Hololive Dreams pairs a six-lane rhythm game with idol training and a theme park you build on a floating island, and your score in each song leans heavily on the cards you bring. The launch roster covers talents from across the Japanese, English, and Indonesian branches, so knowing which 5-star cards carry the early game saves you a lot of wasted upgrade materials.
Quick answer: For the strongest launch scoring, prioritize the S-tier 5-stars first — [A Mischievous Forest of Sunlight Filtering Through the Trees] Ayunda Risu, [Assistant’s Muse] Hakui Koyori, [Blade Flash] Kazama Iroha, and [Serene Wave Knight] Shirogane Noel — then fill out A-tier around them.
Hololive Dreams 5-star card tier list
The table below ranks the five-star Holomem cards, since those are consistently your best pulls for pushing score. Each tier lists its cards by name.
| Tier | 5-star Holomem cards |
|---|---|
| S | [A Mischievous Forest of Sunlight Filtering Through the Trees] Ayunda Risu, [Assistant’s Muse] Hakui Koyori, [Blade Flash] Kazama Iroha, [Serene Wave Knight] Shirogane Noel |
| A | [A drink enjoyed with a prim peacock] Pavolia Reine, [A Flower in Full Bloom] AZKi, [A little something from the girly boss] Todoroki Hajime, [A Relaxing Donut Party♪] Mococo Abyssguard, [Bringing smiles through the parade] Otonose Kanade, [Comet Heart Stealer] Hoshimachi Suisei, [Cultivating a spirit of inquiry in the library] Shiori Novella, [Elven Gale Gondola] Shiranui Flare, [High-Tech Victory V] Robocosan, [Igniting wisdom and leading to art] Juufuutei Raden, [Lion’s Deadeye] Shishiro Botan, [Lovely Phoenix Diner] Takanashi Kiara, [Spirit Realm Lantern] Nakiri Ayame, [Vivid Cheer Spirit] Natsuiro Matsuri |
| B | [A Late-Night Break: The CEO’s Ultimate Meal] Ichijou Ririka, [A warm and rejuvenating moment] Ninomae Ina’nis, [Clock Tower Warden] Ouro Kronii, [Duckling Noon Jam] Oozora Subaru, [Eternal Night Out] Tokoyami Towa, [Floatie Float Time] Tsunomaki Watame, [Lonely Snow Heiress] Yukihana Lamy, [Lunar Songstress] Moona Hoshinova, [nephilim sonority] IRyS, [Pureheart Song] Momosuzu Nene, [Royal Loyal Noon] Himemori Luna, [Siren Marine Blue] Houshou Marine, [Sparks at Sunset] Shiranui Flare, [Sunlight-filled Cosmos Palette] Airani Iofifteen, [Vibrant Skater] Inugami Korone, [Vibrant Sun Splash!] Oozora Subaru |
| C | [Calming Nightscape] Ookami Mio, [Chaotic Powerful Rat] Hakos Baelz, [Ethereal Half-Elf] Aki Rosenthal, [Fatal Temptation] Yuzuki Choco, [Fluffy Donut Feast] Fuwawa Abyssguard, [Gentle Breeze Knight] Shirogane Noel, [Kitsune’s Rite] Shirakami Fubuki, [Polka’s Phantasm] Omaru Polka, [Prism Crystal Realm] Koseki Bijou, [Rainbow’s Devotion] Tokino Sora, [Reaper’s death flow] Mori Calliope, [Sakura Bloom] Sakura Miko, [Secret Post-Feast] Nekomata Okayu, [Snack-Time Rebel] Akai Haato, [Sunny Spot, Cats, and Members] Vestia Zeta, [Woolly Smile Festival] Tsunomaki Watame |
| D | [A harmony of smiles carried on the sea breeze] Otonose Kanade, [Commanding Genius] La+ Darkness, [Echoes of Nocturne] Nerissa Ravencroft, [Iron Executive] Takane Lui, [Playful Rabbit Field] Usada Pekora, [Rainy Day Shaman] Kobo Kanaeru, [Relaxing and playing games while sinking into the sofa] Anya Melfissa, [Strength is honed in the forge] Kaela Kovalskia, [Z nonstop talker] Kureiji Ollie |
One thing to keep in mind before you commit gems: a card can land near the top for one of two reasons. Some are pure units that push raw score, while others are leaders whose costume skill lifts the whole team. A strong team usually wants both, not just five names from the very top row.
Why the top cards sit where they do
The S-tier group stands out because those cards stack high-probability score-up effects with strong secondary boosts, which gives them the highest scoring ceiling right now. Ayunda Risu, Hakui Koyori, Kazama Iroha, and Shirogane Noel each deliver more per note than anything below them, so they are the first cards worth pouring materials into.
A-tier is deep and reliable. Names like Hoshimachi Suisei, AZKi, and Natsuiro Matsuri are excellent raw scorers, while Pavolia Reine and Nakiri Ayame work better as team-wide leaders. You can build a very competitive squad entirely out of this row, which is why so many launch cards cluster here.
B-tier cards are solid picks that perform well without carrying a team on their own. They fit comfortably as supporting members alongside an S or A leader. C-tier and D-tier cards trail on scoring output, but that ranking measures ceiling, not enjoyment. If your favorite sits lower down, you can still clear and enjoy every chart with them.
How this ranking was decided
Placements weigh each 5-star card’s best skills and passive effects against its scoring performance on the rhythm charts. Cards with high-probability score-up skills and multiple secondary boosts rise to the top, while cards that lean on niche or situational effects settle lower. This reflects the global launch meta as of August 2026, and positions will shift as the meta settles and new banners arrive.
Note: Tiers are a guide for who to build first, not a rule about who you are allowed to play. A strong leader plus a strong unit will cover the early game comfortably.
Building a team around your best cards
Beyond featuring your oshi, a good team leans on synergy between the leader and members. You can group members by sub-unit, such as Advent, ReGLOSS, or Hololive ID, or you can build around type synergy instead. Both approaches raise your effective score if the members line up.
Two more details push your numbers higher. Check each member’s connect pattern to maximize skill levels across the team, and equip any special costumes you unlock for your leader, since those costume skills can lift the whole squad. Pair a top-tier leader with strong scoring units from the S and A rows, then round out the last slots with B-tier members that share a sub-unit or type, and you will have a team that clears launch content without forcing you to bench a favorite.
