Harusaki Nodoka, Beloved Hololive Production Announcer and Staff Member, Retires After Four Years, Fans Express Gratitude and Best Wishes

Harusaki Nodoka, known affectionately as Hololive Production's rookie announcer and staff member, announced her retirement today after approximately four years of activity. Social media has since been flooded with heartfelt farewells and good wishes from countless fans for her new chapter.

Since 2022, Harusaki Nodoka has served as an official announcer for Hololive, demonstrating diverse talents by sometimes supporting Hololive members and at other times hosting events as an MC. Her bright personality, stable emceeing skills, and deep affection for the Hololive talents have endeared her to many fans.

On her X account, she posted her final message: "There are still many wonderful streams from Hololive members coming up! Let's continue to enjoy our Holo-activities together from now on! This has been Harusaki Nodoka, Hololive Production's rookie announcer and rookie staff member ✨📝 I'm off! See you later." Immediately, fans responded with numerous messages of gratitude and support, such as "Thank you so much for the past four years," "You did great!" "We'll miss you, but have a good journey!" and "May happiness be with Nodoka-san's future."

Among the messages were passionate statements like, "For Hololive listeners, even after retirement, Nodoka-chan will always be an important part of Hololive," affirming that she will remain a member of the Hololive family. Additionally, some expressed sadness, noting her departure as another staff member leaving, following "Yuujin A" (Friend A) who retired previously.

Fans recalled the many memories she created, such as her appearance in the Hololive card game "Holoca," the collaborative song "Bridal Dream" with Yuujin A, and her cover video of "Shiny Smily Story," once again celebrating her contributions.

Harusaki Nodoka's retirement marks a significant turning point for many fans, but her future is undoubtedly filled with bright hopes. Fans sincerely wish that her new path will be abundant with smiles and happiness.

The context

Hololive Production is a prominent Japanese virtual YouTuber (VTuber) agency managed by Cover Corporation. VTubers are online entertainers who use virtual avatars and perform various activities like live streaming, singing, and gaming. While most attention is typically on the VTubers themselves, Hololive also has public-facing staff members who play crucial roles in supporting the talents and interacting with the community.

Harusaki Nodoka was one such unique figure, officially designated as a "rookie announcer and staff member." She gained a significant following for her active participation in official Hololive broadcasts, often co-hosting events, providing support to the VTubers during streams, and serving as a bridge between the agency and its global fanbase. Her role was distinct from that of a VTuber, yet she developed a beloved public persona through her consistent presence and cheerful demeanor. Her departure is significant as it marks the end of an era for a recognizable and cherished non-VTuber personality within the Hololive ecosystem, drawing parallels to the previous retirement of another popular staff member, "Yuujin A" (Friend A), who also had a public profile and contributed to the agency's content.