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What is Hololive? VTuber Group Explodes YouTube and the Internet

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In 2021, VTubers have become an internet sensation. There is one group that reigns supreme: Hololive. This is how a Japanese company, with over 50 creators under its banner, broke YouTube and the Internet with its idols.

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Everyone knows the names in the online entertainment industry, from Felix "PewDiePie" Chellberg to Jimmy "MrBeast" Donaldson are highly respected and have a multimillion-dollar army of subscribers. However, new online stars are becoming more and more "virtual".

The VTuber craze has taken YouTube by storm, and one company is at the forefront - and that's Holo Live . The Japanese talent agency employs more than 50 authors, and they all conquer the Internet and break records. It doesn't look like VTubermania will slow down anytime soon.

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What is VTubers?

VTubers are a relatively new phenomenon on the Internet. Short for “virtual YouTubers,” these are online artists and idols who, unlike your regular streamers, use a virtual avatar as their “camera.”

This trend originated in Japan in the early 2010s, but has not received widespread to creation of Kizuna AI at the end of 2016 . Considered the first VTuber in history, Kizuna has surpassed all streamers' expectations and brought virtual reality to entertainment on a massive scale.

After that, VTubers exploded all over the world. There are over 10 known VTubers at the time of writing. These VTubers are also placed with talent agencies, the largest of which is Hololive.

Some of the world's biggest streamers including Pokimane и PewDiePie, even cashed in on this craze at its peak in 2020. However, even since then, the industry has only continued to develop, becoming one of the most popular YouTube trends with billions of views per month.

PewDiePie's second anime avatar.
YouTube: PewDiePie
Even traditional content creators like PewDiePie (pictured in avatar form) are becoming VTubers.

Rise Holo Live in 2020 year

Hololive is a division of Cover Corp, a Japanese startup founded by Motoaki "Yagu" Tanigo. Yahoo, often referred to as the father of VTubers, began exploring the concept of these virtual artists in 2017. Inspired by Vocaloid idol Hatsune Miku . Since the debut of Tokino Sora in September 2017, Hololive has gradually expanded. One VTuber became two, and by the end of 2019, dozens of creators suddenly found themselves under their banner. Expansion into China , Indonesia и English-speaking countries in 2019 and 2020 has transformed Hololive from a niche Japanese group to a truly global experience. Although all Chinese VTubers Hololive with since then "graduated" (code word for retirees) due to controversy, the company has done its job of bringing virtual entertainment to the forefront. The influx into the Western market in 2020 led to the growth of the trend that we know today. Hololive English's first five VTubers - Mori Calliope, Takanashi Kiara, Ninomae Ina'nis, Gavre Gura, and Amelia Watson - took over YouTube, leading to total insanity in September.
Le Havre Gura on the stream
YouTube: Le Havre Gora
Le Havre Gura is Hololive's biggest VTuber with over 2 million subscribers.
There is no exact answer why VTubers became popular. The use of a virtual avatar may be part of the story, giving shy individuals who used to be on camera a way to express themselves. VTubers themselves are incredibly successful. Eight out of 10 highest paid YouTube stars (based on Superchats, the platform's donation system) are VTubers. Collectively, 30 million subscribers are subscribed to Hololive VTubers, and this number is growing only when other recruitment agencies are included.

The Future of Hololive and VTubers

With a wider Western audience involved in VTubers ⁠—whether new talent like those at Hololive or established streamers like PewDiePie using the technology to their advantage—the future of VTubers looks even brighter in 2021. Hololive's rise to YouTube doesn't end there. The group held their second round of auditions for the English VTubers in February 2021 and their grand expansion plans don't stop there. What this year will bring for Hololive remains to be seen, but one thing is certain - VTubers are here to stay.

List of Hololive VTubers

Subscriber numbers are correct as of February 14, 2021.
First name Generation Debut Subscribers
Tokino Sora Hololive Generation 0 7 September 2017 of 654 000
Roboco Hololive Generation 0 4 March 2018 city 536 000
sakura miko Hololive Generation 0 25th of December 2018 868 000
Yozora Mel Hololive Generation 1 13 May 2018 430 000
Shirakami Fubuki Hololive Generation 1 1th of June 2018 1,250,000
Natsuiro Matsuri Hololive Generation 1 1th of June 2018 830 000
Aki Rosenthal Hololive Generation 1 1th of June 2018 434 000
Akai Haato Hololive Generation 1 Jun 2, 2018 1 020 000
Hitomi Chris Hololive Generation 1 Jun 3, 2018 Removed
Minato Aqua Hololive Generation 2 8 2018 of August 1 060 000
Murasaki Shion Hololive Generation 2 17 2018 of August 636 000
Nakiri Ayame Hololive Generation 2 3 September 2018 of 710 000
Yuzuki Choco Hololive Generation 2 4 September 2018 of 525 000
oozora subaru Hololive Generation 2 16 September 2018 of 736 000
AZKi Inonaka November 15 2018 city 324 000
Ookami Mio Hololive Gamers 7th of December 2018 586 000
Nekomata okaiu Hololive Gamers 6 April 2019 city 872 000
Inugami Corone Hololive Gamers 13 April 2019 city 1,330,000
Hanasaki Miyabi Holostars Generation 1 Jun 8, 2019 54 500
Kagami Kira Holostars Generation 1 June 9, 2019 54 000
Kanade Izuru Holostars Generation 1 22th of June 2019 80 600
Manor Pecora Hololive fantasy July 17 2019 city 1,250,000
Uruha Rushia Hololive fantasy July 18 2019 city 954 000
Shiranui Flare Hololive fantasy 7 2019 of August 510 000
Shirogane Noel Hololive fantasy 8 2019 of August 856 000
Houshou Marine Hololive fantasy 11 2019 of August 1 090 000
Yakushiji Suzaku Holostars Generation 1 7 September 2019 of Removed
Arurandeisu Holostars Generation 1 8 September 2019 of 78 500
Yogiri Hololive China Generation 1 27 September 2019 of Removed
rikka Holostars Generation 1 20th of October 2019 111 000
Civia Hololive China Generation 1 November 1 2019 city Removed
Hoshimachi Suisei Hololive Generation 0 December 1, 2019 (formerly independent) 756 000
Astel Leda Hololive Sun Tempo 7th of December 2019 65 400
Kishido Temma Hololive Sun Tempo 14th of December 2019 50 600
Yukok Robert Hololive Sun Tempo 24th of December 2019 129 000
Amane Kanata Hololive Generation 4 27th of December 2019 674 000
Kiryu Koko Hololive Generation 4 28th of December 2019 991 000
Tsunomaki Watame Hololive Generation 4 29th of December 2019 751 000
Tokoyami Towa Hololive Generation 4 January 3, 2020 507 000
Himemori Moon Hololive Generation 4 January 4, 2020 464 000
peak echo Hololive China Generation 1 January 30, 2020 Removed
Doris Hololive China Generation 2 3 April 2020 city Removed
Rosalyn Hololive China Generation 2 April 5 2020 Removed
Ayunda Risu Hololiw Indonesia Generation 1 10 April 2020 city 376 000
Muna Khoshinova Hololiw Indonesia Generation 1 April 11 2020 490 000
Artia Hololive China Generation 2 April 11 2020 Removed
Airani Iofiftin Hololiw Indonesia Generation 1 12 April 2020 city 302 000
Tsukishita Kaoru Hololive TriNero 29 April 2020 city Removed
Kageyama Shien Hololive TriNero 30 April 2020 city 81 600
Aragami Oga Hololive TriNero 1 May 2020 79 400
Yukihana Lamy Hololive Generation 5 12 2020 of August 531 000
Momosuzu Nene Hololive Generation 5 13 2020 of August 475 000
Shishiro Botan Hololive Generation 5 14 2020 of August 670 000
Mano Aloe Hololive Generation 5 15 2020 of August Removed
Omaru Polka Hololive Generation 5 16 2020 of August 570 000
Maury Calliope Hololive Myth (English) 12 September 2020 of 1 100 000
Takanashi Kiana Hololive Myth (English) 12 September 2020 of 801 000
Ninomae Ina'nis Hololive Myth (English) 12 September 2020 of 798 000
Le Havre Gora Hololive Myth (English) 13 September 2020 of 2,220,000
Watson Amelia Hololive Myth (English) 13 September 2020 of 1 010 000
Kureiji Olli Hololiw Indonesia Generation 2 4th of December 2020 418 000
Anya Melfissa Hololiw Indonesia Generation 2 5th of December 2020 236 000
Pavolia Reine Hololiw Indonesia Generation 2 6th of December 2020 283 000
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