COVER Corporation has announced the graduation of two beloved talents Ceres Fauna of hololive English -Promise- and Sakamata Chloe of hololive Production -Secret Society holoX-. Both talents will be ceasing their activities in January, 2025.
Ceres Fauna bids Farewell to hololive English
Debuting back in August, 2021 as part of hololive English’s 2nd generation of talents, -Council-, Ceres Fauna will conclude her streaming and social media activities on January 3, 2025 11:59 PM (PST). After just over three years of memorable streams and creative projects. Her calming presence and commitment to hololive English’s growth have left an indelible mark on the global VTuber landscape.
Merchandise
Fans are encouraged to purchase her merchandise and voice packs while they are still available. The sale of voice packs will conclude on January 4, 2025, at 11:59 PM (JST). Fans who have already purchased voice packs will retain access even after the conclusion of sales.
Non-digital Merchandise will continue to be sold while supplies last. Merchandise that has already been ordered will continue to be shipped. No refunds, returns, or exchanges will be possible with existing orders.
Some places you can find merchandise are:
You can check our article, where to buy hololive merch online, for additional retailers.
No details have been provided on whether fans can expect new Ceres Fauna merchandise in the future.
Other Service Notices
As part of her graduation, the following services will also close:
- Fan Letters: Must be received by January 3, 2025.
- Memberships and Exclusive Member Content: Available until April 4, 2025, at 11:59 PM (JST).
Sakamata Chloe steps back from Streaming Activities
Sakamata Chloe of hololive Production -Secret Society holoX- will conclude her streaming, social media and live events on January 26, 2025 (JST). Sakamata Chloe has played a pivotal role in hololive Production’s success since debuting as part of hololive Production’s 6th generation of talents, Secret Society holoX, in November 2021.
An official note from Cover Corp. describes Sakamata Chloe’s ceasing of streaming activities as a new form of graduation. Similar to hololive English -Myth- talent Watson Amelia, Sakamata Chloe will be considered an affiliate talent. While she will no longer be actively streaming or participating in events, there is the potential she may return for future projects. This also means that existing Sakamata Chloe themed merchandise will still be available for purchase after ending her streaming activities.
Merchandise
Existing merchandise shall remain on sale. Announcements regarding any future merchandise activities or collaborations will be through official channels.
Merchandise can be found at:
You can check our article, where to buy hololive merch online, for additional retailers.
Other Service Notes
As part of her graduation, the following services will also close:
- Fan Letters: Must be received by January 26, 2025 (JST).
- Membership Content: Will remain accessible until April 30, 2025, at 11:59 PM (JST).
Fans Speculate on the future of hololive and COVER Corp.
With the announced graduations (and one termination) of five talents in 2024 alone, fans have begun to speculate on the well-being of hololive and Cover Corp. Fans have spoken out on social media with concerns about the frequency of recent graduations and whether they signal deeper issues with the company since going public in March, 2023.
Both Ceres Fauna and former hololive Production 2nd generation talent Minato Aqua – who graduated in August, 2024 – have cited disagreements with management as a reason for their graduations. Sakamata Chloe has cited a desire to pursue interests outside of hololive and her and the company aiming in different directions.
Final Words
While graduations are always bittersweet, they also serve as a reminder of the incredible contributions these talents have made. Fans are encouraged to tune in for farewell streams and other events as they are announced. Stay tuned to hololive’s official channels for updates, and let’s come together to celebrate the amazing journeys of Ceres Fauna and Sakamata Chloe.