Big news from the world of Hololive! Nanashi Mumei, the "Civilization" member from Hololive Production's Hololive English -Council- (now known as -Promise-), dropped a bombshell during her major announcement stream today: she's graduating on April 28th this year. She expressed immense joy for her activities over the years and extended heartfelt thanks to all the fans who supported her journey.
▼ Unsurprisingly, the news quickly became a trending topic on X.
Nanashi Mumei debuted in August 2021 as part of the Hololive EN -Council- project, quickly capturing audience attention as a second-generation EN member. Known for her adorable voice and famously forgetful nature, she could transform into any type of owl. Her streams often showcased her impressive drawing skills, though sometimes revealing a surprisingly unsettling side to her art.
During today's stream, Mumei revealed that her decision to graduate stemmed from a "disagreement with the company's management philosophy" and a two-year struggle with a chronic illness that affected her voice. Despite continuously seeking solutions, she ultimately decided to step down. She also shared that there was a period where she barely streamed or engaged on social media, primarily due to overwhelming stress and anxiety that left her unable to face thousands of viewers. She apologized for not being able to spend more time with her fans.
Of course, Hololive's official channels also posted the graduation announcement, thanking all the fans for their support.
Mumei is the second Hololive member to announce her graduation this year, following JP 2nd Gen's Murasaki Shion. The number of graduations last year certainly left fans wondering if the current operational environment is making it difficult for members to continue.
It's undoubtedly a tough pill for fans to swallow. With just over a month left, Mumei's dedicated fans should seize the opportunity to spend her final moments with her.