Rune Hanekawa (ルーン・ハネカワ)
At a glance
- Who: Rune Hanekawa, an independent VTuber who streams in English and Japanese
- Agency: Independent (no agency listed)
- Debut: January 2, 2021, according to Hololist
- Birthday: November 6
- Language and content: English and Japanese; free talk and gaming
Who Rune Hanekawa is
Rune Hanekawa is an independent VTuber with a Live2D model. According to Hololist, she began streaming on January 2, 2021 and can speak English and Japanese. Her character is described there as “a cute catgirl with very big braincells”. Her nickname is Rune, her height is listed as 162 cm, and her color tags are cat and purple. Her oshi mark is given as a purple heart and a black heart.
Channel and style
Her listed content is free talk and gaming. She has a YouTube channel and a Twitch channel, and she posts on X and TikTok. Her fan art hashtag is #runehanekawart. Her profile also links a commission page, a Marshmallow Q&A page and several support pages. Current streaming schedules and recent activity are not covered in this profile, so please check her own channels for the latest information.
How to follow and what to expect
Updates and stream notices are normally posted on her X account, and live streams are held on YouTube and Twitch. Because she is an independent creator, her schedule is set by herself and may change without notice.
Official links
- YouTube: youtube.com/@runehanekawa
- Twitch: twitch.tv/runehanekawa
- X: @runehanekawa
- TikTok: @runehanekawa
FAQ
When is Rune Hanekawa’s birthday? Her birthday is November 6, according to Hololist.
Which agency does she belong to? None. She is listed as an independent VTuber.
What language does she stream in? English and Japanese.
Where can I watch her? On YouTube at youtube.com/@runehanekawa and on Twitch at twitch.tv/runehanekawa.
Related
- VTubers 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Japanese Virtual YouTubers
- VTuber Birthday and Anniversary Celebrations: What to Expect
Sources
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Profile
Sources
- www.youtube.com (official)
- x.com (official)
- www.twitch.tv (official)
- Hololist: Rune Hanekawa
Reviewed by WVR Inoue on October 29, 2026. See our editorial standards.
