Welcome to /news/, your only source for events in the chuuba world.HoloPro>Cover Corporation issues a legal complaint to Masaki Yamashita and 10 Doe defendants, alleging 68 counts of copyright infringement. Court records can be found for free here: >>109367957 (Cross-thread) (Dead) #>A collab figure with Hoshou Marine and "My Dress-Up Darling"'s Marin Kitagawa has been unveiled.>Airani Iofifteen is hospitalized temporarily due to an undefined illness. She has since returned to activity.>Akai Haato releases a cover of "Is your reply still unclear? Old man sentence structure!". This cover was recorded and edited prior to Haato's current hiatus, and was posted by the manager.>Akai Haato releases a cover of "Thread". This cover was recorded and edited prior to Haato's current hiatus, and was posted by the manager.>Calliope Mori and Nerisssa Ravencroft will interview Lotus Juice.>Calliope Mori releases her new album, "Disasterpiece".>Calliope Mori's "Disasterpiece" appears on a large adboard in Shibuya.>Cover JP opens auditions for a "New Project", under the theme "Let's Create the Everyday Everyone Loves". Applications are open until 3/13.>FLOW GLOW's self-titled album reaches #7 in Billboard Japan's top downloaded albums.>FUWAMOCO celebrate their birthday on 1/31 with a variety show and concert.>Hakos Baelz announces the 2026 version of "Febaery".>Hakui Koyori will voice a couple of characters in Digimon Beatbreak's 19th episode, airing 2/15.>Holo no Graffiti will air on Animax, starting 2/1. An Animax-original episode will also air.>holoIndie releases HoloType Treasure Zombie Island.>Hololive once again partners with Yugioh Master Duel for a series of sponsored streams.>Hololive partners with the Tokyo tourism board to produce Tokyo, Shibuya, and Nagano tour guides for overseas fans visiting for HoloFES.>Juufuutei Raden celebrates her birthday on 2/4.>Kaela Kovalskia returns to normal streaming activities as of 2/11.>Kobo Kanaeru releases a cover of "New Worlds".>Koganei Niko celebrates her birthday on 2/5.>Nerissa Ravencroft announces that she will debut a new L2D outfit on 2/20.>Ninomae Ina'nis releases her first EP, "Re:Vision".>Omaru Polka celebrates her birthday with a 3D Live, "Glitter of Love", and a new original song "STARTING OVER", on 1/30.>Raora Panthera unveils a new L2D outfit.>Sakura Miko attempts to release her 35p picture book, "MikoP and the Big Cherry Tree", however the release is delayed due to exceptional demand.>Shiori Novella unveils a new L2D outfit and announces the debut of a new original song, which will release on 2/15.>Takanashi Kiara releases a new original song, "EGO", as well as her new album, "Vogelfrei".>Takanashi Kiara takes a trip to the Maldives with Roboco, Juufuutei Raden, and Ichijou Ririka. In a street interview, Anon stated "them bitches gay".>The HoloID Pixiv Art Battle event concludes. You can find the winners on pixiv.>Usada Pekora, Nakiri Ayame, and Tokiwo Tomare take part in an advertising campaign to fight hay fever with allergy medication.Nijisanji>7-11 Japan teases a Valentine's collab with Shiina Yuika.>AnyColor announces a stock buyback, for up to 1.25 million shares, or 5 billion yen total, whichever limit is reached first. The buybacks will take place over the course of Q4, ending 4/1. This is their 3rd buyback since their IPO in June of 2022.>Ayakaki will debut their 3D Showcases in a weekly relay, starting 2/6.>Derem Kado releases the full version of her "LEIA" cover.>Dokuzuhonsha unveil a series of Arknights Endfield inspired outfits as part of the sponsorship campaign for the game.>Higuchi Kaede unveils a new outfit.>Hoshikawa Sara and Furen E Lustario host a 3D Live with various guests.>Lori Light releases a cover of "Sialan" with Chimorii and Tris Fushimi.>Nijisanji celebrates its 8th Anniversary on 2/1.>Nijisanji debuted two new livers on 1/30.>Oliver D. Evans goes on hiatus, citing a need to undergo treatment for kidney stones.>Some Nijisanji fans post images claiming that a portion of their acrylic merch have undergone intense discoloration, gradually turning green/yellow. The issue does not seem to be immediately tied to any specific batch, release, or time period.>Tamanoi Nana debuts her 3D Showcase.>Yoiyume hold a relay to debut their new L2D outfits.(cont'd)Local>Axel Syrios leads the Stars Touring Car Championship 2026 in points as of Round 1.>Ayla Yew leads VTF 2000 in points. Nijiro Miyu leads VTF Pro 2000 in points.>Hanazono Sayaka currently leads the Formula Holo 2026 Challenge Series. Natsuiro Matsuri leads the World Championship.>HoloFightZ continues King of the Ring 2, their 5th Anniversary Celebration, on 2/14.>The VTRP Channel celebrates surpassing 1k Youtube Subscribers.Want the source for this news? Check the previous issue: >>108981213 or /vyt/43371Archive: https://vt.rita.moe/news.xml
Phase Connect>Phase Connect releases a statement regarding a statement "a talent" (Jelly Hoshiumi, not mentioned by name) made regarding "sensitive issues". The original comments have been removed.>Kaminari Clara announces graduation, effective 2/28. In a follow-up statement, she states that she had originally made the decision in November 2025, but opted to delay her graduation date to allow the now-graduated Kokoromo Memory more time.>Anya Nyabyss releases a rock cover of "Snake Eater".>Ashelia Rinkou and Runie Ruse partner with V.LIVE UNITE for a special Valentine's Live.>Malice Evermore celebrates her birthday on 1/30 with a Totsumatchi and endurance stream.>Tenma Maemi unveils a new outfit in partnership with Nioh 3.Other Corpos>Isaa Corva, Fang Guu, and Lyra all depart 3AM, citing various issues with the company's management. Coqui (3AM talent) clarifies that the main manager for the talents had "fucked up a lot before and still fucks up a lot of things", but she intends to stay for now. This also confirms 3AM as a company, which means they can stop getting posted in the indies section.>Olivia Monroe departs 3AM, citing health struggles with both herself and her parents.>Aegis-Link concludes auditions, having found 4 talents.>Avy of AfteRain releases a Dangdut cover of "Cat Loving", featuring Nezufu Senshirou (also of AfteRain) and Sierra Mooniva.>AKA Virtual's CRIMS:on debuted on 1/28, with a Q&A session after.>AKA Virtual's VERSA and SANDAiVA release a cover of "Stepper".>AKA Virtual announces a cover of "ReDreaming Angel", sponsored by Zenless Zone Zero.>Ayden Productions announce that will close at the end of February. Talents will transition to independent.>Akugaki Koa of ChromaSHIFT is banned for a third time from Tiktok, citing her being underage. As previously reported, she's not underage, and we at /news/ do not think she has aged backwards since previously reporting on this topic.>ChromaSHIFT confirms that Enya Ignis suffered an "undetermined neurological event" that has temporarily reduced her speech and short-term memory function. She is currently resting and seeing a neurologist, but is expected to make a full recovery with no permanent damage. Her online activities will be reduced until she has recovered.>Rannia Taiga of CozyCazt reaches 10k Youtube Subscribers.>Verlyn Clarissa joins Eterluna.>Vayne Arcellio of HAVEN releases a group cover of "Lose My Breath" featuring a number of his friends.>Histoire Virtual announces an end of service, stating that they lack funding and staffing to continue supporting talents. Mira Yui will graduate as of 2/13. The other two talents will transition to independent.>Manururu Nekoko of IKIGAI announces an indefinite hiatus from streaming activities, as she has struggled to keep up with daily obligations.>Pia Meraleo of JKT48v releases a new original song, "Kadang Aku Lupa (hai Tetangga)", featuring Lulu of JKT48.>Sami Maono of JKT48v announces a hiatus starting 2/1, citing IRL obligations.>Aluna Diva of LAETA departs as of 2/5. She continues her activities as an independent talent.>Luminaria Production debut their 2nd Generation of 3 talents on 2/7.>Saku Kurata of MAHA5 releases a cover of "Rewrite the Stars".>Daisy Ignacia Y of MAHA5 releases a cover of "Mou Koi Nante Shinai".>Nanashiku will debut the 3D Showcases for 4 talents that debuted in 2025, starting on 2/8.>Oristarium issues a statement against generative AI being used for fanart.>Aura Devania of Prism:NOVA releases a cover of "Harmonia" with Momoka Aikawa.>Aura Devania of Prism:NOVA releases her final cover, "Kawaki wo Ameku".>Thalia Symphonia of Prism:NOVA will provide the voice of Lin, an NPC from "President of Club Palleteia".>Kuromizu Kouki of Prism:NOVA celebrates 16k Youtube Subscribers.>Elaine Celestia of Re:Memories debuts a chibi model.>Pinku Rimu of Re:Memories warns of impersonators on TikTok.>RK Music announces "Fused", a label for vsinger part-timers that also perform activities as flesh talents.>Oiruka Lovin of Snowdrop Live unveils a new L2D outfit.>SnowValley celebrates their 1st Anniversary on 1/27, also announcing a new generation of 3 talents.>Shayla Meyjira of SnowValley debuts her 3D Showcase.>Yomi Quinnley of Socks Vtubing Agency teases a 3D model.>AlienMixture of Socks Vtubing Agency releases a cover of "Don't Stop Believing".>UVER ID releases a cover of "Rapsodi".>Following an announcement of the talent's indefinite hiatus, Varium annouces Youduki Miruka's contract has been terminated as of 2/6.>Kitashirakwawa Kakapo of VEE will depart the company as of 2/28, tranistioning to independent talent.>Altair Aquila of Virtunix, better known as "Aru", releases a cover of "Imasugu Rinne".>Virtunix opens a fanart contest to celebrate the release of Rumiko Runa's 3.0 debut.>Mitsuyama Haruka of Virtunix teases the 2.0 version of their model.>Utahime Yukari and Nanaka Poi, both from Yorukaze, celebrate their birthdays on 2/4.
Indies>Alicia Alveria releases a cover of "Aishite Aishite Aishite".>Alicia Life suffers a crypto scam hack, and 3 of her channels are deleted in the ensuing Youtube action. At time of writing, only one of the 3 channels has been reinstated, and she has opened a "Spite-A-Thon" on Twitch.>Amarynn celebrates her birthday on 1/26 with a 3D concert.>As part of her 2nd anniversary celebration on 2/7, Dokibird debuts a new L2D outfit, as well as a cover of "Girlfriend".>BellFine unveils a figure of Sameko Saba.>BriAtCookieBox announces that her NDA is no longer valid, and reveals that she was formerly Cheri Lupina of VReverie.>Chia Chasm unveils a new L2D model.>Chiyo Chiyori releases a cover of "Tententengokujigokugoku", featuring Raveanne of AKA Virtual.>Chrysaora Hali teases an announcement for 2/21.>Dokibird announces a Youtooz plush of her as Wattson. Additionally, a Dokibird-themed Wattson skin will be available in Apex Legends.>Elara claims that a short, which was clipped from a stream, has been flagged and removed for "Violent or Graphic Content", despite the stream itself being untouched.>Ephemira releases a new group original song, "Ephemeral".>Following a 1.5 month fight where she was incorrectly marked as "ban evading" and demonitized, Kitsu's monetization has been restored on Youtube.>Following a 7-month struggle and $1000 in lawyer fees, MaNameBin finally retrieves access to their channel, and is unbanned.>Furechsia debuted on 1/29.>Helynia Raquela debuts the 3.0 version of their L2D model.>Hylo redebuts as of 2/3, discussing the job circumstances she held at her previous position, indicating that her previous position had a lot of internal strife among "employees" that was difficult to deal with. Readers are advised to do their reps.>Icarus Adamantine reveals the 2.0 of his L2D model.>Inazuma Superspeed, previously of MUGEN LIVE (under Brave CN), debuts as an indie vtuber on 1/31. Additionally, he joins the X-Ring Vtuber Racing Club, a virtual motorsports club backed by Porsche.>Ironmouse warns of a prolific impersonator using a voice changer.>Ironmouse's "Cry For Me" reaches 350m Shorts views, 7m Youtube views, 17m listens on Spotify, and made #19 on Billboard's Hot Dance/Electronic Chart.>Kasukane Shino debuts her 3D Showcase.>Kiyomi Gummy, Cecillia Hanarisu, and Tabi Noji release a group cover of "Ku Sangat Suka".>Lazuli debuts the 2.0 of her L2D outufit.>Lea Listari debuts a new L2D Model.>Mello Mutinus announces graduation as of 1/29, following a protracted hiatus, health issues, and new priorities. All media will be privated on her accounts, if it has not been already.>Mimpi Maya teases a special Valentine's event for Anne Droite.>Miori Celesta deletes almost all of her content. At the time of writing, she has restored the majority of her video and shorts content, but most streams have been privated, and further streams will be unscheduled until further notice.>Miwa releases a free windows sounds voice pack.>Mo Qing reveals the 2.0 of her L2D model.>Monday Elysia releases a cover of "Odoriko".>Monday Elysia unveils the design for the 2.0 of her L2D model.>Nene Amano redebuts her Maid 3D outfit to fit her redesign from 2025.>Nianyan announces graduation as of 1/31.>Nirmala Yumeria releases a new original song, "YUME*YAMI".>Nyx Nekota announces that, as of 2/1, she will cease all youtube streaming activities, citing a need to refocus her physical and mental health. New video content has been scheduled for release over the next 2 months, but only Fansly content will continue for the forseeable future.>PANDAVVA host a Q&A session.>PANDAVVA release an Indonesian Acapella version of a previously covered song, "Pump Up The Volume".>PillowDear, formerly PillowDearASMR, opens a second channel for ASMR, CushionHun.>Renna Kosaka announces she will graduate as of 2/28, stating she hopes she can meet her fans.>Rin Asobi, a vtuber that predates this board, teases her return after a 4-year hiatus.>Sammy Bollivien announces a temporary hiatus until 2/20, to prepare for Ramadhan.>Sanagi Yuzu debuts a new L2D model.>Sayu Sinro//Nisity releases a pair of themed backbpacks in collaboration with Popcorn Museum.>Tapioca Alice releases a new original song, "Elaria et Tenebrae ~闇に咲く光~ (Reimagined)".>Viri Voxanna announces she will go on indefinite hiatus starting 2/28, citing an "amazing opportunity".>Vivi releases a cover of "Garam & Madu (Sakit Dadaku)" with Hoshizaru Yolanda.
Region-Locked>"From Minto With Love" announces that Sameko Saba will participate in the concert.>Carrier Con 2026 announces Nene Amano as a guest.>OnKey Expo announces MOTHRLomari as a guest.>OshiUplink announces BriAtCookieBox, Denssetsu.exe, The Beasties, SVP, Promisu, Vivaria, Féileacán Cú, Daiya Fortuna, Juna Unagi, Elia Stellaria, Croni, CakeJumper, Yumem, Lazuli, Maple Chicken, Sugi Aoki, Nemimi Yane, Orca Tsukii, Elly, Umari Tomoe, Raki Kazuki, and Dokibird as guests.>Pixel Expo announces In Vain as a guest.>Sameko Saba and Kurageu Roa collaborate for a pop-up event at the Tokyo Animation Center in Shibuya, from 3/6 to 3/29. Readers who have heard these two in a collab before are advised to check their ears, as these two have NEVER collabed EVER.>Shishiro Botan of Hololive announces the Shishiro Hai Street Fighter 6 tournament, to take place at Yokohama Buntai on 4/11 and 4/12.>SUKOSHI will have a hololive Pop-Up event in Toronto until 2/15.>Vexoria the Sun Eater cancels all appearances in the United States for the forseeable future, citing unsafe travel conditions.Other>AdvancedGG terminates RevSaysDesu and Strawb as partners. In the official statement, AdvancedGG does not clarify the reasoning nor the identity of the terminated partners, but they have been confirmed by the talents themselves. Readers are advised to do further research on this topic.>Dianko Lastrea hosted C.U.T.E, an Unreal Touranment game featuring 15 other retro vtubers.>Dokibird announces "PUBG:BLINDSPOT", a PUBG tournament taking place on 2/16 & 2/17.>GRAxx releases a group cover of "DO IT".>Kanna Yanagi of GlitchStars opens "Farm Life Adventure", a large scale modded SMP, running from 2/1 to 2/22.>Midnight Hurricane, Inazuma Superspeed, and Renai Dreamfox will be participating in the VTuber tracc Challenge, driving a Porsche 991 GT3 R.>Mikado-chan, mascot of Game Center Mikado, celebrates her 4th anniversary on 1/30.>Rosario Grim, a vtuber artist, updates the Terms of Service of their models, indicating that they can and will relinquish rights to the design for any reason they wish.>Scammers pretending to be VGen artists on Discord exist. Isn't that neat.>Tako x VStars tease a Valorant tournament, Clash of Creators S2.>Vaultroom announces their next GTA event, NEWTOWN, taking place from 2/9 to 2/28.>Vivaria hosts a karaoke relay on 2/15, announcing no times, talents, or time zones. "I guess I'll just wait on youtube all day," A. Nonymous states.>VShojo's website finally goes offline.Merch Listings>Immy Bisou uwumarket plushie campaign - until 2/14.Obituaries>Siiv, artist and vtuber, known best for their work designing models for AmaLee, has been announced as decased by her sister, citing the cause of death as a lung infection from ICU complications.Corrections>A previous round-up mistakenly stated that Hoishi Aina is Swedish. She is Swiss.>A previous round-up mistakenly stated that Japan Impact takes place in Sweden. It takes place in Switzerland.>Previous reporting erroneously implied that all 5 talents of AKA Virtual's "CRIMSon" were new talents. Selia Aisnith is an existing talent that redeubted with the group.>Previous reporting indicated that Ironmouse's panel at Japan Impact would be streamed. It is not being streamed.>Previous reporting mistakenly omitted that Lauren Iroas announced "FACE", his first Solo Live, to take place on 7/30.
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>>109401197Thank you editor-san>>109401220Feyre Miari hiatus announced
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>>109401220Criminals for hire get caught breaking into Momosuzu Nene's house:https://xcancel.com/NULLLUN_GaMeR/status/2020460107314696651#mhttps://youtu.be/BmxmKtE4Tvs [Embed]Some think these mercenaries might be from the same ring where a victim was tied up and beaten, so they could be looking at quite some time.
>>109401220Aosora Popo and Aoi Crescent will be graduating from Algorhythm Project. They will continue their activities as an independent VTubers with their existing channels.https://x.com/ARP_Vtuber/status/2021935274436227341Merchandise sales will still be available until May 12th.p.s. I'm looking for a Thai correspondent to discuss some issues in regards to the local THchuuba scene. Please do visit our thread at your earliest convenient.>t. /warkop/ correspondent
>>109401220Holostar's Octavio's manager reports that he will be on hiatus, citing family emergency:https://xcancel.com/octavio_holo/status/2020731889703686475#m
>>109401220Leizu Shen graduates. Last stream scheduled for March 1st:https://xcancel.com/LeizuShen/status/2020582167768961183
>>109401220Alicia got her AliciaXDeath channel back. Looks like AliciaXLife is back as well, though it took a little longer:https://xcancel.com/aliciaxlifeVT/status/2021329296585855210https://www.youtube.com/c/Aliciaxlife
>>109409982First news in the OP, even points to the post to get the documents for free.
>>109401220Nene Amano releases a new original song, "KIREI" on Valentine's Day.https://xcancel.com/NeneAmanoVTuber/status/2022068345680621956#mhttps://youtu.be/RunTyhyAwYg
