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Cover Inc.

カバー株式会社COVER CorporationAlias
Ticker
Listed market
TYO
Country
Japan
Employees (consolidated)
679
Related companies
29
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Basic information

BASIC
Head office
3-5-19 Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0073, Sumitomo Fudosan Tokyo Mita Garden Tower
Chief executive
Motoyoshi Tanigou
Capital
1,096,000,000  (10 100 million)
Employees (non-consolidated)
679 people
Employees (consolidated)
679 people
Start date
2016-06-13
End date
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Websites

1 DOMAINS
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Business

3
VTuber Production ManagementMedia MixMetaverse
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Network

NETWORK
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History

37 EVENTS

Founded Cover Corporation in 2016.Sources

Established Cover Inc. with capital of 3 million yen in Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, TokyoSources

Founded Cover Corporation in Dogen-zaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo on June 13, 2016, with capital of 3 million yen.Sources

Release of VR table tennis game "Ping Pong League"Sources

Released the VR ping pong game "Ping Pong League" in February 2017.Sources

Start of VTuber idol "Sora Tokino" activitiesSources

Started activities of VTuber idol "Sora Tokino" in September 2017.Sources

Release of AR application "hololive"Sources

Released AR application "hololive" in December 2017.Sources

Launch of female VTuber group "hololive"Sources

Relocated headquarters to Shinkawa, Chuo-ku, TokyoSources

Launched the female VTuber group "hololive" in June 2018.Sources

Relocated headquarters to Shinagawa, Chuo-ku, Tokyo in June 2018.Sources

Launch of music label "Inonaka Music"Sources

Launch of male VTuber group "HOLOSTARS"Sources

Launched music label "Inonaka Music" in May 2019.Sources

Established male VTuber group "HOLOSTARS" in May 2019.Sources

Relocated headquarters to Uchikanda, Chiyoda-ku, TokyoSources

Relocated headquarters to Uchikanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo in July 2019.Sources

Start of female VTuber group "Hololive Indonesia" activities in IndonesiaSources

Started activities of female VTuber group "Hololive Indonesia" in Indonesia in April 2020.Sources

Relocated headquarters to Kanda-Tamachi, Chiyoda-ku, TokyoSources

Relocated headquarters to Kandamachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo in June 2020.Sources

Start of female VTuber group "Hololive English" activities in English-speaking countriesSources

Started activities of female VTuber group "Hololive English" in the English-speaking world in September 2020.Sources

Relocated headquarters to Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, TokyoSources

Relocated headquarters to Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo in March 2021.Sources

Start of media mix project "Hololive Alternative"Sources

Launched media mix project "Hololive Alternative" in June 2021.Sources

Started operation of official online shop "Hololive Production Official Shop"Sources

Started operation of official online shop "Hololive Production Official Shop" in September 2021.Sources

Start of male VTuber group "Holostars English" activities in English-speaking countriesSources

Started activities of male VTuber group "Holostars English" in the English-speaking world in June 2022.Sources

Released beta version of metaverse service "HoloEarth" with permanent lobby spaceSources

Released beta version of the metaverse service "Holoearth" with a permanent lobby space in November 2022.Sources

Established the first overseas base, COVER USA, and is implementing BtoB measures through local sales activities.Sources

In 2024, established the first overseas base, COVER USA, and is implementing BtoB measures through local sales activities.Sources

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News

44 ARTICLES

Hololive "Iroha ni Hoheto Ayafubumi" First Solo Live Decided to be Held at Ariake ArenaSources

The first live concert "Hyakka Ryouran Ayafubumi" by Hololive-affiliated unit "Iroha ni Hoheto Ayafubumi" has been scheduled to take place at Ariake Arena on Saturday, February 13, 2027, and Sunday, February 14, 2027. Tickets will go on pre-sale starting November 13, and SPWN and ZAIKO will also offer online sales.

Harajuku Store "Spatial Reproduction Display" Renewal on November 13Sources

The "Spatial Reproduction Display" at Hololive Official Shop Harajuku Store will be renewed on November 13, 2026. Four new videos featuring Fubuki Hoshikawa and Okayu Nekomata will be added, allowing you to enjoy a total of 16 patterns when combined with existing videos. After the renewal, the viewing ticket costs 1,100 yen including tax, and one original clear bookmark of all 16 types is included.

Cover and MN Announce New Label 'hololive – holoSynQ'Sources

Cover and MN Interfashion will jointly develop product concepts and launch the unisex lifestyle fashion label 'hololive – holoSynQ'. From November 6, 2026 to January 14, 2027, a pop-up store will be held at the Kidland Omokado store on the 4th floor of Tokyu Plaza Omotesando 'Omokado', where original apparel will be sold in advance.

Report on Response to Copyright Infringement ActionsSources

We report that we have identified the individual who committed acts of infringement against the VTuber agency Hololive Production and its affiliated talents, and have reached a settlement. The settlement includes deletion of posts, apology, damages compensation, and prohibition of future infringement. The subject is a minor, and the parent or guardian has supervisory duties. We stated that we will continue to respond appropriately in the future.

hololive RECORDS Announces First Real Live EventSources

The first real live event of hololive RECORDS, "hololive RECORDS MUSIC STAGE 2027", will be held at K Arena Yokohama on January 9-10, 2027. The first round of on-site ticket lottery and ticket sales via SPWN and ZAIKO have begun.

Handling of Laplace Darkness's Posts and HarassmentSources

The company explained that sexual images were sent unilaterally to the Laplace Darkness account, and the individual impulsively posted them to demonstrate rejection of sexual harassment. The company states that sending sexual images is malicious harassment and will be dealt with strictly, including consulting the police and taking legal action. On the other hand, the company noted that the expression in the posts lacked consideration, and they have reconfirmed with the individual regarding expression and consultation at the time of posting.

Tokyo Station Official Shop to Relaunch in New Section on November 13Sources

"hololive production official shop in Tokyo Station" will relocate to a new section of Tokyo Character Street and reopen on November 13, 2026. Under the cooperative operation of Kideiland Co., Ltd., it will sell a new product, "hololive Station Classical Vol.1", featuring original visuals inspired by station staff uniforms. The product will feature 12 talents.

Critical Role and Hololive Project LaunchSources

Cover Corporation will carry out its first collaboration project with Critical Role, 'Shattered Legends'. Starting mid‑November 2026, a program series in which the casts from both companies play the TRPG 'Daggerheart' will be launched, provided by Ultra PRO. The entire campaign will be released as a mini web series on YouTube and Beacon, unfolding a story that becomes the official canon of Critical Role's fictional world 'Exandria'.

Hakui Koyori to hold her first solo live in DecemberSources

Hololive-affiliated Hakui Koyori will hold her first solo live, "Hakui Koyori 1st Live “Dream Spark”", on December 22, 2026, at Tokyo Garden Theater. The first round of ticket lottery for the venue and ticket sales via SPWN and ZAIKO began on October 11.

Hololive's First Mahjong Game 'HoroJaan' AnnouncedSources

Cover Corporation and Aiming Inc. announced the upcoming 2026 release of 'Hololive Mahjong -HoroJaan-' and began pre-registration. The game features 37 Hololive talents, with beginner-friendly features, dedicated voice lines, and stamps. Trailers and a commemorative live broadcast are also planned.

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Public records

GOV
National Tax Agency basic information4011001111450
Source: National Tax Agency Corporate Number Publication Site, basic three itemsSources
Trade name
カバー株式会社
Trade name (kana)
カバー
Name in English
Corporation type
301
Address
〒108-0073 東京都港区三田3丁目5番19号住友不動産東京三田ガーデンタワー
Postal code
1080073
Prefecture code
13
City code
103
Address outside Japan
Prefecture in English
City in English
Address outside Japan in English
Corporate number assignment date
2016-06-16
Update date
2023-06-21
Change date
2023-06-07
Registry closure date
Reason for registry closure
Successor corporate number
Details of the change
Latest record
1
Excluded from search
0
Processing type
12
Correction type
0
Trade name image ID
Address image ID
Sequence number
1791792
METI gBizINFO4011001111450
Source: gBizINFO (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry)Sources
Corporate number
4011001111450
Trade name
カバー株式会社
Trade name (kana)
カバー
Trade name (alphabet)
Registry closure date
Reason for registry closure
Registered address
東京都港区三田3丁目5番19号住友不動産東京三田ガーデンタワー
Postal code
1080073
Prefecture
東京都
Prefecture code
13
City or district
港区
City code
103
Street address
三田3丁目5番19号住友不動産東京三田ガーデンタワー
Organisation type
301
Processing type
12
Correction type
0
Status
Representative
代表取締役社長 谷郷 元昭
Capital
1096000000
Employees
735
Employees (male)
Employees (female)
Business summary
Website URL
Year founded
Business category
N:生活関連サービス業、娯楽業
Date established
2016-06-13
Unified government qualification - grade
||A|
Unified government qualification - business items
301
Update date
2023-06-21
Key information
4011001111450
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