Hoshimachi Suisei Appears in Moana 2, Sang Cover of Theme Song

Hololive Vtuber Hoshimachi Suisei has a bit part playing a character in the Japanese version of Moana 2. She also sang and uploaded a cover of “Beyond,” which is one of the theme songs in the new Moana movie.

According to hololive’s post on social media, Hoshimachi Suisei plays a villager in the Japanese dub of Moana 2, and it encourages viewers to try and listen for her voice. This is not the first time that hololive Vtubers voiced background characters in the Japanese dub of movies. In early November 2024, five Vtubers who were part of the promotional campaign for Venom: The Last Dance voiced background characters in the film.

You can also check out Suisei’s cover of “Beyond,” the new Moana movie theme song, below:

This music video is a tribute to the film, and Suisei appears wearing an islander outfit. In the description of the video, she stated that Disney asked her to sing this song, because she shares many of Moana’s characteristics. In particular, she has a strong will to continue down the path she chose, even if she’s unsure of what the future holds, and she has the courage to continue challenging herself in a new world. Suisei also says that she sang the song with excitement that contains a hint of anxiety.

Moana 2 will air in Japanese theaters from December 6, 2024. The movie premiered in English on November 21, 2024 at the Lanikuhonua Cultural Institute in Hawaii, before appearing in the United States on November 27, 2024.