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>>111874463
Nanako Niku of Stellar Verse Productions to graduate May 31st.
https://x.com/StellarVersePro/status/2055392778893545724
https://x.com/NanakoNiku/status/2055392779933786235

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Here's the round-up for this week.

HoloPro
>Advent releases a Sleepover voice drama.
>Akai Haato unveils a new costume in a prerecorded video.
>Calliope Mori announces she will be taking an indefinite hiatus. At time of writing, she has stated she intends to return to streaming "soon".
>Calliope Mori's new song, "Renmei Compass", is released on streaming services.
>Cecilia Immergreen and Gigi Murin team up for "T.A.N.: The Autofister Network", a 3D Duolive.
>Cecilia Immergreen releases a cover of "From the Start".
>Cover unveils "mekPark", a project that trains 3 prospective talents under 1 director. Talents will have two years to achieve good results.
>Hakui Koyori announces that she will be taking a "long vacation".
>Hakui Koyori releases a new original song, "NaN GAME".
>HoloEarth announces End of Service as of 6/28.
>holoindie announces a new title, "Chattini Jetpack Project", and releases a demo.
>holoIndie opens submissions for new titles.
>Hololive announces a second Gundam collaboration.
>Hololive Dreams releases a series of card illustration showcases for various talents.
>HoloX holds their first concert, "Secret Order".
>HoloX releases an MV for their original group song, "Just for X".
>Ichijou Ririka celebrates her birthday on 5/12 with a "death game" variety show, featuring 10 guests, unveiled a chibi model, and released a new original song, "Gachi Machi Death Game".
>In celebration of reaching 1 million followers, AZKi collaborates with the Keio Electric Railway.
>Juufuutei Raden releases a new original song, "Debayashi Japanism", as part of her collaboration with Shizuoka Museum.
>Juufuutei Raden will unveil a new 3D outfit on 5/17.
>Koganei Niko announces that she will return from her hiatus on 5/16.
>La+ Darkness is appointed as the Toguchi Future Ambassador at the Toguchi Anime Fest 2026.
>Mekpark Achora releases previews of their upcoming debut members.
>Nerissa Ravencroft is interviewed by the Anime News Network.
>Ouro Kronii releases a new original song, "STORM".
>Raora Pantera celebrates her birthday on 5/11, releasing a new original song, "Draw."
>Round1 USA announces HoloBase in US arcades.
>Takane Lui hosts the 3rd HoloDTB Animal Tower Battle Tournament.
>The visual novel "おかゆにゅ~~む!R ~Okayunyumu!R~", featuring Nekomata Okayu, as well as the rest of Hololive Gamers, will receive an English translation and Steam release "soon".
>Tokino Sora celebrates her 10th birthday as a vtuber on 5/15, holding a 3D Live, as well as releasing a new original song "Ketsui no Sora".
>Tokoko Toyami announces the Tokoyami Sai 2, a 3x3 Street Fighter 6 tournament.
>Tsunomaki Watame unveils a new outfit.
>Yukihana Lamy announces that she will collaborate with Chocozap, a fitness company.

Nijisanji
>As part of the lead up to NijiFES, the "Uncharted Spheres" Mixed Unit Live is shown.
>Debidebi Debiru and Yorumi Rena host the Golden GodField Tournament for Golden Week.
>Derem Kado releases a cover of "Kumo to Yuurei".
>Kaida Haru unveils a new outfit.
>Kenmochi Touya announces his first mini solo album, "augument", to release on 7/15, as well as his first solo live, "Void Frenzy", taking place on 10/11.
>Lauren Iroas unveils a new outfit.
>Lauren Iroas' first album, "No One" ranks #2 in the Oricon Weekly Album ranking for 5/4.
>NIjisanji EN opens auditions for the "Chaotic Charisma" wave of 4 talents.
>Riku Tazumi celebrates Nijisanji EN's 5th Anniversary with a letter to fans on 5/12.
>SMCgumi hosts a Bingo tournament.
>VACHSS performed a 3D live, "THE TAKEOVER", ahead of the official NijiFES on 5/16.
>Watarai Hibari unveils a new outfit.
>Y4T4 completes a 48-Hour marathon endurance stream for Golden Week.
>Yang Nari returns to solo streaming after a 1 year soft hiatus.

Phase Connect
>Erina Makina celebrated her birthday on 5/5.
>Phase Saga celebrates 6 months on 5/2, with the debut of new accessories for all of the talents, as well as a cover of "Shelter".

Other Corpos
>AStars Production announces that Yukito Hoshitoki will be on an indefinite streaming hiatus as of 5/31.
>Bondlive EN announces a new generation of 11 talents, to debut during the month of May.
>Brave Group unveils a new group, GΔ59 (pronounced as "Jigoku"), to be managed by BEverse.
>GΔ59, under Brave, debuts 4 new talents on 5/8.
>Dr. Nova(e) of v4Mirai (under Brave) unveils a new outfit.
>V4Mirai (under Brave) transfers ownership of Kou Mariya's IP and assets to the talent, following a 7-month period since Emiliya Fell's debut to cover the loss of the character rights. No elaboration on the circumstances behind the delay, or any compensation intended to cover the lapsed period, has been elaborated on.
>Ao Wuwu of V4mirai (under Brave) celebrated her birthday on 5/5.
>Serina Maiko and Komo Dokueki of v4Mirai (under Brave) announce graduation, as of 5/31, with Serina personally citing creative differences.

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Other Corpos (cont'd):
>VSPO! (under Brave) announces that Komori Met and Sendo Yuuhi will be suspended for 2 months. At time of writing, no reason for the suspension has been announced.
>ChromaSHIFT announces that Enya Ignis and Shabel Tonya have changed their unit name to SOLFEGE (previously ENCORE).
>Cersea Soulstorm of ChromaSHIFT celebrates her birthday on 5/3 with a donothon.
>Vienna Risendria of CozyCazt reaches 14k Youtube Subscribers.
>Echopulse announces that they will be ceasing all operations as of 5/15. All talents will retain their respective IPs and be permitted to continue as independent talents.
>Enogu announces that they will be vacating their 3D Streaming Studio due to rising rental costs.
>Enogu announces they will be joining AceeeZ.
>Mikazuki Arion of Eon of Stars debuts a new outfit.
>Eterluna announces Verlyn Clarissa and Inugawa Kiba, effective 5/2.
>Watanabe Selena and Sanna Salma of Eterluna release a cover of "Andai 'Ku Bukan Idola".
>Fillnecode, a JP music-focused agency, opens doors on 5/9, debuting 2 talents.
>First Stage Production's JP branch announces closure. 9 of the 16 JP talents will continue with parent company Reality. The remaining 7 talents will graduate by 8/31. The EN branch will continue operations as normal, and is not affected by the closure of the JP branch.
>Ochinai Inaho of Gorakupro releases a cover of "Garam dan Madu".
>Chikage Nox of HRCOME reaches 1k Youtube Subscribers
>HRCOME announces that Viera Aori will be on hiatus from 5/5 to 5/16, citing a plethora of off-stream work to deal with.
>Netazura Rasy of HRCOME reaches 7k Youtube subscribers.
>IZIGENIA announces a new wave of 4 talents, debut date TBD.
>Lyra Azalea of Magisona celebrates her birthday on 5/14.
>MagniV announce the addition of two new members to their ranks, Yaboishiru and Eza Cancan, who release their new single, "Magnify" as part of the redebut.
>Alan of MAHA5 announces that his contract will be mutually terminated, citing health issues with the talent rendering them unable to continue.
>Million Production held their 1st 3D Live, "Million Story". After the show, they announced Yugiri Ray as their latest UNI member.
>Yuela Guigui of Project:LIVIUM celebrates her birthday on 5/3.
>Re:Memories' 3rd Generation celebrate their 4th Anniversary on 5/15.
>Rakshaana announces that they are joining REJECT.
>SHUNA, Memento Vanitas, and Minami Izumi of Riot Music debuted their 3D Showcases on 5/13.
>Shayla Meyjiera of Snowvalley reaches 18k Youtube Subscribers.
>Specialite announces their 5th genration of 3 talents, to debut on 5/24.
>Takara Live, a new EN vtuber agency, debuts Prismia, their first generation of 5 talents.
>EINS of Uniraid! celebrate their 2nd Anniversaryon 5/3, following a delay from 4/20.
>Kamishiro Nanase announces the Uniraid! ARK event, starting 5/16.
>UniVIRTUAL announces two new talents to debut on 5/22.
>Meeta Osita of V&U announces graduation as of 7/27. She will transition to affiliate talent going forward.
>Shibi Cottonbum of VAllure has a video issued a community guideline strike for having a heart beat.
>Immy Bisou of VAllure, following a pair of community guideline strikes on older videos, moves the bulk of her content to Odysse, and will not upload ASMR to youtube until June. She has also removed the Patreon links from her channel.
>Varium announces their 5th Generation of four talents, to debut from 5/18 to 5/21.
>Vnau announces 3 new talents will debut in the near future.
>VOLs officially ceases operations as of 5/1. Talents will retain their IP, transitioning to Independent talents.
>VZatsu, a new EN agency, will debut their first 4 talents on 5/24.
>Wintergea of Yorukaze Production reaches 8k Youtube Subscribers, releasing a cover of "Kimi no Tonari".

Indies
>0shiriko announces the debut of her L2D Model on 5/24, following a karaoke relay.
>Airi Cordelia releases a cover of "Love Para".
>AQUAV3RS releases their first original song, "Prayers of Steel".
>Deidey releases a cover of "NOT CUTE ANYMORE" with Yuura Yozakura and Silvia Valleria of Project:Livium.
>Ekkomori returns to activity on 4/29, redebuting with a new outfit.
>Elia Stellaria held a 3D Live concert with VLIVE UNITE. It will be available for streaming until 8/3.
>EONIA celebrate their 5th Anniversary on 5/1.
>Fallenshadow (better known as "Shondo") announces that she has purchased a house for her family.
>Filian's accounts have all been wiped off the face of the earth. Chacha, having IRL contact, confirms that she is safe, but does not elaborate.
>Fina Clearsta releases a series of short covers of various songs.
>Hysteria announces a reduced schedule going forward, due to life complications.
>Iida Pochi celbrates her birthday on 4/30, with a 3D live.
>Inazuma Superspeed annouonces he will no longer be competing in the Japanese EV Karting Championship, citing poor timing.

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Indies (cont'd)
>Indie group DEXTER disbands, with all talents departing following Lucentia coming under fire for sexual assault allegations, as well as Richard Ravindra withdrawing from the group due to embezzlement issues, which have since allegedly been resolved.
>Jelzy Archives unveils her debut model. Her debut is still unscheduled.
>Kamila Bombette announces that she will be eliminating Twitch streams, and focusing on Youtube output.
>Kurageu Roa announces a partial hiatus, citing health issues and a hospital stay.
>Limealicious announces that she is joining WME.
>Lindo Abyss debuts the 2.0 version of his L2D model on 5/13.
>Mazy Mayse and Araechu unveil paired outfits.
>Mizuchima Komori debuts on 5/3.
>Muku Maimai debuts on 5/9.
>Nanami Chalichia debuts her 3D model showcase.
>Nikki Rei celebrates her 4th Anniversary on 5/12.
>Otsuka Ray reports that her mother has developed a tumor in her abdomen, and has surgery scheduled to remove it.
>Rakshaana debuts on 5/11.
>Rin Penrose redebuts with a new design.
>Ririsya unveils an updated model.
>Silvi announces she has raised enough money to afford to fix her nose, permitting her to breathe properly.
>Solace Amerta unveils a new chibi model.
>Tori Oriane announces graduation from college.
>Vylett Moonheart unveils a new model as part of her birthday celebration on 5/11.
>Vyxion Souless suffers a narcoleptic episode and is kept in ICU for a few days. At time of writing, she has returned to normal activity.
>Yami Umai's Discord account is hacked. At time of writing, the account has still not been recovered.
>Yuy IX announces that she will be redebuting her 3D model on 5/22.

Region-Locked
>Amalee and The Sloppy Sisters will perform at the Doki Doki: Rewind Time concert in Hollywood on 7/4.
>Doki Doki Rewind confirms Dooby3D as a guest.
>Momocon announces that Penny Puffball will be a guest.
>Momozusu Nene of Hololive announces a solo live at the Tokyo Garden Theater on 7/29.
>Nyxtoria will release a mixtape of various chuubas' performances at Comifuro.
>OffKai Expo releases a large list of multiple vtuber organizations and indies that will be in appearance.
>PhaseCon releases their programming schedule.
>Raki Kazuki and Lazuli will present "SURGE!!!", a 3D Live Musical, at Offkai Expo.
>Uniraid! announces their 2nd Offline event, taking place in Shibuya on 11/1.
>Vtuber Expo takes place on 5/3 & 5/4.

Other
>As celebration of Gundam X's 30th Anniversary, Garrot Ran and Tiffa Adill become vtubers.
>As part of the ongoing story with Mimi Yanagi, the vtuber arrested in the UK for the crime of "drawing of loli too erotic", the person behind the character has posted (via a proxy) their bail paperwork.
>Gariventure V, a vtuber focused variety show, will end after 7 years.
>Ironmouse, Matt Mercer, Bubi, AiCandii, Kairyu Crocodile, and Tim Downie together raise $32,000 USD for the Make a Wish Foundation in the "One Night in Daggerheart" charity event.
>MEWLIVE Project and Nextopia will host a joint production live with Sora Tokui acting as MC.
>Mimi Yabai, a UK vtuber, is arrested for salacious loli artwork. While she has been released on bail, part of her bail agreement requires that she post exclusively SFW content from a Twitter account that ostensibly doxxes her.
>The Discord for Filian's ARG has been closed down.
>Twitch announces an update to their viewbotting countermeasures, which implements a CCV cap on channels found to be viewbotting "persistently". Streamers will be notified directly when enforced against this way, and will be able to appeal, but no public announcement will be shared.
>Twitch updates the Bits Acceptable Use Policy, mandating that Bits only be usable for Twitch on-platform features, and adding a "forfeiture clause" that allows Twitch to take all of your Bits if they find you in violation.

Local
>Aki Rosenthal leads the Formula Holo Challenge Series as of Round 5.
>Miyuora, Essie, and crystalmilktea win the Talent Freedom 75, 90, and 100 races, respectively.
>Ogey Calibur III will conclude tomorrow, 5/16.
>Sakura Miko leads the Formula Holo World Championship as of Round 5.
>Shylily currently leads CorpoCar's 18th series as of Round 3.

Obituaries
>Silvervale announces that her brother, Kon_Zetsu, has passed away as of 5/14. No cause of death has been announced.

Corrections
>A previous round-up mistakenly referred to Hanamae Haru as "Haname Haru".

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>>111874457
>>111874530
Thank you, baker!!

>>111875307
Thank you for the round-up! A little bit of correction:
>Fina Clearsta releases a series of short covers of various songs.
should be
>FIONA CLEARESTA releases a series of short covers of various songs.

>t. /warkop/ correspondent

>>111875332
Thanks for the round-up! Another small correction: the current series is the IndieCar 18th series, not CorpoCar.

Speaking of, gonna go live with IndieCar rounds 4 & 5 at the top of the hour. Races are at San Jose and Memphis this time. Will have results and updated standings up after the stream. https://youtu.be/1BpxGpIXUw4

Not entirely sure this counts as news but it's lazulight and by extension nijien's anniversary today, but nijien hasn't made any announcements about it or pumped out the usual anniversary merch

>>111874463
https://x.com/SerinaMaiko/status/2055364164743278982/
https://x.com/komodokueki/status/2055363333877117083
Serena and komo of v4m are graduating

>>111877940
Was reported in >>111875295

>>111877879
>>111874598

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>>111874463
NijiFes DAY1 has officially started. All streams are the main channel

>>111874463
Mori Calliope to return to streaming in about 40 minutes:
https://xcancel.com/moricalliope/status/2055298405849612534#m
https://youtu.be/3-2TkjzFzss

>>111879476
that goes into >>111874598

>>111875307
>Rakshaana announces that they are joining REJECT.

Addendum: Hanamae Haru made her debut in REJECT.

>>111880841
Ah crap, it's already been reported!

>>111875307
>Enogu announces that they will be vacating their 3D Streaming Studio due to rising rental costs.
>Enogu announces they will be joining AceeeZ.

Addendum: Enogu will have a joint concert with Marinesu in the future.

>>111880922
MaRiNaSu, not Marinesu.

>>111875332
Addendum: Emiliya Fell shows off her new-and-improved 3D model and announced her inclusion as a guest at Zipangu Japanese Music Event 2026.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATrOiUL3EI0

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>>111874499
>>111877498
San Jose top 3:
1. Laimu (1st IndieCar win!)
2. Kawasaki Sui
3. Neuro-sama

Memphis top 3:
1. Laimu (swept both races tonight!)
2. Fuzuki Miki
3. Neuro-sama (back-to-back 3rds!)

With her sweep of tonight's races, Laimu moves up to 2nd overall in points just behind Shylily! Next two rounds are on Sunday morning, 10 AM ET: the Indie Grand Prix and 2026 Indie 500 https://youtu.be/2EZDYE56ZlE