Akatsuki Hotaru
Akatsuki Hotaru is a Japanese VTuber who debuted in November 2024 as a member of VShojo NOVA before becoming independent
Akatsuki Hotaru (暁月ホタル) is a Japanese-speaking VTuber who debuted on November 22, 2024 as part of VShojo NOVA, VShojo's first full Japanese generation . She departed from VShojo in July 2025 along with her genmates and currently operates as an independent VTuber.
| Debut Date | November 22, 2024 |
| Birthday | February 6 |
| Fanbase Name | Zatsuyou Shokun (雑用諸君) |
| Previous Agency | VShojo (NOVA generation) |
| Current Status | Independent |
| Name Writing | 暁月 (dawn/moon) ホタル (katakana) |
Character Background
Akatsuki Hotaru is portrayed as a demon (Leviathan) who was captivated by the freedom and adventure depicted in shonen manga that she took from a human child . She impulsively retired from her position as Hell's naval admiral and turned away from her workaholic lifestyle ruling the seas of Hell to leap into the human world and explore all forms of entertainment . Leading a crew of assistants, she began streaming activities but soon found herself on Hell's most-wanted list due to a boss determined to drag her back to her duties .
Activities and Content
She streams mostly long-form games and plans to play many card games . From time to time, she also practices singing human songs . She reached the milestone of 10,000 Twitch followers on her debut day , and her debut event reached 7,219 viewers at peak . Following her debut, she released a song cover of "Witch Hunt" and posted the debut stream VOD to YouTube .
Appearance and Characteristics
Hotaru has sky blue eyes, wavy shoulder-length crimson hair, and dark red markings around her eyes . She wears a black double layered dress with a crimson ruffled hem, a golden ornament with a magenta eye around her neck, and a black, feathered hat with gold trim . Her trademark is her bright red hair that shines in the dark night . With her pet Behemoth, she skillfully navigates the human seas to escape capture from various demons who attack to claim the bounty on her head .
Notable Events
On July 23, 2025, Hotaru announced her departure from VShojo along with her genmates, following allegations that the company had failed to pay members for several months and withheld over $500,000 in charity donations . When VShojo was shut down, the NOVA group stuck together as an independent unit .
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