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VEE Project

Kujo Ringo To Return to Indie VTubing Activities on April 30

VEE Project has also recognized Ringo's contributions to the VTuber project, and that they fully support her future activities moving forward.

Brave Group

Brave group Announces New Members to Leadership Roster

Among those appointed is REALITY Studios' founder Kosuke Sugiyama, who joins Brave group as an independent auditor.

Sony Music Virtual

Sony Music Japan to Move VERSEⁿ Talents to VEE Project Amidst Project Changes

SMEJ assures that there will still be separate story-based contents based on these talents, and are still separate from other content projects from VEE.

Kizuna AI

Kizuna AI Inc. Advisor Resigns as Contract Ends

Said advisor states that her exit had nothing to do with leadership changes inside the company

Hololive English

Mori Calliope To Perform Ending Theme of "Suicide Squad ISEKAI" Anime

The song is titled "Go-Getters" and is produced alongside GIGA and TeddyLoid.

Kizuna AI

Kizuna no Allele's 'Alleles Project' To Cease Content Production by April

The XR project based from the "Kizuna no Allele" series will cease producing new content by April this year.

Hololive

Hololive Launches Animated Commercials, Centered on 'New Daily Life' Brand Message

Each commercial featuring Hoshimachi Suisei, Houshou Marine, Tokoyami Towa, and Sakamata Chloe is narrated by popular voice actress Kana Hanazawa.

Nijisanji

NIJISANJI Announces Debut of "3SKM" Unit

The "3SKM" unit is composed of VTuber talents Kitami Yusei, Kaisei, and Sakaki Ness.

Industry

Bondlive Now Under Strawberry Prince's Company

Company behind Strawberry Prince officially enters VTubing business

Phase Connect

Phase Connect's KALEiDO Generation Debuts January 27

The first Japanese generation from the Canadian VTuber agency debuts starting January 27

Japan

Japanese VTuber Fans Rank Their Favorite Groups

hololive most loved by Japanese male fans, females prefer NIJISANJI, Neo-Porte and VEE - Survey

WACTOR

WACTOR Rebrands Anew as 910inc

Hizuki Miu will return to streaming after an indefinite hiatus; new company also signs in former Vine creator as ambassador

Hololive

Yozora Mel Terminated From Hololive For Leaking Information

[UPDATE] Yozora Mel's contract with hololive was terminated immediately on January 16 after leaking confidential information to third parties. The Japanese copy of the announcement said the decision was done in with her agreement.

Spotlight

Spotlight: KAF of Kamitsubaki Studio

Know more about KAF, the virtual singer who can be anywhere but found nowhere.

Industry

Oh Nippon: VTuber Elf Guides Future Travelers to Japan

On this Spotlight feature, we talk to the team behind this startup, as well as Rina the elf herself.

Brave Group

Brave Group Closes Series D Funding Round With ¥3.11B Raised

Brave Group has also secured a loan from the Shizuoka Bank as well as issuing new shares to both existing and new investors, and repurchasing shares.

Japan

VTuber History and Culture Book Kaze to Virtual to be Released at Comiket 103

By the end of the year, Kaze to Virtual, an independently-produced literary and historical journal about VTubers in the Japanese language, will debut at Comiket 103 (December 30-31, 2023 at Tokyo Big Sight). Writers who contributed to this publication offer a wide range of perspectives on the VTuber landscape: * 古月

Japan

Gawr Gura Gets Aquarium Collaboration

The shark-girl of hololive English will have her first aquarium collaboration in 2024!

KMNZ

KMNZ's LIZ Announces Departure From Group

The departure comes after repeated discussions among KMNZ members and the management regarding the duo's future activities.

Japan

Specialite's Japanese and English VTuber Talents to Debut December 2

Debut relays and separate collab streams for REALITY Studios' new Japanese and English-speaking talents set

Hololive

Hololive Fan Games Now Monetizable with New ‘holo Indie’ Initiative

Hololive fans can now make money off fan games they make with their favorite VTubers as part of Cover's new Game Creator Support Program.

Industry

What’s the Deal with Logcast, The Company Behind a New VTuber Awards Show

NewsDrop explored what's behind the recent Global VTuber Awards amidst controversy on the company behind it supporting generative AI and NFTs, both frowned upon by the majority in the community.

Brave Group

HIMEHINA is Now Part of Brave Group

Operating company Studio LaRa integrates management with major VTuber player; affirms no change in creative freedoms

Nijisanji

NIJISANJI's Hanabatake Chaika, Kenmochi Toya Slapstick Manga Releases First Volume

The manga depicts the chaotic daily lives of Hanabatake and Kenmochi. In addition to the two main characters, the manga also features other popular livers as guests.