Talk of the Town: Initially for junior high schoolers, Japanese cram school operator Luminaris sets up the virtual Wish High platform to cater to high school subjects. The service will open this March.

MUSICDROP: To most people, TRiGGERPHiSH is Aegis-Link's resident NEET hacker; but behind this cute Brit is someone who strives in making her dreams a reality, just like any one of us. Find out how 'Beyond the Dream' was produced in our latest story. (🔗 in 🗨️)

REVIEW: "Patchwork" by Alohaii is best described as a true stand out from the rest of his discography. But what makes it truly stand out? Teddy Cambosa shares more in detail on his thoughts on the album.

Sorawrity from the Philippines put HOLOSTARS English -ARMIS- VTuber Jurard T Rexford at the iconic sphere globe of SM Mall of Asia to mark his birthday Saturday, February 7.

Earlier: Phase Connect's Kaminari Clara is set to graduate from the agency by the end of February 2026. Agency Statement: x.com/i/status/20196... Talent Statement: x.com/kaminariclara_...

Four VTubers under agency 3AM Talent have left immediately as of Wednesday, February 4. Most of them have shared shared their statements regarding their exit on X/Twitter. Olivia: x.com/i/status/20188... Fang: x.com/i/status/20189... Isaa: x.com/i/status/20189...

Our first NewsDrop Digest fot 2026 is now up, and everyone can read it in full. Get the next NewsDrop Digest in your inbox — Sign Up now: vtubernewsdrop.com/n...

Our first NewsDrop Digest fot 2026 is now up, and everyone can read it in full. Get the next NewsDrop Digest in your inbox — Sign Up now: vtubernewsdrop.com/n...

EVENTS: Philippines' Otaku Pop Fes hostsled a press conference for the media today (Jan 29) Shadowverse: World Beyond and Umamusume: Pretty Derby will be featured in the upcoming event on April 25-26 at Okada Manila UNIS will also have a special live concert at the said event

JORB'S LAST NIGHT IN MANILA We dropped by the iconic SM Mall of Asia globe to capture the last few hours of the Jorb before it disappears. Jorb, short for Jelly orb, shows @phase_connect star Jelly Hoshiumi in a sphere, something her fans are very familiar with. [1/2]

VTuber fans were alarmed as Custom Subtitles doesn't load with YouTube videos, causing fears that the it may be axing both .ytt and .srv3 formats. However, the platform said it was a temporary issue, and it will give updates on the matter soon. support.google.com/y...

An early birthday gift? One of our readers spotted this ball of Jelly Hoshiumi displayed at the iconic Mall of Asia Globe in the Philippines, days ahead of her birthday on Friday, January 23. 📷: 95shiki19

What was VTubing like in 2025, and what do we think it will look like in 2026? We've got insights. 🎵 HEART/BEATS by Rita Kamishiro (inst)

Kokoromo Memory of Phase Connect KALEiDO to graduate from agency January 31. Agency statement: x.com/i/status/20120... Talent Statement: www.youtube.com/live...

Take a look at the photos captured from last week's Anime Los Angeles 2026: www.facebook.com/share/p/17xL...

Alohaii released his latest electronic album 'Patchwork' this month. The electronic album features 9 virtual singers, some returning from his previous song collabs. This is noticeably a bigger departure from his previous works Virtual Paradise and SUMMERTIDE, he told NewsDrop.

Happy to share I took part in @vtubernewsdrop.com predictions for 2026. Really good predictions here for what the Vtubing scene might be this year and other good insights from my fellow collogues here. vtubernewsdrop.com/2026-vtuber-...

HIT OR MISS?: We're back with our VTuber Industry Forecast for 2026, together with our friends from @streamscharts.bsky.social vtubernewsdrop.com/2...

Photos: Last set of cosplay photos from Cosplay Matsuri 2025 to close the year! Some photos in full are posted on our Facebook album.

VTuber NewsDrop presents a 3-part year-end series recapping the stories that have happened in VTubing this year. What's happening at the corpos? How are the indies doing? What are the latest tech and experiences that carried the VTuber scene in 2025? vtubernewsdrop.com/t...

Thanks so so much @vtubernewsdrop.com for the in-depth write up about my new album! 💖💖💖 Give it a read because there's some cool info in there about where I am coming from with the record!

ICYMI: FIRST STAGE PRODUCTION EN has terminated their contract with Nix Voltare, the agency announced noontime in Tokyo. Agency statement: x.com/fsp_english/st...

A synthwave album with songs composed by a VTuber live on stream: Listen to Somnorine from @skylarka.rocks, full album out now on music streaming services. 1/2

VSoccer's debut earlier this month shows how VTubers and sports entertainment can mix vtubernewsdrop.com/v...

VSoccer's debut earlier this month shows how VTubers and sports entertainment can mix vtubernewsdrop.com/v...

**VTubers**, what do you want to do the most **at a convention**? 1. **Meet my fans at the booth** 2. **Perform at a concert** 3. **Roam around using a robot** 📸: VExpo 2025, by @wokipokei.moe

Developing: VirtuaCon, expected to happen this weekend, has its VTuber guests drop out after links to Web3 and crypto were found out. Some VTubers have declined the invitation to join the event prior to recent happenings. 1/2

We've kept this video for months until the recent news that voice actress Yuko Miyamura has revealed her VTuber model this month. This was a recorded interview in Manila from February this year.

VTubers who are guests at the first Philippine Game Show reveal their favorite rhythm games by answering our question. Your guess could be as good as ours. @lunalyhoshi.bsky.social @tsukasavt.bsky.social @rqmaddie.com 1/2

Before ShioriPon's major donothon comes to a close, we put the surgeon VTuber on the Spotlight, finding out what she had in mind when she kicked off the campaign. [🔗 in 🙋] vtubernewsdrop.com/s...

EVENTS: Discover your next favorite virtual singers who will perform at the Superstar of Sczhae Radio (SSR) 2025 this December 13-14! Eliesczhae and 2024 winner @allenameivt.bsky.social will host the competition, with @wunderriku.bsky.social and @ritakamishiro.bsky.social as this year's judges!

Kanata also wrote a letter, which we highly encourage everyone to read: x.com/amanekanatac...

Amane Kanata has announced she will be graduating from hololive production on December 27, coinciding with her 6th year anniversary. Company Statement: cover-corp.com/en/ne... Talent Statement: youtu.be/JNWya52F4q0

Zane is doing a charity stream to support HK fire victims right now! If we get to $300 USD, she's going to play Don't Scream coop. Please go help support if you can, and please also retweet this to spread the message! Twitch: https://twitch.tv/zanedase

Philippines: Some of the VTuber stuff captured in the early hours of Pixel Loot Fair 2025 in Pasig City.

Brave group Europe's globie VTuber agency to close operations December 31, 2025. Remaining talents will carry on as indie VTubers in 2026. The agency was first introduced to the public in December 2023.

Industry: FTW Entertainment launches, assumes independent management of ChromaSHIFT, NLiTE and Oshi Live units from Brave group US. This major management change came after a long period of restructuring. Both companies will continue to support each other as business partners.

POV: You joined hololive fans in running around Angel Stadium 📹 @nethyr.bsky.social / @nullptr.live

Mint Fantome, Victoria Roman and Phoebe Chan represent each other as they tease "Densetsu☆MVPs" the group song for their newly-formed group Densetsu.EXE which debuted this weekend. 1/2

EVENTS: CAPSULE x hololive production x “Cheer UP” Event was held at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, CA Saturday, November 22. 📸 @nethyr.bsky.social / @nullptr.live

ICYMI: NIJISANJI Dance Club collab with Dance Dance Revolution WORLD ongoing Have you danced along to their covers of Din Don Dan and Dadadadadadadadadada?

NIJISANJI Dance Club's collaboration with Konami arcade game Dance Dance Revolution WORLD starts today, November 20.

NEWS BRIEFS: Canva drew the ire of VTubers after it set up a 'VTuber Creator' landing page, which was spotted last week.

EVENTS: Virtual Express promises an unforgettable three-day interactive experience where fans can meet their favorite VTubers through meet-and-greets, live panels, musical performances and more. Witness Virtual Express at Holiday Matsuri 2025 this December. More details: vtubernewsdrop.com/h...

Cloudflare's been down over the past few hours or so, which also means VTuber NewsDrop's website is also down. -J

Earlier: VTubers from the Philippines and Malaysia had fun playing Fall Guys at the Philippine Game Show.

LOOK: Snapshots from Day 1 of Philippine Game Expo. The Sticky Expo Artists' Alley (4th pic) is located at the upper level of SMX Aura, BGC, alongside the Meet & Greet, Ludus (tabletop RPG), Arcade & Beyblade areas.

One year after IRIAM US launched, we asked them what have they learned collaborating with VTubers and the community, how are they keeping the platform safe from bad actors, and if they're open to expand outside their initial market. vtubernewsdrop.com/s...

ICYMI: We've released the latest NewsDrop Digest last Monday. Have you seen it in your inbox yet? If not, head on to the website and Sign up to receive monthly updates.

NewsDrop has identified 21 VTuber acts listed among the potential nominees for Music Awards Japan 2026's Best Digital Culture Artist category, sharing the spotlight with utaite units, VOCALOID producers, and creators. See if your oshi is on the interim list: vtubernewsdrop.com/v...