Cover Corporation has announced that six talents from its male VTuber branch HOLOSTARS will end their streaming activities in June and July 2026, following an operational restructuring first revealed on April 3. The news, published on May 26 via the hololive production official site, marks one of the most significant personnel changes in the branch's history.

Talents Ending Activities

The following talents will conclude their streaming activities on the specified dates:

  • Hanasaki Miyabi — June 8, 2026
  • Kishido Temma — June 8, 2026
  • Rikka — June 9, 2026
  • Arurandeisu — June 10, 2026
  • Minase Rinu — June 25, 2026
  • Kageyama Shien — July 5, 2026

Talents Continuing Activities

Six talents opted to continue their streaming activities under the new operational framework:

  • Kanade Izuru
  • Astel Leda
  • Yukoku Roberu
  • Arakai Oga
  • Yatogami Fuma
  • Hatsugi Uyu

Fan Club and Membership Services

For talents ending their activities, fan club membership fees will be accepted for one month following each talent's final streaming date (updated as of May 29). Membership site access will close approximately three months after the activity end date.

Future of HOLOSTARS

Cover Corp stated that HOLOSTARS will continue under an 'individual-focused activities' operational policy, with the company coordinating and supporting talents moving forward. The company also clarified that these changes do not affect HOLOSTARS English, which operates as a separate project.

Community Reaction

The announcement has been met with a wave of emotional responses from fans, with many expressing gratitude to the departing talents while voicing concern over the scale of the restructuring. Support for continuing talents has been strong, with the community rallying around both those leaving and those staying. Some fans have raised questions about the management decisions leading to such extensive departures, though the overall sentiment remains supportive of the talents' individual choices.

Cover Corp requested that fans refrain from directly contacting talents about the announcement.