hololive's First TV Anime 'Odeholo' (2026): What's Confirmed and the September 23 Reveal
hololive's first TV anime is real: on September 7, 2026 the VTuber agency confirmed a television anime under the keyword Odeholo, animated by Studio KAI. The full title, story, and release date are still under wraps until a special program on September 23. Below is everything that is actually confirmed, converted into your time zone, plus the hololive figures collectors can already buy from Japan.
What Is 'Odeholo'? hololive's First TV Anime
Odeholo is the working keyword for hololive's first television anime, a Studio KAI production revealed on September 7, 2026 during the agency's "hololive Next" show. It is the opening move in a year-long countdown to hololive's 10th anniversary on September 7, 2027.
Cover Corporation, which operates the hololive VTuber agency, says the project has been in the works for roughly five years. Studio KAI is the animation house behind Sentenced to Be a Hero, and it has handled earlier hololive animated shorts and music videos.
The teaser deliberately hides the real title behind the abbreviation "OdeHolo," and an official @odeholo account has opened for updates. Two of the anime's reveal-show hosts, Shirakami Fubuki and Ookami Mio, already have 1/7 scale figures, so Akibato ships hololive figures and gashapon from Japan if you want to start that shelf before the September 23 program.
The 5 Confirmed Facts About the hololive Anime
Only a short list is official right now. Everything below comes straight from hololive's own announcement and matching coverage.
- It is hololive's first TV anime. Not a short, not a music video — a full television series.
- Studio KAI is animating it. The studio's credits include Sentenced to Be a Hero.
- The keyword is "Odeholo." The real title is intentionally hidden inside that abbreviation.
- It anchors the 10th-anniversary countdown. hololive turns 10 on September 7, 2027.
- Full details arrive September 23. A dedicated program will unveil the title, visuals, and more.
hololive has grown from a small VTuber group into one of Japan's biggest live-streaming brands, so a scripted anime is a genuine milestone rather than a one-off collab. 2026 has already been a landmark year for the medium, from Demon Slayer's record-breaking Infinity Castle box office to Frieren becoming the year's best-selling manga.
The September 23 Reveal: Time Zones and Who's Appearing
The reveal is a one-hour special on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, running 8:00–9:00 PM JST. If you are outside Japan, here is when it starts locally.
| Region | Local start–end (Sept 23) |
|---|---|
| Japan (JST) | 8:00–9:00 PM |
| US Eastern (EDT) | 7:00–8:00 AM |
| US Pacific (PDT) | 4:00–5:00 AM |
| UK (BST) | 12:00–1:00 PM |
| Central Europe (CEST) | 1:00–2:00 PM |
The lineup is a useful hint about which talents sit close to the project. Confirmed appearances:
| Role | Talent |
|---|---|
| Guests | Momosuzu Nene, Omaru Polka, Yukihana Lamy, Shishiro Botan |
| Hosts (MCs) | Shirakami Fubuki, Ookami Mio |
Being on the reveal panel does not confirm anyone as a cast member, so treat the lineup as a hint rather than a cast list until September 23.
What hololive Hasn't Announced Yet
Just as important is what is not official, so you can spot fan speculation dressed up as news. As of publication these are all undisclosed:
- The actual anime title (only the "Odeholo" keyword exists).
- The story, setting, and genre.
- The full character and voice lineup.
- The release date, season, or platform.
- The key visual and trailer.
Anything you see claiming a specific title, cast list, or air date before the September 23 program is unconfirmed. hololive says all of it will be revealed "all at once" in that special.
Beyond the Anime: hololive's 10th-Anniversary Slate
Odeholo shares the stage with several other anniversary projects announced in the same show. They are worth knowing because they show how big the 2026–2027 push is.
- A new unit, "ASOBI★MAWARI-TAI!" — the agency's first fresh unit in about two years, with details rolling out through September 2026.
- A brand refresh — an updated logo that keeps the triangle and blue motif, plus a unified "hololive" identity across regions.
- "hololive raku," a streaming app aimed at higher-quality broadcasts from home.
For collectors, the takeaway is momentum: an anniversary year usually means a wave of new figures, so demand for existing hololive collectibles tends to rise ahead of the drops.
What hololive Collectors Can Get Right Now
You do not have to wait for the anime to build a hololive shelf. hololive merchandise already spans several formats, each at a different price point and detail level.
| Format | Typical maker | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Scale figure (e.g., 1/7, ~23 cm) | Kotobukiya, Good Smile Company | Highly detailed display piece; the priciest format |
| Nendoroid (~10 cm) | Good Smile Company | Chibi figure with swappable faces and parts |
| POP UP PARADE (~17–18 cm) | Good Smile Company | Affordable standing figure, fixed pose |
| Ichiban Kuji prize | Bandai Spirits | Lottery-style figures and goods, no losing tickets |
| Gashapon / acrylic stand | Bandai | Capsule-toy pieces at the lowest price point |
Concrete examples currently stocked at Akibato include Kotobukiya's 1/7 "We are GAMERS!!!!" figures of Shirakami Fubuki and Ookami Mio — the same two talents hosting the September 23 reveal — a Nakiri Ayame Miko-outfit 1/7 figure, a Tokoyami Towa Wedding Dress Ichiban Kuji figure from Bandai Spirits, and a hololive Suwarasetai acrylic-stand gashapon. Prices and stock move constantly, so treat any figure listed here as a snapshot at the time of writing.
How to Collect hololive Figures From Japan
hololive figures are made in Japan and sell out on preorder windows, so overseas fans usually need a store that ships internationally. A simple approach:
- Decide your format first — a $9 gashapon and a $360 scale figure are very different commitments.
- Prioritize preorders — scale figures and Nendoroids are made to order and rarely restock at retail price.
- Buy from a Japan-based store that ships worldwide so you get authentic stock rather than gray-market copies.
If Odeholo has you eyeing a hololive shelf, you can browse the hololive figures, Ichiban Kuji prizes, and gashapon Akibato ships from Japan.
hololive Anime FAQ
When does the hololive anime come out? No release date is confirmed. It was announced on September 7, 2026, with full details due September 23, 2026.
What is "Odeholo"? It is the keyword/abbreviation standing in for the anime's real, still-secret title.
Which studio is making it? Studio KAI, known for Sentenced to Be a Hero.
Is this hololive's first anime? It is hololive's first full TV anime; the agency has had shorts and music videos before.
Who appears in the September 23 special? Guests Momosuzu Nene, Omaru Polka, Yukihana Lamy, and Shishiro Botan, hosted by Shirakami Fubuki and Ookami Mio.
The Bottom Line
- hololive's first TV anime, keyworded Odeholo, is confirmed and animated by Studio KAI.
- It launches a countdown to hololive's 10th anniversary on September 7, 2027.
- Title, story, cast, and release date stay secret until the September 23 special (8:00 PM JST / 7:00 AM EDT).
- Collectors do not have to wait — hololive scale figures, Ichiban Kuji prizes, and gashapon are available now.
Bookmark this and check back after the September 23 program, when the real title and first visuals should finally drop.