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VTuber NewsDrop 💧 @vtubernewsdrop.com · 01/10/2026

Some of VTubing's favorite music came from DOVA-SYNDROME, which is now called OpenTracks. TRACKS Inc.'s Yuichi Miyagawa spoke to NewsDrop about its name change and partnerships with overseas agencies, as well as its current and future plans. [🔗 in 💬]

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VTuber NewsDrop 💧 @vtubernewsdrop.com · 20/09/2026

NewsDrop was given access to attend and cover OffKai Expo Gen 5. Here's a look at some of the performances and community moments our team captured throughout that weekend. [🔗 in 💬]

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VTuber NewsDrop 💧 @vtubernewsdrop.com · 19/09/2026

EVENTS: ONLive is historically the Philippines' first VTuber-focused con, but it's not just that – over time, it has become a platform for local VTubers introduce themselves to more people at a physical space. [🔗 in 💬]

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VTuber NewsDrop 💧 @vtubernewsdrop.com · 18/09/2026

EVENTS: Missed out on MikuFes 2 weeks ago? We squeezed what happened during the whole-day fan-organized birthday celebration in just around half an hour. [🔗 in 💬]

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VTuber NewsDrop 💧 @vtubernewsdrop.com · 17/09/2026

INDUSTRY: COVER Corp CEO Motoaki Tanigo in an interview with COVERedge admits the company should have explained the changes inside hololive production more carefully. This comes after the first hololive NEXT stream (aired last Sep 7) drew opposing views. [🔗 in 💬]

“A change in name cannot allow the company to simply declare that the memories and connections created under it no longer exist. Precisely because we understand this, we held repeated sessions to explain the proposed unification to talents and carefully considered all the feedback we received,” COVER Corporation CEO Motoaki Tanigo said during an interview with COVERedge explaining the changes inside hololive production following its first hololive NEXT stream last September 7.

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VTuber NewsDrop 💧 @vtubernewsdrop.com · 08/09/2026

EVENTS: With 3 international VTuber agencies at the exhibit, plus several local and international VTubers fans can meet and spectate with, as well as a series of tight-knit but growing communities expressing love for their oshi, Oshi Con's debut was a success. [🔗 in 💬]

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VTuber NewsDrop 💧 @vtubernewsdrop.com · 07/09/2026

It's 365 days before hololive Production marks its 10th anniversary — major announcements were revealed in the first hololive NEXT stream hosted by COVER Corp CEO Motoaki Tanigo, all recapped on a dedicated website: hololive10th-anniver...

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VTuber NewsDrop 💧 @vtubernewsdrop.com · 06/09/2026

EVENTS: VTubers join Philippines' Hatsune Miku birthday celebration organized for and by fans Sunday, September 6 at Bayanihan Center in Pasig City

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VTuber NewsDrop 💧 @vtubernewsdrop.com · 31/08/2026

JUST IN: Sony Music Japan's VTuber project VEE is ceasing operations Wednesday, September 30. Fan community VEELAGE will also close at the end of the said date. "It will be difficult to continue operating the business sustainably while maintaining the current structure," company says. [🔗 in 💬]

Headline - JUST IN: VEE Ends Operations September 30 / Description: Most of the talents under Sony Music Japan’s VTuber unit will continue streaming; Hinahoshi Airu to graduate September 16.

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VTuber NewsDrop 💧 @vtubernewsdrop.com · 28/08/2026

EVENTS: Filipino fans of Hatsune Miku will host 39 Miku! Project B.B. to celebrate the virtual singer's birthday at the Bayanihan Center in Pasig City Sunday, September 6, 2026. [🔗 in 💬]

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VTuber NewsDrop 💧 @vtubernewsdrop.com · 26/08/2026

From March 2026: Several motion capture technologies exhibit their latest hardware and software during the GDC Festival of Gaming 2026 held at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA — some of which are featured on this video. [🔗 in 💬]

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VTuber NewsDrop 💧 @vtubernewsdrop.com · 24/08/2026

ICYMI: We asked three VTuber fans on stage what oshikatsu meant to their lives. Watch the Oshi Con 2026 panel discussion "My Oshikatsu." [🔗 in 💬]

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VTuber NewsDrop 💧 @vtubernewsdrop.com · 18/08/2026

Multiple events later, we at VTuber NewsDrop are finally catching our breath. Event reports from this year are in the works. Stay tuned—and thank you for the kind trust 💖

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VTuber NewsDrop 💧 @vtubernewsdrop.com · 17/08/2026

At ONLive 2026 last Saturday, we presented to the audience how VTubing has evolved through the years, dedicating the keynote to people in VTubing who are making this craft an industry to look out for. WATCH NOW: vtubernewsdrop.com/v...

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VTuber NewsDrop 💧 @vtubernewsdrop.com · 14/08/2026

EVENTS: See you at ONLive and Oshi Con this weekend!

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VTuber NewsDrop 💧 @vtubernewsdrop.com · 13/08/2026

Talking head and game commentator THE Vinz Vektor went in-depth about Arc System Works' newest fighting game Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls for NewsDrop. [Plus: A preview of the game's EVO 2026 build before it was fully launched - 🔗 in 👤]

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VTuber NewsDrop 💧 @vtubernewsdrop.com · 09/08/2026

Over the Hill is coming to PC via Steam soon — and our colleague is recommending this warm and cozy game after trying out the demo some time ago. [🔗 in 👤]

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VTuber NewsDrop 💧 @vtubernewsdrop.com · 29/07/2026

We dropped by Philippine Game Dev Expo 2026 and saw these current and upcoming indie games which we want VTubers to take a look at

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VTuber NewsDrop 💧 @vtubernewsdrop.com · 27/07/2026

Shiro Hakaze — who proudly represents the Philippines' VTuber community — broke the previous OffKai Expo record for the most unique ribbons collected at 511 from last year's 445, spanning an estimated 52 feet long. [More details about this in our post-event report coming soon]

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VTuber NewsDrop 💧 @vtubernewsdrop.com · 24/07/2026

Our OffKai Expo coverage starts by looking at the ads shown during commercial breaks, revealing the talents under M⭐VT and Wota Production.

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VTuber NewsDrop 💧 @vtubernewsdrop.com · 23/07/2026

Events: The 2026 Philippine Game Dev Expo (PGDX) opens today (Friday, 24 July), showcasing the latest in the country's game dev industry. VTuber NewsDrop will drop by to find out which games from this side of town that VTubers can play on stream. PGDX runs till Sunday, 26 July.

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VTuber NewsDrop 💧 @vtubernewsdrop.com · 22/07/2026

Are you still planning your OffKai Expo Gen 5 itinerary? We're recommending activities held within and around the San Jose McEnery Convention Center for you! [🔗 in 💬] (We're still using this photo from Gen 3 because we just love it)

OffKai Expo mascot Sam-Joe in 2024. [Photo: Nethyr / nullptr::live]

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VTuber NewsDrop 💧 @vtubernewsdrop.com · 21/07/2026

EARLIER: JKT48 severed its deal with AKA Virtual due to the latter's unmet contractual obligations, therefore ending JKT48v's activities and its talents graduating. [🔗 in 💬]

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VTuber NewsDrop 💧 @vtubernewsdrop.com · 20/07/2026

It's impossible to not meet a VTuber at THE VTuber Convention this weekend. Current NewsDrop research has tallied over 740 meet-and-greet schedules for OffKai Expo Gen 5, beating last year's record of 500+. More details on this on our OffKai Expo guide to be released soon.

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VTuber NewsDrop 💧 @vtubernewsdrop.com · 20/07/2026

JUST IN: Ironmouse, Dokibird, AmaLee and Rin Penrose announced they are the captains for an upcoming project,  “The Wildcard Club” produced by Studio Tangram. More details will be shared at OffKai Expo Gen 5 this weekend. Special announcement stream: www.youtube.com/live...

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VTuber NewsDrop 💧 @vtubernewsdrop.com · 19/07/2026

EARLIER: hololive Meet returns to the Philippines, set to be held on the 2nd day of Cosplay Mania 2026 Saturday, October 3. Machina X Flayon and Banzoin Hakka join Jurard T Rexford and Octavio, while Ayunda Risu and Momosuzu Nene will appear as performers for its JAM Concert.

[Above] Momosuzu Nene, Ayunda Risu, [below] Jurard T. Rexford, Banzoin Hakka, Machina X Flayon and Octavio are announced as hololive Meet guests for Cosplay Mania 2026 in the Philippines. [© COVER Corp]

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VTuber NewsDrop 💧 @vtubernewsdrop.com · 18/07/2026

LOOK: We dropped by the Bandai Namco booth at Anime Expo 2026 to score some hololive goods at the Gashapon area. Can you show us what else did you pull? [Photos by Wokipokei]

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VTuber NewsDrop 💧 @vtubernewsdrop.com · 17/07/2026

LOOK: Our colleague Nethyr shared their photos from hololive production's collaboration with Shin-Sen-Gumi Hakata Ramen from around 2 weeks ago. The collaboration runs until the end of the month, the VTuber agency said. [🔗 in 💬]

A menu for the hololive collab at Shin-Sen-Gumi Hakata Ramen in Little Tokyo, CA. [Photo: Nethyr / nullptr::live]

Photo of Takoyaki (above) and mini standees of Ouro Kronii and Hakos Baelz (below). [Photo: Nethyr / nullptr::live]

Photo of goodies that can be obtained (above) as you enjoy a delicious bowl of ramen (below). [Photo: Nethyr / nullptr::live]

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VTuber NewsDrop 💧 @vtubernewsdrop.com · 16/07/2026

Japanese game publisher Alliance Arts featured their unique game titles during a Special Creator Session at Anime Expo 2026 Thursday July 2 – Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis, and Drunken Goddess Reflux. VTuber NewsDrop takes you right at the heart of the experience. [🔗 in 💬]

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VTuber NewsDrop 💧 @vtubernewsdrop.com · 16/07/2026

We're announcing our *new* email address: hi [at] VTuberNewsDrop [dot] com Our email is the best way to reach out to us for news tips, business inquiries and/or future collaborations! (You may not notice it most of the time but we do read emails!)

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VTuber NewsDrop 💧 @vtubernewsdrop.com · 15/07/2026

OffKai Expo Gen 5 next week = massive event weekend! Which events (or side-events) are you going to?

OFFKAI EXPO GEN 5: We’re gathering info on any VTuber-related activity happening in and around OffKai Expo 2026 next weekend! / Share your upcoming VTuber activities with us! / Photo: Screenshot of San Jose McEnery Convention Center area complete with pins representing just a few of the events happening there.

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VTuber NewsDrop 💧 @vtubernewsdrop.com · 14/07/2026

LOOK: Our NewsDrop correspondent went to BilibiliWorld 2026 last Sunday (July 12), and we were surprised with the amount of VUP (Chinese VTuber) content it had, covering ⅓ of one of the seven halls at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, China. 📸 Wokipokei

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VTuber NewsDrop 💧 @vtubernewsdrop.com · 10/07/2026

Now that "Essie's Curse" has been broken after France won its FIFA World Cup 2026™ quarter-final match against Morocco, let's run through the milestones of this hilarious fan moment. [🔗 in 💬]

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VTuber NewsDrop 💧 @vtubernewsdrop.com · 10/07/2026

SPOTLIGHT: Meet COALESCE, Aegis-Link's 2nd Generation VTuber talents. Before they debut this weekend, let's see how they... *coalesce* with each other. Find out what they think of each other before you watch them go all out. Full Interview: vtubernewsdrop.com/s...

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VTuber NewsDrop 💧 @vtubernewsdrop.com · 08/07/2026

Nendoroid SEA TOUR has landed in the Philippines (at Filbar’s SM Megamall)! Their VTuber lineup is stacked. They also have other figures in stock, so don't hesitate to ask.

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VTuber NewsDrop 💧 @vtubernewsdrop.com · 06/07/2026

GAME REVIEW: "Burn-9 is a story-driven, narrative-heavy spy thriller where the player acts as the Remote Operator for an agent on the ground. The demo presents the mission through a top-down tactical interface, agent biometrics and radio conversations." [🔗 in 💬]

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VTuber NewsDrop 💧 @vtubernewsdrop.com · 06/07/2026

Missed AX 2026? We brought the chaos to you — Here's a full rundown of the biggest news, panels, and moments from the weekend! [🔗 in 💬]

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VTuber NewsDrop 💧 @vtubernewsdrop.com · 06/07/2026

EVENTS: Myanmar-based VTuber production ARRI Virtual held the country's first VTuber Exhibition organized at Japan Foundation Yangon Saturday, June 20. ARRI told NewsDrop how successful the event was. [🔗 in 💬]

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VTuber NewsDrop 💧 @vtubernewsdrop.com · 05/07/2026

EARLIER: Mint Fantôme as Kumi Mori, Phoebe Chan as Kokoro Katsura, Michaela Laws as Youko Saionji for the 'School Days Remastered' English dub—Announced by JAST USA at Anime Expo 2026 Saturday night.

In photo: Illustration of Mint Fantome and Phoebe Chan, with an inset illustration of Michaela Laws [right] as they are cast for the full English dub of School Days Remastered [left inset], announced by JAST USA at Anime Expo 2026.

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VTuber NewsDrop 💧 @vtubernewsdrop.com · 04/07/2026

Yesterday: Ironmouse and Mori Calliope shared their messages during the COLORFUL STAGE! Fan Meeting at Anime Expo 2026, setting expectations that both VTubers will be collaborating with the rhythm game. (Captured from AX Lite stream the morning after)

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VTuber NewsDrop 💧 @vtubernewsdrop.com · 03/07/2026

Among the activities Ironmouse has prepared at her arcade inside Anime Expo 2026 is a Cosplay Contest! All of them were received positively by Mousey, CDawgVA, the audience onsite and the chat on stream.

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VTuber NewsDrop 💧 @vtubernewsdrop.com · 02/07/2026

EARLIER: Anime Expo 2026 gets ready to open tomorrow! We've got photos from our correspondents on site from Day 0. We're still updating our AX Guide for all the VTuber stuff you should not miss! Bookmark the page and visit from time to time [🔗 in 💬]

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VTuber NewsDrop 💧 @vtubernewsdrop.com · 29/06/2026

Presenting VTuber NewsDrop's Guide to this year's Anime Expo weekend, with additional up-to-date information for fans! vtubernewsdrop.com/n...

Photo of Los Angeles Convention Center during Anime Expo 2025. [Photo by Maku Locquiao / Otakugraphy for VTuber NewsDrop]

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VTuber NewsDrop 💧 @vtubernewsdrop.com · 25/06/2026

Presenting VTuber NewsDrop's Guide to Anime Expo 2026 weekend! NewsDrop correspondents throughout the US will be on the lookout for the latest activities inside AX and around LA next week. (We've also added reminders for your convenience!)

The first day (Thursday, July 2) sets the tone for what to expect at AX, starting with the opening ceremony. On this day, you are free to plan your itinerary further, as there will only be 1 concert and 1 pre-party at nighttime.

Day 2 (Thursday, July 2) is where you'll find yourself on a bind. Serendipity, the 4th hololive English concert, is happening at the Shrine Auditorium south of LACC. Before that, Dokibird's AX concert happens after lunch. If you're a fan of Kizuna AI, she'll have a special live at AX by nighttime.

There's not much in store for VTuber fans on Day 3 (Saturday, 4 July) but you may find yourself spending more time resting in the morning after so many happenings last night. Ironmouse and CDawgVA hosts its 5th panel in which we expect hyped crowds who are eager to hear the duo. Serendipity's on its last day, but Dokibird and Chibidoki will host another concert - this time with Fantastic Reality, at The Vermont north of LACC. Midnight Mahjong players will find themselves seeing VTubers as Bread & Butter projects a VTuber concert at the stairway.

Outside AX, Nightmare Underground happens at The Paramount LA, east of the LACC. AX activities will start wrapping up by 3:00 pm, to be side-by-side with the Closing Ceremony.

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VTuber NewsDrop 💧 @vtubernewsdrop.com · 20/06/2026

AWARDS: The Winners of the 2026 Onyx Awards have been announced earlier. Watch the full awards show - www.youtube.com/watc...

HEADLINE: 2026 Onyx Awardees (Page 1) / Rising Star - Anarkee / Content Creator of the Year - VTuberSweets / Streamer of the Year - Ciri_VT / Artist of the Year - Namiehl / Chatter Champion - Keiseira / Best Music Performer - Ani_Meida / Best ASMRtist - Ceelio / Best Voice Actor - SeigiVA / VTuber Parent of the Year - Otsukarii / Most Unique Design - Ch3rrylem0nade

HEADLINE: 2026 Onyx Awardees (Page 2) / Best PNG VTuber - Sweetkitsu / Best 3D VTuber - DominionVT / Best 2D VTuber - UzuriMia / Most Benevolent - FitnessToCosplay / Coziest Creator - IshmariVT / Chaotic Energy - TheMotherMaw / Helping Hand - TiffanyWitcher / Global Impact - YayJayBae / Beyond Borders - Onsta

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VTuber NewsDrop 💧 @vtubernewsdrop.com · 19/06/2026

EVENTS: Fantastic Reality expands its lineup to cover 3 days of music, co-producer Emiliya Fell tells NewsDrop in an interview done weeks before the music festival. vtubernewsdrop.com/f...

HEADLINE: Emiliya Fell talks to NewsDrop about this year's Fantastic Reality. / Screencap of Emiliya Fell talking to VTuber NewsDrop

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VTuber NewsDrop 💧 @vtubernewsdrop.com · 19/06/2026

June 18: We greet our NewsDrop colleague — Chief US Correspondent Clawmaster — a happy happy birthday!

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VTuber NewsDrop 💧 @vtubernewsdrop.com · 18/06/2026

Current NewsDrop research shows several VTubers have had their songs included in a recently-discovered dataset by The Atlantic's AI Watchdog. This means that songs from select VTubers are most likely prone to being synthesized into AI-generated tracks. READ: vtubernewsdrop.com/v...

HEADLINE: VTuber Songs Tagged in Large AI Music Training Datasets / CAPTION: Songs from popular Japanese, English VTubers included in the set — find out which of your oshi's on the list | Photo by Aerps.com / Unsplash

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VTuber NewsDrop 💧 @vtubernewsdrop.com · 17/06/2026

Please reply with any VTuber-related event/activity that's going to happen during Anime Expo weekend (We're making a comprehensive guide)! - J

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VTuber NewsDrop 💧 @vtubernewsdrop.com · 07/06/2026

Fans of HOLOSTARS celebrate the group's 7th Anniversary with pop-up fan events worldwide—including the Philippines— today, June 7. Aside from a digital billboard display project, fans also gathered at the Latitude Cafe downstairs to interact with fellow fans.

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