VTuber Hoshimachi Suisei to feature on cover of Forbes JAPAN after inclusion in 2025’s “30 UNDER 30” list
The virtual YouTuber agency Cover Corporation has announced that the Hololive talent Suisei Hoshimachi has been selected for the “Forbes JAPAN 30 UNDER 30 2025.”
This annual award from the prestigious business magazine highlights thirty influential individuals under the age of thirty who are “changing the world” in their respective fields.
Suisei Hoshimachi is a virtual YouTuber and singer from the popular group Hololive, who has seen a meteoric rise in the music industry.
Her selection for this award is a recognition of her remarkable recent achievements.
In 2024, the music video for her original song, “Bibbidiba,” became the fastest in history for a VTuber to surpass 100 million views.
Earlier this year, in 2025, she also held her first-ever solo live concert at the legendary Nippon Budokan arena, a major milestone for any Japanese musical artist.
To commemorate her selection for the award, Suisei Hoshimachi is also featured on the cover of the October 2025 issue of Forbes JAPAN, which was released today, Monday, the 25th of August.
The magazine also contains a four-page, long-form interview with the Hololive star.
Suisei herself commented on the news on her official X account, telling her fans, “Wow! Make sure you buy it!”
Her inclusion in this prestigious list represents a significant moment of mainstream recognition for the cultural and economic impact of the VTuber industry.
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