The collaboration event, “Gurarium in Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium”, will be open for a limited time starting from Saturday, January 20, 2024 to Thursday, February 29th, 2024. During this period, the event will feature a specially drawn life-size panel as well as an exclusive welcome movie and introductions of creatures by Gawr Gura herself. There will also be a sardine show, “Sparkling of Life”, at The Sparkling of Life in the Ocean central tank with performances by dolphins and sea lions at the Umino-Mori Stadium, “STADIUM LIVE ~We Are One~”. The programs will feature Gawr Gura’s voice in the narration as well as music by hololive production. Collaboration food, drinks, and merch featuring never before seen illustrations of Gawr Gura are also scheduled for sale. Please visit the Gurarium in Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium and enjoy the special collaboration! Please check the Gurarium in Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium official web-page for the latest updates. <a style="color:#48c5f4;background-color:#ffffff" href="https://www.uminomori.jp/gaurugura/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.uminomori.jp/gaurugura/index.html</a> <h3 id="h1759853129">Gurarium in Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium</h3>Address:&nbsp;4-6 Nakano, Miyagino-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan Period:&nbsp;Saturday, January 20th – February 29th, 2024 Business Hours:&nbsp;10 AM ～ 5 PM (Last entry is at 4:30 PM) JST Official Hashtag:&nbsp;#Gurarium Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium Website:&nbsp;<a style="color:#48c5f4;background-color:#ffffff" href="https://www.uminomori.jp/umino/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.uminomori.jp/umino/</a> Umino-Mori Aquarium Admission Fees:&nbsp;(Tax Included) Adults: 2,400 JPY Senior Citizens (65 years old or older): 1,800 JPY Middle School and High School Students: 1,200 JPY Small Children (4 years old or older): 700 JPY<h3 id="h6498a9e972">“STADIUM LIVE ～We Are One～”</h3><img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/6368857617454c2591b02acff18e76bb/a9350a31ecc743d58f27a47a92f01043/01gurarium.jpg" alt=""> Enjoy narration by Gawr Gura during the dolphins, sea lions, and birds program “STADIUM LIVE -We Are One-”! A song by UMISEA (a unit of hololive production that includes Gawr Gura) will also be used during the dolphins’ performance in the program “”Ocean wave Party☆Live”. Time: Weekdays:&nbsp;11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM Weekends &amp; National Holidays:&nbsp;11:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:30 PM Location: Umino-Mori Stadium <h3 id="h3d2902373f">Sardine Show “Sparkling of Life”</h3><img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/6368857617454c2591b02acff18e76bb/39ed719f592947b39c6a044933d2951e/02gurarium.jpg" alt=""> The show “Sparkling of Life,” which features a large aquarium of sardines, will collaborate with Gawr Gura. To her original song, “REFLECT”, 25,000 sardines swim freely while sparkling in the sunlight, building a beautiful diorama of the Sanriku Seascape. Time:&nbsp;11:30 AM, 1:30 PM, 3:30 PM Location: The Sparkling of Life in the Ocean (The gigantic water tank) <h3 id="he7ce51770f">Introductions of Creatures by Gawr Gura</h3><img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/6368857617454c2591b02acff18e76bb/413c9e3823414bf38a848ef781fe2e04/03gurarium.jpg" alt=""> <img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/6368857617454c2591b02acff18e76bb/5b746a03d8d24f60ad4e75ff7a60907f/04gurarium.jpg" alt=""> The audio guides by Gawr Gura introducing 7 exhibits in the aquarium are available in both Japanese and English languages. By listening to the audio guides, you will enjoy more and deeply understand about marine life on exhibit. The audio guides can be enjoyed by scanning the codes by your smartphone on each panel in the aquarium. <h3 id="h4ea1f1993a">Entrance Photo Spot &amp; Welcome Movie</h3><img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/6368857617454c2591b02acff18e76bb/a18d35497189465b9d6090420cb3928b/05gurarium.jpg" alt=""> The special photo spot is set up at the entrance of the aquarium. Gawr Gura welcomes you all with a special welcome movie. <h3 id="h21d720bd18">Collaboration Menu</h3>Food Menu “GURATAN” Curry Rice: 2,200 JPY (Tax Included) <img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/6368857617454c2591b02acff18e76bb/9c906acb0bea434daeef48f72d27f32c/06gurarium.jpg" alt=""> Purchase Bonus: Coaster <img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/6368857617454c2591b02acff18e76bb/a2665228c6324b8cb64e44aa9075937b/07gurarium.jpg" alt=""> Drink Menu “ATLANTIS” Mint Chocolate Soda: 1,100 JPY (Tax Included) <img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/6368857617454c2591b02acff18e76bb/211210462ad5443683b9227ccdb6f168/08gurarium.jpg" alt=""> Purchase Bonus: Coaster <img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/6368857617454c2591b02acff18e76bb/8b444683ac9d458d9586850959c6f2ee/09gurarium.jpg" alt=""> Location:&nbsp;Food Court “wakuwaku ocean” *An entrance ticket to the Umino-Mori aquarium is required to enter the food area. *Limited Quantity. <h3 id="h514daf0300">Collaboration Merch</h3>*Tax Included T-shirt: 3,828 JPY <img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/6368857617454c2591b02acff18e76bb/86550da864994710880477263f6d4058/10gurarium.jpg" alt=""> Acrylic Keychain (Random 7 types): 748 JPY <img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/6368857617454c2591b02acff18e76bb/eca5d786bd134ca8bafe52886fa4fd2a/11gurarium.jpg" alt=""> Acrylic Stand Type-A: 1,738 JPY <img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/6368857617454c2591b02acff18e76bb/9a7fb3b4d1ce449a82a92390f5d67485/12gurarium.jpg" alt=""> Acrylic Stand Type-B: 1,738 JPY <img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/6368857617454c2591b02acff18e76bb/d4cff4b07eee4b81ba843e9aa093c3e0/13gurarium.jpg" alt=""> Acrylic Panel: 4,378 JPY <img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/6368857617454c2591b02acff18e76bb/0026eaa5a20d45e785e60c1031243853/14gurarium.jpg" alt=""> 3 Clear Folders Set: 1,320 JPY <img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/6368857617454c2591b02acff18e76bb/591c0082f5824429a33fb6a8fdaf0c09/15gurarium.jpg" alt=""> Tote Bag: 2,200 JPY <img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/6368857617454c2591b02acff18e76bb/c75f05c3cad64b8c9427bac7f7444c37/16gurarium.jpg" alt=""> Rounded Cushion: 3,300 JPY <img src="https://images.microcms-assets.io/assets/6368857617454c2591b02acff18e76bb/fd854425cce942879d442747a7f541ad/17gurarium.jpg" alt=""> Location:&nbsp;Museum Shop “umimori shop” *An entrance ticket to the Umino-Mori aquarium is required to enter the museum shop. *Limited Quantity.

“Gurarium in Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium” Collaboration with hololive English VTuber Gawr Gura Until February 29th!

[Apology and Correction] We apologize for the omission of a phrase which was in the Japanese Announcement but not in the English Announcement in the previous post. * Third Paragraph "It has been confirmed that Yozora Mel has been engaging in acts that violated her contract by leaking information to third parties that she acquired from the company. As a result, we have determined that it has become difficult to continue managing and supporting her and have elected to make this decision." ↓ "It has been confirmed that Yozora Mel has been engaging in acts that violated her contract by leaking information that she acquired from the company to third parties. As a result, we have determined that it has become difficult to continue managing and supporting her and, with agreement from the talent, we have elected to make this decision."

Announcement Regarding Termination of Contract with Yozora Mel

Thank you for your continued support of COVER Corporation (hereinafter referred to as "COVER Corp.") and its VTuber agency, hololive production. At COVER Corp., our dedicated team of staff members has worked together with our lawyers to combat slander and other acts of infringement (hereinafter referred to as "infringements of rights"). The following is a report of the measures taken during a one year period, from January 2023 to December 2023. <h3 id="h39d5256e5e">Measures Taken Against Infringements of Rights of Affiliated Talents</h3>Number of infringement of rights cases handled in the time period: 116 COVER Corp. is taking ongoing measures to report infringement of rights incidents found on Internet forums, social media, and other websites. In addition, we are taking steps to prevent further incidents by negotiating with and taking legal action against administrators of certain malicious aggregator websites that may exist and encourage infringement of rights. The following is an excerpt from the report on the aforementioned measures. <h3 id="h26604dc0ce">Outline of Actions Taken</h3>1. Legal Action Against Infringements of Rights on Online Forums and Social Media Among posts on online forums and social media services, including the service known as X (formerly Twitter), COVER Corp. is both preparing to and currently implementing requests for disclosure of sender information ("disclosure requests") for particularly malicious posts. Specifically, 14 disclosure requests were filed in 2023 alone, and nine of them were disclosed. In four of these cases, the parties reached settlements on the terms and conditions requested by COVER Corp., including compensation for damages and a ban on future social media posts regarding our company and any affiliated talents. COVER Corp. will continue taking legal action and is currently responding to ongoing court proceedings for disclosure requests and settlement negotiations. In addition to disclosure requests, we are also taking such actions as to delete and report infringing posts and accounts, with existing ones having been removed. 2. Legal Action Against Harassment Directed at Overseas Talents Malicious acts such as harassment against our overseas talents are dealt with through swift legal action, including issuing warnings through local attorneys and COVER Corp. will continue to build rapport with them going forward in an effort to promptly respond to any infringements of rights that may occur as we expand abroad. 3. Legal Action Against Aggregator Websites Negotiations and legal action have been taken against the administrators of certain aggregator websites, other sites which were determined to have infringed on our copyrights and other rights, and post information that contains defamation against COVER Corp. or its talents – settlement agreements have been reached with some of the administrators of these and other websites. As of the date of this report, responses against 5 particular websites have been concluded, with responses against several other administrators still underway. In addition, a system has been established which will allow us to cooperate with certain aggregator websites to more quickly delete submissions and comments that defame COVER Corp. and any affiliated talents. 4. Legal Action Against Criminal Response Any information related to harmful submissions on online forums, including those that may threaten the life or well-being of our talents or employees, are promptly shared with and reported to local authorities. Please note that we are unable to provide details regarding ongoing criminal cases. 5. Cooperation with Business Partners COVER Corp., in cooperation with our business partners, will continue to form and enact legal measures, such as damage claims and any other necessary actions, against acts that may interfere with the business operations of any parties involved, including but not limited to COVER Corp., its affiliated talents, and any business associates. 6. Cooperation with Stakeholders In December 2022, COVER Corp. released a joint statement with ANYCOLOR, Inc. (<a href="https://cover-corp.com/en/news/detail/20221205_announcement_en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://cover-corp.com/en/news/detail/20221205_announcement_en</a>) aimed at eradicating defamatory acts against our affiliated talents. In July 2023, we released an additional joint statement announcing the formation of a “Anti-Defamation Study Group” with the cooperation of Google LLC, note inc., UUUM Co., Ltd., ANYCOLOR, Inc., and related experts. COVER Corp. representatives thereafter attended and spoke at the Anti-Defamation Forum held in December 2023 in an ongoing effort to further cooperate with our stakeholders. COVER Corp. will continue to improve our internal structure and strengthen cooperation between our legal advisors and judicial institutions, taking stringent measures against defamation and any other malicious acts toward our talents and providing a safer working environment for our talents. We would like to thank our fans for their continued support of our talents. COVER Corp. has prepared the following form and would appreciate fans using it to share any instances of slander or defamation directed at our talents. &lt;COVER Corp. - Defamation Report Channel&gt; <a href="https://cover-corp.com/en/report" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://cover-corp.com/en/report</a> ● Please note that we will be unable to reply to individual inquiries. Our hope is that all talents at hololive production can enjoy interacting with their fans. We will continue to take measures against defamation, as well as provide our talents with the mental and emotional support that they require and deserve. We thank you for your understanding in this matter. January 11, 2024COVER Corporation

Announcement of Measures Taken to Combat Defamation and Other Infringements of Rights

COVER Corporation (Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan; CEO: Motoaki Tanigo) expresses its deepest sympathy to everyone who has been affected by the 2024&nbsp;Noto Peninsula Earthquake that struck the area on January 1st, 2024 (JST). In response to this tragic event, COVER Corporation donated 5,000,000 Japanese yen as a relief fund to Japan Red Cross Society to support the victims who have suffered from the disaster and to aid in the restoration and reconstruction of the affected areas.&nbsp; &nbsp; COVER Corporation hopes that its donation and support will help with relief efforts to aid victims of this event and prays for the early recovery of the affected areas.

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