Summary
- Gawr Gura is leaving Hololive, citing disagreements with management after 5 successful years.
- Following Gura's announcement, Cover Corp's stock dropped by 10%, highlighting deeper company issues.
- Fans express immediate heartbreak over Gura's departure, organizing tributes and farewell events.
The VTubing world is losing one of its most iconic voices. Gawr Gura, the shark-themed streaming phenomenon and founding member of Hololive English’s HoloMyth, has officially announced her graduation, set for May 1, 2025. Her departure not only marks the end of an era for fans, but also signals deeper tensions beneath the surface of Cover Corporation, the agency behind Hololive.
Gura, who debuted in September 2020 and skyrocketed to 4.5 million subscribers, made the announcement during a heartfelt livestream. Her message was clear: this decision wasn’t spontaneous. It stemmed from long-standing disagreements with management and company direction. Despite her gratitude for the past five years, it was time to move on. Hololive acknowledged her contributions in a public statement, thanking her for helping shape the global appeal of VTubing. But for fans and the industry alike, the loss is palpable — and the ripple effects are already being felt.
Company Stocks Tumble Following Gawr Gura's Graduation News
When one of VTubing’s most bankable stars walks away, the market notices. Within 24 hours of the announcement, Cover Corporation’s stock dropped by approximately 10%, closing at ¥2,129 — a significant fall from the previous day’s ¥2,366.
Gura’s graduation follows a series of high-profile exits across Hololive’s English and Japanese branches, including Ceres Fauna, Amelia Watson, and Sakamata Chloe. While creative freedom and internal support have become recurring concerns, Gura’s exit hits differently — she was the brand, after all.
It’s been an honor and a dream come true. I’ve been able to achieve what I thought for a very long time would be impossible for a girl like me, to feel a part of something and to belong.
With investor confidence shaken and no clear successor in sight, the graduation has spotlighted deeper structural issues in Cover Corp’s talent management and corporate direction.
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Fan Devastated Over Gawr Gura's Graduation
The emotional fallout has been immediate. Across social media, fan communities are expressing heartbreak and disbelief. Tribute videos, fan art, and personal messages have flooded platforms like Twitter and Reddit. Some fans are organizing digital farewell events and mass viewings of her final streams. Others are scrambling to buy merchandise while it’s still available — a bittersweet rush to preserve a piece of VTubing history.
But beyond the sadness is a sense of frustration. Gura’s vague reference to disagreements with management has led to speculation and concern over Hololive’s internal culture. While she didn’t go into specifics, her comments — including that the decision had been “a long time coming” — suggest this wasn’t just creative burnout.
The End of a Chapter — Or the Start of a New Era?
Gura's influence won't vanish with her graduation. Her impact on VTubing — from her instantly recognizable shark hoodie to her pitch-perfect balance of chaos and charm — is already baked into the genre’s DNA. She helped define what VTubing could be and introduced millions to the concept.
Though her Hololive chapter is ending, signs point to something more on the horizon. Whether Gura returns in a new form or pivots entirely, one thing is clear: fans will be watching, and the industry will be paying attention.