.
Aug 28
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.
Aug 28
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.
Aug 28
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.
Aug 28
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.
Aug 28
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.
Aug 28
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.
Aug 28
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.
Aug 27
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.].
Aug 21
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.
Aug 19
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.
Aug 19
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.
Aug 19
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.
Aug 19
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.
Aug 18
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.
Aug 16
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.
Aug 15
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.
Aug 15
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.
Aug 14
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.
Aug 12
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.
Aug 10
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.
Aug 8
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.
Aug 6
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.
Aug 6
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).