Gawr Gura, affectionately known as "Shark-chan" and a member of hololive EN's "Myth" generation, dropped a bombshell during her major announcement stream today: she's graduating on May 1st. She expressed immense joy for her activities over the years and extended heartfelt thanks to all her fans who supported her journey.
▼ The news quickly became a trending topic on X.
Gawr Gura currently boasts a staggering 4.56 million subscribers on her YouTube channel, making her the world's most subscribed VTuber. Her adorable character, combined with her hilarious interactions with viewers and guests during streams, saw her hit one million subscribers just 40 days after her debut. She's widely credited as a key figure in hololive's successful expansion into the overseas market.
During today's stream, Gura revealed that her decision came after extensive discussions with the hololive team and company, citing "differences in creative direction." She emphasized that this was a long and carefully considered outcome.
Debuting in September 2020, Gura joined four other incredibly talented members in a world she had long admired. She admitted to having little to no singing or dancing experience before joining the company, making her initial journey both nerve-wracking and exhilarating. Through her training, she gradually learned how to perform for the camera and command a stage. These experiences not only built her confidence but also helped her grow into a stronger, braver person than she ever imagined.
As an idol and a VTuber, I've met so many senpai, kouhai, and peers, and witnessed the entire community flourish. It's been incredibly fulfilling. Being a small part of this world is one of the proudest achievements of my life. I genuinely love all the fan-made clips, memes, cosplays, fan art... I'm so, so grateful for everything, and I cherish it all from the bottom of my heart.
Unsurprisingly, hololive officially announced her graduation, thanking all supporting fans.
Gura's graduation announcement even sent Cover Corp.'s stock price plummeting during intraday trading today, highlighting the significant impact of her departure.
This marks the third member to announce graduation from hololive this year, following JP Gen 2's Shion Murasaki and EN "Council's" Nanashi Mumei. The number of graduations last year has certainly left fans concerned about whether the current operational environment makes it difficult for members to continue, especially with Gura, the world's most subscribed VTuber, leaving. Her departure is undoubtedly a massive loss.
Fans are surely heartbroken. With only half a month left, those who main Shark-chan should seize the moment and accompany her through her final days.
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