DEVELOPING: Talents previously affiliated with Luminara are distancing themselves from the production unit, as CEO Camana’s Twitter page gone and a growing number of VTubers and industry professionals continue to speak up against him and his actions past and present. [🔗 in 🧵]

SPOTLIGHT: Meet Shiro Zakuro, a Japanese VTuber whose impression of her Filipina mom got the attention of not only her fellow Japanese VTubers but also Filipinos who were quite incensed hearing the strong accent. Take the invitation of this talented singer in our latest feature.

JUST IN: 6 HOLOSTARS JP talents to conclude streaming activities with the group soon (Screencap as of 3:07pm Manila time)

EVENTS: NewsDrop went to FanimeCon this weekend to witness VTuber culture with the presence of Densetsu EXE, as well as Dalek Musical's concert at Stage Zero. [More images in 🧵]

Oh, yeah, now that Subnautica 2 is out, I can talk about what I worked on in it: You know the Proteavirus central to the game's plot? I designed that! I provided a 20 page document on exactly how it works, how it evolved, what the mechanism for all the wild shit it does is!

I've been curious about this for a long time: What do you struggle the most with in the vtubing space? #vsky #vtuber

Seattle Online Broadcasters Association (SOBA) returns to Sakura-Con — this time, at an expanded space now known as the Streamer & VTubing Hub. Reps from SOBA and Sakura-Con share their stories behind this initiative, which they plan to extend further in the future. [🔗 in 👤]

The BakeBullet Team 🍰 would like to introduce our very own… . ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁ 𝗕𝗨𝗕𝗕𝗟𝗬 𝗕𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗕𝗨𝗕𝗕𝗬 🌱🫧 . ⊹ ₊ ݁. Lovely art done by ‪@pochiecarms‬.bsky.social! ‪#WithLoveforBakeBullet‬ ‪#BakeBullet2026‬

MUSICDROP: Inspired by the cinematic punch of KPop Demon Hunters and fueled by the fierce energy of modern girl groups, the nerdcore track 'LEVEL UP' fuses hard-hitting rap verses with glossy pop production, striking a balance between effortless fun and calculated confidence. [🔗 in 💬]

BREAKING: Music Awards Japan 2026 has announced the list of official nominees, including virtual idol Hoshimachi Suisei and her song BIBBIDIBA. Full List of Official 2026 Nominees: www.musicawardsjapan...

SPOTTED: Kizuna AI artist frames now at Photoism booths from now until May 29. 📸 Jay Agonoy in Manila

SPOTLIGHT: "Being a content creator is hard, and no one is doing this alone. We have editors, managers, and a whole team on the VTuber side that we pay, all working together as part of a business." — voice actor Jonah Scott, whom some of you know as Alphonse MacKenzie. [🔗 in 💬]

MUSICDROP: VTuber composer StarlightDaryl – best known for her work in Ironmouse's Music Box of Fate – has just revealed her new model, as well as the last act of her 4-part Starlight Fantasia modern classical symphonic project.

EVENTS: Akuma Nihmune held her Lover Girl Tour concert inside Camille's at The Bellwether in downtown Los Angeles Saturday, February 28. A dedicated audience stayed all night listening to a repertoire of hits from her discography over the years. [🔗 in 💬]

INDUSTRY: Virtual artist Yuka Nagase's current agency, RIOT MUSIC's Kigensho Records label, will close operations April 30. She will then transfer activities to CAMBR, whom she has collaborated with for music and livestream projects, by May 1.

On top of watching their favorite HOLOSTARS maestro, Poppets in South Elysium made sure Octavio's presence is known there the weekend after. [Full Story + Video — 🔗 in 💬]

Last week's Law & Order: SVU episode marks another moment in history, as VTubing got a mainstream shout-out. While the VTuber scene appreciates the series' efforts in getting actual artists, they also had words about how the episode's story went. [Spoiler Alert] vtubernewsdrop.com/f...

LIST: We're now taking note of newly-released Original VTuber Music, so if we missed something in this quarter's list, tell us and we'll check!

Aono Shikishima will graduate from Ricorie Productions on May 3, 2026. Talent Statement: x.com/ShikishimaAono... [Important] Talent Stream: www.youtube.com/watc... Agency Statement: x.com/RicorieOfficia...

Daisy Dandelion will officially graduate from ChromaSHIFT, to host her last stream April 12. Talent Statement: x.com/DaisyDaLion/st... [Important] Talent's Latest Stream: www.youtube.com/watc... Agency Statement: x.com/ChromaSHIFT_FT...

SNEAK PEEK: The latest NewsDrop Digest is up! Here's our top stories for March 2026. You can read the newsletter on the website.

COVER Corporation has announced changes to the management of its Japanese HOLOSTARS male VTuber unit as it addresses long-term business sustainability. Company-led initiatives will conclude, with activities shifting toward a more individual-focused approach. cover-corp.com/en/ne...

Events: Multi-talented cosplayer and avid VTuber fan Taotan was warmly welcomed in her first convention appearance in the Philippines at Cosplay Carnival 2026 last month. [🔗 in 💬]

ICYMI: Take a photo with your NIJISANJI EN oshi at Photoism outlets - available this April only

This is my actual first article I wrote and held help with for the Drawn to Dawn event I attended this past weekend! Take a read on my experiance there!

Event Report: Both Takanashi Kiara and Ninomae Ina'nis of hololive English have cemented their names at the historic Wiltern Theater, in a concert that took place on the weekend of March 27th and 28th. [🔗 in 💬]

Campaigns by Ironmouse, Nimi Nightmare and the tandem of Mori Calliope and Koseki Bijou make up 2.7% of Tiltify's over $70 million raised funds in 2025. CEO Michael Wasserman told NewsDrop campaigns led by VTubers in the platform have substantially increased.

Snapshots from the queue at The Wiltern in Los Angeles for Takanashi Kiara / Ninomae Ina'nis 1st Concert “Drawn to Dawn” 📹 @clawmaster.bsky.social

Philippines: Several VTubers are announced as guest performers for the upcoming "Happy Birthday, Miku" Birthday Bash organized for fans, by fans. Said celebration happens Sunday, September 6 at Bayanihan Center in Pasig City.

LIST: Here are the winners of the 2nd VTuber Industry Awards Full Live Stream: www.youtube.com/watc...

hololive fans in the UK — and by extension, Europe — will have a taste of what it's like to be at an official hololive event up close, as last year's ALL FOR ONE concert will have a dedicated screening at the historic Genesis Cinema at London's Mile End road. [🔗 in 💬]

NIJISANJI EN teams up with self-photo studio brand Photoism to launch a set of limited-time photo frames fans can use at their locations for the whole month of April. This way, fans can have snapshots of themselves with NIJISANJI EN livers of their choice.

What are the key lessons we can learn from this year's hololive 7th fes. Ridin' on Dreams and SUPER EXPO 2026? This week's feature story takes you to a tour of this year's event.

Virtual idol Hoshimachi Suisei has unveiled lots of new stuff as she marks her 8th anniversary, including her personal agency Studio STELLAR.

It's official: Here's the list of VTubers who made it to this year's nominees for Music Awards Japan's Best Digital Culture Artist category. HINT: One of them is both a birthday celebrant and also the only VTuber listed in more than 2 categories.

Fans of hololive English will gather once again for another major concert—this time, at a historic landmark in Los Angeles. The 6,300-max capacity Shrine Auditorium will be the next venue for a holoEN concert happening this July 3-4. youtu.be/IDDV_JMU8GY

TONIGHT: @tineninVT plays indie puzzle game 'Suitcase Stories' made by @creativehandof. "Organize suitcases that hold memories in a relaxing and contemplative puzzle. No rush, no scoring, just the pleasure of seeing each object in its place." See Tin organize stuff on sites ⤵️

Our newest contributor Bigby pens his experience playtesting a demo of Square Glade Games' cozy exploration game 'Outbound', which was also featured on Steam Next Fest and Future Games Show. [🔗 in 👤]

NewsDrop was invited to test-play an indie game called "Suitcase Stories" developed by @creativehandof from Brazil, and we decided it's going to be a live review experience Saturday night (Manila time). It's just you, Tin, and the suitcases to be arranged. [🔗 in 🧵]

VTubers and other streamers are welcome to watch-along select streamed events for this year's GDC Festival of Gaming, reps told NewsDrop at the sidelines of this week's activities. [Details in 🧵]

We are at the GDC Festival of Gaming, on the lookout for the latest games VTubers can play on stream as well as the latest trends related to the VTuber industry. Let's touch base!

IT'S OFFICIAL: Fortnite will have in-game items featuring virtual idol Hoshimachi Suisei at the game's item shop this Thursday, March 12.

After 2 successful charity fundraisers, PHTubers Bayanihan will host a virtual fun run called "Takbuhan ng Bayanihan" (Bayanihan Run) for the benefit of House of Somang Philippines from April 13 to 27. Know more about this worldwide project: vtubernewsdrop.com/t...

Today's the last day of hololive SUPER EXPO 2026, as well as the 4th stage of hololive 7th fes. Ridin' on Dreams. Yesterday, we saw flocks of fans take their photos in groups. If you were given the chance, which fan group photo would you join? [🗨️]

WATCH: Cheer ads for Hakos Baelz's Birthday and FUWAMOCO's performance at hololive 7th fes. Ridin' on Dreams [📹 @mdkj.dev in Chiba / 03.06.2026]

Here's what we saw on the first day of hololive 7th fes. and SUPER EXPO 2026: ▶️ hololive DREAMS Launched ▶️ hololive Time Capsule ▶️ Brand Collabs: Chihaya Rindo x Suzuki, GUNDAM x hololive, New Merch from Good Smile Company ▶️ hololive 7th fes. STAGE 1 Set List [🔗 in 💬]

Good morning from Japan's Makuhari Messe! VTuber NewsDrop is present at this year's hololive 7th fes. Ridin'on Dreams and hololive SUPER EXPO 2026. Stay tuned for occasional updates from the largest gathering of hololive talents and fans this side of the world!

SNAPSHOTS: The excitement swiftly rises up this holo 7th Fes and SUPER EXPO season, as parties are being held before, during and after the major weekend event. One of those events is #VeizoHoloParty26 at Akihabara's iconic Club MOGRA.

SNAPSHOTS: Our colleagues share photos from the hololive Meet Pop-Up Shop at Narita Airport, kicking off a series of updates this holoFes and Expo season. Here's a sneak peek.

NewsDrop Digest for February 2026 (early release) is now up — Sign up to get the next newsletter in your email inbox. [🔗 in 💬]