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Popular talent Hoshimachi Suisei, affiliated with VTuber group "hololive," announced on March 22nd the establishment of her personal agency, "Studio STELLAR," to further strengthen her artist activities. This announcement was made during the "Hoshimachi Suisei Major Announcement LIVE" held on the same day, drawing a chorus of surprise and congratulations from fans. According to Cover Corporation's announcement, "Studio STELLAR" aims to reach the "next stage" of VTuber culture and strengthen Hoshimachi Suisei's artist activities. Moving forward, her solo artist music activities, streaming activities, new merchandise sales, and fan club operations will transition to the purview of this personal agency. Hoshimachi Suisei will, however, continue her affiliation with "hololive" and will operate under a new support structure. In response to this groundbreaking announcement, numerous congratulatory messages were posted on X (...

On September 27th, the VTuber group "Krisis" held its highly anticipated 3D live concert, sparking a massive wave of excitement on social media. The live performance was a resounding success, with numerous fans showering them with praise like "the best" and "cuteness beyond limits." Krisis's 3D live, which began at noon on the day, seemingly captured the hearts of viewers right from the start. Comments such as, "Woke up and Krisis's live was on, so I'm watching. Don't really get it, but they have cat ears and cat gloves, and it's cute..." exemplify the widespread reaction to the members appearing in adorable cat-themed outfits, complete with cat ears, paws, and tails. Posts like "Cat paws and cat ears are cheating! Krisis is the best!" clearly show just how impactful their cute appearance was. During the live, members Wilson, Zari, Venta, and Yu (member names inferred from posts) fully showcased their exceptional voc...

The three-member unit "Sanmi Ittai!!!" (Usami Rito, Kitami Yusei, Fushimi Gaku), belonging to the VTuber group Nijisanji, has unveiled details about their highly anticipated official merchandise, generating a massive buzz among fans. On August 12th, the official Nijisanji X (formerly Twitter) account announced the 'Sanmi Ittai!!!' merchandise lineup, set to go on sale at the Nijisanji Store starting at 7 PM JST on August 13th. Following this announcement, '#SanmiIttai' trended on social media, with fans expressing overwhelming excitement and joy. The newly revealed merchandise is expected to include items such as T-shirts, acrylic stands, cheki-style photos, and stickers, with their designs drawing particular attention. The logo design, especially as seen on the T-shirts and acrylic stands, has garnered praise, with comments like, 'It has a nice vibe, reminiscent of the sauna scene or that kind of aesthetic,' indicating it reflects the unit's uniqu...