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Domyoji Cocoa (道明寺ここあ, Doumyouji Kokoa) was a female Japanese Virtual YouTuber affiliated with RIOT MUSIC under its Blitz Wing label. She is the younger sister of Domyoji Haruto from the Game Club Project.
Debuting in July 2018 as the host of the Cocoa Music channel, she made music covers until her retirement in December 2019 when her original voice actress left. Her character was recast with a new voice actress and she re-debuted in March 2020 with a new YouTube channel.
Introduction video[]
【道明寺ここあ】兄がYoutuberになりました。
Cocoa's introduction.
Personality[]
Appearance[]
She has medium length light-brown hair and a side braid with two triangle-shaped hair accessories. Her eyes have magenta irises. She has a vibrant blue jacket with a white collared shirt and short blue tie.
History[]
Background[]
Her channel was created on 9 July 2018 under the name "Cocoa Music" (ここあMusic).
2018[]
On 24 July, she uploaded her first video, a cover of the song Rising Hope. However this video was later deleted, due to the use of some scenery not intended for that purpose. Because of this the first video on her channel is from 30 July,[2]
On 1 August, an altered version of her first cover was uploaded.[3]
2019[]
Retirement[]
On 9 December 2019, Cocoa's original voice actress concluded her activities with a final stream on YouTube.[4]
2020[]
Recasting and re-debut[]
On 9 March, Cocoa's agency Unlimited published a statement on their website and their PR staff Suzuki Midori's Twitter account[5] announcing the restart of Cocoa's activities. Unlimited explained that Cocoa's original voice actress left to pursue other goals and, after some consideration regarding Cocoa's voice, they decided to hire a new voice actress for her with a different personality.[6]
On 13 March, Cocoa re-debuted on a new YouTube channel with a cover of the song "ETERNAL BLAZE" by Mizuki Nana.[7][Note 1]
In April, Cocoa transferred from being under Unlimited Inc.'s direct management to their music agency RIOT MUSIC, where she will be placed under the Blitz Wing label.
On 19 September, Cocoa released her first original single called "Fall in Sunset". The song was composed by Mikito-P.
2021[]
On 22 September, Brave Group (formerly Unlimited) released a statement regarding the original Cocoa's channel, announcing that the channel would be deleted on 19 October after discussion with the management.[8]
2022[]
2023[]
On 24 October 2023, Blitz Wing's Twitter account announced Cocoa's hiatus, citing health concerns.[9]
2025[]
Second retirement[]
On 6 March, Blitz Wing announced the end of Cocoa's activities due to her contract's termination. The announcement cites breach of contract, information leaks and the agency's inability to confirm the talent's intentions regarding her future activities as the reasons for her termination.[10]
Trivia[]
- Cocoa shares the same character designer with Kannagi Tenri, Yuzuriha Honami, Ouma Kirara, as well as Kamiya Neco from Vlash, Narin Mikure from VSPO! EN, Tamanoi Nana from NIJISANJI, and several VTubers from Aogiri High School.
External links[]
Media[]
- ここあMusic - Original YouTube channel (deleted)
- COCOA CHANNEL - Current YouTube channel
- @kokoa_domyoji - Original official Twitter account
- @cocoa_domyoji - Current official Twitter account
- @cocoa_domyoji Official Tiktok Account
- Domyoji Cocoa's official_website
Further reading[]
- 道明寺ここあ - Pixiv Encyclopedia
Notes[]
- ↑ Unlike the Game Club Project's voice actors replacement controversy, this new Cocoa returns on a new channel, in what appears to be an attempt to respect the original performer's legacy and memory with the fans. The MV contains a possible reference to the original Cocoa, starting with a gentle "push" forward from her to the new Cocoa. Some of the comments interpret this as a "passing of the torch" moment for the new talent and wish her good luck.
References[]
- ↑ Necomi. (2020, September 16)道明寺ここあちゃんの新ビジュアルを担当させていただきました。よろしくお願いします！. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
- ↑ Domyoji, C. [ここあMusic]. (2018, July 30). 【アニメ】兄がYoutuberになりました。 [Video]. YouTube.
- ↑ Domyoji, C. [ここあMusic]. (2018, August 1). 【初投稿】Rising Hope 歌ってみた - 道明寺ここあ [Video]. YouTube.
- ↑ Domyoji, C. [ここあMusic]. (2019, December 9). 【LIVE】君がどこにいても… [Video]. YouTube.
- ↑ Suzuki, M. [@midorichan_pr]. (2020, March 3). 【道明寺ここあ 活動再開のお知らせ】 [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ Unlimited Inc.. (n.d.). [道明寺ここあ 活動再開のお知らせ Unlimited statement on Domyoji Cocoa's Return] [Press Release].
- ↑ Domyoji, C. [COCOA CHANNEL]. (2020, March 13). 【MV】ETERNAL BLAZE / covered by 道明寺ここあ【水樹奈々】 [Video]. YouTube.
- ↑ Brave group. (2021, September 22). 当社運営チャンネル『ここあMusic』に関してのお知らせ [Press Release].
- ↑ Blitz Wing [@RIOT_BlitzWing]. (2023, October 24). 【お知らせ】道明寺ここあですが、体調不良が続いており当面の間、活動を休止し休養いたします。 [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ Blitz Wing [@RIOT_BlitzWing]. (2025, March 6). Notice regarding the end of activities for COCOA DOMYOJI [Tweet]. Twitter.