Arri Virtual Hosts Myanmar's First Vtuber Exhibition
The event marks the first organized VTuber exhibition in Myanmar, indicating the subculture's expansion beyond its traditional Japanese and Western strongholds into Southeast Asia.
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Nijisanji Ghost Member Tsumugu Katari Resurfaces After 7 Years
A streamer considered a legendary ghost member with no activity since 2019 has personally contacted the event organizers to participate, suggesting an intentional return after years of silence.
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Nijisanji Unit Speciale to Host 'Radio Speciale' on TOKYO FM
The broadcast gives the relatively new mixed-gender unit Speciale a 55-minute slot on a major FM station, expanding their presence beyond streaming.
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Yumeminana to Hold First 3D Live on July 7 With AI-Developed Tools
The event shows a small, new VTuber agency achieving a polished 3D live without outsourcing, using AI tools built by one designer rather than an engineering team.
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VEE Vtuber Maru Nanamona Birthday Goods and Voice Sales Open
The birthday merchandise launch for Maru Nanamona, a VEE-affiliated virtual talent, adds to the project's ongoing slate of talent-specific goods and voice releases, following a similar June 30 opening for Mememori An.
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Masahiro Inoue Plans Second VRChat Live After Technical Failures
The event is framed as a direct attempt to recover from a previous live that was cut short and delayed, testing whether VRChat can host a stable large-scale performer-driven show.
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Hoshimachi Suisei and Hatsune Miku Duet in Lotte Coolish × Sō TVCM
This marks the first time Lotte's two ice cream brands have collaborated on a single commercial, and the pairing of a top VTuber with Hatsune Miku signals a growing mainstream acceptance of virtual performers in national advertising campaigns.
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Hololive Dreams, First Official Hololive Smartphone Game, Sets July 23 Release Date
The release marks Hololive's first dedicated mobile game, combining its music catalog and talent roster into a single cross-platform experience.
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Hololive Dreams Rhythm Game Gets July 23 Worldwide Release, Steam Version Announced
The simultaneous worldwide mobile launch and the addition of a PC version signal Cover's intent to broaden the Hololive rhythm game's reach beyond its core smartphone audience.
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VSPO! Collaboration PCs on Display at Tokyo's GALLERIA Lounge
The exhibition gives fans a hands-on look at the renewed collaboration PC designs, reinforcing VSPO!'s expansion from streaming into real-world merchandise and events.
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Towa Kendo's 1st Mini Album Augment Gets July 15 Release With Animate Bonuses
The release marks Towa Kendo's first mini album and includes a ticket lottery for her real solo live, bundling a new music release with a live event push.
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International Singing Battle Vol. 2 Qualifying Winners Announced
The qualifying winners complete the two teams for the second edition of AWA's cross-border VSinging competition, which uses audience support mechanics to decide the winner.
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Splare Members Get Limited-Time Dedicated Chat Channel on NIJISANJI Fan Club App
The event gives Splare fans a rare direct interaction opportunity inside the official app, rotating each member weekly for a month.
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New Holographic Suit Designed by Illustrator Take Goes on Sale in Popopo
The collaboration brings a recognizable illustrator's aesthetic into Popopo's camera-free video call platform, expanding the app's customization options for users who want a distinctive visual identity during calls.
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Hololive's Nekomata Okayu ADV 'Okayunyumu! R' Steam Version Arrives August 7
The Steam release brings the Hololive VTuber romance ADV to a wider PC audience after its March 2026 console and PC launch.
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Wednesday Campanella and Peanuts-Kun Release Collaboration Song
The collaboration marks Wednesday Campanella's first guest feature, pairing its pop style with Peanuts-kun's comedic rap in a song that blends a playful premise with social satire.
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VTuber Agency Pastel Live Opens Auditions for 2nd Generation
Pastel Live, a small corporate VTuber production with a focus on individuality, is expanding its roster for the first time since its debut generation.
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Limit Zero Breakers CBT Roundtable Streams July 10 With Three VTubers
The roundtable turns CBT participant streams into a structured post-test event, a common tactic for maintaining player interest before a full launch.
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Yumekairo Production's First Generation Includes AI and Human VTubers Side by Side
The agency is an early example of a VTuber group where an AI talent and human talents debut together as the same generation, blurring the line between AI and human performers.
4Gamer.net
Nijisanji Launches Minty Mate Goods With 8 Livers on July 3
The release bundles a specific seasonal theme with a curated roster of eight livers, a common merchandising strategy that tests which combinations of talent and concept drive the most sales.
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Lilyette Adds 6 Characters to Its IRIAM Audition
The addition expands the range of ready-to-use character options for applicants, lowering the barrier to entry for aspiring V-Livers on IRIAM.
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Kamitsubaki Artists Raise 1 Million Yen at Vtuber Summer Slam 2026
The 1.5x overperformance of the donation target shows that Japanese VTuber agencies can mobilize English-speaking fanbases for charitable causes through cross-cultural streaming.
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JTB Launches Travel Plans for Suisei Hoshimachi's Arena Tour
The collaboration between JTB and Suisei Hoshimachi under the "Project Stargazer" initiative adds a structured travel experience to her first arena tour, bundling exclusive merchandise and audio content with hotel stays.
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21 VTubers Join V-Cas Campaign for Nikke Summer Event
The campaign uses VTuber reach to drive player engagement during a limited summer event that introduces new character variants and a full voice story.
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