Harusaki Nodoka

Who is Harusaki Nodoka?

Harusaki Nodoka is a Japanese announcer and staff virtual persona who performed as a presenter and host for Hololive Production's holoAN programming. She first appeared on April 1, 2022 and was presented as a rookie announcer whose role was to share news, introduce events, and support Hololive activities through official broadcasts.

Nodoka served as a presenter on Hololive's group channels and on the holoAN room, combining short news segments, watchalongs, and light studio-style streams. Her work emphasized calm narration, clear delivery, and friendly support for Hololive talents.

Background & mission

Her stated goals included using her voice and words to bring comfort and reassurance to listeners and to help Hololive members reach their goals. Hololive described her as a responsible but slightly scatterbrained announcer who enjoys supporting talent activity and event coverage.

Creator & studio

Harusaki Nodoka was part of Hololive Production's roster as a member of holoAN. Her character illustrations were created by the artist おるだん. Nodoka was presented by Hololive as a staff announcer rather than a traditional independent talent.

Content Type & Format

Nodoka produced short-form and long-form video content on Hololive's official YouTube channels, including monthly news-style livestreams and special prerecorded segments. She also appeared in member-only events and occasional studio-style streams that combined talk, updates, and community watchalongs.

Her content themes centered on Hololive news, event recaps, promotion of upcoming releases and festivals, and gentle commentary. Videos and streams balanced informational announcements with light, personable banter that reflected Harusaki Nodoka's calm, reassuring tone.

Audience interaction came mainly through live chat during streams and through posts on X. Her on-screen persona and presentation style were designed to fit official channel programming, making her content suited to viewers who follow Hololive updates and community events.

Visual style & aesthetics

Nodoka's look featured a soft, approachable aesthetic with a green cardigan and frog-themed motifs that aligned with her fondness for frogs. She was presented in a stylized Live2D form and later appeared with a 3D model used in special streams and members-only events.

Persona & skills

Her public persona combined a steady, announcer-like delivery with a warm, slightly clumsy charm. Hololive listed narration, acting, and image creation as notable skills, and Nodoka often framed her streams around providing clear information while keeping a gentle, encouraging tone.

Narrative & trivia

Common fan motifs included frogs and churros, and she expressed hobbies such as listening to and singing music, playing TRPGs, murder mystery games, and participating in Hololive community activities. Fans used dedicated hashtags for streams and fan art.

Retirement and final activity

On September 5, 2025 Harusaki Nodoka announced she would leave Hololive Production at the end of September. Her departure was scheduled for September 30, 2025, and she framed the decision as a step to re-evaluate her life goals while expressing gratitude for her time with Hololive.