Former Hololive star Gawr Gura returns to the Vtubing stage as Saba

Gawr Gura debuts new VTuber identity, Saba, with a record-breaking live stream.

On June 29, 2025, the virtual world saw the return of one of its most beloved creators. VTuber Saba, also known as Sameko Saba, debuted her new identity with a livestream titled [VTUBER DEBUT】yoho! i'm saba!,  which attracted a record-breaking peak viewership of 198,000 fans. 

The debut marks a significant moment in the VTuber community, positioning Saba as one of the biggest debuts in VTuber history.

Saba is the new persona of Gawr Gura, previously a prominent member of Hololive English’s -Myth- collective. 

Gura had gained massive popularity as a virtual content creator under Hololive for over four years, becoming the most subscribed VTuber on YouTube and one of the leading figures in the VTuber scene.

However, after an emotional announcement on April 16, 2025, Gura revealed her graduation from the agency, citing disagreements with management and a shift in company direction.

In her debut livestream, Saba introduced herself with enthusiasm, saying, "My name is Saba. It's nice to meet you. I've never met you before. Wow! So many of your guesses were so close! I have a fish tail. I'm a fish! Trust me, I'm a fish. Don't ask any further questions."

Fans were treated to insights into Saba's future plans, which include rhythm games, karaoke, and a desire to experiment with original music. "I want to release original music, but I want to take it slow and experiment with different genres," she said.

As Saba embarks on her independent journey, her return to content creation is met with overwhelming support from her loyal fanbase.