VTuber / Hololive

For those who are wondering:

“I’ve started watching Hololive, but there are so many members…
I don’t know who I should watch first. Can you recommend some Hololive VTubers?”

This article is for you.

By reading this guide, you’ll discover five Hololive members who are especially recommended for beginners, along with what makes each of them unique and appealing.


Table of Contents

  1. What Is Hololive?
  2. Top 5 Recommended Hololive Members for Beginners
     2.1 Houshou Marine
     2.2 Usada Pekora
     2.3 Shirakami Fubuki
     2.4 Sakura Miko
     2.5 Hoshimachi Suisei
  3. Summary

What Is Hololive?

Hololive is a group of female VTubers belonging to Hololive Production, a VTuber agency operated by COVER Corporation.

Their content ranges widely, including:

  • Game streams
  • Singing streams
  • Chatting / talk streams

This variety makes Hololive enjoyable for many different types of viewers.

As of now, Hololive JP alone has grown to around 40 members, with a combined subscriber count exceeding 50 million.
Among such a huge lineup, which members should beginners start with?

Let’s take a look at the latest 2026 recommendations.


1. Houshou Marine

Houshou Marine introduces herself as the captain of the Houshou Pirate Crew. While working as a VTuber, she claims to be saving money to buy a pirate ship. Fans affectionately call her “Sencho” (Captain).

Her streams cover a wide variety of content, including:

  • Drawing streams
  • Game playthroughs
  • Singing

Marine is known for her fast-paced talk style and broad range of topics. She skillfully picks up on chat comments and expands conversations, keeping her streams lively and engaging.

Her topics range from:

  • TV shows she watched as a child
  • Early internet culture
  • Anime and manga from the 1990s–2000s
  • Internet memes

Although her official character age is 17, she often shows mature knowledge and humor, leading fans to tease her as a “grown woman.”

She’s also a talented illustrator, occasionally drawing alongside professional artists on stream and posting her artwork on social media. Marine is also known for her lewd jokes, openly calling herself one of the most “dirty-minded” members in Hololive.

Why fans love her

  • Outstanding talk skills
  • Always puts effort into entertaining her audience
  • Talented in singing and drawing
  • Very caring toward her fans

2. Usada Pekora

Usada Pekora has a lonely personality and a bunny-girl-themed appearance. Fans call her “Peko-chan” or “Pekora.”

Her main content includes:

  • Game streams
  • Singing
  • Chatting

She’s highly praised for maintaining a close, interactive relationship with her viewers. Pekora is often teased by viewers and fellow members, a dynamic known as “Peko-abuse (Peko-gyaku)”, which fans find entertaining.

Her unique speech style, iconic laugh, and frequent use of “peko” at the end of sentences make her instantly recognizable. During streams, she often acts cheeky and bold, engaging in playful verbal “wrestling” with chat.

Why fans love her

  • Actively interacts with chat and values communication
  • Her signature “peko” speech and laugh are addictive
  • Excellent sense for game commentary

3. Shirakami Fubuki

Shirakami Fubuki is a fox-eared virtual high school girl. Fans call her “Fubuki” or “Fubuking.”

She mainly focuses on:

  • Game streams
  • Chatting
  • Drawing
  • Singing

Fubuki plays a wide variety of games and is known for trying anything that looks interesting.

She also has a strong otaku side, with a wide range of knowledge, making her chatting streams especially fun and relatable.

Why fans love her

  • Plays many different types of games
  • Very understanding and supportive of otaku culture
  • Extremely cute voice

4. Sakura Miko

Sakura Miko is a virtual shrine maiden who works at the “Cyber Sakura Shrine.” She has a deep love for Japanese subculture, including anime, games, and idols. Fans call her “Miko-chi.”

Her streams mainly include:

  • Game playthroughs
  • Chatting
  • Singing
  • Watch-alongs on Twitch

Her GTA V streams gained massive popularity and attracted attention from overseas viewers.

She also organizes large-scale collaboration events, such as sports festivals in Minecraft, involving multiple Hololive members and sometimes the entire group.

Why fans love her

  • Calls herself “elite,” but is actually clumsy and adorable
  • Always gives her best effort
  • Her anniversary live concerts show a surprising and charming gap

5. Hoshimachi Suisei

Hoshimachi Suisei is an idol VTuber who claims to be an “eternal 18-year-old high school student.” Fans affectionately call her “Suichan.”

Her content includes:

  • Singing and music activities
  • Game streams

She is especially famous for her Tetris skills, ranking among the best VTubers in the genre.

On January 20, 2023, she became the first VTuber ever to appear on THE FIRST TAKE, performing “Stellar Stellar” and “Michizure,” which gained widespread attention.

Why fans love her

  • Exceptional singing ability and powerful voice
  • Strong game skills
  • Inspiring attitude toward constantly taking on new challenges

Summary

In this article, we introduced five recommended Hololive VTubers for beginners.
Did you find a channel that caught your interest?

Hololive members continue to grow and evolve, and their future activities are definitely worth watching.

We also publish other ranking-style articles, so be sure to check them out!