Tokino Sora

Tokino Sora
ときのそら
Tokino Sora as designed by Ordan
Born15 May
OccupationVirtual YouTuber
YouTube information
Channel
Years active2017–present
Genres
Subscribers1.32 million
Views268 million
Last updated: 25 January 2026
Websitehololive.hololivepro.com/en/talents/tokino-sora/

Tokino Sora (ときのそら) is a Japanese virtual YouTuber. 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, Sakura Miko, Hoshimachi Suisei, and AZKi. She signed a record deal with Victor Entertainment in March 2019.[1]

Overview

Tokino Sora 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]

On 7 September 2017, Tokino Sora held her first livestream, and thus began her activities as a virtual idol. Her initial livestream on Niconico was alleged to have 13 viewers.[4]

On October 6, 2019, Tokino Sora held her first solo live concert, 'Dream!'.[5]

In July 2024, Sora 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).[6]

Discography

Albums

Name Release date Peak chart positions Standard Product Number
JPN
[7]
JPN
Comb.

[8]
JPN
Hot

[9]
Standard edition Limited edition
Dreaming! 27 March 2019 12 13 11 VICL-65163 VIZL-1558
ON STAGE! 21 October 2020 25 29 18 VIZL-1815
Re:Play 24 November 2021 42 49 35
Sign 7 September 2022 29 43
Futurity Step (As SorAZ) 20 December 2023 13 18
Pulse 24 September 2025 27 36

Extended plays (EPs)

Name Release date Peak chart positions
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[10]
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[11]
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Hot

[9]
My Loving 4 March 2020 16 16 12
Beyond 22 February 2023 43 31
STAR STAR☆T 6 March 2024 21 36 15

Singles

Name[12] Release date Peak chart positions Note
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[13]
JPN
Down.

[9]
"Hurray Hurray LOVE" 7 October 2019 100
"Aozora Symphony" 15 May 2020 Birthday song/Limited release
"KumoHurray!" 15 May 2021
"Suki, Nai Chai-souda (Acoustic Arrange ver.)" 8 September 2021
"Happy Meowthday!!" 15 May 2022 28
"Ke sera sora!" 20 November 2022
"Scale the walls" (As SorAZ) 16 August 2023
"Kawaikute Gomen" (Cover) 7 September 2023
"Complex Image" (Cover) 21 February 2024
"Hikaru Nara" (Cover as SorAZ) 29 February 2024
"Storyteller" 27 March 2024
"Okaerinasai" 14 August 2024 16
"Lucky 7th Whistle" 8 September 2024
"Children Record" (Cover) 3 October 2024
"Blue Bird" (Cover) 29 January 2025
"Swallow Tail" 15 May 2025
"Ultra Super Infinity" 26 June 2025
"Dancing Reed" 26 July 2025 Theme song of the TV drama GraPara!

References

  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 (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. ^ "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.
  5. ^ "Tokino Sora | TALENT | hololive official website". hololive.hololivepro.com. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  6. ^ 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.
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  9. ^ a b c "ときのそら | Artist". Billboard JAPAN (in Japanese).
  10. ^ "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).
  11. ^ "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).
  12. ^ "DISCOGRAPHY". ときのそら ビクターエンタテインメント. Retrieved 11 January 2019.
  13. ^ "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.