Japanese VTuber agency Cover announced on April 3rd that its male VTuber group, Holostars, would be undergoing a management restructuring. The announcement stated that activities would shift to a more individual focus, with support being reduced or even completely halted, leaving many fans in shock.
However, this shift seems to have pushed some members to go "all out," with their social media posts and livestreams becoming far more uninhibited than before. Fans are now buzzing with talk of an "invincible mode activated," and surprisingly, support has surged, turning this into an unexpected opportunity.
Take Yatogami Fuma, for example. He's streaming "Game Dev Story" today, and his stream thumbnail boldly declares: "Company Management That Absolutely Won't Shrink the Business." This kind of statement certainly feels like a subtle jab, a level of directness that definitely wouldn't have happened before.
Since they've essentially been "abandoned" by the company, many fans are exclaiming that Holostars is now in "invincible mode." With nothing left to lose, letting loose and being themselves seems to be a much more comfortable approach.
Meanwhile, Yukoku Roberu also took to X to share his recent purchase: an ASMR audio work by voice actress Reina Ueda. He mentioned that he bought the sequel to a previous "First Love Older Sister" scenario, this time set during a hot spring trip. He added, "A lot has been happening lately, so I just wanted to relax a bit, listen to some ASMR, and imagine a hot spring trip! So I bought it (lol)."
Compared to the past, these kinds of details would typically not be shared on social media, perhaps only mentioned during casual fan chats on stream. Now, this more open approach has become a focal point for netizens, even attracting new viewers and significantly boosting overall buzz.
Many also feel that this style allows for more genuine expression, showcasing a different side of their management approach than before.
Japanese netizens have even compiled a list of the various "unhinged" behaviors members have exhibited since the announcement of reduced operations:
・Bluntly revealing their actual age
・Openly disclosing their bank account balance
・Playing a hobo simulator and role-playing as a beggar
・Hosting a singing stream while playing "Apex Legends"
・Discussing topics related to graduated members
・Doing campfire ASMR
・Buying Reina Ueda's ASMR and posting a super weird long message on X
Of course, the long-term outcome will depend on the individual activity of each Holostars member. While this "going all out" approach might attract new fans in the short term, whether it can sustain their popularity in the long run will ultimately come down to their individual performance.
