Gawr Gura, a prominent VTuber with over 4.5 million YouTube subscribers, announced her graduation from Hololive English on April 16, 2025, effective May 1, 2025, citing disagreements with management as the primary reason for her departure.

Gawr Gura's announcement, made during a livestream titled 'Important Announcement,' marks a significant moment for the VTuber community. Gura, who debuted in September 2020 as a founding member of Hololive EN - Myth, has been a pivotal figure in popularizing VTubing, even surpassing Kizuna AI in subscribers since July 2021.

In her announcement, Gura expressed her gratitude to fans for their support over the past five years, while also highlighting 'disagreements with management and company direction' as factors influencing her decision.

Gura's graduation reflects a broader trend within Hololive, with several other talents, including Amelia Watson, Ceres Fauna, and Nanashi Mumei, also announcing their departures recently. Hololive Production acknowledged Gura's contributions in an official statement, thanking fans for their unwavering support. This wave of departures from both the English and Japanese branches raises questions about the future direction and internal dynamics within Hololive, potentially impacting the broader trajectory of virtual entertainment and talent management within the industry.