Kobo Kanaeru

Who is Kobo Kanaeru?

Kobo Kanaeru is an Indonesian VTuber, singer, and idol affiliated with hololive production. She debuted as part of Hololive Indonesia’s third generation on March 27, 2022 and is presented as a carefree rain shaman who lives in the topmost room of a lighthouse.

Kobo performs in Indonesian and English and is active primarily on YouTube and X. Her official hololive profile lists her birthday as December 12, her height as 150 cm, and her fan name as Kobokerz.

Creator & studio

Kobo Kanaeru is managed by hololive production, operated by COVER Corporation. Her character illustration is credited to Ponkan⑧ on hololive’s official talent page.

Visual style and aesthetics

Kobo’s design centers on a watery, lighthouse motif with blue and white hair and accessories that evoke rain and sea imagery. Her visual presentation often pairs soft, oceanic colors with casual, idol-style outfits that emphasize a playful, approachable persona.

Her imagery commonly includes an umbrella and other rain-related motifs that reinforce her rain shaman lore. Official music videos and promotional assets present polished 2D character artwork and stylized music-video visuals.

Content Type & Format

Kobo Kanaeru creates a mix of livestreams and produced videos. Her regular output includes live chatting streams, gaming streams, karaoke sessions, and music videos on YouTube, plus shorter updates and announcements via X.

Music and singing are a core part of Kobo Kanaeru’s content. She has released original songs and music videos and frequently holds karaoke and music-focused streams that spotlight her role as a singer and idol.

Kobo’s content balances playful, carefree personality moments with structured media such as original music releases and event appearances. Her social tone in videos is friendly and lighthearted, and she engages fans through live chat, Q&A segments, and themed streams on YouTube and X.

Kobo Kanaeru Collaborations and Campaigns

holoMeet Experience Zone at Crunchyroll Expo 2022: hololive production x Crunchyroll. Kobo was included in the holoMeet roster for the Crunchyroll Expo event in August 2022, participating in meet-and-greet and stage activities organized by hololive production. Visuals for this collaboration centered on promotional stage footage and event materials featuring hololive talents.

Indonesia Comic Con 2022 guest appearance: Indonesia Comic Con x hololive. Kobo appeared as a guest at Indonesia Comic Con in October 2022, taking part in panels and fan events alongside other hololive talents. Event media highlighted live panels and photo assets with Kobo and fellow guests.

hololive production official shop in Indonesia special: hololive production x holoshopID. Kobo has been featured in official hololive Indonesia shop promotions and related special videos, using product photography and promotional video assets to showcase merchandise tied to hololive Indonesia talents.

Achievements and music

Kobo reached major streaming milestones early in her career, including surpassing one million YouTube subscribers in 2022. Music is a sustained focus: official releases listed on her profile include original singles such as Mantra Hujan and several other original tracks and music videos.

Narrative and persona

Kobo’s character lore frames her as a rain shaman aiming to reclaim a Rain Master title while using virtual marketing and performances to prove herself. Her on-screen persona is relaxed, playful, and often self-mocking, which guides her interactions with fans and fellow hololive talents.