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History of Hololive Production and COVER Corporation
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Before 2017
Cover Corp is established on June 13, 2016.[1]
2017
Cover Corp releases Ping Pong League on February 28th, a virtual reality table tennis game, on Steam.[2]
Tokino Sora debuted on September 7th as the very first member of Hololive.
2018
Roboco debuted on March 4th.
Hoshimachi Suisei debuted as an independent VTuber on March 22nd.
The first wave of Hololive Japan, Hololive 1st Generation debuted with 6 members.
- Yozora Mel debuted on May 13th.
- Shirakami Fubuki, Natsuiro Matsuri and Aki Rosenthal debuted on June 1st.
- Akai Haato debuted on June 2nd.
- Hitomi Chris debuted on June 3rd.
On June 26th Hitomi Chris was terminated.[3][4]
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.
- Minato Aqua debuted on August 8th.
- Murasaki Shion debuted on August 17th.
- Nakiri Ayame debuted on September 3rd.
- Yuzuki Choco debuted on September 4th.
- Oozora Subaru debuted on September 16th.
AZKi debuted on November 15th as an independent VTuber under Cover Corporation.
Hololive Gamers is created with Shirakami Fubuki being the leader with Ookami Mio debuting as the second member of Hololive Gamers on December 7th.[5]
Sakura Miko is transferred to Hololive on December 25th.
2019
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.
Hoshimachi Suisei and AZKi join INoNaKa Music on May 19th.[6]
The third wave of Hololive Japan, Hololive 3rd Generation debuted with 5 members.
- Usada Pekora debuted on July 17th.
- Uruha Rushia debuted on July 18th.
- Shiranui Flare debuted on August 7th.
- Shirogane Noel debuted on August 8th.
- Houshou Marine debuted on August 11th.
Hoshimachi Suisei is transferred to Hololive Japan on December 1st.[7]
Hololive, INoNaKa Music and Holostars are all together integrated into "Hololive Production" on December 2nd.[8]
The first 3 members of the 4th wave of Hololive Japan, Hololive 4th Generation debuted.[9]
- Amane Kanata debuted on December 27th
- Kiryu Coco debuted on December 28th
- Tsunomaki Watame debuted on December 29th
2020
The rest of Hololive 4th Generation debuted.[10]
- Tokoyami Towa debuted on January 3rd.
- Himemori Luna debuted on January 4th
Hololive Indonesia 1st Generation debuted with 3 members.[11]
- Ayunda Risu debuted on April 10th.
- Moona Hoshinova debuted on April 11th.
- Airani Iofifteen debuted on April 12th.
The 5th wave of Hololive Japan, Hololive 5th Generation debuted with 5 members.
- Yukihana Lamy debuted on August 12th.
- Momosuzu Nene debuted on August 13th.
- Shishiro Botan debuted on August 14th.
- Mano Aloe debuted on August 15th
- Omaru Polka debuted on August 16th.
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.[12]
The first wave of Hololive English, Hololive English -Myth- debuted on September 12th and September 13th with 5 members.[13]
- Mori Calliope and Takanashi Kiara debuted on September 12th.
- Ninomae Ina'nis, Gawr Gura and Watson Amelia debuted on September 13th.
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.[14]
Hololive Indonesia 2nd Generation debuted with 3 members.[15]
- Kureiji Ollie debuted on December 4th.
- Anya Melfissa debuted on December 5th.
- Pavolia Reine debuted on December 6th.
2021
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.[16]
On June 9th, Kiryu Coco announced her graduation from Hololive Production on stream.[17] A press release was later released by Cover Corporation on their official website.[18] Following Kiryu Coco's final stream on July 1st, she graduated from Hololive.
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.[19]
The second wave of Hololive English, Hololive English -Council- debuted on August 23th with 5 members.[20]
The sixth wave of Hololive Japan, Hololive 6th Generation debuted with 5 members.[21]
- La+ Darknesss debuted on November 26th.
- Takane Lui debuted on November 27th.
- Hakui Koyori debuted on November 28th.
- Sakamata Chloe debuted on November 29th
- Kazama Iroha debuted on November 30th
2022
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".[22] 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.[23]
On March 16th, Mori Calliope achieved 2,000,000 YouTube Subscribers being the second Hololive Production and Hololive English Vtuber to achieve this milestone.[24]
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.[25]
INoNaKa Music is disbanded on April 1st. AZKi is moved to Hololive Japan.[26][27]
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.[28]
On July 12th, Tsukumo Sana announced her graduation from Hololive Production on stream.[29] With a press release released by Cover Corporation later that day. Following her final stream on July 31st, Tsukumo Sana graduated from Hololive.
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.[30]
Hololive Indonesia surpasses 7,000,000 total YouTube Subscribers on August 15th.[31]
Hololive Indonesia 1st Generation held a series of 3D Showcase's from September 16th to September 20th.[32]
- Moona Hoshinova's showcase was held on September 16th.[33]
- Airani Iofifteen's showcase was held on September 17th.[34]
- Ayunda Risu's showcase was held on September 18th.[35]
- A 3D Collaboration Stream was held on September 20th.[36]
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.[37]
IRyS received a new design for her model on November 24th.[38]
2023
From February 3rd to February 5th all of Hololive Indonesia received a Kimono Outfit.[39][40]
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Cover Corporation is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on March 27th.[41]
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.[42]
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.[43]
On April 20th, 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.[44][45]
Hololive Indonesia 2nd Generation held a series of 3D Showcase's from July 14th to July 28th.[46]
- Pavolia Reine's showcase was held on July 14th.[47]
- Kureiji Ollie's showcase was held on July 21st.[48]
- Anya Melfissa's showcase was held on July 28th.[49]
- A 3D collab was held on July 29th.[50]
The third wave of Hololive English, -Advent- debuted on July 30th and 31st with 5 members.[51]
- Shiori Novella and Koseki Bijou debuted on July 30th.
- Nerissa Ravencroft and the duo of Fuwawa Abyssgard and Mococo Abyssgard who share the same channel called FUWAMOCO debuted on July 31st.
Hololive English -Advent- Logo
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.[52][53]
IRyS held her 3D Showcase on August 20th.[54][55]
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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.[56]
ReGLOSS debuted as the first wave of Hololive's new branch, Hololive DEV_IS with 5 members.[57]
- Hiodoshi Ao, Otonose Kanade and Ichijou Ririka debuted on September 9th
- Juufuutei Raden and Todoroki Hajime debuted on September 10th.
ReGLOSS Logo
Hololive English -Council- held a series of 3D Showcase's from September 17th to October 9th.[58]
- Ceres Fauna's showcase was held on September 17th.[59]
- Ouro Kronii's showcase was held on September 18th.[60]
- Nanashi Mumei's showcase was held on September 24th.[61]
- Hakos Baelz's showcase was held on October 1st.[62]
- A -Council- and IRyS 3D Collaboration Stream was also held on October 9th.[63] The 3D Collaboration Stream announced the creation of Hololive English -Promise- with -Council- (excluding Tsukumo Sana) and Project: HOPE (IRyS) being merged into the new unit.[64]
Hololive English -Promise- logo
On September 27th, Hoshimachi Suisei achieved 2,000,000 YouTube subscribers being the 5th Hololive Japan and 8th Hololive Vtuber to achieve this milestone.[65]
Hololive Indonesia 3rd Generation held a series of 3D Showcase's from October 15th to October 28th.[66]
- Vestia Zeta's showcase was held on October 15th,[67]
- Kaela Kovalskia's showcase was held on October 20th[68]
- Kobo Kanaeru's showcase was held on October 27th.[69]
- 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.[70][71]
History timeline graphic
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Gallery
Events
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Hololive Indonesia Kimono Costume Reveal
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References
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