Anonymous Radio 10th Anniversary Book Announced
The book and event mark a decade of a cult internet radio show that has drawn celebrity listeners like Hoshino Gen and built a dedicated following through its weekly themed talks.
KAI-YOU
VTuber
Wan Tama Life: Inuyama Tamaki's School Trip Survival Store Pages Open
The store page opening and demo release confirm the June 25 launch window for a fully voiced visual novel built around VTuber Inuyama Tamaki, with support from two other known internet personalities.
PANORA
Vtuber Prank Project Creates Unauthorized 3D Model as Fan Art
The project shows a new form of VTuber fan content where unauthorized 3D modeling is executed as a carefully prepared prank, balancing creativity with respect for official production boundaries.
KAI-YOU
VTuber Nekomugi Tororo Gets Prize Figures at GiGO Group Stores
The collaboration brings a popular VTuber known for FPS gaming and music into physical merchandise at a major amusement facility chain, expanding her reach beyond digital content.
Dengeki Hobby Web
17LIVE V-Livers Can Become Collaboration Models for Asakusa Spa
The collaboration gives V-livers real-world promotional visibility at a major Tokyo tourist spot, a rare crossover for virtual streamers.
PANORA
CGWORLD Magazine Features Mori Calliope in 46-Page MV Special
The feature marks a rare, in-depth magazine treatment of a VTuber's visual production pipeline, signaling Mori Calliope's crossover recognition as a multimedia artist beyond the VTuber space.
KAI-YOU
MECHATU-A 1st Live Merchandise Pre-Sale Opens June 19 on NIJISANJI Official Store
The pre-sale marks the first dedicated merchandise run for MECHATU-A, the NIJISANJI unit formed in 2024, ahead of their debut headlining show.
PANORA
Deep Sea Mermaid VTuber Aosuzu Asagi Surpasses 5,000 YouTube Subscribers
The milestone highlights a niche VTuber carving a space with live instrumental performance of ocarina and accordion, a contrast to the singing and game streaming that dominates the industry.
PANORA
Aozora Kanon Launches Birthday Goods, Sets July Live as Subscriber Milestone Nears
The birthday goods and live event mark a continued push for Aozora Kanon as a 2.5-dimensional idol VTuber who balances online streaming with monthly in-person performances.
PANORA
Tamanami Uruma Debuts as First-Generation MARINA LYRICA Vtuber
The debut marks the formal launch of MARINA LYRICA, a project that combines 3D talent and virtual talent with MR-based meet-and-greet events, expanding the concept of 'VTubers you can meet' beyond standard streaming.
ASCII.jp
NHK's Numahama Returns With VTuber Special Featuring Kizuna AI and Mayu Tamura
The return of VTuber Num after a four-year gap signals NHK's sustained interest in VTuber culture as a recurring programming theme for its teen-focused variety slot.
KAI-YOU
Hoshino Plane Reflects on 2025, Idol Roots, and Crowdfunding Success
The interview offers a rare, personal look at the motivations and background of a VTuber who successfully mobilized fan support for a major creative project.
PANORA
KAMITSUBAKI Unit Kuusou Releases Debut EP 'CYAN'
Kuusou, a hybrid unit pairing virtual singer CIEL and real artist Sooda, marks KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO's latest push into cross-reality music acts with a full original EP and a free YouTube live event.
PANORA
Hololive Spring Travel Diary Pop-Up Store Opens in Taiwan July 1
The pop-up store extends hololive's physical retail presence into Taiwan with a themed event that combines exclusive merchandise and interactive attractions around a spring travel concept.
hololive production (EN)
Anycolor Forecasts First Operating Profit Decline Since Listing
The forecast marks the first time Anycolor has projected a year-over-year operating profit decline since its listing, signaling that the VTuber industry's rapid growth phase may be slowing as labor costs rise faster than revenue.
GameBusiness.jp
Bishoujo Ukiyoe-Shi -HOKU Free Visual Novel Launches on Unityroom
The game turns a historical artist's dying wish into an interactive branching narrative, blending Edo-period ukiyo-e trivia with a modern streamer premise for a short free experience.
Denfaminicogamer
CamSpace 3 Essential Virtual Production Platform Launches in Japan for VTubers
The launch lowers the barrier to professional-grade virtual production for Japan's VTuber market, where rising viewer expectations for video quality have often required expensive studio-level equipment.
PANORA
Nijisanji Unit Y4T4 Gets First Official Program Two Months After Debut
The quick assignment of a dedicated program signals that the agency is investing in Y4T4 as a lasting unit rather than letting the eight new livers find their own footing individually.
PANORA
Aogiri High School Chiyoura Chiyomi 5th Anniversary Event Ticket Sales Open
The event marks Chiyoura Chiyomi's fifth anniversary as a virtual talent under Aogiri High School, with a two-day format that includes merchandise sales, a main live, and limited-capacity meet-and-greet and after party sessions.
PANORA
Mujuryoku and Kotobukiya Form Joint Venture VEID for VTuber Business
The partnership pairs a virtual content specialist with a established figure maker to create a vertically integrated pipeline from VTuber production to merchandise, signaling a more structured approach to virtual talent monetization.
MoguLive
Cover's MekPark Project Launches Second VTuber Unit ACHRORA
ACHRORA is the second unit from mekPark, following UNIT B's May debut, and its launch shows Cover is expanding its structured pipeline for developing new VTuber talent with clear performance metrics and a limited activity window.
MoguLive
Bachasute! -Virtual Stage Vol.1- VTuber Live Event Set for September 23 in Yokohama
The quick return and expansion of the Bachasute! series shows VESTA scaling its real-event production for virtual creators within months of its founding.
PANORA
Hololive Dreams Snack Vol.3 Launches With Game-Original Stickers
The third volume of this snack tie-in keeps the mobile game 'hololive Dreams' in physical retail rotation, using collectible stickers to drive foot traffic and online engagement.
PANORA
Anique Launches Hololive English Diner Caravan Goods Project, First Anime Expo Booth
This marks Anique's first physical presence at a major North American convention, using a themed original illustration project to bridge the hololive English fanbase with in-person retail.
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