EVENT REPORT: This year's hololive Night was different–the focus is all on hololive English stars, and it became the first VTuber event streamed from Los Angeles' Dodger Stadium.

PLUS: COVER Corp CEO Motoaki Tanigo answers our questions after the event.

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BREAKING: VShojo CEO Justin Ignacio announces the agency has shut down.

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Hello BlueSky, it's been a while! Been caught up with a lot of real-life work, but trying to ease in being active here again.

To start off, enjoy this clutter of my banknote collection while sorting them (and definitely not something looking like out of a bust operation 😂)

VTubing in 2024, as Told by Fan Publications Take a peek into the thoughts of the fans behind your favorite fan publications. (4,275 words)

We asked several fan publications to share their sentiments about VTubing in 2024, as part of our annual tradition.

Let's welcome @acapellamedia.bsky.social, 2434 Weekly, hololive TODAY and @avaletter.bsky.social as this year's guests for the first part of our 2024 Recap!

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What Could We Expect for VTubing in 2025? We asked our guests to share what they're looking forward to this year – and share ours! As a bonus, we also asked a VTuber's tarot cards!

The last part of our annual tradition is already published!

What are our guests looking forward to in their fandoms this year? What are we anticipating? What does the cards predict?

Read our 2025 VTuber Scene Forecast.

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Image: Logos of Brave group US and YouTube, with the company's request to the platform at the bottom: "We respectfully call on @TeamYouTube and Youtube Support to assist in urgently reviewing this situation and helping us restore monetization for our creators." Headline: 3/4 of Brave group US’ YouTube assets affected by sudden demonetization Lede: V4Mirai and idol have informed their fans about the situation, reaching out to YouTube in the process after affected channels were de-monetized for “fraudulent activity.”

Most of the VTubers affiliated with Brave group US (idol and V4Mirai) are hit with a sudden demonetization by YouTube for "fraudulent activity," prompting some of them to stream on Twitch while the pressing concern is currently being raised to the platform.

NEXT SPOTLIGHT: @rinpenrose.bsky.social

"I’ve heard a lot over the past month about people assuming 'leaving idol' meant 'graduating and disappearing forever,' so all in all, if I can show that I’m very much here to stay, I’d say that’d be a good start."

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VOLs Debuts 2nd Generation Talents Esports-focused VTuber group debuts three new stars Friday, December 13

Esports-focused VTuber group VOLs will debut three new talents under its 2nd Generation roster Friday, December 13.

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SNEBBY ON THE NEWS??

Did an interview with @vtubernewsdrop.com recently. Give it a read. They describe me as "eloquent" which is MASSIVE for my ego

Serina Maiko Covers KING with a Jazzy Flair "I wanted fans to experience the feeling of hearing it for the first time again," V4Mirai's dancing princess tells NewsDrop

NEXT MUSICDROP: V4Mirai's Serina Maiko and her jazzy spin to Kanaria's 'KING', a certified VTuber classic.

"Anyone can replicate a concept, but nobody can replicate you. Make your content your stage—not the act that steals your spotlight."

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Virtual Artists KAF and Hoshimachi Suisei Team Up for "SWAY" Latest 'Suite 2' collab puts both artists' careers into perspective; Virtual artists guest in each others' respective concerts

KAF's latest collaboration song released last Wednesday - this time with Hoshimachi Suisei - tells their growth as virtual singers.

Listen to SWAY, now available on music streaming platforms.

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Industry Leader hololive Wants to Redefine VTuber "Graduations" "We are exploring new ways to positively send off talents departing the production"

Sakamata Chloe from holoX is the second hololive production talent to become an affiliate, following Amelia Watson from Myth. Their status as affiliates is a concept which the VTuber agency explores for departing talents.

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Understanding the Existence of a Virtual YouTuber Ecosystem We identify and illustrate 6 elements of a working VTuber industry.

After years of gathering the news in the VTuber scene, we are convinced that there's an active, working VTuber industry ecosystem. We identify 6 elements and illustrate their relationships in one diagram.

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Just how interconnected a VTuber industry is? We prepared a diagram and explained it in detail here: vtubernewsdrop.com/u...

VTuber Speed-Chats through Vupechat Platform continues to gather users and partners in its Closed Beta stage

NEXT SPOTLIGHT: We checked out Vupechat, a new platform launched this year which aims to solve the social challenge VTubers face.

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Elizabeth Rose Bloodflame On Conveying Warm, Cozy Feelings with "Blackbird" Cover We recently caught up with ERB to discuss her personal attachment to the song, as well as future expectations on her future covers.

hololive English's Elizabeth Rose Bloodflame on "Blackbird" cover:

"Certain songs hold a special place in your heart, tied to the memories of when you first heard them. 'Blackbird' is one of those songs for me."

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Watch KAF's 4th major concert wherever you are - Get your streaming ticket to KAF's 4th concert “Re: KAIKA” happening this weekend!: www.zan-live.com/en/...

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Dandadan OP - Otonoke

I sang a cover of the #DANDADAN opening! Check out the non compressed version here

#anime #vtubers #creepynuts
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Happy Halloween!! 🎃🔥

🎨: @greatodoggo.bsky.social

🎃TRICK OR TREAT🎃

🎨 @mirowinart.bsky.social

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An illustration of colossal, horse-like animals in the distance while a figure dressed in white flowing robes watches them in the foreground.

An illustration of a man wearing a black turtleneck on a green background framed by thin trees that ripples like a pond and goldfish swimming by. One large goldfish obscures his face.

An illustration of a pink-haired girl wearing white hanfu reaching through a Chinese style archway toward a beautiful green forest. Softly glowing lanterns hang from the ceiling.

today is my birthday so you are all legally required to rt my #art 🫵

COVER Corp Apologizes for Violations of Subcontractors' Agreements Following Japan FTC's Recommendations - Anime Corner The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) released a comprehensive recommendation to COVER Corp., the…

For my latest Anime Corner writeup, I detail JFTC's latest recommendation to COVER Corp regarding its subcontractor violations related to #VTuber asset projects, as well as explaining how significant Japan's freelancer laws are: animecorner.me/cover-corp-a...

Shee Icho's 3D Solo Concert on November 2 Watch the concert, and her latest original song for the first time, on her YouTube channel!

From our friends at Production kawaii: Shee Icho has a surprise for her Pawtners to be revealed at her 3D solo live concert streaming on YouTube Saturday, November 2.

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Fear/Sona: On Being a True Crime Content Creator in the VTubing Space We spoke with true crime VTuber Fear/Sona to learn more of her content direction, and how she is able to do it whilst being mindful of sensitivity of certain topics.

"Don't be afraid to explore different genres! VTubing is not limited to the already paved and established themes like gaming, singing, or drawing (which, by the way, you can absolutely do and put your twist on)." - @fearsona.bsky.social, 2023

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NewsDrop understands that the Japan Fair Trade Commission issued a Press Release on its website giving its Recommendation and Guidance to hololive production parent COVER Corp. based on Japan's subcontract act.

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Lumin Tsukiboshi Takes Back Control of Everything With "Sweet Tooth" Next on MusicDrop: A spotlight on "Sweet Tooth" by Lumin Tsukiboshi as they discuss how the track also highlights dealing with an identity dilemma.

Our latest MusicDrop story is an emotional spotlight on Lumin Tsukiboshi's 'Sweet Tooth' as they discuss how the track tackles taking control of your true self, as well as reflecting on why this was a track years in the making.

Next MusicDrop interview in a few hours.

I would say this is my most significant interview yet for this series for VTuber NewsDrop.

We Discovered Erusha After She Played the Role of GPT Watch the genius, funny, tongue-in-cheek video collab she did with Dogen, and then read the story of why and how did it happen. (Also, don't underestimate the power of your work portfolio)

We'll share again stories we did in the past, starting with this:

Watch the genius, funny, tongue-in-cheek video collab @erusha.bsky.social did with Dogen, and then read the story of why and how did it happen. (Also, don't underestimate the power of your work portfolio)

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Spotlight: Pomato and Her Quest to Enrich Sci-Fi Content via VTubing From her love of sci-fi media to her being tapped by Bethesda for a sponsored Starfield stream, Pomato bares it all in our latest Spotlight interview.

"If you want to grow as a streamer, you will have to work at it over time. Part of that is figuring out what your brand is, and what unique niche you can fill content wise that suits your own personal strengths." - @pomatomaster.bsky.social, 2023

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EIEN Project will cease operations November 3.

Skye Shinryu, Blaise Shinryu, Mirri Saffire and Amora Lumina will continue as indie VTubers by said date.

Zumi Dokumi and Nanimo Navi will continue as their new indie personas.

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