{"id":9463,"date":"2026-09-08T00:23:17","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T16:23:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/hololive-first-tv-anime-odeholo-studio-kai\/"},"modified":"2026-09-08T00:23:17","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T16:23:17","slug":"hololive-first-tv-anime-odeholo-studio-kai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/hololive-first-tv-anime-odeholo-studio-kai\/","title":{"rendered":"Hololive&#8217;s First TV Anime &#8216;Odeholo&#8217; Officially Announced \u2014 Studio KAI Animating"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>hololive is finally getting its own TV anime. Cover Corporation&#8217;s virtual streamer powerhouse announced on 7 September 2026 that <strong>Odeholo<\/strong> \u2014 the working abbreviation for hololive&#8217;s first-ever television anime series \u2014 is officially in production, with Studio KAI handling animation. The reveal came during the &#8220;hololive Next&#8221; anniversary countdown broadcast, kicking off a year-long slate of milestone projects ahead of hololive&#8217;s 10th birthday in September 2027.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/hololive-odeholo-anime-scene.png?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"hololive characters in an animated scene from the Odeholo announcement\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of hololive production<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>What Is the Hololive TV Anime &#8220;Odeholo&#8221;?<\/h2>\n<p>The abbreviated title <em>Odeholo<\/em> (\u304a\u3067\u30db\u30ed) is all Cover Corp has shared so far \u2014 the full official title and its meaning will be unveiled at a dedicated reveal event on <strong>23 September 2026<\/strong>. What the company has confirmed: the project has been in development for approximately <strong>five years<\/strong>, and Studio KAI \u2014 the animation studio behind the earlier hololive Alternative animated shorts and music videos \u2014 is producing it.<\/p>\n<p>Story details, episode count, streaming partners, and a premiere date have not been announced. Some visuals shown during the hololive Next broadcast echo scenes from the hololive Alternative animated teasers produced by Studio KAI in 2021\u20132022, though Cover Corp has not officially described a connection between the two projects. Fans are invited to share theories on X using <strong>#Odeholo<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gt-video\">\n<div style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CYce1mozNRo\" title=\"hololive Next 2026.9.7 \u2014 hololive 10th anniversary countdown begins\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" allow=\"accelerometer;clipboard-write;encrypted-media;gyroscope;picture-in-picture;web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><figcaption>hololive Next 2026.9.7 \u2014 10th anniversary countdown broadcast \u2014 via hololive \u30db\u30ed\u30e9\u30a4\u30d6 &#8211; VTuber Group on YouTube<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>The 23 September Reveal: Dates and Talent Lineup<\/h2>\n<p>Cover Corp will hold a dedicated Odeholo information reveal stream on <strong>Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 8:00\u20139:00 p.m. JST<\/strong> (11:00 p.m.\u2013midnight SGT) on the official Odeholo anime YouTube channel. The stream will disclose the full title, key visual, and story synopsis. Appearing as guests are <strong>Momosuzu Nene, Omaru Polka, Yukihana Lamy, and Shishiro Botan<\/strong>, with <strong>Shirakami Fubuki and Ookami Mio<\/strong> hosting.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/hololive-10th-anniversary-countdown.webp?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"hololive 10th anniversary countdown \u2014 365 days to go\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of hololive production<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>What This Means for Singapore&#8217;s Hololive Community<\/h2>\n<p>Singapore has one of the most active hololive fanbases in Southeast Asia \u2014 from sold-out local merch drops to watch parties for EN and JP concerts. A full TV anime produced by Cover Corp opens the door to physical media releases, theatrical screenings, and major merchandise tie-ins, though none of that is confirmed yet.<\/p>\n<p>No Singapore or SEA streaming partner has been named. With hololive&#8217;s existing content deals in the region, candidates like Crunchyroll and ANIPLUS are the natural ones to watch. The 23 September reveal stream is free and globally available on YouTube \u2014 no subscription needed.<\/p>\n<p>Cover Corp also announced a brand-new hololive unit, <strong>ASOBI\u2605MAWARI-TAI!<\/strong> \u2014 the first new unit in approximately two years \u2014 with further details rolling out through September 2026 as part of the 10th anniversary campaign. <a href=\"https:\/\/hololive.hololivepro.com\/en\/news\/20260907-01-234\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read the full announcement from Cover Corp<\/a> for the complete list of hololive Next projects.<\/p>\n<p>For more <a href=\"\/blog\/category\/manga-anime\/\">anime and VTuber news on GameTrader.SG<\/a>, check back as more Odeholo details emerge ahead of the September 23 reveal.<\/p>\n<p><!--GT-SCOUT source=\"Web (English)\" theme=\"Anime\" flags=\"none\"--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cover Corp&#8217;s hololive has announced its first-ever TV anime, &#8216;Odeholo&#8217;, produced by Studio KAI. 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