Izuru Kanade

Izuru Kanade is a Japanese male VTuber and singer affiliated with hololive production's HOLOSTARS 1st Generation. With a growing presence on YouTube and X, Izuru connects with audiences through live music streams, guitar performances, and interactive community broadcasts. As a virtual musician using Live2D and agency-produced 3D content, he offers brands innovative ways to engage fans in the digital entertainment and music market.

Release Date:

2019
Language:

Japanese
Role:

VTuber, Singer/Vocalist/Idol, Influencer
Country:

Japan
Gender:

male
Industry:

Entertainment, Music

Who is Izuru Kanade?

Izuru Kanade is a Japanese male VTuber and singer affiliated with hololive production as a member of HOLOSTARS 1st Generation. He debuted on June 22, 2019 and is presented as a music-focused entertainer whose streams and releases center on singing, guitar performance, and community livestreams. His character illustration is credited to TCB.

Creator & studio

The character art for Izuru Kanade is illustrated by TCB. He performs under the HOLOSTARS brand within hololive production, using Live2D for regular streams and appearing in agency-produced 3D performances and concert content.

Visual Style & Aesthetics

Izuru’s visual identity emphasizes his role as a musician, commonly shown with a guitar and stage-ready outfits that suit live music performances. The design by TCB pairs a casual, slightly understated wardrobe with clear musical motifs to reinforce his singer persona. He appears in both 2D artwork and occasional 3D mini-live presentations produced by his agency.

Content Type & Format

Izuru Kanade creates a mix of pre-recorded music videos, live music streams, cover songs, and regular livestreams on YouTube. His channel features official music video premieres, acoustic or instrument-forward performances, and recorded song releases tied to anniversaries or themed drops.

Alongside music, his content includes gaming streams and casual chat broadcasts where he interacts directly with viewers. These streams often blend gameplay, music, and conversation, reflecting Izuru Kanade’s calm, music-first personality and approachable tone.

Audience interaction is driven by live chat during premieres and streams, watchalong events, and agency-led concerts and specials. He appears on the official HOLOSTARS channels for group releases and on his personal YouTube and X presence for solo uploads and livestreams.

Izuru Kanade Collaborations and Campaigns

Monologue in a row: Kanade Izuru — An original song released with an official music video in 2021, premiered on his YouTube channel and issued as part of a mini-EP tied to his second anniversary. The release combined an MV premiere with digital distribution and promotional posts to highlight his songwriting and vocal work.

We are the HOLOSTARS!!: HOLOSTARS x Kanade Izuru — Issued as a group single and concert song in late 2023, this release functioned as a self-introduction track for HOLOSTARS and was distributed on CD and digital platforms. The song has been used in live concert settings and agency music compilations, pairing group visuals with recorded music videos.

hololive production COUNTDOWN LIVE 2023▷2024: hololive production x Kanade Izuru — Participated in the multi-talent, pre-recorded countdown concert at the end of 2023, appearing in the HOLOSTARS segment and related watchalong streams on official channels. The event combined recorded stage segments with synchronized online viewing across talent channels.

Persona, Narrative & Trivia

Izuru is characterized in official materials as a slightly quirky but kind musician who keeps a modest lifestyle and treats housework as a hobby. Music and guitar care are central to his persona, and his programming emphasizes intimate vocal performances, storytelling through song, and friendly interaction with fans. His birthday is listed as August 12 and his profile height is listed at 163 centimeters.