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History of Hololive Production and COVER Corporation

COVER Corporation Logo

Before 2017[edit]

Cover Corp is established on June 13, 2016.[1]

2017[edit]

February[edit]

Cover Corp releases Ping Pong League on February 28th, a virtual reality table tennis game, on Steam.[2]

September[edit]

Tokino Sora debuted on September 7th as the very first member of Hololive.

December[edit]

Tokino Sora achieved a 10,000 YouTube subscribers milestone on December 30th.[3]

2018[edit]

March[edit]

Roboco debuted on March 4th.

Tokino Sora achieved a 100,000 YouTube subscriber milestone on March 9th.[4]

Hoshimachi Suisei debuted as an independent VTuber on March 22nd.

May[edit]

Yozora Mel debuted as the first member of Hololive Japan 1st Generation on May 13th.

June[edit]

The rest of Hololive Japan 1st Generation debuted.

On June 26th Hitomi Chris was terminated.[5][6]

August[edit]

Sakura Miko debuted on August 1st as a independent VTuber under Cover Corporation.

The first 2 members of Hololive Japan 2nd Generation debuted.

September[edit]

The last 3 members of Hololive Japan 2nd Generation debuted.

November[edit]

AZKi debuted on November 15th as an independent VTuber under Cover Corporation.

December[edit]

Hololive Gamers is created with Shirakami Fubuki being the leader with Ookami Mio debuting as the second member of Hololive Gamers on December 7th.[7]

Sakura Miko is transferred to Hololive on December 25th.

2019[edit]

April[edit]

Nekomata Okayu debuts as the third member of Hololive Gamers on April 6th and Inugami Korone debuts as the 4th member of Hololive Gamers on April 13th.

May[edit]

Holo no Graffiti aired its first episode on May 5th.

Hoshimachi Suisei and AZKi join INoNaKa Music on May 19th.[8]

June[edit]

The first 3 members of Holostars Japan 1st Generation debuted.[9]

July[edit]

The first 2 members of Hololive Japan 3rd Generation debuted.

August[edit]

The last 3 members of Hololive Japan 3rd Generation debuted.

September[edit]

2 more members of Holostars Japan 1st Generation debuted.

The first member of Hololive China 1st Generation, Yogiri debuted on September 28th.

October[edit]

The last member of Holostars Japan 1st Generation, Rikka debuted on October 20th.[10]

November[edit]

The second member of Hololive China 1st Generation, Civia debuted on November 2nd.

December[edit]

Hoshimachi Suisei is transferred to Hololive Japan on December 1st.[11]

Hololive, INoNaKa Music and Holostars are all together integrated into "Hololive Production" on December 2nd.[12]

The official Hololive subreddit, r/hololive is created on December 4th.

Holostars Japan 2nd Generation debuted.[13]

The first 3 members of Hololive Japan 4th Generation debuted.[14]

2020[edit]

January[edit]

The rest of Hololive Japan 4th Generation debuted.[15]

The third and finale member of Hololive China 1st Generation, Spade Echo debuted on January 30th.

March[edit]

Yakushiji Suzaku graduated on March 6th.[16]

April[edit]

Hololive China 2nd Generation debuted.[17]

  • Doris debuted on April 3rd.
  • Rosalyn debuted on April 5th.
  • Artia debuted on April 11th.

Hololive Indonesia 1st Generation debuted with 3 members.[18]

Shirakami Fubuki achieved a 500,000 YouTube subscriber milestone on April 19th.[19]

Holostars Japan 3rd Generation debuted.[20]

August[edit]

Hololive Japan 5th Generation debuted with 5 members.

Following a 2 week suspension, Mano Aloe graduated from Hololive on August 31st after deciding that she was not physically or mentally prepared to continue with her activities.[21]

June[edit]

The official Holostars subreddit, r/Holostars is created on June 13th.

July[edit]

Tsukishita Kaoru ended his contract with Cover Corporation on July 28th.[22]

September[edit]

The first wave of Hololive English, Hololive English -Myth- debuted on September 12th and September 13th with 5 members.[23]

October[edit]

On October 23rd, Gawr Gura achieved 1,000,000 YouTube Subscribers only a month and a half after debut. She is the first Hololive Production and Hololive English Vtuber to achieve the milestone.[24]

November[edit]

On November 12, Cover Corporation announced that all Hololive China members would be graduating.[25][26]

  • Civia graduated on November 18th.
  • Artia graduated on November 19th.
  • Spade Echo graduated on November 21st.

On November 16th, Cover Corporation announced Kagami Kira's plans to graduate, due to health concerns. Kagami Kira graduated on November 30th.[27]

December[edit]

Hololive Indonesia 2nd Generation debuted with 3 members.[28]

The rest of Hololive China graduated. Effectively shutting down Hololive China.

  • Yogiri graduated on December 20th.
  • Doris graduated on December 26th.
  • Rosalyn graduated on December 27th.

2021[edit]

January[edit]

On January 18th, Gawr Gura achieved 2,000,000 YouTube Subscribers while streaming Skyrim. Gawr Gura is the first Hololive Production and Hololive English Vtuber to achieve the milestone and second ever Vtuber to reach this milestone, the first being Kizuna AI.[29]

April[edit]

Holo no Graffiti aired its 100th episode on April 4th.[30]

June[edit]

On June 9th, Kiryu Coco announced her graduation from Hololive Production on stream.[31] A press release was later released by Cover Corporation on their official website.[32] Following Kiryu Coco's final stream on July 1st, she graduated from Hololive.

July[edit]

On July 4th, Gawr Gura achieved 3,000,000 YouTube Subscribers. She is the first Hololive Production and Hololive English Vtuber to achieve the milestone and first ever Vtuber to achieve this milestone.

IRyS debuts on July 11th as the only member of Hololive English Project: HOPE.[33]

August[edit]

The second wave of Hololive English, Hololive English -Council- debuted on August 23th with 5 members.[34]

November[edit]

Hololive Japan 6th Generation debuted with 5 members.[35]

2022[edit]

February[edit]

On February 14th, Cover Corp released a press statement condemning the online slander and defamation that Uruha Rushia and other talents had been subjected to, adding that "the private life of the talent is left up to the individual". Furthermore, Cover Corp stated they were investigating a "leakage of information including those of fellow business correspondents".[36] On February 24th, in another press statement, Cover Corp stated that their investigation confirmed that Uruha Rushia was the source of the leaks and was thus in breach of her contract. As a result, Cover Corp announced they would be terminating their contract with Uruha Rushia effective that same day, and would shut down Uruha Rushia's YouTube channel and membership at the end of March.[37]

March[edit]

On March 16th, Mori Calliope achieved 2,000,000 YouTube Subscribers being the second Hololive Production and Hololive English Vtuber to achieve this milestone.[38]

Hololive Indonesia 3rd Generation debuted with 3 members, Vestia Zeta debuted on March 25th, Kaela Kovalskia debuted on March 26th and Kobo Kanaeru debuted on March 27th.[39]

Holostars Japan UPROAR!! debuted.[40]

April[edit]

INoNaKa Music is disbanded on April 1st. AZKi is moved to Hololive Japan.[41][42]

June[edit]

On June 16th, Gawr Gura achieved 4,000,000 YouTube Subscribers. She is the first Hololive Production and Hololive English Vtuber to achieve the milestone and first ever Vtuber to achieve this milestone.[43]

July[edit]

On July 12th, Tsukumo Sana announced her graduation from Hololive Production on stream.[44] With a press release released by Cover Corporation later that day. Following her final stream on July 31st, Tsukumo Sana graduated from Hololive.

Hololive ERROR releases on July 18th.[45]

The first wave of Holostars English, Holostars English -Tempus- debuted. This wave is referred to as Tempus Headquarters.[46]

August[edit]

On August 1st, Houshou Marine achieved 2,000,000 YouTube Subscribers. She is the first Hololive Japan Vtuber to achieve this milestone and third Hololive Production Vtuber to achieve this milestone.[47]

Hololive Indonesia surpasses 7,000,000 total YouTube Subscribers on August 15th.[48]

September[edit]

Hololive Indonesia 1st Generation held a series of 3D Showcase's from September 16th to September 20th.[49]

October[edit]

On October 25th, Shirakami Fubuki achieved 2,000,000 YouTube Subscribers becoming the second Hololive Japan Vtuber to achieve this milestone and 4th Hololive Production Vtuber to achieve this milestone.[54]

November[edit]

IRyS received a new design for her model on November 24th.[55]

2023[edit]

January[edit]

4 more members of Holostars English -Tempus- debuted on January 8th. This wave is referred to as Tempus Vanguard.[56]

February[edit]

From February 3rd to February 5th all of Hololive Indonesia received a Kimono Outfit.[57][58]

Hololive Indonesia Kimono Costume Reveal

March[edit]

Holo no Graffiti aired its 200th episode on March 19th.[59]

Cover Corporation is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on March 27th.[60]

April[edit]

On April 20th, Kobo Kanaeru achieved 2,000,000 YouTube Subscribers being the first Hololive Indonesia Vtuber achieve this milestone and 5th Hololive Production Vtuber to achieve this milestone.[61]

May[edit]

On May 11th Cover Corporation announces the completion of their second Mocap studio, featuring over 200 cameras, a chroma-key studio, and recording studio, totaling at a cost of 1.2bn Yen.[62]

June[edit]

On June 28th, Inugami Korone achieved 2,000,000 YouTube Subscribers. She is the third Hololive Japan Vtuber to reach this milestone and 6th Hololive Production Vtuber to achieve this milestone.[63][64]

July[edit]

Hololive English's first concert, Connect the World is held on July 2nd featuring Myth, Council and IRyS along with guests from Hololive Japan and Indonesia. A cryptic teaser was also released. (Later revealed to be the 3rd wave of HololiveEN, Advent)

Hololive Indonesia 2nd Generation held a series of 3D Showcase's from July 14th to July 28th.[65]

The third wave of Hololive English, -Advent- debuted on July 30th and 31st with 5 members.[70]

August[edit]

On August 5th, Usada Pekora achieved 2,000,000 YouTube Subscribers. She is the 4th Hololive Japan Vtuber to reach this milestone and 7th Hololive Production Vtuber to achieve this milestone.[71][72]

IRyS held her 3D Showcase on August 20th.[73][74]

IRyS 3D Showcase banner

After a nearly 2 month long hiatus both Noir Vesper and Magni Dezmond of Holostars English -Tempus- graduated on August 31st without a graduation stream.[75]

September[edit]

ReGLOSS debuted as the first wave of Hololive's new branch, Hololive DEV_IS with 5 members.[76]

Hololive English -Council- held a series of 3D Showcase's from September 17th to October 9th.[77]

On September 27th, Hoshimachi Suisei achieved 2,000,000 YouTube subscribers being the 5th Hololive Japan and 8th Hololive Vtuber to achieve this milestone.[84]

October[edit]

Hololive Indonesia 3rd Generation held a series of 3D Showcase's from October 15th to October 28th.[85]

November[edit]

Hololive announced the creation of holo Indie on November 15th.[89]

On 11 November, Cover Corp announcing new Generations of Holostars English , Holostars English - ARMIS - with 4 new members.

Jurard T.Rexford and Goldbullet debuted on November 18th. Octavio and Crimzon Ruze debuted on19th November.

December[edit]

The offical Hololive subreddit, r/Hololive reached 1 million members on December 7th.[90]

2024[edit]

January[edit]

Yozora Mel is terminated from Hololive on January 16th.[91]

June[edit]

The fourth wave of Hololive English, Hololive English -Justice- debuted from June 21st to June 22nd.

August[edit]

Hololive English's second concert, Breaking Dimensions is held on August 25th and 26th featuring Myth, Promise and Advent along with guests from Hololive Japan and Indonesia.

Minato Aqua Hololive 2nd Generation announced her graduation from Hololive Production on stream. A press release was later released by Cover Corporation on their official website. Following Minato Aqua's final stream on August 28th, she graduated from Hololive.

September[edit]

From September 1st to September 8th, Hololive English had a branch wide collab of ENigmatic Recollection, a modded Minecraft RPG.

On September 20th, Amelia Watson announced she would be stopping her streaming and social media activities after September 30th and becoming a affiliate. After this date, Amelia's participation in hololive projects would be announced through the official hololive accounts.[92] She held her final stream on September 30th.

History timeline graphic[edit]

Timeline graphic of Hololive talents and branches under COVER. Made by Shirheb
Timeline graphic of Hololive talents and branches under COVER. Made by Shirheb

Gallery[edit]

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