桃鈴ねね reflects on her first solo live and the emotions behind it
COVERedge published an interview with hololive 5th Generation member Momosuzu Nene following her first solo concert at Tokyo Garden Theater on July 29, 2026. She and the production team discuss the setlist, surprise song, NePoLaBo appearance, special effects and her hopes for a future world tour.
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Snow Miku All-Stars Figure Collection Vol. 2 opens for preorders
Good Smile Company has opened preorders for Vol. 2 of its Snow Miku All-Stars blind-box figure series. The set includes eight odd-year Snow Miku designs from 2011–2025, with shipping planned for February 2027.
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hololive Grand Reception Nationwide Exhibition Opens in October 2026
COVER Corporation will stage hololive Grand Reception, a nationwide touring exhibition celebrating hololive production’s ninth anniversary. The Tokyo stop at TOKYO DREAM PARK runs from October 10 through November 23, 2026 (JST), with later dates planned for Osaka, Nagoya and Fukuoka. Advance tickets and limited event merchandise go on sale through Ticket Pia.
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KARENT presents Creators Market set for Magical Mirai 2026 Tokyo
KARENT presents the Creators Market at Magical Mirai 2026’s Tokyo exhibition from August 28–30. The event will be held at Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Halls 1–3, with a full participant list and visitor rules available on the official site.
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hololive English and Sunright Tea Studio launch West Coast collaboration
hololive English and Sunright Tea Studio will offer four talent-inspired drinks at selected West Coast stores from August 28 to September 11, 2026. Customers receive a collaboration cup and coaster while supplies last.
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Tanita announces new Hatsune Miku wellness goods
Tanita will launch three new Hatsune Miku collaboration goods on August 28, including a connected voice body composition monitor and Piapro Characters thermometer/hygrometer. A voice blood pressure monitor is also available for reservation until September 7, 2026 (JST).
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Hakos Baelz performs SNAKE EYES on dingo Music
Hakos Baelz has performed 『SNAKE EYES』 for South Korean YouTube channel dingo Music’s [TEXTED] program. hololive RECORDS shared the performance video on August 20, 2026 at 18:07 JST.
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Kizuna AI to Appear on Google Play Japan’s New Gaming Show
Kizuna AI will appear on Google Play Japan’s official YouTube program “スマホゲームを語る夜.” The announcement lists appearances on September 11 and September 15, 2026.
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SAPPORO Snow Miku WAON 2027 design contest seeks entries
Piapro is accepting entries for the SAPPORO Snow Miku WAON 2027 card design contest. Four winning works featuring Snow Miku and Rabbit Yukine will be selected, with submissions open until September 30, 2026 at 17:00 JST.
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Kizuna AI ~ KAMATTE AI ver.~ DLC Launches for Desktop Mate
A new KAMATTE AI version of Kizuna AI has joined Desktop Mate as downloadable content. The Steam listing gives an August 19, 2026 release date and describes original lines, motions, and Multi-Character Mode support.
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CHURA MIKU STREET 2026 expands from Kokusai Street to Shuri
CHURA MIKU STREET returns to Okinawa from November 1 to December 13, 2026, expanding from Kokusai Street to Shuri. The event will combine Hatsune Miku collaborations with stamp rallies, local food, merchandise and a Shuri Castle restoration theme.
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KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO to Run a Merch Booth at VSinger UTAMATSURI LIVE
KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO will operate an official merch booth at VSinger UTAMATSURI LIVE in Toyosu PIT on August 22. The lineup includes archive goods plus new KOKO items, with pre-show sales open to visitors without tickets.
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HIMEHINA Opens Fan Voice Submissions for Ariake World Tour Grand Finale
HIMEHINA is accepting fan voice submissions for use in select songs at its Ariake World Tour 2026 Grand Finale.
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DIGITAL STARS @ MIKU EXPO 2025 ASIA pop-up store announced for Tangerang
MIKU EXPO has highlighted an official DIGITAL STARS @ MIKU EXPO 2025 ASIA pop-up store planned for Kyou Beta Store in Alam Sutera, Tangerang, Indonesia. Dates, merchandise details and pricing have not yet been announced.
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Mori Calliope to perform at ANIMAX MUSIX 2026
Mori Calliope will appear at ANIMAX MUSIX 2026 at Yokohama Arena on Friday, November 20, 2026. Ticket applications were announced through the MUSIX priority sale and an early playguide presale.
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Nendoroid Hatsune Miku: Monitoring Ver. Opens for Preorder
A Nendoroid based on Hatsune Miku’s look in DECO*27’s “Monitoring” music video is now available for preorder. It costs ¥7,800 and is scheduled for release in January 2027.
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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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