Murasaki Shion’s impending graduation from Hololive marks a notable increase in departures, the fifth since August 2024. This trend reflects various personal reasons, shifting dynamics within Hololive, and the rise of indie VTubers. Despite the emotional impact, graduations allow talents to transition positively, while new generations and affiliations offer a fresh direction for the agency. Continue reading Let’s talk about Graduation
The Hololive “Friends With U” plush line, introduced in late 2022, mirrors the successful Touhou Fumos, offering fans consistent collectibles of favorite characters. This in-house merchandise boosts profits significantly for Cover Corp, establishing Hololive’s unique identity. The strategy allows for enhanced branding and creativity, contributing to its commercial success. Continue reading How a Touhou Meme Shaped Hololive’s Biggest Merch Success
It’s quite a common criticism of the video game industry that corporate and other external stakeholders hold too much influence over the design team and that this culture is the result of many of the troubles in the industry. In recent years we’ve seen games pushed for early released such as Cyberpunk 2077 even though the project wasn’t ready, we’ve seen games like Overwatch 2 … Continue reading Corporate Influence in Game Design: The Forgotten Age of Empires 2 Story
Tim introduces Holo Stats, a blog dedicated to analyzing Hololive’s performance metrics and the VTubing landscape. He employs a data-driven approach to explore Super Chat revenue and total views, emphasizing the importance of various engagement factors. The blog aims to celebrate diverse talents and foster community feedback for future posts. Continue reading Holo Stats – February 2025
Tim Browne - Consultant and Researcher for Creatives 