TLDR;
This video covers a range of VTuber news, including a Hololive staff member's departure, discussions around viewbotting on Twitch, a VTuber leaving Bondlive, tournament results, fan art showcases, and a PSA about respecting VTubers' decisions regarding hiatuses. It also features Holostars participating in a tournament, celebrates a song's success, and spotlights an up-and-coming VTuber.
- Nooa is leaving Hololive to pursue life goals.
- Twitch is dealing with viewbotting issues, affecting streamers and lurkers.
- Hayami Kurayami is leaving Bondlive but retaining their model.
- Kanna Yanagi's Mario Kart tournament winners are celebrated.
- A PSA is given to respect VTubers' decisions about returning from hiatuses.
Intro [0:00]
Salvi introduces the VTuber news segment and encourages viewers to subscribe, like, and hit the notification bell.
BIG HOLOLIVE RETIREMENT/GRADUATION [0:11]
Nooa is leaving Hololive to pursue life goals after approximately four years with the company. She expresses gratitude for the opportunities and support she received and will continue to support Hololive as a fan. Nooa's role involved mentoring and content creation, similar to A-chan.
Twitch vtubers were viewbotting? [3:52]
Neco Unix and Honey Monco have raised concerns about viewbotting on Twitch, where accounts or programs are used to artificially inflate viewership numbers. Twitch's new anti-viewbot rollout was overly aggressive, affecting actual viewer ratios and flagging lurkers (viewers who don't actively chat) as bots. Twitch CEO Dan Clancy initially denied these issues, but later admitted that the bot detection system was too harsh and is being updated. Streamers are encouraged to support each other during these changes.
Hayami Kurayami leaving Bondlive [10:30]
Hayami Kurayami is departing from Bond Live EN and EDM US to continue content creation as an independent creator. She will retain her IP and model, with EDM content ceasing by October 20th, 2025. Hayami expresses gratitude to Bond Mates and supporters, with a final EDM stream scheduled for September 30th.
Kanna Yanagi Tournament winners! [12:38]
Kanna Yanagi, a VTuber from Glitch Stars, hosted a successful Mario Kart Summer Madness tournament with over 70 VTubers participating. Ashton Martin won first place, Reby Rompin was second, and Mi Bnu was third. A Eurobeat cover was created to celebrate the event, referencing Initial D and the AE86, a car popular in the drifting scene due to its association with the Drift King.
Mint is the Ocelot eater-art [15:15]
OMR has created fan art of Mint as Ocelot Eater, inspired by Mint's Metal Gear Solid playthroughs. The presenter appreciates how VTubers can inspire such passionate art creation.
PSA to not force your oshis to come back [16:01]
A PSA is given regarding Shachi, a former Hololive EN VTuber who is on hiatus. Viewers are cautioned against pressuring VTubers to return from hiatuses, emphasizing the importance of respecting their decisions and avoiding potential negative consequences.
Holostars in Dtto. tournament! [17:32]
Dtto, a Thai YouTuber affiliated with the Japanese esports team Reject, is hosting a Unity Fest event called Delta Force on September 6th. The event features Holostars JP members, along with other Japanese VTubers and YouTubers.
Calli gets 800k on newest song! [19:48]
Mori Calliope's song "Seeing Stars" featuring Lotus Juice and produced by Shoji Meguro has reached 800,000 views. The presenter and other YouTubers express their appreciation and support for Calliope's work, acknowledging the potential for imposter syndrome among artists and the importance of positive reinforcement.
Vtuber Showcase: TheHugWIzard [21:32]
The VTuber Showcase features TheHugWIzard, a 30-year-old autistic VTuber who provides love and hugs. TheHugWIzard streams on Twitch and plays video games, including Boulder's Gate.