VTuber Raiden Raiden named to Forbes JAPAN 30 UNDER 30 2026

VTuber Raiden Raiden, a member of the hololive DEV_IS group, has been selected for the ‘Forbes JAPAN 30 UNDER 30 2026’ list. This marks the second consecutive year a hololive talent has received this honor, following Suisei Hoshimachi.

Raiden, who has a background in rakugo and holds a curator qualification, was recognized for her efforts to connect VTuber activities with Japanese culture and art. Her work includes collaborations with various museums and musical projects themed around Japanese art history.

The 2026 list features 30 young innovators across various fields, including artists like SAKURA of LE SSERAFIM, the metal unit BABYMETAL, and singer-songwriter Ikuta Lilas, as well as manga artist Ken Hokuno. The award recognizes individuals under 30 who are making significant impacts in their respective industries or demonstrating global potential.