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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.