‘hololive’ fans gathered in Downtown Brooklyn, and it was totally adorable
Hundreds of fans of hololive gathered in Cadman Plaza Park in Downtown Brooklyn on Saturday, Aug. 23, to cosplay, buy merch and celebrate the group’s concerts. Photo: Mary Frost, Brooklyn Eagle
DOWNTOWN — Grown adults wearing stuffed dolls and dressed as mythical anime characters took over Cadman Plaza Park in Downtown Brooklyn on Saturday, and it couldn’t have been more enchanting.
As part of anime weekend in New York City, hundreds of fans of ‘hololive’ gathered in the park to cosplay, buy merchandise and celebrate the group’s concerts at the Javits Center and Brooklyn’s Kings Theater during Anime NYC 2024.
The international crowd joined in numerous enthusiastic group shots. Photo: Mary Frost, Brooklyn Eagle
Hololive is a Virtual YouTuber (VTuber) collaborative that livestreams and creates Japanese pop culture content on platforms including YouTube and interacts with enthusiastic international fans on social media.
Anime was the theme of the day. Photo: Mary Frost, Brooklyn Eagle
The stars perform behind anime-style avatars, and on Saturday, fans came to Downtown Brooklyn dressed as their personal favorites. These included Nanashi Mumei, “The Guardian of Civilization,” and Ceres Fauna, “The Keeper of Nature.”
This man declares his love for the hololive character Ceres Fauna. Photo: Mary Frost, Brooklyn Eagle
The “hololive STAGE World Tour ’24 Soar!” concert took place at Anime NYC 2024 on Friday, while the 15 members of hololive English performed in “Breaking Dimension,” at Kings Theater on Saturday and Sunday.
Fans of hololive cosplayed their favorite characters. Photo: Mary Frost, Brooklyn EagleThese two are both costumed as Nanashi Mumei, “The Guardian of Civilization.” Photo: Mary Frost, Brooklyn EagleA hololive fan displays his flag-bedecked doll. Photo: Mary Frost, Brooklyn EagleMembers of the hololive crowd in Cadman Plaza Park wave flags, fans and dolls, and generally have a good time. Photo: Mary Frost, Brooklyn EagleSome members of the happy crowd wear costumes proclaiming, “We are happi!” Photo: Mary Frost, Brooklyn Eagle
SUNSET PARK — “As a resident of Marine Park, one of the great surprises I found biking around Industry City and visiting Japan Village was to discover Bush Terminal Park. I continue to be amazed at the serene hideaways that the city offers in some of the busiest places — and, still, with an iconic view.”
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — ‘A miracle that no one was killed …’ That’s what neighbors are saying about the collapse of the Hotel St. George marquee. Shown in this photograph are workmen beginning the removal and repair of the historic, old neon sign at the corner, referencing a relic of Brooklyn Heights’ past: the St. George Hotel.
ATLANTIC AVENUE — Exhausted shopper with cluster of bags and goods from mall at Boerum Place stops to look at huge construction site across the street. “Is that REALLY going to be a jail??” Her male companion is reassuring, “Nothing like Rikers … this is 21st Century.”
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — Overheard in line at one of most popular pastry outlets on Montague Street: “Hope I can get them into a camp …” A mother with two pre-schoolers in tow was showing a friend the Dodge Y flyer for Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 18.
