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Tokino Sora
ときのそら
Tokino Sora as designed by Ordan after her visual update in 2026
OccupationVirtual YouTuber
YouTube information
Channel
Years active2017–present
Genres
Subscribers1.32 million
Views280 million
Last updated: 23 April 2026
Websitehololive.hololivepro.com/en/talents/tokino-sora/

Tokino Sora (Japanese: ときのそら) is a Japanese virtual YouTuber (VTuber) and singer. She began her activities on 7 September 2017 as the founding member of Hololive Production. Because she debuted before Hololive was officially formed, she is considered a member of the "0th generation" alongside Roboco [ja], Sakura Miko, Hoshimachi Suisei, and AZKi [ja]. She signed a record deal with Victor Entertainment in March 2019.[1]

Overview

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Tokino Sora attended a music high school. She began her affiliation with Cover Corporation before the concept of Hololive existed.[2] In 2017, the concept of a virtual YouTuber was still largely untested, with the only examples of precedent being Kizuna AI who started posting pre-recorded videos in late 2016. Virtual live streaming had been showcased by Cover Corporation in a March 2017 tech demo, but was still under development and had not yet been implemented on a large scale.[3][4]

On 7 September 2017, Tokino held her first livestream, and thus began her activities as a virtual idol. Her initial livestream on Niconico is often recalled as having had about 13 viewers.[5] Her later livestreams moved to YouTube. She reached one million subscribers on YouTube in 2022.[6] She starred in the TV Tokyo 2019 series Watanuki-san Chi no  [ja].[7]

On October 6, 2019, Tokino held her first solo live concert, 'Dream!'.[8] She is part of a duo with AZKi, SorAZ, and they released the album Futurity Step on 20 December 2023, performing a live concert together at Club Citta in January 2024.[9]

In July 2024, Tokino sang the opening theme song to the anime adaptation of My Wife Has No Emotion, titled "Okaerinasai" (おかえりなさい, Welcome Back).[10]

On 7 September 2026, Tokino's visual design received an update, the first part of an effort to update all Hololive members designs.[11]

Discography

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Albums

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Title Release date Peak chart positions
JPN
[12]		 JPN
Comb.
[13]		 JPN
Hot
[14]
Dreaming! 27 March 2019 12 13 11
On Stage! 21 October 2020 25 29 18
Re:Play 24 November 2021 42 49 35
Sign 7 September 2022 29 43 25
Futurity Step (As SorAZ) 20 December 2023 13 18 15
Pulse 24 September 2025 27 36 —

Extended plays (EPs)

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Title Release date Peak chart positions
JPN
[15]		 JPN
Comb.
[16]		 JPN
Hot
[17]
My Loving 4 March 2020 16 16 12
Beyond 22 February 2023 43 — 31
STAR STAR☆T 6 March 2024 21 36 15
Check! 4 November 2026 To be released

Singles

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Title[18] Year Peak chart positions Album Note
JPN
[19]		 JPN
Down.
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"Hurray Hurray LOVE" 2019 — 100 My Loving
"Aozora Symphony" 2020 — — On Stage! Birthday song/Limited release
"KumoHurray!" 2021 — — Non-album singles
"Suki, Nai Chai-souda (Acoustic Arrange ver.)" — —
"Happy Meowthday!!" 2022 28 —
"Ke sera sora!" — — Beyond
"Scale the Walls" (As SorAZ) 2023 — 90 Futurity Step
"Kawaikute Gomen" (Cover) — — Non-album singles
"Complex Image" (Cover) 2024 — —
"Hikaru Nara" (Cover as SorAZ) — —
"Storyteller" — —
"Okaerinasai" 16 — Pulse Theme song of the anime My Wife Has No Emotion
"Lucky 7th Whistle" — —
"Children Record" (Cover) — — Non-album singles
"Blue Bird" (Cover) 2025 — —
"Swallow Tail" — — Pulse
"Ultra Super Infinity" — —
"Dancing Reed" — — Theme song of the TV drama GraPara!  [ja]
"Ketsui no Sora e" 2026 — 93 Check!
"Kirameki Mode!" feat. Isaki Riona — —

References

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  1. ↑ "バーチャルYouTuber・ときのそら、ビクターエンタテインメントよりメジャーデビュー". Natalie. Natasha, Inc. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
  2. ↑ "ときのそらが語る、VTuberとして活動を広げてきた5年間 「カバーアルバムは自分の履歴書を見てもらう気持ち」". Real Sound (Press release) (in Japanese). 24 November 2021. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
  3. ↑ Hirota, Minoru (19 May 2017). "'Dare de mo bishōjo' no mirai ni mata ippo VR de enjite, sumaho de etsuran, o sawari mo!? na demo ga wadai" 「誰でも美少女」の未来にまた一歩 VRで演じて、スマホで閲覧、おさわりも!? なデモが話題 [One step closer to the future where anyone can be a beautiful girl. Performing in VR and watching – even touching?! – on a smartphone.]. PANORA (in Japanese). Retrieved 20 September 2020.
  4. ↑ Denisson, Kara (22 December 2017). "AR Idol Girls: Downloads and Casting Calls". Crunchyroll News. Retrieved 27 September 2026.
  5. ↑ "review VTuberアイドルときのそら「最初の生放送に来てくれたのは13人くらい」3.27メジャーデビュー". Excite News (in Japanese). 7 March 2019. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
  6. ↑ Cambosa, Teddy (30 July 2022). "Tokino Sora, Hololive's First VTuber, Reaches 1 Million Subscribers". Anime Corner. Retrieved 27 September 2026.
  7. ↑ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (27 September 2026). "Virtual YouTubers Star in TV Tokyo's Watanuki-san Chi no Series in April". Anime News Network. Retrieved 28 September 2026.
  8. ↑ "Tokino Sora | TALENT | hololive official website". hololive.hololivepro.com. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  9. ↑ Sugiyama, Jin (17 February 2024). "SorAZ、メジャーデビュー後初ワンマン ときのそら・AZKiソロとは異なるユニットの個性". Real Sound (in Japanese). Retrieved 27 September 2026.
  10. ↑ Cayanan, Joanna (10 June 2024). "My Wife Has No Emotion Anime's Main Promo Video Unveils Theme Songs". Anime News Network. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
  11. ↑ Onda, Yuta (7 September 2026). "ホロライブ、ブランド統合を発表　グループや地域を越えた一つの「hololive」へ". KAI-YOU. Retrieved 27 September 2026.
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  15. ↑ "ときのそらのアルバム売上TOP8作品". オリコンニュース（ORICON NEWS） (in Japanese).
  16. ↑ "ときのそらの合算アルバム売上TOP7作品". オリコンニュース（ORICON NEWS） (in Japanese).
  17. ↑
    • "My Loving". Billboard JAPAN (in Japanese). Retrieved 1 September 2026.
    • "Beyond". Billboard JAPAN (in Japanese). Retrieved 1 September 2026.
    • "STAR STAR☆T". Billboard JAPAN (in Japanese). Retrieved 1 September 2026.
  18. ↑ "DISCOGRAPHY". ときのそら ビクターエンタテインメント. Retrieved 11 January 2019.
  19. ↑ "ときのそらのシングル売上TOP2作品". オリコンニュース（ORICON NEWS） (in Japanese). Retrieved 29 December 2025.
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