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During livestream watched by over 240,000 fans, beloved Hololive English VTuber Gawr Gura announced that she will graduate from the agency on 1 May 2025.
Gura shared the news directly on her official YouTube channel, with emotions running high throughout the broadcast.
As one of the most iconic faces of the VTuber world, her departure has left fans around the globe in shock and sadness.
The reason for her graduation, according to Gura herself, stems from “disagreements with management and the direction of the company.”
She cited creative and strategic differences with Hololive’s parent company, COVER Corporation.
Despite the difficult announcement, Gura reassured her audience that she has one final project to share before she parts ways.
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She teased this last gift to her fans during the livestream, sparking curiosity and anticipation among the community.
Gura first made her VTuber debut on 13 September 2020, quickly rising to prominence with her unique charm, humour, and meme-worthy “a” catchphrase.
Just five weeks later, she reached one million YouTube subscribers — the fastest among Hololive members at the time.
Her fanbase continued to grow at an unprecedented pace.
Within two years, she amassed over four million subscribers, setting a global record in the VTuber industry and earning widespread acclaim for her influence.
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Fans have praised Gura not only for her entertaining streams and musical talents, but also for the warmth and connection she fostered with her audience during her four-and-a-half-year run.
As part of Hololive EN's first generation, Gura played a major role in expanding the popularity of VTubers beyond Japan and into the Western mainstream, especially during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Her graduation marks the end of an era for Hololive English, and for many, the end of their personal journey with the shark-themed virtual idol who made them laugh, cry, and feel seen.
COVER Corporation has yet to issue a separate statement beyond Gura’s announcement.
It remains unclear whether the final project will be a music video, livestream event, or something else entirely.
As fans reflect on her legacy, hashtags like Thank You Gura in Japanese have started trending, with thousands sharing their favourite clips and moments.
Although she is stepping away from her Hololive identity, many are hopeful that Gura may return to content creation in the future under a different banner.
For now, fans around the world are preparing their farewells and holding onto the promise of her final project — one last memory to celebrate everything Gawr Gura has given them.