Hololive member Minato Aqua has announced her graduation is happening on August 28, 2024. This unexpected news has left many fans stunned, as Aqua has been a beloved member of Hololive’s second generation since her debut in 2018.

In a livestream, Aqua mentioned that her decision to graduate stemmed from disagreements with the company’s management. She requested that fans refrain from speculating about the details, emphasizing that it was a mutual decision between her and Hololive.

[Announcement Regarding Minato Aqua’s Graduation]

Minato Aqua of hololive 2nd Generation will be graduating on August 28th.
We thank her for all she has done for us until now and are grateful for the support of fans who have been with her during her activities with us.

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Leading up to her graduation, Minato Aqua has planned several events, including a graduation concert, final merchandise sales, and special programs on the Hololive official channel. Fans can send letters of support until September 6, 2024. She has expressed her commitment to continue streaming at full speed until her graduation, encouraging fans to make the most of the remaining time together​.

Entergram, the developer of Aquarium, has announced the cancellation of the sequel following Minato Aqua’s graduation. For those of you who don’t know what the game is, Aquarium. is a visual novel that features the Vtuber as the titular character. The original game that was released in 2022 will still be available to purchase on PC via Steam globally. The same goes for the PS4 and Nintendo Switch versions in Japan.