Popular VTubers from hololive production are conducting a special crossover project with Marvel Studios' latest film, "Thunderbolts*"!
Cover Corporation and Walt Disney Japan Inc. have teamed up for a promotional project to convey the movie's charm through posters and videos.
They are not the Avengers, but are not giving up. How will they express the movie's theme?
"Holobolts*" - VTubers Who Are not Heroes Take on the Challenge
The seven members appearing in this project are: Shirakami Fubuki, Aki Rosenthal, Akai Haato, Sakura Miko, Amane Kanata, Shishiro Botan, and La+ Darknesss.
As if echoing the movie's catchphrase, "Not super. Not heroes. Not giving up.," they have gathered under a new phrase, "Not streaming. Not live. Not giving up.," and their name is "Holobolts*."
The homage posters they created feature compositions that highlight each VTuber's personality while also reflecting the complex relationships and conflicts depicted in "Thunderbolts*."
Furthermore, a movie-style trailer featuring themselves has also been released, becoming a hot topic among fans.
Increased Realism with Akio Otsuka's Narration! Also Pay Attention to the Special Video
In the 30-second trailer video, voice actor Akio Otsuka, who plays Red Guardian/Alexei in the Japanese dub of the movie, is in charge of the narration.
While highlighting the VTubers' activities, he also firmly conveys the atmosphere of the main movie.
The video abundantly incorporates the hololive members' acting and expressions, and their unique interpretation of the movie's world, making it content that is worth watching not only for fans but also for movie fans.
The new stage, "neither streaming nor live," where the members with full individuality challenge themselves, is well worth watching.
For details about the movie, check the "Thunderbolts*" Official Website, and don't miss this limited collaboration!
本日(5/2)公開🎬『サンダーボルツ*』
⋰#ホロライブ オマージュポスター公開⚡️
⋱ホロライブの一癖あるメンバーたちが集結💥
その名は…《#ホロボルツ*》
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《#サンダーボルツ*》に代わって、
布教活動開始⁉️ pic.twitter.com/6KwyNYBmzT— マーベル・スタジオ［公式］ (@MarvelStudios_J) May 2, 2025
| Collaboration Details with "Thunderbolts*" | |
|---|---|
| Movie Title | Thunderbolts* |
| Release Date | Friday, May 2, 2025, simultaneously released in Japan and the US |
| Collaboration Name | Holobolts* |
| Participating VTubers | Shirakami Fubuki, Aki Rosenthal, Akai Haato, Sakura Miko, Amane Kanata, Shishiro Botan, La+ Darknesss *As a performer, Takane Lui's additional appearance has also been revealed. |
| Narration | Akio Otsuka (Red Guardian/Alexei role) |
| Operating/Planning | Cover Corporation, Walt Disney Japan Inc. |
| Collaboration Contents | Homage posters, trailer video (30 seconds) |
| "Thunderbolts*" Official Website | https://marvel.disney.co.jp/movie/thunderbolts |
| "Thunderbolts*" Official X Account | https://x.com/MarvelStudios_J |
