RIM releases new song “HowMany” with music video
RIM has digitally released her new song “HowMany” on August 19 with its music video, an alternative pop track by Mao Sasagawa.
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Holocal Yokohama and Holohanabi 2026 Headline the hololive Dreams Campaign
A Yokohama stamp-rally collaboration with seven hololive talents runs September 18 to October 9, 2026 (JST). The music fireworks show Holohanabi 2026 follows on October 15 at Saitama Stadium 2002, both under the hololive Dreams ninth-anniversary banner.
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Nendoroid Hatsune Miku M@GICAL☆CURE! LOVE ♥ SHOT! Ver. Preorders Near Deadline
Preorders for Nendoroid Hatsune Miku M@GICAL☆CURE! LOVE ♥ SHOT! Ver. close August 19, 2026. The ¥8,000 figure is planned for release in December.
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IRyS 1st Concert digital message boards now on sale
Digital message boards for IRyS 1st Concert “HOPE ||: Beyond the Stars” are now available. Messages will appear on the stage and official event website, and each purchase includes a bonus voice message from IRyS.
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Magical Mirai 2026 Sale Offers Crypton Games at Up to 50% Off
Nintendo eShop and Steam are offering up to 50% off selected Crypton games to mark Magical Mirai 2026. The sale ends August 31 at 23:59 JST.
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Kizuna AI to Perform at ASOBISYSTEM’s 19th Anniversary ASOBIEXPO
Kizuna AI was announced as a performer at ASOBISYSTEM 19th Anniversary ASOBIEXPO 2026. The event took place August 18 at TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO, with free online streaming on ABEMA and on-site merchandise sales.
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Magical Mirai 2026 Tokyo official goods available for venue pickup reservations
Advance reservations are open for Tokyo venue pickup of Magical Mirai 2026 official goods. Reservations close August 25 at 23:30 JST, and the organizers recommend later pickup slots during the busy event period.
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Piapro Characters Halloween Cookies Available from PRIROLL
PRIROLL is taking orders for Piapro Characters Halloween cookie sets with collectible card and badge bonuses. Orders close September 6, 2026.
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Magical Mirai 2026 programming contest public voting closes August 18
Public voting in the Magical Mirai 2026 programming contest ends at 12:00 JST on August 18. Fans can try all 10 shortlisted web-based entries through MikuNavi before casting a vote.
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PlayStation Store August Sale Discounts Hatsune Miku Games
PlayStation Store’s August sale discounts Hatsune Miku Logic Paint games and Hatsune Miku VR by up to 50%. The promotion ends August 26, 2026 at 23:59 JST.
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Airani Iofifteen releases original single “Lucu Juga”
Airani Iofifteen’s original single “Lucu Juga” is now available on multiple streaming services. Fans can use the official distribution page to select a platform and listen to the new release.
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Mobile VOCALOID Showcase with Dagashi O-gata Held at Magical Mirai 2026
Yamaha held a Magical Mirai 2026 Osaka stage session on August 16 with producer Dagashi O-gata, demonstrating a smartphone-based VOCALOID workflow for singing with Hatsune Miku. The program was streamed via Crypton’s Piapro TV channel.
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Yukihana Lamy to Release First Album Fleur de neige in January 2027
Yukihana Lamy’s first nationally distributed album, Fleur de neige, arrives Wednesday, January 27, 2027 (JST). The 11-track set mixes signature songs such as Fleur with new material, and a limited two-disc edition adds an original voice drama.
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hololive Wacha Wacha School Festival Set for Keio Arena TOKYO in November
A new two-day stage event, hololive Wacha Wacha School Festival, will be held at Keio Arena TOKYO on November 14 and 15, 2026 (JST). Sixteen talents split across the two days, with FANCLUB lottery tickets opening August 18 and a ZAIKO stream also planned.
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Isekaijoucho to Perform at Anime Festival Asia Indonesia 2026
Isekaijoucho is scheduled to perform at Anime Festival Asia Indonesia 2026 on August 15 at ICE BSD City in Jakarta. The official event website provides venue and programme details.
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KAMITSUBAKI FES ’26 Announces KAF × CIEL × YUNAGI Collaboration Stage
KAF, CIEL, and YUNAGI will appear together in a special collaboration stage at KAMITSUBAKI FES ’26 on September 5, 2026. Streaming tickets are available through Z-aN.
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hololive RECORDS HISTORY COLLECTION opens second pre-orders
hololive RECORDS has started second pre-orders for the 11-disc box hololive RECORDS HISTORY COLLECTION. Orders run until 18:00 JST on September 28, 2026, with shipment by early December 2026.
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ANMC’s New Game Platonica Space Launches on Steam
ANMC’s Platonica Space is now available on Steam, while its Nintendo Switch version is set for August 27 with pre-orders open. The featured song’s music video has also been released.
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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.
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iU and Yamaha Open VOCALOID Music Production Practice Course
Yamaha and iU have opened applications for a four-session VOCALOID music-production course in Tokyo, running from November to December 2026. Tuition includes a VOCALOID6 license unless the applicant already owns the software.
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Kizuna AI Makes Her First Appearance in NicoNico Elderly Club RUST
Kizuna AI Inc. thanked the organizers and viewers after Kizuna AI’s first participation in the large-scale “Third NicoNico Elderly Club RUST” project. The company also expressed appreciation to her teammates and the audience response.
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39ch Originals Releases “Zutto Atashi” by jon-YAKITORY feat. Hatsune Miku
39ch Originals has released “Zutto Atashi,” a new jon-YAKITORY song featuring Hatsune Miku. Its music video presents Miku as an idol and features designs by Tsukumo Oshima and video work by Manami Aise.
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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.
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Adachi Rei VOCALOID life-size panel delivery scheduled for late August to early September
Yamaha’s VOCALOID account says the life-size Adachi Rei panel reward is expected to ship separately to backers from late August to early September 2026, and asks them to confirm delivery details.
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