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A concise recap of 2025’s biggest VTuber moments, from graduations and comebacks to record concerts, global breakthroughs, and industry shake-ups.

hololive’s Hiodoshi Ao, known for her sharp comedic sense and pioneering use of VR in VTubing, has announced her graduation. A beloved member of ReGLOSS, she leaves behind a legacy of laughter, empathy, and innovation in the virtual world.

Explore the creative journey and lasting impact of Hololive EN’s Amelia Watson, from her innovative VTuber performances to her influence on fans and the VTuber community.

“Zako,” a Japanese term originally meaning small, low-value fish, has evolved into slang for weak or insignificant people — and even a playful, teasing “compliment” in modern subcultures.

Discover the meaning of itabag—a Japanese subculture fashion from the 2010s where fans decorate clear bags with badges, charms, and plushies to proudly show their love.

With over 2.55 million subscribers, the popular VTuber Mori Calliope has once again partnered with Taiwanese company We’s Star to launch a collaborative series of sakura-themed sake.

“Peko” is a catchphrase used by Usada Pekora, a third-generation VTuber from hololive. She often greets her viewers with “Konpeko” and frequently adds “peko” at the end of her sentences as a speech quirk.

Minato Aqua’s graduation stream set a historic record with 740,000 peak concurrent viewers — the highest ever for a VTuber. The ranking is largely dominated by hololive and Nijisanji talents, highlighting the strong real-time pull of major agency VTubers.

According to the latest rankings, Japanese-speaking VTubers continue to dominate the charts—especially talents from hololive and NIJISANJI. Notably, despite graduating in 2022, Uruha Rushia still holds the top spot to this day.

The current global VTuber subscriber ranking is led by Gawr Gura from hololive English, firmly holding the number one spot. She is followed by several other popular hololive members, including Usada Pekora and Houshou Marine.