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Hololive, Holostars announce end of support! Kiara's tweet controversy and fan outrageNews that has recently shaken the VTuber community has been reported. Cover Corporation announced a significant reduction in company-wide support for Holostars JP, drawing strong backlash from fans and affiliated talents. In particular, a related tweet from Hololive talent Kiara caused misunderstanding, escalating the controversy, with other talents and fans also expressing deep concern and anger.
1. 🎮 Holostars JP Support Reduction Announcement and Its Aftermath
· Cover Corporation made a shocking announcement on April 3, 2026, regarding changes to Holostars JP's management structure.
· Holostars, which has been active for about 7 years since its launch in 2019, consists of 12 members and has engaged in various activities beyond YouTube streaming, including events, exhibitions, collaborations, and live shows.
· However, after repeated discussions about the sustainability of the Holostars business, it was concluded that changes to the management structure were unavoidable.
· Consequently, company-wide group activities will cease, and the policy will shift to focusing on individual talent activities.
· Some support will be limited or completely discontinued, including company-led projects, studio streaming, all new merchandise releases including commemorative goods, and original song production and release.
· Cover emphasized that these changes are a management decision for overall business optimization and are not due to any fault of the talents.
· Holostars member Kageyama Shien summarized that all events, studio usage, birthday/anniversary merchandise, new merchandise, voice sales, and original song releases would disappear, offering a deep apology to fans.
· Fans criticized Cover for not properly supporting Holostars, prohibiting collaborations with female VTubers, and excluding them from major events or merchandise production.
· Many also pointed out Cover's management incompetence, citing successful male VTuber cases from other VTuber companies (Nijisanji).
· Some fans expressed strong dissatisfaction, declaring cancellation of their memberships as a sign of protest.
· Holostars, which has been active for about 7 years since its launch in 2019, consists of 12 members and has engaged in various activities beyond YouTube streaming, including events, exhibitions, collaborations, and live shows.
· However, after repeated discussions about the sustainability of the Holostars business, it was concluded that changes to the management structure were unavoidable.
· Consequently, company-wide group activities will cease, and the policy will shift to focusing on individual talent activities.
· Some support will be limited or completely discontinued, including company-led projects, studio streaming, all new merchandise releases including commemorative goods, and original song production and release.
· Cover emphasized that these changes are a management decision for overall business optimization and are not due to any fault of the talents.
· Holostars member Kageyama Shien summarized that all events, studio usage, birthday/anniversary merchandise, new merchandise, voice sales, and original song releases would disappear, offering a deep apology to fans.
· Fans criticized Cover for not properly supporting Holostars, prohibiting collaborations with female VTubers, and excluding them from major events or merchandise production.
· Many also pointed out Cover's management incompetence, citing successful male VTuber cases from other VTuber companies (Nijisanji).
· Some fans expressed strong dissatisfaction, declaring cancellation of their memberships as a sign of protest.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Group Activities | Company-wide group activities to end |
| Activity Policy | Focus on individual activities |
| Support Limitations/Termination | Company-led projects and initiatives Talent streaming conducted at company studios All new merchandise releases, including commemorative goods Original song production and release |
| Continued Support | Necessary and appropriate environment and support for each talent's activities |
| Decision Maker | Management's decision for overall business optimization |
| Talent Responsibility | Not due to any fault of the talents |
00:30 - 05:03
1. 🎮 Holostars JP Support Reduction Announcement and Its Aftermath
· Cover Corporation made a shocking announcement on April 3, 2026, regarding changes to Holostars JP's management structure.
· Holostars, which has been active for about 7 years since its launch in 2019, consists of 12 members and has engaged in various activities beyond YouTube streaming, including events, exhibitions, collaborations, and live shows.
· However, after repeated discussions about the sustainability of the Holostars business, it was concluded that changes to the management structure were unavoidable.
· Consequently, company-wide group activities will cease, and the policy will shift to focusing on individual talent activities.
· Some support will be limited or completely discontinued, including company-led projects, studio streaming, all new merchandise releases including commemorative goods, and original song production and release.
· Cover emphasized that these changes are a management decision for overall business optimization and are not due to any fault of the talents.
· Holostars member Kageyama Shien summarized that all events, studio usage, birthday/anniversary merchandise, new merchandise, voice sales, and original song releases would disappear, offering a deep apology to fans.
· Fans criticized Cover for not properly supporting Holostars, prohibiting collaborations with female VTubers, and excluding them from major events or merchandise production.
· Many also pointed out Cover's management incompetence, citing successful male VTuber cases from other VTuber companies (Nijisanji).
· Some fans expressed strong dissatisfaction, declaring cancellation of their memberships as a sign of protest.
· Holostars, which has been active for about 7 years since its launch in 2019, consists of 12 members and has engaged in various activities beyond YouTube streaming, including events, exhibitions, collaborations, and live shows.
· However, after repeated discussions about the sustainability of the Holostars business, it was concluded that changes to the management structure were unavoidable.
· Consequently, company-wide group activities will cease, and the policy will shift to focusing on individual talent activities.
· Some support will be limited or completely discontinued, including company-led projects, studio streaming, all new merchandise releases including commemorative goods, and original song production and release.
· Cover emphasized that these changes are a management decision for overall business optimization and are not due to any fault of the talents.
· Holostars member Kageyama Shien summarized that all events, studio usage, birthday/anniversary merchandise, new merchandise, voice sales, and original song releases would disappear, offering a deep apology to fans.
· Fans criticized Cover for not properly supporting Holostars, prohibiting collaborations with female VTubers, and excluding them from major events or merchandise production.
· Many also pointed out Cover's management incompetence, citing successful male VTuber cases from other VTuber companies (Nijisanji).
· Some fans expressed strong dissatisfaction, declaring cancellation of their memberships as a sign of protest.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Group Activities | Company-wide group activities to end |
| Activity Policy | Focus on individual activities |
| Support Limitations/Termination | Company-led projects and initiatives Talent streaming conducted at company studios All new merchandise releases, including commemorative goods Original song production and release |
| Continued Support | Necessary and appropriate environment and support for each talent's activities |
| Decision Maker | Management's decision for overall business optimization |
| Talent Responsibility | Not due to any fault of the talents |
05:04 - 07:57
2. 💬 Kiara's Tweet Controversy and Clarification
· Takanashi Kiara, a member of Hololive EN, posted a tweet on April 3, 2026, stating, "No matter how talented you are, you might not succeed. What you need is immense algorithmic luck or support from others. It's frustrating when you have neither."
· This tweet was interpreted as an insensitive remark regarding the Holostars situation and received fierce criticism from fans.
· Some fans accused Kiara of hypocrisy, saying she did nothing to support Holostars yet made such a statement.
· As the controversy grew, Kiara posted a clarifying tweet: "People are misunderstanding my words. I meant that I personally disagree with the company's decision."
· This was pointed out as an example of how VTubers affiliated with corporations are forced to speak ambiguously to avoid direct criticism, which can lead to misunderstandings among fans.
· This tweet was interpreted as an insensitive remark regarding the Holostars situation and received fierce criticism from fans.
· Some fans accused Kiara of hypocrisy, saying she did nothing to support Holostars yet made such a statement.
· As the controversy grew, Kiara posted a clarifying tweet: "People are misunderstanding my words. I meant that I personally disagree with the company's decision."
· This was pointed out as an example of how VTubers affiliated with corporations are forced to speak ambiguously to avoid direct criticism, which can lead to misunderstandings among fans.
07:58 - 14:02
3. 🎤 Other Talents' Reactions and Fans' Concerns
· Mori Calliope (Hololive EN) expressed indirect support, saying, "In this bleak world where money is everything, I want to see the people we love spread their wings and create art. The only thing we can do is cheer them on at the top of our lungs."
· The official Holostars account announced, "Individual talent activities will continue, so please continue your support," but fans criticized this announcement as essentially a "banishment room" tactic, stripping away company benefits and forcing them to leave on their own.
· Fans pointed out that "individual activity support" is meaningless when core support such as commemorative merchandise, original songs, and studio facility usage is discontinued.
· Holostars member Arurandeisu posted a satirical tweet asking to be hired for various jobs and mentioned contacting Cover Corporation.
· Gavis Bettel (Holostars EN) expressed frustration and vowed to do his best, while Rikka (Holostars JP) tweeted a short "I'm sorry to everyone," adding to the sadness.
· Hakos Baelz (Hololive EN) expressed direct support, saying, "If Holostars JP didn't exist, I wouldn't be here. I hope for continued support for Hololive Production JP, Devs, EN, ID, Stars JP, and Stars EM."
· This incident highlighted that Holostars talents are being stripped of company support (management, studios, merchandise), and their future, including IP ownership, is uncertain.
· Deep concern and sadness were expressed over the situation where talents are effectively abandoned due to management's missteps, and requests for fans to continue supporting Holostars talents have followed.
· It remains unclear whether this situation will lead to talents' graduation or independent activities, and it is a matter that needs continued observation.
· The official Holostars account announced, "Individual talent activities will continue, so please continue your support," but fans criticized this announcement as essentially a "banishment room" tactic, stripping away company benefits and forcing them to leave on their own.
· Fans pointed out that "individual activity support" is meaningless when core support such as commemorative merchandise, original songs, and studio facility usage is discontinued.
· Holostars member Arurandeisu posted a satirical tweet asking to be hired for various jobs and mentioned contacting Cover Corporation.
· Gavis Bettel (Holostars EN) expressed frustration and vowed to do his best, while Rikka (Holostars JP) tweeted a short "I'm sorry to everyone," adding to the sadness.
· Hakos Baelz (Hololive EN) expressed direct support, saying, "If Holostars JP didn't exist, I wouldn't be here. I hope for continued support for Hololive Production JP, Devs, EN, ID, Stars JP, and Stars EM."
· This incident highlighted that Holostars talents are being stripped of company support (management, studios, merchandise), and their future, including IP ownership, is uncertain.
· Deep concern and sadness were expressed over the situation where talents are effectively abandoned due to management's missteps, and requests for fans to continue supporting Holostars talents have followed.
· It remains unclear whether this situation will lead to talents' graduation or independent activities, and it is a matter that needs continued observation.