Kobo Kanaeru

Overview

Kobo Kanaeru (こぼ・かなえる) is an Indonesian VTuber and virtual idol signed to Hololive Production, the agency run by Cover Corporation. She is a member of Hololive Indonesia's third generation, known as Holoh3ro (Holo-Hero). Her character is a descendant of rain shamans who can control the rain. Her birthday is December 12 and she stands 150 cm tall. Her character design is by Ponkan⑧, her Live2D model by Otsukue, and her 3D model by Ameya Rei. Her fan name is "kobokerz," and she has the most YouTube subscribers of any Indonesian VTuber.

Career

2022

She posted her first tweet on March 24 and began streaming on YouTube on March 27. She released the single "Mantra Hujan" on June 19, and her channel passed one million subscribers on July 10.

2023

On February 5 she held a stream unveiling a new kimono outfit, and on March 28 she released "Oh! Asmara." Her channel passed two million subscribers on April 21. In May she took part in the Hololive Kanda Festival 2023 collaboration with Kanda Matsuri and atre Akihabara. Her 3D debut stream took place on October 27. On December 2–3 she served as an opening act at Riot Games ONE 2023 (K-Arena Yokohama) alongside Murasaki Shion, Laplus Darknesss and Hakos Baelz, and on December 12 she released "Entah...".

2024

She released "Sebatas Video Call" (February 25), "HELP!!" (March 27) and "I I I" (May 4). She performed at hololive 5th fes. Capture the Moment at Makuhari Messe on March 16–17, and appeared as a guest at hololive English 2nd Concert -Breaking Dimensions- at KINGS THEATRE on August 24–25. On December 13 she released "Mandi Biar Wangi ☆ Washa Washa!".

2025 and beyond

On March 3 she released a version of "ウィーゴー！" with Takanashi Kiara and Hakos Baelz, featuring Kitani Hiroshi. She joined hololive 6th fes. Color Rise Harmony at Makuhari Messe on March 8–9. In July her song "III" was included in the rhythm game Groove Coaster Future Performers, and on September 13 she released "Fond Memories." She appeared at hololive Indonesia 5th Anniversary LIVE Chromatic Future at COMIC FRONTIER 21 on November 15. In 2026 she is listed for hololive 7th fes. Ridin' on Dreams DAY1 (March 6, Makuhari Messe), MAISONdes LIVE #3 (June 6, KT Zepp Yokohama) and the game hololive Dreams (July 23, Cover/QualiArts).

Musical Style

No detailed genre information is available, but her single titles often use Indonesian, reflecting her roots. Alongside solo releases, she collaborates with fellow Hololive members, broadening her work as a virtual idol.