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OffKai Expo mascot Sam-Joe in 2024. [Photo: Nethyr / nullptr::live]
[Above] Momosuzu Nene, Ayunda Risu, [below] Jurard T. Rexford, Banzoin Hakka, Machina X Flayon and Octavio are announced as hololive Meet guests for Cosplay Mania 2026 in the Philippines. [© COVER Corp]
A menu for the hololive collab at Shin-Sen-Gumi Hakata Ramen in Little Tokyo, CA. [Photo: Nethyr / nullptr::live]
OFFKAI EXPO GEN 5: We’re gathering info on any VTuber-related activity happening in and around OffKai Expo 2026 next weekend! / Share your upcoming VTuber activities with us! / Photo: Screenshot of San Jose McEnery Convention Center area complete with pins representing just a few of the events happening there.
In photo: Illustration of Mint Fantome and Phoebe Chan, with an inset illustration of Michaela Laws [right] as they are cast for the full English dub of School Days Remastered [left inset], announced by JAST USA at Anime Expo 2026.
Photo of Los Angeles Convention Center during Anime Expo 2025. [Photo by Maku Locquiao / Otakugraphy for VTuber NewsDrop]
The first day (Thursday, July 2) sets the tone for what to expect at AX, starting with the opening ceremony. On this day, you are free to plan your itinerary further, as there will only be 1 concert and 1 pre-party at nighttime.
HEADLINE: 2026 Onyx Awardees (Page 1) / Rising Star - Anarkee / Content Creator of the Year - VTuberSweets / Streamer of the Year - Ciri_VT / Artist of the Year - Namiehl / Chatter Champion - Keiseira / Best Music Performer - Ani_Meida / Best ASMRtist - Ceelio / Best Voice Actor - SeigiVA / VTuber Parent of the Year - Otsukarii / Most Unique Design - Ch3rrylem0nade
HEADLINE: Emiliya Fell talks to NewsDrop about this year's Fantastic Reality. / Screencap of Emiliya Fell talking to VTuber NewsDrop
HEADLINE: VTuber Songs Tagged in Large AI Music Training Datasets / CAPTION: Songs from popular Japanese, English VTubers included in the set — find out which of your oshi's on the list | Photo by Aerps.com / Unsplash
Mint Fantôme had her own meet and greet and panel sessions at FanimeCon 2026 as one of its Guests of Honor. [Photos by Jimmy Li]
Fans of hololive production also gathered at FanimeCon to express their love for their VTuber oshi. [Photos by Jimmy Li]
Artists and Merchants feature VTuber-related items at FanimeCon 2026. This photo set shows items produced by OMOCAT, BeariBop and Ririmon. [Photos by Jimmy Li]
Densetsu.EXE had their concert program at FanimeCon 2026, with the audience cheering hard. [Photo by Jimmy Li]
In photo: [Left] VTuber Alphonse MacKenzie and his human counterpart, voice actor Jonah Scott. [NewsDrop composite]
MUSICDROP: StarlightDaryl's Modern Classical Album Project Marks Final Act | "I wanted to push myself beyond my limits not just as an orchestrator and composer, but also as a musical artist and storyteller," the artist told VTuber NewsDrop (Photo handout)
Headline: Lover Girl Tour—Akuma Nihmune in Concert | "I hope to perform as much as long as the fans want to see us!," said the singer-songwriter VTuber following her successful concert in Los Angeles Saturday, February 28. (Photo by Pyconaut)
HEADLINE: Yuka Nagase to continue activities at new agency CAMBR starting May 1 | Description: RIOT MUSIC’s Kigensho Record label to close operations April 30, 2026—key staff member will continue working with virtual artist following transition | Artist photos from RIOT MUSIC / CAMBR
In photo: The largest indoor LED billboard featuring HOLOSTARS English -ARMIS- talent Octavio. | Text: FAN EVENTS: Another Historic Birthday for Octavio's Octoposse in the Philippines
Kiichan, PleasedByViolet, KiraKiraKat, Zoren, Ubebe Chizu, Bebeduck, Pan the Bread, Soul Sync and Sen Stellaria are announced as guest performers for the Happy Birthday Miku event on September 6.