COVER Corporation announced on May 26, 2026 that six members of the male VTuber branch Holostars JP will be concluding their streaming activities, with graduations staggered across June and July 2026. The announcement follows the company's earlier notice on April 3 regarding changes to Holostars JP's operational structure.
Departing Talents and Schedule
The following talents will graduate according to this schedule:
- June 8, 2026: Hanasaki Miyabi and Kishido Temma
- June 9, 2026: Rikka
- June 10, 2026: Arurandeisu
- June 25, 2026: Minase Rio
- July 5, 2026: Kageyama Shien
Talents Continuing Activities
Six Holostars JP members will continue their streaming activities under the revised structure: Kanade Izuru, Astel Leda, Yukoku Roberu, Aragami Oga, Yatogami Fuma, and Utsugi Uyu.
COVER Corporation emphasized that the announcement is unrelated to Holostars English, which will continue operating as a separate project.
Context: Holostars Restructuring
The graduations follow an April 3, 2026 announcement that Holostars JP's management structure would change. Reports indicate the male branch has faced funding challenges and reduced support compared to the main Hololive female branch. The company stated Holostars JP will continue with policies prioritizing individual activities.
Community Reaction
The Holostars community has reacted with a mix of sadness and support across Reddit and social media. On r/Holostars, fans expressed gratitude to the departing talents while sharing memories of their streams and achievements. Discussions on r/VtuberDrama noted the departures had been anticipated since the April restructuring announcement. Many fans praised YAGOO (COVER CEO Motoaki Tanigo) for his personal response and acknowledgment of the situation. The remaining talents — particularly Astel Leda and Aragami Oga — have received renewed calls for support from the community.
Fan letters will be accepted for one month after each talent's final streaming date, with membership content continuing for approximately three months afterward.