Preview: Color Rise Harmony Fuji 5 Hours Headline Fuji This Weekend

Fuji, Shizuoka, March 7, 2025 – The ARO Hololive Month of Racing is reaching a fever pitch as HoloType’s inaugural weekend finally arrives at the legendary Fuji Speedway. Titled the "Color Rise Harmony Fuji 5 Hours" – a 5 hour race spread across three splits – this showpiece event marks the beginning of the 2025 HoloType season, integrating the World, Japan, and International Series into one thrilling weekend.

Over the past three weeks, the Fuji circuit has served as the warmup stage for the season. Races in HoloGT3 and FHolo have witnessed remarkable performances.

In Split A, Airi Nakamura has consistently demonstrated remarkable pace and composure in previous HoloGT3 and FHolo JP events, and has decorated her accolades with a win in HoloGT3 at Autopolis, making her a strong contender to deliver a standout performance. Meanwhile Rustim Kurashio, a proven driver with an aggressive yet tactically sound approach, has shown that he can excel under pressure, and his form over recent weeks suggests he will continue to be a force in Split A, despite his falloff in form in HoloGT3. Third, Misaki Sakura has impressed with her consistency and strategic racecraft in recent rounds, consistently pushing the limits and gathering crucial points, which resulted in her Tsuyo Series qualification in HoloGT3.

In Split B, the potential frontrunners include Kizuhara Leo, Lorenzo Ricci, and Tyler Williams. Kizuhara Leo has emerged as a dynamic talent with a mix of speed and tactical awareness, and her pending final starts for Murasaki Shion add extra emotional momentum that could fuel a stellar performance. Lorenzo Ricci, known for his exceptional consistency and dominating qualifying sessions in previous HoloGT3 and FHolo races, remains a perennial threat in any race he enters. Tyler Williams, with his aggressive driving style and proven track record in high-pressure situations like SUGO and Okayama last year in HoloGT3, is also well-positioned to challenge for top positions, making him one of the standout favorites in Split B.

For Split C, three names rise to the top as favorites: Zeke Wimberley, Jake Goodwin, and Javier Lusby (Gunpla_Uruguay). Raijin Kaczynski, marked with a strong performance indicator, has been in impressive form recently and is expected to leverage his aggressive yet calculated approach to gain crucial positions. Jake Goodwin has a solid pedigree and has consistently shown his ability to compete at the highest level, making him a reliable contender in this split. Lastly, Javier Lusby, with his blend of raw speed and determination, has emerged as a promising talent whose recent performances suggest he can push the boundaries in Split C, potentially making a deep impact on the final standings.

However, not all names will be seen this weekend. Representatives from FlowGlow and Justice are notably absent, as their associated talents are not scheduled to perform at the 6th fes. Consequently, their teams have been sat out from the racing action, leaving the spotlight on the remaining stars with their talents set to take the stage in Makuhari Messe.

The event is split into several thrilling segments:

Saturday, March 8, 2025:

Split A: Kicking off at 07:00 JST, Split A sees the kickoff of the new HoloType series.

Split B: At 10:00 JST, the field continues with Split B, with more racing action to come.

Sunday, March 9, 2025:

Creators' Race (Invitational): The weekend’s excitement extends to an exclusive invitational at 07:00 JST, featuring the creative aspects from the Hololive talents battling it out on track.

Split C: Rounding off the event at 09:00 JST, Split C will be the final race of the weekend, the closer of the Month of Racing

Adding an emotional note to the proceedings, Kizuhara Leo is slated for her pending final starts representing Murasaki Shion, who is set to graduate on April 26, 2025. These final appearances are expected to be poignant and celebratory, as Leo carries Shion’s legacy on their remaining races.

With the 6th Fes looming in Chiba, all eyes are on the Hololive talents who are set to perform there from tomorrow. But here in Fuji, it is all on the racing as 59 drivers take to Fuji Speedway for an unforgettable encounter.