Hololive Star Gawr Gura Announces Graduation, Ending Her Journey on May 1

With a staggering 4.58 million subscribers, Gawr Gura (がうる・ぐら), a core member of hololive English, made a shocking announcement during her latest livestream—she will officially graduate on May 1, 2025.

The decision stems from disagreements with management and company direction, a matter Gura revealed she had been contemplating for a long time. Grateful for the support over the past four years, she shared that she’s preparing one final project for her fans, and invited everyone to cherish the last two weeks of this journey together.

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In just eight minutes, Gura took fans down memory lane, recounting her early days in 2020 when she debuted alongside her Myth genmates. Back then, she had no experience in livestreaming, singing, or dancing, and was suddenly thrust into the spotlight. The overwhelming pressure affected her physically—she struggled to eat and even experienced nausea.

But thanks to the warmth and unwavering support of her fans, she slowly overcame her fears, reached milestones she never imagined, and transformed from a shy little shark who couldn’t even sing alone in the bathroom, to an idol performing confidently in front of thousands.

Gura spoke candidly about how much she loves being a VTuber, and how deeply she treasures her time as an idol. She finds joy in engaging with fans, and adores their video edits, cosplays, and fan creations. Every single gesture of support is etched in her heart.

With a touch of humor, she said she carefully stores all fan letters, hoping that 300 years from now, archaeologists might dig them up and try to figure out what a “Gawr Gura” was.

Gura’s impact extends far beyond a single platform or language. She was the gateway for countless people into the VTuber world, and a key figure in hololive’s global expansion into the English market. From her participation in the hololive night with the LA Dodgers to collaborative campaigns that spanned across virtual and physical realms, she helped bridge cultures and languages like no one else.

Her graduation announcement drew massive attention worldwide—peaking at 240,000 concurrent viewers during the livestream. On X (formerly Twitter), her name and related hashtags dominated the trending charts.

hololive CEO YAGOO also posted a heartfelt thank-you message, expressing gratitude for Gura and her Myth genmates in pioneering hololive’s English branch.

Gura ended her message with a heartfelt line that brought many fans to tears:

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“Thank you everyone for letting me be your little shark.”