Published: September 10, 2026
Hololive production is making its first-ever television anime: a currently-untitled series nicknamed “Odeholo,” announced September 7, 2026 by parent company Cover Corporation and Kadokawa as the centerpiece of hololive’s 10th-anniversary celebration, with Studio KAI animating and a full reveal set for September 23.
What Was Actually Announced
The reveal came during “hololive Next,” a special stream Cover Corporation aired September 7, 2026 as part of a run-up to hololive production’s 10th anniversary in September 2027. Cover and manga/anime publisher Kadokawa confirmed the project is a real, in-production television anime — not a one-off short or a music video, which is the format hololive has used for animated content until now — with Studio KAI, an animation house already responsible for several of hololive’s music videos and short animated pieces, attached to produce it. Beyond that, almost nothing is public: no synopsis, no character list, no key visual, and not even a real title. Cover is using “Odeholo” purely as a placeholder tag for the announcement itself, and outlets covering the story, including Anime News Network, have been explicit that the real title is being held back for the September 23 special.
Why a VTuber Agency Is Making a TV Anime
Hololive production is a VTuber talent agency: its roughly 80 performers, from Gawr Gura to Houshou Marine, stream as animated 2D/3D avatars rather than appearing on camera. Cover Corporation, hololive’s parent, has produced short-form animated content built around those avatars before — most notably the recurring 3D animated series holo no graffiti, which has aired in some form since 2019 — but nothing at the scale or ambition of a full television anime. A TV series is a meaningfully different bet: it requires an actual story and cast of characters rather than sketches built around existing streamer personas, a broadcast or streaming partner, and the kind of production budget usually reserved for licensed manga adaptations. That Cover is making this bet for its 10th anniversary, rather than another concert film or merchandise push, signals the company sees a scripted anime as the next step in turning hololive from a livestreaming brand into a broader IP the way idol franchises like Love Live! or Uma Musume have done.
Talent Confirmed So Far
Cover has confirmed that hololive members Momosuzu Nene, Omaru Polka, Yukihana Lamy, and Shishiro Botan will appear as guests on the September 23 reveal special, with fellow talents Shirakami Fubuki and Ookami Mio serving as hosts. None of the outlets covering the announcement, including hololive’s own official announcement page, have confirmed whether any of those six are actually voicing characters in the anime itself, versus simply appearing to promote it — a distinction the September 23 stream should resolve. For more currently-airing and upcoming anime, see Comic Book Co’s full anime coverage hub.
What We Still Don’t Know
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Official title | Unconfirmed — “Odeholo” is a placeholder |
| Plot / premise | Unconfirmed |
| Cast (voice roles, if any) | Unconfirmed — 6 talents confirmed for the reveal stream only |
| Premiere date | Unconfirmed |
| TV network / streaming home | Unconfirmed |
| Episode count | Unconfirmed |
| Full reveal | September 23, 2026, 8:00-9:00 p.m. JST (7:00 a.m. ET) |
Why This Matters Beyond VTuber Fandom
Hololive is one of the largest VTuber operations in the world, and Cover Corporation is a publicly traded company (Tokyo Stock Exchange) that has spent the last several years pushing hololive’s individual talents into markets far outside livestreaming, including music releases, physical concerts, and merchandise lines. A scripted TV anime is a different kind of bet than any of those: it commits Cover to sustained, story-driven IP rather than content tied to a specific streamer’s ongoing persona, and it puts hololive in direct competition for shelf space with anime built from manga and light novels rather than livestreaming. If “Odeholo” lands with a real network or major streaming partner, it would be the clearest sign yet that VTuber-adjacent IP is being treated by the industry as a legitimate anime pipeline, not a novelty — joining a fall 2026 slate that already includes other franchise-driven swings like Black Clover’s own return announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is “Odeholo” the anime’s real title?
No. “Odeholo” is a placeholder nickname Cover Corporation is using for the announcement; the real title is being held for the September 23, 2026 reveal special.
When will more details about hololive’s TV anime be revealed?
Cover Corporation has scheduled a one-hour reveal special for September 23, 2026, from 8:00-9:00 p.m. JST (7:00 a.m. ET), streamed live with hololive talents Momosuzu Nene, Omaru Polka, Yukihana Lamy, and Shishiro Botan.
Who is animating hololive’s first TV anime?
Studio KAI, an animation studio that has previously produced hololive’s official music videos and animated shorts, is attached to the project.
Has hololive made animated content before?
Yes, but only short-form: the 3D animated series holo no graffiti has aired in some form since 2019, alongside individual music videos. “Odeholo” would be hololive’s first full television anime series.
