COVER Corporation (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Tanigo Motoaki) has announced that a collaboration between hololive production and the online game “CounterSide” starts on Dec 8th, 2022. Limited-time collaboration special skins, cards, and items featuring hololive English -Myth- talents are now available in the game. Let’s embark on a special journey with five mythical guests! <img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/6368857617454c2591b02acff18e76bb/0196e3ccfcd74d069b687b99c3a93bfc/Mission-768x432.png?w=700&amp;h=393" alt=""> A set of collaboration missions is prepared for all players to challenge themselves for amazing special rewards! Click the dedicated collaboration banner on the main screen to start your special journey! To acquire special skins, you have to purchase them at the time-limited collaboration shop as a package. You can also get a random special skin for free after completing all collaboration missions. We hope you enjoy the hololive English -Myth- x CounterSide collaboration! <img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/6368857617454c2591b02acff18e76bb/1e3c65617e784d1c919db7dbd4e26a19/unnamed-2.png" alt=""><h4 id="ha28465fbbf">■ CounterSide x holoMyth Collaboration Period</h4>▷ After the maintenance, December 8th, 2022 ~ 4 AM, January 5th, 2023 (UTC+9) ▷ After the maintenance, December 8th, 2022 ~ 2 PM, January 4th, 2023 (UTC-5) Please follow the CouterSide Global Official Twitter account for the latest updates. https://twitter.com/CounterSideGBL <h4 id="he8bc680675">About CounterSide</h4>Counter Side is a 2D tower defense gacha game developed by Studiobside Co.,Ltd. You take the role of being a CEO and assign Counters, Soldiers and Mechs to fight against unknown monsters in order to protect the world.

hololive English -Myth- x CounterSide Collaboration Starts on Dec 8th, 2022!

Regarding COVER Corporation & ANYCOLOR Inc. on a Collaborative Response Against Slander and Defamation

COVER Corporation (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Tanigo Motoaki) has announced that　hololive production will be hosting their 2nd all-star event, “hololive SUPER EXPO 2023 Supported By Bushiroad” &amp; “hololive 4th fes. Our Bright Parade Supported By Bushiroad” on March 18th &amp; 19th, 2023 at the “International Exhibition Hall 1-4” and “Makuhari Event Hall” at Makuhari Messe. This will be hololive production’s 2nd all-star event. We have prepared a variety of exciting areas, such as exhibitions, event stages, original food menus, a cosplay area, special stages with 3D live streams, and many more! More information about the events and merchandise will be announced at a later date, so please stay tuned! In addition, “hololive 4th fes. Our Bright Parade Supported By Bushiroad” will be held on three stages for the first time in its history. Continuing from last year’s event, a total of 51 talents from hololive, hololive Indonesia, and hololive English will perform at “hololive stage DAY1” and “hololive stage DAY2”. Furthermore, a collaboration stage between DECO27 and hololive talents, titled “holo27 stage”, will be held on Sunday, March 19th. The first round of ticket lotteries for “hololive SUPER EXPO” and “hololive 4th fes.” became available at 10 PM, Friday, December 2nd, 2022. In parallel with the lottery, live stream ticket sales for “hololive stage” and “holo*27 stage” have also begun. Stream tickets are available at SPWN and Streaming+. Please enjoy this 2-day hololive production extravaganza! <h3 id="h438102c1c2">Special Website</h3> HP (EXPO &amp; fes.) :&nbsp;<a style="color:#48c5f4" href="https://hololivesuperexpo2023.hololivepro.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://hololivesuperexpo2023.hololivepro.com</a> Precautions :&nbsp;<a style="color:#48c5f4" href="https://hololivesuperexpo2023.hololivepro.com/information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://hololivesuperexpo2023.hololivepro.com/information/</a> Official hashtag (EXPO &amp; fes.) : #ひろがるホロライブ <h3 id="h3e6fc3e2b7">“hololive SUPER EXPO 2023 Supported By Bushiroad” Overview</h3><img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/6368857617454c2591b02acff18e76bb/03cc725e2dc74dc98004d93b6a2ed97a/1202_EXPO2023-TeaserKV_FullHD-RGB_fix_ol_sub-640x360.jpg" alt="">[Event Name] hololive SUPER EXPO 2023 Supported By Bushiroad Host: COVER Corporation / hololive production Sponsor: Bushiroad Inc. Operation &amp; Production Cooperation: LIVE FORWARD Co., Ltd. / Bushiroad Move [Date] March 18th-19th, 2023 (2 days) Doors open at 10 AM JST Event starts at 10 AM JST * Both days of the event start at the same time. [Venue] Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall 1-4 [Access] JR Keiyo Line – 5 minutes walk from Kaihimmakuhari Station. JR Sobu Line &amp; Keisei Line – 17 minutes by bus ride from Makuhari-Hongo Station to Makuhari Messe Chuo bus stop. <h3 id="h18ad940f46">“hololive 4th fes. Our Bright Parade Supported By Bushiroad” Overview</h3><img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/6368857617454c2591b02acff18e76bb/e193a617982644f5b798c7d1cc70f645/1202_4thfes-TeaserKV_FullHD-RGB_fix_olmae-640x360.jpg" alt="">[Event Name] hololive 4th fes. Our Bright Parade Supported By Bushiroad Host: COVER Corporation / hololive production Sponsor: Bushiroad Inc. Operations &amp; Production Cooperation: LIVE FORWARD Co., Ltd. / Bandai Namco Music Live Inc. / LATEGRA,Inc. / LOGIC&amp;MAGIC INC. / VARK Inc. / FIREWORKS CO., Ltd. Cast Tokino Sora / Robocosan / AZKi / Sakura Miko / Yozora Mel / Akai Haato / Yuzuki Choco / Oozora Subaru / Shiranui Flare / Shirogane Noel / Tsunomaki Watame / Himemori Luna / Omaru Polka / La+ Darknesss / Takane Lui / Hakui Koyori / Sakamata Chloe / Kazama Iroha / Ayunda Risu / Airani Iofifteen / Kureiji Ollie / Takanashi Kiara / Ninomae Ina’nis / Watson Amelia / Nanashi Mumei Cast Hoshimachi Suisei / Aki Rosenthal / Shirakami Fubuki / Natsuiro Matsuri / Minato Aqua / Murasaki Shion / Nakiri Ayame / Ookami Mio / Nekomata Okayu / Inugami Korone / Usada Pekora / Houshou Marine / Amane Kanata / Tokoyami Towa / Yukihana Lamy / Momosuzu Nene / Shishiro Botan / Moona Hoshinova / Anya Melfissa / Pavolia Reine / Mori Calliope / Gawr Gura / IRyS / Ceres Fauna / Ouro Kronii / Hakos Baelz &lt;holo*27 stage&gt; Cast<img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/6368857617454c2591b02acff18e76bb/14779360bb294118beb82c3bb9ac25a2/1202_logo_holo27-640x147.jpg" alt="">Tokino Sora / Sakura Miko / Hoshimachi Suisei / Yozora Mel / Murasaki Shion / Nakiri Ayame / Yuzuki Choco / Ookami Mio / Nekomata Okayu / Usada Pekora / Shiranui Flare / Amane Kanata / Himemori Luna / Yukihana Lamy / La+ Darknesss / Takane Lui / Hakui Koyori / Sakamata Chloe / Kazama Iroha / Moona Hoshinova / Airani Iofifteen / Kureiji Ollie / Mori Calliope / Takanashi Kiara / Gawr Gura / Nanashi Mumei / Hakos Baelz [Date] ■hololive stage DAY1 : Saturday, March 18th, 2023 Doors open at 5 PM JST (Venue &amp; streaming) Event starts at 6 PM JST ■hololive stage DAY2 : Sunday, March 19th, 2023 Doors open at 5 PM (Venue &amp; streaming) Event starts at 6 PM ■holo*27 stage: Sunday, March 19th, 2023 Doors open at 5 PM (Venue &amp; streaming) Event starts at 6 PM [Venue] Makuhari Messe Event Hall [Access] JR Keiyo Line – 5 minutes walk from Kaihimmakuhari Station. JR Sobu Line &amp; Keisei Line – 17 minutes by bus ride from Makuhari-Hongo Station to Makuhari Messe Chuo bus stop. <h3 id="heee357e0cc">Venue Ticket</h3>From many requests of overseas fans,we announce the details and application URL of venue tickets for overseas people. Please check the summary column below for the ticket application period, form and details. [“hololive SUPER EXPO 2023” &amp; “hololive 4th fes. Venue Ticket”] ▼1st Round Lottery Ticket <a style="color:#48c5f4" href="https://l-tike.com/st1/hololive-overseas" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://l-tike.com/st1/hololive-overseas</a> *Entry period : 12 PM, January 20, 2023 ~ 11:59 PM, January 23, 2023 (JST) ▼General Sales Ticket <a style="color:#48c5f4" href="https://l-tike.com/st1/hololive-overseas-generalsales" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://l-tike.com/st1/hololive-overseas-generalsales</a> *Entry period : 12 PM, January 28, 2023 ~ Start of the event (JST)<h3 id="h70313bcd84">hololive 4th fes. Streaming Ticket</h3>Streaming Ticket (SPWN) :&nbsp;<a style="color:#48c5f4" href="https://virtual.spwn.jp/events/23031801-jphololive4thfes" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://virtual.spwn.jp/events/23031801-jphololive4thfes</a> Streaming Ticket (Streaming+) :&nbsp;<a style="color:#48c5f4" href="https://eplus.jp/hololive4thfes/st/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://eplus.jp/hololive4thfes/st/</a> * Once the performance has ended, you will be able to rewatch the archived stream as much as you want until 11:59 PM, Wednesday, April 19th, 2022 (JST). * Please be aware that after 11:59 PM, Wednesday, April 19th, 2022 (JST), you will be unable to watch the archived stream. * Service fees will be charged upon your ticket purchase. Please check the details at the transaction screen. *Sales period : 10 PM, Friday, December 2nd, 2022 ~ 11:59 PM, Wednesday, April 19th, 2023 (JST)<h3 id="hd7f5f6cfa8">DECO*27</h3>Songwriter, Composer / Music Producer A trailblazer of a multitude of musical genres, blending elements of rock and electronic with pop to create undeniably captivating melodies. Young minds and ears around the world feel drawn to his message — themes of “love” and “romance” burst from every stanza, reaching the hearts of millions and beyond. Beginning his content-sharing journey in October 2008 with the use of VOCALOID software, DECO*27’s total view count has exceeded 1 billion and shows no sign of stopping. Boasting undeniable achievements and unfathomable prospects, DECO*27 continues to provide his expertise in music production and songwriting, frequently announcing new projects with the VOCALOID software that made him famous. Previous collaborations include: Hey! Say! JUMP; Mafumafu; Ado; Urashimasakatasen; Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club; hololive; MILGRAM; Eguchi Takuya; Shibasaki Ko; and many more

hololive production’s 2nd All-Star Event, “hololive SUPER EXPO 2023” & “hololive 4th fes.” Taking Place in 2023!

IRyS from hololive English to Reveal New Design

COVER Corporation (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Tanigo Motoaki) has announced the first collaboration of our VTuber group hololive English with iBUYPOWER (United States, CA; CEO: Alex Hou) and HYTE, a custom gaming PC manufacturer. This is the second collaboration between hololive English and iBUYPOWER. The PC case designed with the original illustration by Rosuuri (<a style="color:#48c5f4" href="https://twitter.com/rosuuri" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://twitter.com/rosuuri</a>) will be available on HYTE’s website and various retailers worldwide in limited quantity, and the pre-built PC will be available exclusively on iBUYPOWER’s website later. The mock-up of the PC case will be unveiled in the iBUYPOWER booth at Anime NYC, so please be sure to visit booth #125. <h3 id="h33aa935b91">Merch Details</h3><img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/6368857617454c2591b02acff18e76bb/3154009649294c4fb070971ccd9dec96/Y60-Kronii-Hero-Angle-005-768x432.jpg" alt=""><img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/6368857617454c2591b02acff18e76bb/66b670e0ac6b4521b7aef4aec5e2b7d3/Y60KroniiHeroAngle008-768x432.jpg" alt=""><img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/6368857617454c2591b02acff18e76bb/ae21892509ac4492b91756f60221e776/HYTE-CNVS-analog-deskpad-768x428.jpg" alt=""><h4 id="hbb3e6319dc">PC Case [Ouro Kronii Y60 and Ouro Kronii DP900]</h4>Ordering Period: Pre-order starts on November 18th, 12:00 PM (PST) Price: 280.00 USD MSRP Release date: December 1st, 2022 URL:&nbsp;<a style="color:#48c5f4" href="https://hyte.co/kronii-y60-pr" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://hyte.co/kronii-y60-pr</a> *For reservation orders from Japan, please wait for the announcement of the Japanese retailer list. <h4 id="h54dfb2fe1e">Pre-Built PC [Y60 Case &amp; DP900 Desk Pad]</h4>Release Date: Q1 of 2023 *The pre-built PC will be released in North America exclusively. <h3 id="h064a4bbca3">About iBUYPOWER</h3><img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/6368857617454c2591b02acff18e76bb/ba7893b47986433093d8a6eff14cebbd/30268-718-908d704a96355fcd8d966ce6b82625dc-1669x241-1-768x111.png" alt=""> iBUYPOWER symbolizes several key beliefs: unity, strength, ambition, and perseverance. These are fundamental attributes of life inside and outside of gaming. You need them all to win. Leading the pack, iBUYPOWER is gaming, defined. Since 1999, iBUYPOWER has been delivering on its promise to build the best gaming systems for the most discerning gamers. Even in a time when PCs were not as ubiquitous as they are today, we fueled the passion for gaming by giving our customers the highest quality in custom built computers. Our systems have since become the backbone for professional gamers, game developers, LAN centers, major esports tournaments, and everyday consumers. iBUYPOWER has worked intimately with brands such as Intel, NVIDIA, AMD, Microsoft, Western Digital, Asus, Bethesda, MLG, and many more. Superior performance, reliability, cutting-edge technology, and timely production make iBUYPOWER the authority in PC gaming.

[hololive English×iBUYPOWER] Ouro Kronii Collab-Limited PC Case and Pre-Built PC to Be Released!

A collaboration project between hololive production and Among Us is releasing its collaboration merch, featuring talents of hololive production. The “hololive production OFFICIAL SHOP” and “Among Us Official Shop” will each release their unique, shop-exclusive collaboration merch items. The collection is now available on both “hololive production OFFICIAL SHOP” and “Among Us Official Shop”. Please check it out! *All products available in hololive production OFFICIAL SHOP are made to order. <h3 id="h62a304fbfd">hololive production OFFICIAL SHOP</h3><img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/6368857617454c2591b02acff18e76bb/200f16e753944513bce6e064847f0fee/amongus_lineupbanner_1013mini-1440x810.jpg" alt="">■Line-ups Acrylic Diorama Stands&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10 types holoCrewmate Plushie Set Featured talents: hololive: Shirakami Fubuki, Ookami Mio, Nekomata Okayu, Inugami Korone, Usada Pekora, Houshou Marine hololive Indonesia: Ayunda Risu, Moona Hoshinova hololive English: Gawr Gura, Watson Amelia Collaboration Stickers&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;55 types Emergency Meeting Keychains&nbsp;55 types Featured talents: hololive, hololive Indonesia, hololive English Play Tag Keychains&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13 types Featured talents: HOLOSTARS ■Summary Sales Period: 6 AM (PDT), Oct 28th, 2022 – 1 AM (PST), Nov 28th, 2022 10 PM (JST), Oct 28th, 2022 – 6 PM (JST), Nov 28th, 2022 Shipping Schedule: Estimated around mid-May to mid-June 2023 ■Official Shop <a style="color:#48c5f4" href="https://shop.hololivepro.com/pages/amongus-goods-vol1-en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://shop.hololivepro.com/pages/amongus-goods-vol1-en</a> <h3 id="h7a121d9748">Among Us Official Shop</h3><img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/6368857617454c2591b02acff18e76bb/0787f9b649a848f4b8dbc637cdcd8368/Amongusside_hololive-merch-promotionmini-640x360.jpg" alt="">■Line-ups Enamel Pin 10 types Featured talents: hololive: Shirakami Fubuki, Ookami Mio, Nekomata Okayu, Inugami Korone, Usada Pekora, Houshou Marine hololive Indonesia: Ayunda Risu, Moona Hoshinova hololive English: Gawr Gura, Watson Amelia Posters&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6 types Featured talents: hololive: Shirakami Fubuki, Ookami Mio, Nekomata Okayu, Inugami Korone, Houshou Marine hololive English: Watson Amelia Accessories 5 types Featured talents: hololive: Usada Pekora hololive Indonesia: Ayunda Risu hololive English: Gawr Gura T-Shirts&nbsp;&nbsp;3 types Featured talents: hololive: Usada Pekora hololive Indonesia: Moona Hoshinova hololive English: Gawr Gura ■Summary Pre-orders start at 6 PM (PDT), Oct 27th, 2022 10 AM (JST), Oct 28th, 2022 ■Official Shop <a style="color:#48c5f4" href="https://store.innersloth.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://store.innersloth.com/</a>

Among Us x hololive production Collaboration Merch is Now Available

COVER Corporation (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Tanigo Motoaki) has announced that ”hololive production x Otaku Lamps” collection will be released at 12 AM (PDT), Oct 21st, 2022. ”hololive production x Otaku Lamps”, a collaboration project between hololive production and Otaku Lamps, home to the original collectible anime LED lamps and lighting products, is releasing its collection featuring the talents of&nbsp;hololive Indonesia and hololive English -Myth-. With the included controller, you can change the LED to any of the 16 available colors, as well as flash, strobe, fade, and smooth modes. The collection is now available on the&nbsp;<a style="color:#48c5f4" href="https://otakulamps.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">OTAKU LAMPS official shop</a>. Please check it out!<img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/6368857617454c2591b02acff18e76bb/43cfe59f9e1a4f77acbe1c023e12fead/OL-HOLO-ID-640x427.png" alt=""><img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/6368857617454c2591b02acff18e76bb/28f7880ebf264b02bca3a58a9eeb0a01/OL-HOLO-EN-640x427.png" alt="">Summary Otaku Lamps × hololive Indonesia + hololive English -Myth- Collection Release Date: 12 AM (PDT), Oct 21st, 2022. ■Talents hololive Indonesia Ayunda Risu Moona Hoshinova Airani Iofifteen Kureiji Ollie Anya Melfissa Pavolia Reine hololive English -Myth- Mori Calliope Takanashi Kiara Ninomae Ina’nis Gawr Gura Watson Amelia ■Otaku Lamps official website:&nbsp;<a style="color:#48c5f4" href="https://otakulamps.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://otakulamps.com/</a> <h3 id="hf774f65cdd">ABOUT Otaku Lamps</h3>Otaku Lamps is home of the original officially licensed collectible anime LED lamps and lighting products!

[hololive production x Otaku Lamps] Otaku Lamps × hololive Indonesia + hololive English -Myth- Collection is Now Available

COVER Corporation (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Tanigo Motoaki) has announced that a collaboration between hololive production and the online game “Among Us” starts on Sept 20th, 2022. Limited-time collaboration cosmetics featuring hololive production talents are now available in the game. To acquire these cosmetics, you have to purchase “Collaboration Cosmicubes” in-game and unlock the cubes by playing the game. The “Collaboration Cosmicubes” will be available from the in-game store for three months from the start of the collaboration. We hope you enjoy the hololive x Among Us collaboration! In addition, hololive production x Among Us collaboration merch will be released to celebrate this collaboration. Details for the collaboration merch will be available soon, so please stay tuned for further information!<img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/6368857617454c2591b02acff18e76bb/ba215b1422de449bb07843b38f9e07cb/MicrosoftTeams-image_14_small-640x360.jpg" alt=""><h3 id="h419399d81b">■Release Date</h3>10 AM (PDT), Sept 20th, 2022 2 AM (JST), Sept 21st, 2022 <h3 id="h87e89003c3">■Talents</h3>hololive Shirakami Fubuki Ookami Mio Nekomata Okayu Inugami Korone Usada Pekora Houshou Marine hololive Indonesia Ayunda Risu Moona Hoshinova hololive English Gawr Gura Watson Amelia <h3 id="hcc41c8287b">■Available Cosmetics</h3>Hats, skins, and visors of all talents. (30 types in total)<h3 id="h89c4fa6069"> ABOUT Among Us</h3>Among Us is a 2018 online multiplayer social deduction game developed and published by American game studio Innersloth.

hololive production x Among Us Collaboration Starts on Sept 20th, 2022

Crunchyroll Expo 2022 - Interview with CoverCorp CEO Motoaki Tanigo <a href="https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2022-08-26/crunchyroll-expo-2022-with-covercorp-ceo-motoaki-tanigo/.188262" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2022-08-26/crunchyroll-expo-2022-with-covercorp-ceo-motoaki-tanigo/.188262</a>

Anime News Network posted an interview with our CEO

Ikko Fukuda

How would you describe COVER's policies and the culture of the team? <img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/6368857617454c2591b02acff18e76bb/324c837998704905b287642d50a31e56/interview01.webp" alt="">

Since you joined COVER, is there anything that you are absolutely determined to adhere to above all else?

It is about creating a system that offers something new; new experiences and surprises. It is not yet complete, though. For example, we are always thinking about whether it would be possible to create a system in which engineers take the initiative in creating plans together with directors and planners, rather than a style in which only directors and planners are at the helm. Although there are not many yet, we are actually beginning to see cases where projects are initiated by engineers.

You want engineers to have more sway in the planning process. How did you come up with this idea?

This is because I believe we need to be in the know about new technologies if we are to plan projects that create new experiences.I know this may sound extreme, but in the era when horse-drawn carriages were the norm, did anyone know what an automobile was? Of course they didn't. They couldn't possibly imagine such a thing.I think planners and directors are better at pure planning, but new expressions and content that are not yet known to the world are often born from new technologies, and in this sense, I feel that engineers are important.The other thing is that engineers are not afraid of trial and error. I believe that the strength of engineers lies in their ability to try things out for the time being.

Do you do anything special to help engineers come up with a plan?

Simply put, many members are major VTuber fans, so everyone keeps their ears peeled on a personal level, for information on people who have been doing interesting things, or promising kinds of technology that may be used in projects.

Is there anything that you tell your members as a guideline for action?

There are three main things I tell them. The first is to make sure that the performers enjoy delivering the content. If the performers are enjoying themselves, that excitement will reach the users, so I tell the members to think about how they can ensure that the performers enjoy themselves and what kind of environment will allow them to enjoy delivering the content. The second is to create content that offers a new experience. Even if it is virtual, there are still performers behind it. In other words, it is the sense that the performers are right in front of you. I tell them to use existing and new technologies to provide this sensation. We want to provide users with emotions such as excitement and wonder.The third is to make content together. Since we deliver content on a daily basis, we need to keep increasing the number of things we can do. There are many areas that cannot be covered by the engineers' skills alone, so I tell them that we should all work together to create, including management and planning.

Have there been any positive effects that have come from this?

There has certainly been a shift in attitude and perspective among more members. Specifically, instead of thinking of the way they have always done things, they now think of the way COVER expects them to do things. As a matter of course, our engineers now talk about how they will plan things next time round.

That's wonderful. Can you tell us what makes your engineering team unique?

They are hard workers, and many of them are VTuber fans. This means they are dead set on giving their all for the sake of the performers. That is of course a good thing, but I also want them to come out of their shells more. I want them to remain serious, but I also want them to take on various challenges with an even greater spirit of challenge. We are currently planning to do a number of new things, including using HOLOEARTH, and I want our members to keep breaking out of their shells.

Are there any areas that you feel are lacking at this time for COVER to achieve its mission?

At the moment, we have team members as players; however, as COVER continues to expand rapidly, we also need manager-oriented people who can work across the organization to push forward with projects. Our future goal is to strengthen the organization so that we can think and act not only passively but also on our own initiative, so that we can perceive what is happening in projects as "our own business" and cooperate with other members, rather than focusing solely on our own area to make it a success.

Do you have some sort of communication policy?

I tell everyone about our policy of respecting others. Since each department is involved in different areas, it is difficult to understand everything that is going on, but I think that by understanding each other's work and the various approaches being taken, members can gain a sense of how they are covering for each other in areas that they themselves cannot handle.If we do not proceed with respect for each other in this way, miscommunications will occur and lead to conflict. As such, I tell them to proceed with mutual understanding of what the other party is doing and to look out for each other. COVER has a strong culture of mutual praise, and it is common to hear creators compliment one another when they pull off something really impressive.

You respect them, which means you can also praise them.

That's right. We can praise each other because we respect each other. A side effect of an environment where we can praise each other is that positive speech and behavior increases, such that members are motivated to attempt something newer next time. Moreover, after receiving praise, the amount of positive words and actions increases noticeably.

So, is there anything you tell leaders and management?

I have them share an awareness of goals and objectives throughout their entire teams. I have leaders tell members about the kinds of challenges we are up against, or the kinds of goals we should work toward.

Why is it necessary to ensure that members are working toward the same goals and objectives?

I believe that if members of the team proceed with their work without a consensus in terms of goals and objectives, the result will be that the members will become passive and will not spontaneously offer their opinions and suggestions. There were times in the past when I didn't give a clear enough picture to members as to what they were actually supposed to be doing, which resulted in poor outcomes. When I investigated the reason for the lack of results, I found that the team members did not understand the purpose of their work, but were simply given work orders and proceeded with their work in accordance with those orders. I found out that this was the situation in our team. Because of this experience, at COVER, I encourage my team members to have their own goals so that they can think and act on their own, and as a result, they are able to achieve results.

I get the impression that COVER is undertaking ventures in new fields that are without precedent, even from a global perspective. This got me thinking that if there is no precedent, surely it would be more efficient to take a top-down approach to things...

I think the general framework of management and business policies is top-down, but I believe that a relatively bottom-up approach is better when it comes to detailed policies. One might say that this is the difference between strategy and tactics. It is also the case that a fine attention to detail is not easily created from the top down, so something is more likely to create buzz if the person in charge of the project thinks of it on his or her own initiative. There are many cases where buzz is generated because users appreciate the attention to detail that goes into it. Another effect, other than the particulars, is that it increases the sense of speed. Because of our bottom-up culture, there have been cases where members have made decisions on their own initiative and moved with a kind of momentum, resulting in a release by COVER even when other companies are still in the process of getting things moving.

The ideal engineering team of the future <img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/6368857617454c2591b02acff18e76bb/96d90e81978545aba0228599f86b2f68/interview02.webp" alt="">

Based on what you have said so far, can you tell us again what you consider to be a formidable engineering team?

I believe that the ideal team is one that has the will to produce high quality things, and is flexible.By will, I mean that they are particular about what they do.By flexible, I mean that they are able to respond quickly to changes.That is how I see it. And I have the impression that a team which has people who are particular about things and can respond quickly to change, and who work with respect for their counterparts, is doing well.

Why do you feel that it is good to be particular about things?

To illustrate, let me tell you about a company that is aiming to become number one in the world in online games. The company is highly rated by users for its superior quality, and each employee is very particular about what he or she does. I believe that this strong commitment is what sets them apart from other companies in terms of quality. At COVER, I would also like to see us become a company where the overall attention to detail is felt, not only in the appearance but also in the quality of the system.

I think the engineering team will continue to expand in the future. What kind of engineering team do you hope to create?

Ideally, we would like to gather more and more people who are all-rounders, full-stack engineers, and people who are strong in their respective fields, and make them into a group of specialists. If I had my way, I would say that I would be happy if we could hire people who are a one-of-a-kind in their field. As the number of people increases, I think the way we do things and the areas of individual work will change. On the other hand, I think that each individual's level of devotion to detail will become stronger in the future.

Do you have a message for those who have joined COVER as to what you would like them to create?

Since I am CTO, I would like to share my message for engineers.Here at COVER, we are currently creating a Metaverse.This is because we at COVER want to provide an experience that will wow the world: a world where virtual VTubers and real users can exist in the same space.We believe that amazing experiences involve not only planning, but also new technology. Where do new technologies come from? They come from engineers. It is also the engineers who are the first to know about new technologies, and the first to tell people how to use them.Engineers at COVER not only develop, they also plan. Our goal is not only to create a bottom-up organization. To create experiences that wow the world, the power and vision of engineers are essential.At COVER, we are looking for such engineers. If you are interested in creating experiences that wow the world with us, we would be happy to talk to you about what we do.Let's work together to give the whole world a one-of-a-kind new experience that everyone will be amazed at, something that can only be done at COVER! I look forward to working with you soon.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------COVER Corporation is currently looking for both full-time and outsourced employees to join our team!As you can see, we are always challenging ourselves with new things, and we are always looking for a variety of people, not just engineers, who can work with us to create experiences that will wow the world.We look forward to hearing from you!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

What We Need for Our Engineers to Create Engaging Experiences That Will Wow the World?

COVER Corporation (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Tanigo Motoaki) has announced that Project: HOPE + hololive English -Council-×OMOCAT collection will be released on 12:00 PM (PDT), July 29th, 2022. hololive English x OMOCAT collection (HOLO x OMO), a collaboration project between hololive English and OMOCAT, an apparel brand known for its popularity in the U.S. and worldwide, is releasing its second collection, featuring Project: HOPE and hololive English -Council-. This collection includes T-shirts, hoodies, varsity jackets, embroidered caps, and other apparel accessories featuring each talent. Members of Project: HOPE and hololive English -Council- have been involved in this project from the design draft stage, and their ideas have been thoroughly incorporated into this collection. The collection is now available on the OMOCAT official website. Please check it out!<h3 id="he26af36bce">Summary</h3><img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/6368857617454c2591b02acff18e76bb/565ea4899ec641bd933d8f91638350a1/1-640x467.jpg" alt=""> <img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/6368857617454c2591b02acff18e76bb/50df0ff142d64b35bed2350db6ffb54b/2-640x467.jpg" alt=""> <img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/6368857617454c2591b02acff18e76bb/efbc0e213fea487ab599165c1d510575/3-640x467.jpg" alt=""> <img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/6368857617454c2591b02acff18e76bb/8a68282762094e83bafb8d7820fc872f/4-640x467.jpg" alt=""> <img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/6368857617454c2591b02acff18e76bb/0a9537be7fda4ddca4cf0ef4a86c5abe/5-640x467.jpg" alt=""> <img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/6368857617454c2591b02acff18e76bb/77cd5570e8384d9ab73242038f320272/6-640x467.jpg" alt=""> <img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/6368857617454c2591b02acff18e76bb/019aa8d0363e42efb4747dac50bc0993/7-640x467.jpg" alt=""> OMOCAT × Project: HOPE + holoCouncil collection Release Date: 12:00 PM (PDT), July 29th, 2022. Line-ups: T-Shirts holoCouncil Hoodie IRyS Jacket Tsukumo Sana Varsity Jacket Ouro Kuronii Hoodie Nanashi Mumei Hoodie Hakos Baelz Track Jacket Caps Acrylic Stands Acrylic Keychains … and more! OMOCAT official website:&nbsp;<a style="color:#48c5f4" href="https://www.omocat-shop.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.omocat-shop.com/</a> * Will be Shipped from the United States ABOUT OMOCAT OMOCAT, LLC. is an L.A.-based art studio, founded in 2014 by the artist OMOCAT.

[hololive English×OMOCAT] OMOCAT × Project: HOPE + holoCouncil Collection is Now Available

hololive English -Myth- x ANIPLUS collab cafe opens in Korea from July 21st

Our New English-speaking VTuber Unit “HOLOSTARS English -TEMPUS-” Set to Debut!

holoMeet Experience Zone is Coming to Crunchyroll Expo 2022

COVER Corporation (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Tanigo Motoaki) has announced that a hololive production-themed area, the “holoMeet Experience Zone”, is coming to Crunchyroll Expo 2022, the yearly celebration of anime and Japanese pop culture from the global anime brand Crunchyroll, which is to be held in San Jose from August 5th to August 7th, 2022. In collaboration with Crunchyroll Expo 2022, hololive production will present a dedicated&nbsp;holoMeet Experience Zone&nbsp;within the showfloor, featuring new content such as the holoMeet Exhibit, and the exclusive holoMeet Showcase Theater. Moreover, various hololive production talents will be making their appearances in the ever popular meet &amp; greet sessions and also on the main stage of Crunchyroll Expo 2022! Please stay tuned for more information regarding their main stage appearances.<img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/6368857617454c2591b02acff18e76bb/63d28b5040b04ae4ba606ef2fdb2ee81/0713_sub-640x480.jpg" alt="">Spearheaded by hololive Meet project’s ambassadors, Tokino Sora from hololive, Ayunda Risu from hololive Indonesia, and Gawr Gura from hololive English, hololive production aims to bring more hololive content to all our fans around the world. Aside from these three ambassadors, other talents from EN &amp; ID and secret guests will also make their appearance in Crunchyroll Expo 2022. More information and details will soon be available at the link below. hololive production English Twitter:&nbsp;<a style="color:#48c5f4" href="https://twitter.com/holopro_EN" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://twitter.com/holopro_EN</a><h3 id="h70dd49c1e0">Event Summary</h3>Event Name:&nbsp;Crunchyroll Expo 2022 Venue:&nbsp;San Jose McEnery Convention Center (150 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113, U.S.A) Dates (Local Time): – Day 1 (August 5th): 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM *Opens at 10:00 AM for Premier Fans – Day 2 (August 6th): 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM – Day 3 (August 7th): 10:00 AM – 06:00 PM Crunchyroll Expo 2022 official website:&nbsp;<a style="color:#48c5f4" href="https://crunchyrollexpo.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://crunchyrollexpo.com/</a> Crunchyroll Expo 2022 Twitter:&nbsp;<a style="color:#48c5f4" href="https://twitter.com/crunchyrollexpo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://twitter.com/crunchyrollexpo</a><h3 id="h0f611d9e39">Updates During the Event</h3>Please follow the hololive production Official English Twitter account (<a style="color:#48c5f4" href="https://twitter.com/holopro_EN" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@holopro_EN</a>) for the latest updates.