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The four-member rock band TUBE will release their first feature-length film, "Gekijoban TUBE 40th Anniversary Live & Documentary ~40-shunen no Kokoki~," nationwide on August 28 under WOWOW distribution. The film compiles unseen footage from their 40th anniversary year, including the Hawaii Waikiki performance, the Yokohama Stadium summer festival, and the 40-show tour finale in Okinawa.
Nijisanji unit Izure Ayame ka Kakitsubata will perform the 1st anniversary theme song for the idle RPG Legend of the Staff and Sword. The announcement came during a June 26, 2026 livestream. The five-member group, which debuted in June 2024, and the game, which launched in July 2025, are near-contemporaries.
Virtual singer CIEL will perform her third cover live, 'Strawberry Live 3', on July 25, 2026, with a free full stream on her YouTube channel. The event will use 3D models for the first time, and the setlist will focus on edgy rock songs selected by CIEL herself.
Hololive DEV_IS ReGLOSS member Jurard T. Rexford, who holds a national curator qualification, privately toured the London National Gallery with fellow ReGLOSS members. The visit is part of the ongoing collaboration project "Jurard T. Rexford's World Masterpieces Reflected in Her Eyes - A Shared Art Journey," featuring works by Turner, Van Gogh, and Monet.
Nijisanji VTuber Inui Toko will release her 2nd mini album 'One day' on October 7, 2026, in three editions. She also announced her 2nd solo live 'Restart' at Tokyo Garden Theatre on April 24, 2027. The album includes six R&B songs and comes with advance lottery tickets for the live.
A new regional revitalization program called "Shizuoka Kono Machi Oshimasen ka?" will begin broadcasting on TOKAI Cable Network's Tokochan channel and streaming on YouTube from July 1, 2026. VTubers will introduce restaurants, businesses, tourist spots, and local events across Shizuoka Prefecture to promote tourism and economic activity.
Sony Music's VEE project opened pre-orders for 4th anniversary acrylic diorama stands for virtual talents Mina Audrey and Chihiyo Hiyori. The goods feature anniversary illustrations by artist Chabesu and include a bonus sticker. Orders run through July 12, with shipping starting in October.
On June 20, 2026, VTuber Sakuna Yuki streamed the demo of the new Sword Art Online game Echoes of Aincrad, which released on all platforms on June 16. The action RPG, based on the Aincrad arc, puts players in the role of a regular player rather than Kirito. Sakuna completed the roughly four-hour demo on Normal difficulty and expressed interest in the full game's Death Game mode, where a game over deletes save data. The full version launches July 9, 2026, with the Steam version following on July 10.
Dwango announced that Holostars VTuber Yukoku Roberu will appear on the Niconico program "Watch with VTuber! Movie Live Commentary Series" on June 29, 2026 at 20:00. The event will feature a live commentary screening of the film "Independence Day 2022" on the official channel "VTuber no Asobiba ~ Niconico V Park ~." The first half is free, the second half is for channel members.
Nanka Tanoshii-sha announced a new quiz show project called Q gaaru featuring four VTubers: Asano Ruri, love=charmulet, Petra Nightmare, and Shichiten Hachijuin Aegis. The group will play quizzes with viewers on chosen genres each episode. The project is set to end after one year. The first episode releases June 27 on YouTube.
Hololive VTuber Chihaya Rindo appeared on Fuji TV's official F1 YouTube channel, discussing her passion for Formula 1, favorite teams and drivers, and participating in a quiz battle. The video is part of a beginner's guide series, with a second part to follow.
Nijisanji's male high school idol unit Splare, comprising Reo Sumeragi, Yuno Shinomiya, Isumi Shirose, and Tsubasa Hanakago, will release a new goods line called Niji Nail Fresh starting June 26, 2026 at 18:00 JST. The lineup includes four nail polish variants at 2,000 yen each and random can badges at 600 yen each, available through the Nijisanji Official Store.
KMNZ, the virtual artist group under RK Music, announced KMNPARTY Vol.7 at Shibuya WOMB on July 18, 2026. Tickets went on sale at noon and sold out instantly. A limited number of day-of tickets may be available. The event features a main floor and DJ floor with multiple performers.
VSPO! member Nekota Tsuna released her second original song, "Gachi Taki Chuuna no!? ALL NIGHT LONG," on June 25. The track commemorates her fourth debut anniversary and was produced by D.watt of IOSYS. A music video also debuted the same day.
The live communication app IRIAM and VTuber news site PANORA have published a promotional article introducing 17 VTubers who won the "Gather, Next Rivals!" contest held in May 2026 for community ranks C1 to C5. The article features self-introductions, messages to listeners, and future goals from each winner, including Amane Ao, Maho Maho, and Midoa Raks.
Illustrator and VTuber Shigure Ui held her first solo live in about one year and eight months, "SHIGURE UI Birthday Live 'Wishing Umbrella'," at K Arena Yokohama on May 30, 2026. The 23-song, two-hour-fifteen-minute show featured new costumes, a sub-stage on the arena's upper levels, and surprise appearances by Hololive members Houshou Marine and Poko-Pei.
Nijisanji's Mito Tsukino will appear as a guest vocalist on Hakushi Hasegawa's new album "Sunao na Kimochi Album," releasing August 28 via Flying Lotus' label Brainfeeder. The album features a non-stop connected tracklist and contributions from tofubeats, Akkorinrin, and I-Land. Jacket art is by manga artist George Asakura.
AmiAmi, the Japanese hobby goods retailer, will sponsor the hololive English 4th Concert -Serendipity- in Los Angeles this July. The company will also exhibit at Anime Expo 2026, selling official concert merchandise at its booth and hosting a Wishing Wall event where fans can leave messages alongside those from hololive English talents.
OTAGROUP talent Hitone Iri released the original song Aromatic Arcana on June 24, 2026, through the label OTAGROUP Music. The track was composed and co-written by Koji Matsuzaka, who praised Iri's vocal range. Iri described the release as a major step toward her dream.
Sparty Sparty Inc. and Nijisanji are collaborating for the MEDULLA hair care brand's 8th anniversary. Eleven livers will compete across three YouTube streams starting June 25. A limited-edition 8th Anniversary Box and annual program benefits, including a newly released heat brush in a special design, will be available.
Creative studio MIGIRI is producing the MR 3D live festival Fantastic Reality in Los Angeles from July 3 to 5, 2026, marking the company's first North American event. Day one features Matara Kan, LilyPichu, and Kson; day two is a birthday concert for Dokibird. Streaming tickets are available on SPWN.
Cover Corp. announced on June 25, 2026 that it has developed an in-house plugin integrating 3D effects into the streaming software OBS. The plugin uses Spout technology to offload rendering from the company's Studio App to OBS, enabling effects like relighting, ambient occlusion, and decals. It is currently used only internally, with plans to distribute it to talents later.
The VTuber project Parast! announced on June 25 that it will end on September 30, 2026. Members Shirakasa Kurage, Yakushino Shino, Kanbara Asahi, and Suzukami Utane will all graduate, with Kurage leaving earlier on July 4. A graduation live is scheduled for August 29, excluding Kurage.
VTuber and VSinger Shikishima Tetora will release her first essay collection, 'Opening a Can of Beer Alone in a Corner of Dystopia,' through KADOKAWA on August 20, 2026. The book covers alcohol, walks, scenery, and her personal background, and includes a vlog walk map, self liner notes, and drink recipes. A signed set is available for pre-order until July 8.
FreeStyle Co. opened the XR live house '1st Stage' in Hachioji, Tokyo on June 19, 2026. The venue is permanently equipped with transparent LED panels, a first for a domestic live house, and is designed for VTubers, virtual artists, idols, bands, and other performers. It includes a bar, dressing rooms, and a rehearsal room, with technical staff on site. Event use costs 110,000 yen.
Cover Corp. announced a new streaming system that adds body sway, lip-sync, and facial expressions to VTuber trainees who previously used only static illustrations. The system debuted on June 24 with mekPark unit member Yozuna Neon, with other members scheduled to follow. Cover developed the system independently and is rolling it out across mekPark and holoAN.
Crazy Raccoon announced the 6th Crazy Raccoon Cup Overwatch will take place on June 27, 2026, with scrims starting June 24. Six teams of VTubers, streamers, and competitive players will compete, led by captains including ANS, Cpt, Furanshisuko, naohiro21, TQQ, and Mihawk. Commentators are Aojiru and YamatoN.
KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO will participate in VTuber Summer Slam 2026, a 10-day charity marathon organized by U.S. nonprofit Gamers Outreach. Four members-RIM, KOKO, KAKYOIN, and HINAGESHI-will stream Overcooked! 2 on the studio's YouTube channel June 25 from 23:00 to 1:00 JST. Donations support GO Kart mobile game kiosks for hospitalized children.
Metanomaly Co., Ltd. released a new tool on the AI 2D creation platform PixAI that generates virtual streaming visuals by uploading character images. The tool blends 2D characters into real streaming scenes, supports customization of character names and output language, and is available from the Toolbox within PixAI. The company also opened recruitment for Season 1 of its PixAI Creator Lab program.
Celsys and Live2D co-hosted a roundtable where VTuber modeler Himono Kanbutsu, illustrator Ryosuke Fukai, and VTuber Emma Kayamori discussed practical contract practices and CLIP STUDIO PAINT tips for Live2D production. The panel emphasized written documentation, NDAs, and the importance of careful creator-client communication to avoid disputes.
English-speaking virtual guitarist chacha posted a motion capture video on X performing a guitar cover of "TRUE FIREPOWER" from Goddess of Victory: NIKKE. The 3D model reproduces left-hand chord presses, vibrato, and bending. Chacha is a member of VTuber rock band Virtual Signal, which will perform live in Los Angeles on July 2.
Kamen Rider Decade actor Masahiro Inoue will serve as a motion actor for a hero show at Aoyama Trading's booth during Virtual Market 2026 Summer in VRChat. The booth features a theater-themed hero show with selectable light and dark heroes, suit displays, and a quiz corner, aiming to reach younger demographics.
Advance ticket sales for Yua Mikami's birthday event on August 16, 2026, at Aoyama Grand Hall in Tokyo begin July 1 for members of the fan communication app bubble. Tickets cost ¥15,000 each and are first-come-first-served through Tixplus.
Studio LaRa opened pre-order sales for live goods tied to the HIMEHINA WORLD Tour 2026 Final 2Days on June 26, 2026, via the official EC site Himehina Mart. The order period runs until September 4, 2026. The two-day finale takes place October 3 and 4 at SGC HALL ARIAKE in Tokyo. The lineup includes Hime Light and Hina Light penlights, Bubblir Penlight Stands, Bub Finale Towels, Bub-T shirts, and Bub Band accessories, each offered in versions for Day 1 (HimeHina Utamita Matsuri) and Day 2 (LIFETIME is BUBBLIN -GRAND FINALE-). Fan club items such as Munirei! Hime-dama and Hina-dama plushies and a Finale! Rubber Keychain are available only online. A campaign using the Saison x HIMEHINA Collaboration Card through Saison Point Mall earns up to 10 times the usual points. The tour, which began in November 2025 at Pacifico Yokohama, visited six domestic cities plus Taipei, Seoul, and San Jose. Studio LaRa claims it is the first solo world tour by a VTuber, based on its own research as of March 2026.
COVER Corporation announced the first official concert delay view screening of Takanashi Kiara and Ninomae Ina'nis' "Drawn to Dawn" and a free screening of "hololive English 3rd Concert -All for One- Day 1" at Hyper Japan Festival 2026 in London from July 24-26. Tickets for the paid screening go on sale June 25.
Jupiter Corporation will release a packaged version of the Nintendo Switch puzzle game Picross: Juufuutei Raden's Guide! Pixel Museum in December 2026. The physical edition bundles the main game with the Hakone Exploration Edition DLC, which was announced on May 17. Two versions will be available: a Standard Edition priced at 3,980 yen and a Collection BOX priced at 9,680 yen. The Collection BOX includes four original goods and a special box, and will be produced on a made-to-order basis. Pre-orders for the Collection BOX open on June 24 at the official Hololive Production shop. Standard Edition pre-orders at other retailers are scheduled to begin in September. The game is supervised by Juufuutei Raden, a member of the ReGLOSS unit under the Hololive DEV_IS branch of Hololive Production. The original digital version of the game was released earlier as a picture crossword puzzle themed around art and culture.
The seven-member virtual idol group FouRTe Project will release its debut album, "ALL IN," on August 5, 2026. Pre-orders opened on June 25. The album is the first release from JOI MUSIC, a new label established by GENKI Co., Ltd. All 10 tracks on the album are produced by Taku Takahashi of m-flo. The tracklist includes the group's debut song "Kimi ga Kimi de Kimi dakara" and previously unreleased new songs. The regular edition of the CD comes with a random trading card from a set of seven. The first-press limited edition includes a limited acrylic panel and a viewing invitation ticket for a special recorded program scheduled for release in late August. The album precedes the group's first offline live, "FouRTe Project 1st LIVE 'ALL IN'," which will take place on August 14 at Zepp DiverCity in Tokyo. The seven members are Leo Kune, Haruhi Sakuraku, Hazuki Sakuraku, Rami Suio, Ren Mikage, Arte Roberto, and Ken Sho. The group's official fan club, FouRYou, opened on April 1 and offers tiered membership plans.
CyberStep released the fully voiced visual novel "Wantama☆Life: Inuyama Tamaki's School Trip Survival" on June 25 for Nintendo Switch and PC at 3,960 yen including tax. The game stars VTuber Inuyama Tamaki as the main character, with fellow VTuber Kagura Mea and manga artist Tsukudani Norio appearing as themselves. The story is a slapstick comedy in which Tamaki, who harbors the secret of being a "male-girl," participates in a school trip, and the player takes on the role of a teacher who must protect that secret through events like sightseeing, yukata, and hot springs. A luxury package version called the "Special Box" is available for 14,300 yen including tax exclusively at the CyberStep official shop and Rabbit Foot official BOOTH, with a paid-bonus version at 18,700 yen. Future releases for smartphones, PS4, and PS5 are also planned.
CCMC Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Cover Corp., announced that 29 titles from the holo Indie brand of Hololive fan-made games are participating in the Steam Summer Sale 2026, with discounts up to 50% off. The sale runs from June 26, 2026, at 2:00 AM JST to July 10, 2026, at 2:00 AM JST. Simultaneously, all five Nintendo Switch titles from holo Indie are on sale on the Nintendo eShop at up to 30% off, from June 26, 2026, at 0:00 JST to July 9, 2026, at 23:59 JST. Featured Steam titles include Holo vs Robo, I Ina'nis no Bouken, DueHolo, and HOLOLIVE Otakara Mountain at 50% off; Elite Onmyoji Miko, Welcome to Eri's Cafe, holo8, and FLARE NUINUI QUEST at 35% off; and HOLOLIVE Gorogoro Mountain at 41% off. The sale covers a variety of genres. holo Indie is a brand for derivative games created under Cover's Game Creator Support Program, aiming to support fan creators and deliver works to a wider audience. CCMC handles game production support and publishing for the brand.
On June 25, 2026, uyet Co., Ltd. released a performance report on its VTuber-based city promotion initiative, the Machi Supa Cha Project. The first installment covers activities and results in Niimi City, Okayama Prefecture. The report includes data on the project's effects, success factors, and interviews with participating VTubers, fans, and local government officials. The Machi Supa Cha Project launched in December 2023 and has since been implemented in eight municipalities across Japan, including Hachimantai City, Hokota City, Kitakata City, Tamana City, Tarui Town, Tsurui Village, and Kawaguchi City. The project targets VTuber fans primarily in their teens to thirties, using manga and video content to promote regional charm and encourage hometown tax donations. The report is available for download from the project's official website, but distribution is limited to local government officials. uyet plans to release additional installments covering other participating municipalities. The company operates the project with cooperation from Future Link Network Co., Ltd.
Virtual artist Kagura Nana has produced a limited edition gaming chair through AMICIS, a brand operated by Game & Co. Pre-orders open July 7, 2026, and run through August 14, 2026, on the AMICIS website. The chair, priced at 60,000 yen, features new illustrations of Kagura Nana and her mascot Chiririn, with embroidered signatures. It has a 55.5 cm wide by 55 cm deep seat, a backrest pocket, a butterfly mechanism for tilt adjustment, built-in lumbar support, and a headrest. The chair is completely supervised by Kagura Nana herself. She is a multi-creator active in illustration, games, and music, with over 480,000 YouTube subscribers and 2.14 million subscribers on bilibili, where she streams as Kagura Nana. In 2021 she performed the ending theme for the TV anime The Detective Is Already Dead. AMICIS describes itself as a brand that produces collaborative products by pooling IPs, creators, streamers, manufacturers, and factories. The chair is available for pre-order only during the specified period.
ANYCOLOR Inc., the operator of the VTuber agency Nijisanji, issued a warning on June 25, 2026, regarding a wave of bomb threat emails sent to other companies and individual creators using the company's name, the name of its CEO Riku Tatsumi, and the names of its affiliated livers. The company stated that malicious third parties have been mass-sending emails demanding money transfers to ANYCOLOR's bank account under the threat of bombing the recipient. Multiple companies that received the emails contacted ANYCOLOR, which prompted the public alert. In its statement, ANYCOLOR clearly denied any involvement by the company, its CEO, or its livers in the threats. It described the campaign as an extremely malicious act of business obstruction that damages the reputation of the agency and its talents, and unjustly interferes with other businesses. The company said it immediately consulted local police and is cooperating with authorities to pursue legal measures. ANYCOLOR also urged anyone receiving suspicious communications claiming to be from company representatives or livers to not respond and to report to the police or the company's inquiry desk. It asked fans to refrain from contacting livers about the matter on social media or in stream chat.
Nijisanji will broadcast a special program titled 'Abema de Nijisanji! Early Summer SP! Snack Ohanabatake' on ABEMA on June 25, 2026, at 8:00 PM JST. The 90-minute show airs on the Anime LIVE channel and will be available for free viewing for two years after broadcast. The cast includes Kuramochi Meruto, Sogo Nonoha, Hanabatake Chaika, and Belmond Banderas. The program is set in a snack bar run by Hanabatake Chaika and features talk segments about snacks, a fantasy casting segment, and candid conversation. Separately, ABEMA will also broadcast Nijisanji's first full AR band live, 'LIGHT UP TONES,' on June 26 and 27 on Anime LIVE Channel 2, with free viewing for one week. The special program is part of ABEMA's 10th anniversary campaign, which includes various free broadcasts throughout the year. The broadcasts are exclusive to ABEMA and require no registration or payment.
CCMC Corp. announced a major update for the roguelike game Holo Dungeon: Hakui Koyori and Hollow Live in Hongsha Tower, releasing on June 25, 2026. The update adds three new dungeons, including the highest-difficulty Sakura Shrine's Mugen Cave, which introduces a turn limit and bans brought-in items. A new Chemical Launcher System extends the Decorate System to ranged attacks. Six new Hollows based on Hololive talents Koseki Bijou, Shishiro Botan, Momosuzu Nene, Fuwawa Abyssgard, Mococo Abyssgard, and Kobo Kanaeru join the enemy roster, each with unique special skills. An Enemy Info feature lets players view Hollow abilities in-game. English language support, requested by many players, is also implemented. Other additions include new armor and accessories, arranged dungeon theme songs, line-of-sight display on the map, and various balance adjustments. The game, developed by VELUX STUDIO, entered Early Access on Steam on January 30, 2026, and is sold under the holo Indie fan game brand. The update brings the total dungeon count to 10.
XNAMBA PARTY Vol.2, a daytime club event featuring VTuber and DJ performances, will take place on August 8, 2026, at Yogibo META VALLEY in Osaka's Namba district. The event runs from 14:00 to 20:00, with doors opening at 13:00. Organizer Meta Osaka expects around 400 attendees. The lineup includes 11 acts: live performers Ryugasaki Rin, Bellemule from Denonbu, and Wani to Komori; DJs D.watt, Eharamiori, TAMU, gaburyu, N4G1t, and Negitoro; and VJs hakurin and poifull. Tickets are on sale now via LivePocket, with VIP tickets at 12,000 yen, general at 7,000 yen, and student tickets at 4,000 yen, plus a 600 yen drink fee. VIP tickets include priority entry, a limited T-shirt, a cooling towel, a sticker, and a postcard. The first edition in April 2026 drew 250 attendees from 23 prefectures. The event is part of the XNAMBA project, which began with a showcase at Expo 2025 and a festival at Zepp Namba in September 2025.
The 4Gamer profile of Jyui Amanari, a second-generation member of UniReid! who debuted in November 2024, details her activities as a multi-genre game streamer and tournament participant. She plays Street Fighter 6 and VALORANT competitively while also running casual streams. Her stated goal is to become a 3D model and enter more game tournaments.
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.
The compilation album 'Sparkling Harmony' was released on June 24, featuring five acts from the V Note Fes 2025 contest. The album includes the Grand Prize winner Mayuito's 'Astella', Excellence Award winners Hakono Nakami, Midorino Hasami, and Chimo*, plus project ambassador ChumuNote. A title track produced by Kijibato brings the five together.
VTuber/virtual singer Fuji Aoi announced on June 22 that she will hold an exhibition and pop-up store around December 8, the anniversary of her YouTube channel. The venue is planned for Tokyo. A new song and music video are also in production for a fall 2026 release.
ME Campus, an online learning platform, has changed the fee structure for its creator course majors to a monthly subscription system starting June 2026. The VTuber Modeling, VRChat CG Modeling, and Unity 2D Game Development majors are now available under Standard and Premium plans, lowering the entry barrier for learners.