Hololive Takes Over Anime Boston with Unforgettable Events

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Hololive made a splash at this year's Anime Boston, captivating fans with a hilarious trivia panel and an electrifying karaoke concert. Fans eagerly lined up to see their favorite VTubers in person, and the virtual creators' presence was impossible to ignore.

Friday: The Justice Group Takes the Stage

The weekend kicked off with a lively panel hosted by Gigi Murin, Raora Panthera, Elizabeth Rose Bloodflame, and Cecilia Immergreen, members of hololive's Justice group.

• The group performed their song “ABOVE BELOW”.
• They humorously attempted Boston accents, referencing local favorites like Dunkin' Donuts.
• Elizabeth's Boston accent was so convincing it sounded like Mark Wahlberg — nearly quoting The Departed.

Trivia and Batsu Challenges

The core of the panel was a trivia game where fans answered questions about hololive, ranging from simple to spicy:

• Example questions:

  • "What are Justice's arm wrestling powers?"
  • "How tall are otomos?"
  • "How many covers have I uploaded to my YouTube channel?"
  • "Do you like yaoi?"
  • "What is Gigi's Omegaverse?"

• Punishment (batsu) wheel: Incorrect answers led fans to spins and silly antics, such as barking like a dog or chasing tails.

• Even the VTubers weren’t safe — Cecilia had to mimic her most toxic gamer impression, screaming, “Uninstall! Uninstall!”

Crowd Highlights

• Elizabeth was hilariously made to imitate Mori Calliope, declaring her love for League of Legends, eliciting hearty laughs.
• The climax was the question: “Which is better, Advent or Justice?” — The crowd’s energetic shout of “JUSTICE!!” sealed the moment.
• The Justice members then had to deliver their tsundere lines, ending with a playful, “I-i-it's not like this is the best panel ever, baka!”

Saturday: The Karaoke Spectacle

The karaoke concert was nothing short of spectacular. Over an hour and a half, Fuwamoco and Hakos Baelz lit up the convention ballroom with their vocals, streamed onto a giant projector so all fans could sing along.

Fuwamoco’s Performance

• Focused on J-pop, anime OPs, and their original song “Born to be BAU'DOL”.
• The highlight was a duet of “Platinum” from Card Captor Sakura, a magical moment that melted hearts.

Hakos Baelz’s Showstopper

• Brought her Australian sass and energy to her set.
• Performed a fiery rendition of “Cruel Angel's Thesis” from Evangelion, sending the audience into a frenzy.
• Followed with hits like “I'm Your Treasure Box”, “Crossing Fields”, and “Breaking Dimensions”.
• The night ended with her powerhouse encore of “THE HERO” by JAM Project, leaving fans roaring.

This musical extravaganza had the energy of a rock concert, and for many, it was the most fun they've had since seeing bands like Opeth and Mastodon in 2023.

In Summary

Hololive's presence at Anime Boston delivered unforgettable moments of fun, laughter, and music. Whether through trivia, silly punishments, or powerful performances, they proved they can entertain bigger audiences than ever before.