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== Before 2017 ==
== Before 2017 ==

Cover Corp is established on June 13, 2016.<ref>Retrieved from https://cover-corp.com/en/company</ref>
Cover Corp is established on June 13, 2016.<ref>Retrieved from https://cover-corp.com/en/company</ref>


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

=== December ===

[[Tokino Sora]] achieved a 10,000 YouTube subscribers milestone on December 30th.<ref>(Dec. 30, 2017) Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-ZuZzTVMH8</ref>


== 2018 ==
== 2018 ==
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[[Roboco]] debuted on March 4th.
[[Roboco]] debuted on March 4th.

[[Tokino Sora]] achieved a 100,000 YouTube subscriber milestone on March 9th.<ref>(Mar. 09, 2018) Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Xi8jKwZL9E</ref>


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

=== May ===

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


=== June ===
=== June ===


The first wave of [[Hololive Japan]], [[Hololive 1st Generation]] debuted with 6 members.
The rest of [[Hololive 1st Generation|Hololive Japan 1st Generation]] debuted.
* [[Yozora Mel]] debuted on May 13th.
* [[Yozora Mel]] debuted on May 13th.
* [[Shirakami Fubuki]], [[Natsuiro Matsuri]] and [[Aki Rosenthal]] debuted on June 1st.
* [[Shirakami Fubuki]], [[Natsuiro Matsuri]] and [[Aki Rosenthal]] debuted on June 1st.
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[[Sakura Miko]] debuted on August 1st as a independent VTuber under Cover Corporation.
[[Sakura Miko]] debuted on August 1st as a independent VTuber under Cover Corporation.


The second wave of [[Hololive Japan]], [[Hololive 2nd Generation]] debuted with 5 members.
The first 2 members of [[Hololive 2nd Generation|Hololive Japan 2nd Generation]] debuted.
* [[Minato Aqua]] debuted on August 8th.
* [[Minato Aqua]] debuted on August 8th.
* [[Murasaki Shion]] debuted on August 17th.
* [[Murasaki Shion]] debuted on August 17th.

=== September ===

The last 3 members of [[Hololive 2nd Generation|Hololive Japan 2nd Generation]] debuted.
* [[Nakiri Ayame]] debuted on September 3rd.
* [[Nakiri Ayame]] debuted on September 3rd.
* [[Yuzuki Choco]] debuted on September 4th.
* [[Yuzuki Choco]] debuted on September 4th.
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=== May ===
=== May ===


[[Holo no Graffiti]] aired its first episode on May 5th.
[[Hoshimachi Suisei]] and [[AZKi]] join [[INoNaKa Music]] on May 19th.<ref>(May. 19, 2018) Retrieved from https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000067.000030268.html</ref>

[[Hoshimachi Suisei]] and [[AZKi]] join [[INoNaKa Music]] on May 19th.<ref>(May. 19, 2019) Retrieved from https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000067.000030268.html</ref>

=== June ===

The first 3 members of [[Holostars 1st Generation|Holostars Japan 1st Generation]] debuted.<ref>(Jun. 03, 2019) Retrieved from https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000077.000030268.html</ref>
* [[Hanasaki Miyabi]] debuted on June 8th.
* [[Kagami Kira]] debuted on June 9th.
* [[Kanade Izuru]] debuted on June 22nd.


=== July ===
=== July ===


The third wave of [[Hololive Japan]], [[Hololive 3rd Generation]] debuted with 5 members.
The first 2 members of [[Hololive 3rd Generation|Hololive Japan 3rd Generation]] debuted.
* [[Usada Pekora]] debuted on July 17th.
* [[Usada Pekora]] debuted on July 17th.
* [[Uruha Rushia]] debuted on July 18th.
* [[Uruha Rushia]] debuted on July 18th.

=== August ===

The last 3 members of [[Hololive 3rd Generation|Hololive Japan 3rd Generation]] debuted.
* [[Shiranui Flare]] debuted on August 7th.
* [[Shiranui Flare]] debuted on August 7th.
* [[Shirogane Noel]] debuted on August 8th.
* [[Shirogane Noel]] debuted on August 8th.
* [[Houshou Marine]] debuted on August 11th.
* [[Houshou Marine]] debuted on August 11th.

=== September ===

2 more members of [[Holostars 1st Generation|Holostars Japan 1st Generation]] debuted.
* [[Yakushiji Suzaku]] debuted on September 7th.
* [[Arurandeisu]] debuted on September 8th.

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

=== October ===

The last member of [[Holostars 1st Generation|Holostars Japan 1st Generation]], [[Rikka]] debuted on October 20th.<ref>(Oct. 17, 2019) Retrieved from https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000150.000030268.html</ref>

=== November ===

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


=== December ===
=== December ===
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Hololive, [[INoNaKa Music]] and [[Holostars]] are all together integrated into "[[Hololive Production]]" on December 2nd.<ref>https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000173.000030268.html</ref><br>
Hololive, [[INoNaKa Music]] and [[Holostars]] are all together integrated into "[[Hololive Production]]" on December 2nd.<ref>https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000173.000030268.html</ref><br>


The first 3 members of the 4th wave of [[Hololive Japan]], [[Hololive 4th Generation]] debuted.<ref>(Dec. 25, 2019) Retrieved from https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000196.000030268.html</ref>
[[Holostars 2nd Generation|Holostars Japan 2nd Generation]] debuted.<ref>(Dec. 04, 2019) Retrieved from https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000180.000030268.html</ref>
* [[Astel Leda]] debuted on December 7th.
* [[Kishido Temma]] debuted on December 14th.
* [[Yukoku Roberu]] debuted on December 24th.

The first 3 members of [[Hololive 4th Generation|Hololive Japan 4th Generation]] debuted.<ref>(Dec. 25, 2019) Retrieved from https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000196.000030268.html</ref>
* [[Amane Kanata]] debuted on December 27th
* [[Amane Kanata]] debuted on December 27th
* [[Kiryu Coco]] debuted on December 28th
* [[Kiryu Coco]] debuted on December 28th
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=== January ===
=== January ===


The rest of [[Hololive 4th Generation]] debuted.<ref>(Dec. 25, 2019) Retrieved from https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000196.000030268.html</ref>
The rest of [[Hololive 4th Generation|Hololive Japan 4th Generation]] debuted.<ref>(Dec. 25, 2019) Retrieved from https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000196.000030268.html</ref>
* [[Tokoyami Towa]] debuted on January 3rd.
* [[Tokoyami Towa]] debuted on January 3rd.
* [[Himemori Luna]] debuted on January 4th
* [[Himemori Luna]] debuted on January 4th

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

=== March ===

[[Yakushiji Suzaku]] graduated on March 6th.<ref>(March 2, 2020). Retrieved from https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1234298446976147456</ref>


=== April ===
=== April ===

[[Hololive China 2nd Generation]] debuted.<ref>(Mar. 06, 2020) Retrieved from https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000232.000030268.html</ref>
* [[Doris]] debuted on April 3rd.
* [[Rosalyn]] debuted on April 5th.
* [[Artia]] debuted on April 11th.


[[Hololive Indonesia 1st Generation]] debuted with 3 members.<ref>(Apr. 06, 2020) Retrieved from https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000245.000030268.html</ref>
[[Hololive Indonesia 1st Generation]] debuted with 3 members.<ref>(Apr. 06, 2020) Retrieved from https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000245.000030268.html</ref>
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* [[Moona Hoshinova]] debuted on April 11th.
* [[Moona Hoshinova]] debuted on April 11th.
* [[Airani Iofifteen]] debuted on April 12th.
* [[Airani Iofifteen]] debuted on April 12th.

[[Holostars 3rd Generation|Holostars Japan 3rd Generation]] debuted.<ref>(Apr. 27, 2020) Retrieved from https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000254.000030268.html</ref>
* [[Tsukishita Kaoru]] debuted on April 29th.
* [[Kageyama Shien]] debuted on April 30th.
* [[Aragami Oga]] debuted on May 1st.


=== August ===
=== August ===


The 5th wave of [[Hololive Japan]], [[Hololive 5th Generation]] debuted with 5 members.
[[Hololive 5th Generation|Hololive Japan 5th Generation]] debuted with 5 members.
* [[Yukihana Lamy]] debuted on August 12th.
* [[Yukihana Lamy]] debuted on August 12th.
* [[Momosuzu Nene]] debuted on August 13th.
* [[Momosuzu Nene]] debuted on August 13th.
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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.<ref>(Aug. 31, 2020) Retrieved from https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1300236867040882690</ref>
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.<ref>(Aug. 31, 2020) Retrieved from https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1300236867040882690</ref>

=== July ===

[[Tsukishita Kaoru]] ended his contract with Cover Corporation on July 28th.<ref>(July 28, 2020) Retrieved from https://web.archive.org/web/20200728154506/https://cover-corp.com/2020/07/28/20200727/</ref>


=== September ===
=== September ===
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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.<ref>(Oct. 23, 2020) Retrieved from https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1319328921305964544</ref>
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.<ref>(Oct. 23, 2020) Retrieved from https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1319328921305964544</ref>

=== November ===

On November 12, Cover Corporation announced that all [[Hololive China]] members would be graduating.<ref>(Nov. 12, 2020) Retrieved from https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1326807285566382080</ref><ref>(Nov. 16, 2020) Retrieved from https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1328280551975911424</ref>
* [[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.<ref>(Nov. 16, 2020) Retrieved from https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1328533784514314240</ref>


=== December ===
=== December ===
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* [[Anya Melfissa]] debuted on December 5th.
* [[Anya Melfissa]] debuted on December 5th.
* [[Pavolia Reine]] debuted on December 6th.
* [[Pavolia Reine]] debuted on December 6th.

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 ==
== 2021 ==
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On January 18th, [[Gawr Gura]] achieved 2,000,000 YouTube Subscribers while streaming [https://elderscrolls.bethesda.net/skyrim 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 [https://www.youtube.com/c/AIChannel Kizuna AI].<ref>(Jan. 18, 2021) Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fn_-41k38DE</ref>
On January 18th, [[Gawr Gura]] achieved 2,000,000 YouTube Subscribers while streaming [https://elderscrolls.bethesda.net/skyrim 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 [https://www.youtube.com/c/AIChannel Kizuna AI].<ref>(Jan. 18, 2021) Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fn_-41k38DE</ref>

=== April ===

[[Holo no Graffiti]] aired its 100th episode on April 4th.<ref>(Apr. 04, 2021) Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hs5wAN_AeBo</ref>


=== June ===
=== June ===
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=== November ===
=== November ===


The sixth wave of [[Hololive Japan]], [[Hololive 6th Generation]] debuted with 5 members.<ref>(Nov 26, 2021) Retrieved from https://www.reddit.com/r/Hololive/comments/r2d9mn/hololive_6th_generation_secret_society_holox_to</ref>
[[Hololive 6th Generation|Hololive Japan 6th Generation]] debuted with 5 members.<ref>(Nov 26, 2021) Retrieved from https://www.reddit.com/r/Hololive/comments/r2d9mn/hololive_6th_generation_secret_society_holox_to</ref>
* [[La+ Darknesss]] debuted on November 26th.
* [[La+ Darknesss]] debuted on November 26th.
* [[Takane Lui]] debuted on November 27th.
* [[Takane Lui]] debuted on November 27th.
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[[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.<ref>(Apr. 06, 2022) Retrieved from https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000245.000030268.html</ref>
[[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.<ref>(Apr. 06, 2022) Retrieved from https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000245.000030268.html</ref>

[[UPROAR!!|Holostars Japan UPROAR!!]] debuted.<ref>(Mar. 22, 2022) Retrieved from https://www.reddit.com/r/Holostars/comments/tjudvf/holostars_new_unit_uproar_to_debut_march_29/</ref>
* [[Yatogami Fuma]] and [[Utsugi Uyu]] debuted on March 29th.
* [[Hizaki Gamma]] and [[Minase Rio]] debuted on March 30th.

=== April ===


[[INoNaKa Music]] is disbanded on April 1st. [[AZKi]] is moved to [[Hololive Japan]].<ref>(Dec. 29, 2021) https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000599.000030268.html</ref><ref>(Apr. 1, 2022) Retrieved from https://twitter.com/AZKi_VDiVA/status/1509666854444359682</ref>
[[INoNaKa Music]] is disbanded on April 1st. [[AZKi]] is moved to [[Hololive Japan]].<ref>(Dec. 29, 2021) https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000599.000030268.html</ref><ref>(Apr. 1, 2022) Retrieved from https://twitter.com/AZKi_VDiVA/status/1509666854444359682</ref>
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On July 12th, [[Tsukumo Sana]] announced her graduation from [[Hololive Production]] on stream.<ref>(Jul. 12, 2022). Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbqJ7JObVBM</ref> With a press release released by [[COVER Corporation|Cover Corporation]] later that day. Following her final stream on July 31st, Tsukumo Sana graduated from Hololive.
On July 12th, [[Tsukumo Sana]] announced her graduation from [[Hololive Production]] on stream.<ref>(Jul. 12, 2022). Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbqJ7JObVBM</ref> With a press release released by [[COVER Corporation|Cover Corporation]] later that day. Following her final stream on July 31st, Tsukumo Sana graduated from Hololive.

The first wave of [[Holostars English]], [[Holostars English -Tempus-]] debuted. This wave is referred to as Tempus Headquarters.<ref>(Jul. 18, 2022). Retrieved from https://holostars.hololivepro.com/en/news/20220718-01-2/</ref>
* [[Regis Altare]] and [[Magni Dezmond]] debuted on July 23rd.
* [[Axel Syrios]] and [[Noir Vesper]] debuted on July 24th.


=== August ===
=== August ===
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== 2023 ==
== 2023 ==

=== January ===

4 more members of [[Holostars English -Tempus-]] debuted on January 8th. This wave is referred to as Tempus Vanguard.<ref>(Jan. 05, 2023) Retrieved from https://holostars.hololivepro.com/en/news/20230105-01-3/</ref>
* [[Gavis Bettel]]
* [[Machina X Flayon]]
* [[Banzoin Hakka]]
* [[Josuiji Shinri]]


=== February ===
=== February ===
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=== March ===
=== March ===

[[Holo no Graffiti]] aired its 200th episode on March 19th.<ref>(Mar. 19, 2023) Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gC-m5rfmIU</ref>


[[COVER Corporation|Cover Corporation]] is listed on the [[Wikipedia:Tokyo Stock Exchange|Tokyo Stock Exchange]] on March 27th.<ref>(Mar. 27, 2023) Retrieved from https://twitter.com/achan_UGA/status/1640261311031549953</ref>
[[COVER Corporation|Cover Corporation]] is listed on the [[Wikipedia:Tokyo Stock Exchange|Tokyo Stock Exchange]] on March 27th.<ref>(Mar. 27, 2023) Retrieved from https://twitter.com/achan_UGA/status/1640261311031549953</ref>
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* [[Kobo Kanaeru]]'s showcase was held on October 27th.<ref>(Oct. 27, 2023) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xF1xccpc98</ref>
* [[Kobo Kanaeru]]'s showcase was held on October 27th.<ref>(Oct. 27, 2023) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xF1xccpc98</ref>
* A 3D Collaboration Stream was held on October 28th.
* A 3D Collaboration Stream was held on October 28th.

Mori Calliope collabed with Metal Gear to create a song called [[SNEAKING]]. SNEAKING released on October 20th.<ref>(Oct. 20, 2023) Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42awuPx06e8</ref><ref>(Oct. 20, 2023) Retrieved from https://twitter.com/moricalliope/status/1715291779157606539</ref>


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== History timeline graphic ==