Hololive 6th generation virtual talent, Koyori Hakui, will be giving the starting signal for the WBC (World Baseball Classic) match between Japan and the Czech Republic. MLB Japan and Hololive announced this on social media.
Koyori Hakui commented on the announcement, “Eh… a dream???” on X. She also announced that a simultaneous live broadcast will be held at the time of the event.
🧪A Surprising Announcement🧪
Today at 7:00 PM, #WBC2026
日本VSチェコ戦にて
プレイボールコールをつとめさせていただきます⚾️🔽同時視聴もするので一緒に見守ってください‼️https://t.co/3jBV2ntPQB
え・・・・・・夢？？？#worldbaseballclassic #ワールドベースボールクラシック https://t.co/lndFLFEcit
— Hiroi Koyori🧪 will be calling play ball for the WBC Japan vs. Czech Republic match⚾️ (@hakuikoyori) March 10, 2026
Hololive has collaborated with baseball multiple times in the past. On August 13, 2021, a collaboration with six Pacific League teams was announced. Original merchandise featuring the collaboration logo and original illustrations was sold. On October 3 of the same year, the Orix Buffaloes sponsored game, “hololive day,” was held at Kyocera Dome Osaka. In addition to a talk event featuring affiliated VTubers, representative Tanigo threw the opening pitch.
On August 1, 2023, as part of a collaboration with the Yomiuri Giants, Kanata Amane and Koyori Hakui will be broadcasting live professional baseball games on GIANTS TV. The broadcast is available to paid GIANTS TV members.
On July 5, 2025 (local time), a collaboration project with the Los Angeles Dodgers, “hololive night,” was held at Dodger Stadium. Three members of hololive English, Inarisu, IRyS, and Furuishi Bijou, participated. A first in MLB history, a live VTuber broadcast was also held from Dodger Stadium, which could be viewed in real time on YouTube. Collaboration merchandise was sold at the venue, life-size panel displays were held, and collaborative food and drink packages were also provided.
This article is an English translation of an original Japanese article, translated by the Mogura VR editorial team.
reference
https://x.com/hololive_En/status/2031196385706750081
