{"id":57799,"date":"2023-03-22T00:23:27","date_gmt":"2023-03-22T07:23:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/anitrendz.net\/news\/?p=57799"},"modified":"2024-10-17T00:41:27","modified_gmt":"2024-10-17T07:41:27","slug":"hololive-super-expo-2023-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/anitrendz.net\/news\/2023\/03\/22\/hololive-super-expo-2023-review\/","title":{"rendered":"hololive SUPER EXPO 2023 Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\u201chololive SUPER EXPO 2023\u201d took place in Chiba\u2019s Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall, with its sister event \u201chololive 4th fes. Our Bright Parade\u201d taking place at Makuhari Messe Event Hall. Anime Trending attended day one of hololive SUPER EXPO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

hololive SUPER EXPO is a central hub for all things hololive. Not only is the annual event a gathering place for Japanese VTuber fans, but this year also marked the first time that international fans could attend. With COVID-19 restrictions easing and an eager overseas audience, COVER Corporation opened ticket sales to fans globally<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We arrived at Makuhari Messe roughly ten minutes prior to the doors opening. To the detriment of everyone in the line, it was a rainy day. There were two hours of puddle-filled waiting between us and the wristband station, during which we missed the opening ceremony.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For those in line with a stable connection, the ceremony alongside Motoaki \u201cYAGOO\u201d Tanigo\u2019s<\/strong><\/a> opening address was live streamed via hololive\u2019s YouTube channel<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first thing on display as we entered the main hall was a four panel stand featuring all of the hololive production talents with a walkway through the middle. The installation made for a grand entrance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Through the walkway stood six pillars on which members of hololive graffitied messages prior to fans entering. While difficult to navigate with the number of eyes it drew, the exhibit provided a new way for fans to connect to the VTubers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Beyond the pillars was a large, cylindrical board where fans could hang post-it notes to celebrate their favorite VTubers. Endowed with the signatures of every hololive talent, fans could share their messages and drawings in the section dedicated to their oshi. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Many of the attractions, featuring VTuber cutouts, were grouped into particular themes. For instance, there was the host club and a section dedicated to all things swimsuits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As fans of hololive English, our favorite exhibit was the Fried Cafe. The space featured cutouts of all the holoEN talents stationed in an American-style diner alongside various plushies, replica items, and many other cute references. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Another highlight of the event was the art gallery. The exhibit was dedicated to showcasing art created by the hololive talents over their many streams. Not limited to illustrations, such as the one Ninomae Ina’nis<\/strong> drew exclusively for the EXPO<\/a>, the gallery also featured Takanashi Kiara’s<\/strong> sockpuppets and Amelia Watson’s<\/strong> Rockodachi Tarrarium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We took the opportunity to talk to a few of the dedicated international fans who made their way to Japan, in no small part, to attend the EXPO and fes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMainly, this Japan trip was for EXPO&fes. and meeting friends and fans from all over the world. Of course, there are a few other reasons as well, such as eating Japanese food or visiting places like taking a Kiara pilgrimage to Enoshima and Love Live Aqours pilgrimage to Numazu,\u201d KFP member Jinro89<\/a> told Anime Trending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jinro could be seen walking around the hall adorning an awe-inspiring amount of Kiara merchandise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Updated bit more merch.#kfp<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/gzDImkCjrk<\/a><\/p>— Jinro\ud83d\udc14\ud83d\udc8e\u23f3\ud83c\udff4\u200d\u2620\ufe0f\ud83d\udcaf HoloEn Connect LA IKZZZ (@Jinro89) March 19, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote>