COVER Showcase 2026 highlights technologies supporting hololive production
COVERedge introduced the second Cover Showcase, an internal event where employees explored technologies connected to hololive production. Demonstrations included tracking, VR, 3D display, streaming tools, merchandise workflows, facial capture and holo Indie games.
SUNRISEPOP × hololive production “holonatsu Paradise” pop-up announced for Shanghai
A summer-themed SUNRISEPOP × hololive production pop-up will be held in Shanghai from August 30 to September 9, 2026. Exclusive artwork and a broad range of on-site, Shanghai-limited and pre-order merchandise will be offered.
How COVER’s illustration production division brings hololive visuals to life
COVERedge profiled the illustration production division that supports hololive production’s key visuals, outfits and merchandise. The team discusses its 25-person structure, nearly 1,000 annual projects, collaboration with talents and partners, and its work on the hololive SUPER EXPO 2026 visual.
hololive production Midsummer: Kenting Travel Diary pop-up opens in Taichung
NoonX’s Kenting-themed hololive production pop-up runs at Top City Taichung from August 11 to September 9, 2026. Six talents appear in new summer merchandise and interactive in-store attractions.
Sakura Miko Announces Second Album and K-Arena Yokohama Live
Sakura Miko will release her second album Blooming Cinderella on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 (JST) and hold Sakura Miko 2nd Live “Blooming Parade!!” at K-Arena Yokohama on Thursday, October 29. Streaming tickets and live goods are already on sale.
COVER Hiring Part-Time Operator for Official holocommu SNS
COVER is hiring a part-time operator and planner for its official SNS holocommu. The role covers account operation, SNS project planning and audience research to share hololive production with global fans, with applications open via HRMOS.
COVER reaches settlement over rights infringement against a talent
COVER Corporation reported a settlement with a person identified as having posted rights-infringing content about an affiliated talent. The agreement includes an apology, ¥1.5 million in compensation for the post, and a ban on future defamation of COVER talents.
hololive Dreams officially launches on iOS, Android and Steam
The Rhythm & RPG hololive Dreams launched on July 23, 2026 (JST) for iOS, Android and Steam. Launch campaigns include a selectable top-rarity talent, 25 songs added over 15 days, pre-registration rewards and a login bonus.
IRyS tracks join Asphalt Legends soundtrack
IRyS songs, including “My car is in danger,” will join Asphalt Legends in its “Touge Masters” update in late July 2026. The update brings a JDM-inspired season, Drift mode and new Eurobeat music.
Mori Calliope’s 2nd Concert “Grimoire” Live Blu-ray Released
The live Blu-ray of Mori Calliope’s second concert, “Grimoire,” was released on July 17, 2026. The official announcement directs fans to the purchase page for retailer and edition details.
Behind the scenes of hololive SUPER EXPO 2026 revealed in staff interview
COVER published a COVERedge interview with the staff behind hololive SUPER EXPO 2026. The team looks back on the first three-day event at Makuhari Messe, the hololive time-warp theme, venue design and plans for the future.
hololive production opens new official community account holocommu
COVER opened a new official X account, hololive Community (holocommu, @holocommu), on July 1, 2026. The account will share talent news in real time and serve as a community contact point that listens to fans and responds quickly when issues arise.
COVER Tech details in-house OBS plugin that rebuilds 3D space for VTuber streams
COVER Tech has published a behind-the-scenes post on an in-house OBS plugin that rebuilds 3D space for VTuber streams. The system links the Studio app via Spout to enable relighting, ambient occlusion and rich post effects in OBS. It is currently internal-only with future talent distribution in mind.
COVER to trial new streaming system with mekPark and holoAN from June 24
COVER will start trial operation of a new streaming system on June 24. The system will first roll out to talent training project mekPark and holoAN, with features to be revealed in their respective streams.
COVER hiring contract WEB Director for event and portal sites
COVER is hiring a contract WEB Director to produce event websites and maintain portal sites for hololive production. The role focuses on fan-facing site creation, with applications open via HRMOS.
COVERedge features hololive production official shop in Harajuku
COVERedge featured the hololive production official shop in Harajuku, showing the interior, visitor voices and staff thoughts. Japanese and English versions are available.
COVER hiring art director for live concert key visuals
COVER is hiring an art director for key visuals of live events with audiences. The role covers concept work and design production, with contract terms negotiable.
Natsuiro Matsuri discusses eight years as an idol VTuber in COVERedge interview
COVERedge has published an interview with hololive 1st Generation member Natsuiro Matsuri. Looking back on eight years since debut, she discusses idol lives, collaborations and her goal of livening up any stage.
COVER Tech explains Snowflake data platform and access-control practices
COVER Tech has published a guide to company-wide data use on Snowflake and access-control practices. It covers ETL, dbt modeling and per-project workspaces with RBAC roles for safe, self-serve analysis.
HOLOSTARS announces conclusion of six talents and future plans
COVER announced that six HOLOSTARS talents will conclude streaming activities in June-July 2026, while six others continue. The notice lists end dates, fan-letter and membership handling, and continued focus on individual activities.
Mori Calliope opens reservations for 2nd concert Grimoire live Blu-ray
Mori Calliope has opened reservations for the live Blu-ray of her 2nd concert “Grimoire”. Fans can pre-order now via the official order page.
COVER reports FY2025 actions against defamation and rights violations
COVER reported its FY2025 actions against defamation and rights violations. Legal action was taken in 149 cases and 1,411 posts were deleted, with disclosure requests, overseas lawsuits, closure of malicious summary sites and police cooperation.
hololive Meet 2026 ambassadors announced for fifth anniversary
hololive Meet celebrates its fifth anniversary with a new logo and four 2026 ambassadors. Ambassador merchandise and the new STARS Navigator project have also been announced.
hololive production Special Day with Albirex Niigata FC (S) set for Singapore
Four hololive production talents will join a special football-and-VTuber event in Singapore on May 16, 2026. The program includes a stadium presentation, merchandise and a planned Mori Calliope mirror livestream.