Hololive Dreams launched with over 150 songs spanning hololive originals, cover tracks, and event-exclusive music, and the song roster is the foundation of the rhythm board experience. This hololive Dreams original songs list catalogs the launch tracks by category, covers the chart tier breakdown, and recommends chart pairings for new players building their rhythm repertoire.
How Songs Are Categorized in Hololive Dreams
The song roster in hololive Dreams is categorized into three main buckets: Original Songs (hololive-produced tracks with full band or vocal arrangements), Cover Songs (other artists' tracks performed by holomem), and Event-Exclusive Songs (limited-time tracks that appear during story events). The launch roster contains roughly 80 originals, 60 covers, and 10+ event-exclusive tracks, totaling 150+ songs at launch.
The original-to-cover ratio matters because originals tend to have stronger vocal lines that translate to clearer rhythm chart patterns, while covers often have more complex arrangements that test pattern-reading skill. New players typically find originals easier to read because the vocal phrases are predictable, while covers require more attentive chart reading.
| Category | Launch Count | Average Tier | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Originals | ~80 | Easy-Expert | New players |
| Covers | ~60 | Normal-Expert | Pattern reading |
| Event-Exclusive | ~10 | Hard-Master | Event reward |
Recommended Original Songs by Chart Tier
The recommended original songs for each chart tier are the ones with clean vocal phrases and predictable patterns that translate well to rhythm charts. New players should start with these recommendations rather than diving into the densest chart versions. This strategy is consistent with the optimal song unlock pattern identified by veteran players.
For Easy tier, the recommended originals are the upbeat songs from the launch roster, which have tap-only patterns and 60-100 NPM. For Normal tier, the recommended originals include the medium-tempo ballads and the vocal-heavy tracks, which introduce hold notes at 100-180 NPM. For Hard tier, the recommended originals include the faster songs with flick notes at 180-280 NPM.
| Tier | Recommended Originals | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Easy | Bright, upbeat tracks | Clear vocal phrases |
| Normal | Medium-tempo ballads | Hold note introduction |
| Hard | Fast originals | Flick note training |
| Expert | High-BPM originals | Density challenge |
| Master | Top originals | Peak chart difficulty |
Cover Songs and Why They Test Different Skills
Cover songs in hololive Dreams cover a wide range of original artists, and they test different rhythm skills because the arrangements are not hololive-native. Players who have experience with non-vocal music or who are familiar with the cover song's original artist tend to score higher on cover chart runs, because the vocal cues are not always aligned with the rhythm chips.
The most popular cover songs at launch include several well-known anime and J-pop tracks, which gives cover chart specialists an edge. Players who do not know the cover songs can still clear them at A-rank with Practice mode drilling, but the pattern recognition takes longer than with originals.
| Cover Type | Difficulty Pattern | Skill Tested |
|---|---|---|
| Anime OP/ED | Medium density | Vocal phrase reading |
| J-pop covers | Variable | Pattern variety |
| Western pop | High density | Reading speed |
| Vocaloid | Very high | Pattern complexity |
Event-Exclusive Songs and Their Longevity
Event-Exclusive songs are added to the rotation during active story events and remain in the rotation for 4-6 weeks after the event ends. After that window, they enter a "legacy event songs" pool that returns during anniversary events or major updates. Players who missed an event window can still play the songs, but the event-specific rewards are no longer earnable.
The current event-exclusive songs at launch include roughly 10 tracks tied to the launch story event. These tracks are usually higher difficulty than the originals because event-exclusive songs are designed to challenge event-active players. If you missed the launch event, you can still play the songs in the legacy pool but you will not earn the event-specific rewards.
| Event Tier | Song Count | Difficulty | Reward Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Launch event | 10 | Hard-Expert | Active |
| Anniversary events | 5-10 | Variable | Recurring |
| Limited reruns | 3-5 | Master | Rare |
Choose the Right Songs for Your Rhythm Repertoire
Building a rhythm repertoire is a personal choice, but most players end up with 10-20 favorite songs that they replay for rhythm score grinding or PvP mirror chart practice. The recommended repertoire for a new account is 5 Easy songs, 5 Normal songs, 5 Hard songs, and 2-3 Expert songs, which gives you enough variety to clear daily quests without burning out on the same track.
The second consideration is tag synergy. Songs in hololive Dreams are tagged by holomem featured or by song style (Music tag, Vocal tag, etc.), and matching the song's tag to your formation's tag pairing gives a small rhythm score boost. Use the in-game tag filter to find songs that match your formation's primary tag.
| Repertoire Tier | Songs | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Daily routine | 5-7 songs | Quest grinding |
| Score grinding | 3-5 songs | High rhythm score |
| PvP mirror | 5-10 songs | Ladder climbing |
| Event play | 3-5 songs | Event rewards |
Discover New Originals Through Genre Filters
The in-game song list has genre filters (Pop, Rock, Ballad, Vocal, Instrumental, Electronic) that help you discover new originals matching your taste, and using these filters is more efficient than scrolling the full list. Players who apply this consistently unlock 30-50% more songs than random progression.
| Genre | Best For | Pattern Style |
|---|---|---|
| Pop | Casual play | Tap-dominant |
| Rock | Rhythm practice | Hold-heavy |
| Ballad | End-game training | Long sustains |
| Vocal | Pattern reading | Vocal-phrase based |
| Instrumental | Speed charts | High NPM |
| Electronic | Master tier | Maximum density |
Build Your Original Song Repertoire Over Time
Building a deep repertoire of originals takes 4-6 weeks of consistent play, and tracking your favorites helps you remember which songs work best for each content mode. The recommended cadence is to verify unlock progress weekly during the first month.
| Week | Repertoire Goal |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | 5 Easy favorites |
| Week 2-3 | 5 Normal favorites |
| Week 4 | 5 Hard favorites |
| Week 5+ | 2-3 Expert favorites |
Track Original Song Stats for Better Replays
Each original song has stats showing your best clear, total plays, and average score, and tracking these stats helps you identify the songs where you can push for higher scores. This approach produces better long-term song roster growth than reactive unlock patterns.
| Stat | What It Tells |
|---|---|
| Best clear | Your peak rhythm score |
| Total plays | How often you replay |
| Average score | Consistency over plays |
| Combo max | Your best combo run |
Final Originals Repertoire Takeaways
The original song repertoire is the foundation of your rhythm score grind, and the most successful players build a deep roster of 10-20 originals across all tiers. Spend your first 30 days exploring different originals, then settle on the 5-7 favorites that match your formation tags.
| Takeaway | Action |
|---|---|
| Explore 10+ originals | Build your library |
| Match repertoire to formation | Tag-aligned picks |
| Track weekly stats | Identify improvement areas |
| Replay favorites | Push higher scores |
Final Originals Library Takeaways
The original songs are the backbone of your rhythm experience, and exploring the full 80-song originals library takes 4-6 weeks of consistent play. Match your repertoire to your formation's tag alignment for maximum rhythm score gains, and you will see significant improvement over weeks.
| Takeaway | Action |
|---|---|
| Match repertoire to tags | Tag-aligned picks |
| Track weekly stats | Identify improvement |
| Replay favorites | Push higher scores |
| Explore 10+ originals | Build depth |
Final Original Songs Action Plan
Combine tag-aligned repertoire building with weekly stats tracking, and you will maximize your rhythm score across all chart tiers. The original songs library is the foundation of your rhythm experience, and exploring it thoroughly takes 4-6 weeks of consistent play. Use the genre filters and stats panel to discover new favorites and improve your rhythm score on the songs you already know.
Final Original Songs Summary
The 80+ original songs at launch are the foundation of your rhythm experience, and exploring the library thoroughly takes roughly one month of consistent play. Match your repertoire to your formation's primary tag for maximum rhythm score gains, and track your weekly stats to identify songs where you can push for higher scores.
| Takeaway | Action |
|---|---|
| Match repertoire to tags | Tag-aligned picks |
| Track weekly stats | Identify improvement |
| Replay favorites | Push higher scores |
| Explore 10+ originals | Build depth |
For related topics, see our rhythm basics and song unlock requirements guides for additional context on this system. Community data confirms that focused players access 80-95% of the available song catalog. This strategy is consistent with the optimal song unlock pattern identified by veteran players.
Song library and event rotation schedules are published on the official YouTube channel song list. This strategy is consistent with the optimal song unlock pattern identified by veteran players. Players who apply this consistently unlock 30-50% more songs than random progression.
Original Song Discovery Strategy
The original song discovery strategy in hololive Dreams focuses on completion of chart-specific challenges, weekly rotation participation, and leveraging the Create Chart community for new song unlocks. Players who complete all chart challenges typically unlock 90% of original songs within 3-4 months.
The second discovery strategy is Create Chart community engagement, because popular community-uploaded charts occasionally get rotated into the official playlist after a 7-14 day review period. Players who follow community chart creators often access new songs 2-4 weeks before they appear in the standard rotation.
| Discovery Source | Songs/Month | Engagement | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chart challenges | 4-6 | High | High |
| Weekly rotation | 2-3 | Medium | Medium |
| Create Chart featured | 1-2 | High | High |
| Achievement unlocks | 0-1 | Low | Low |
The recommended long-term discovery approach is to clear all chart challenges weekly, follow community chart creators for early access to featured charts, and participate in Create Chart rotation when featured. Players who follow this pattern typically access 60-70 new original songs per quarter, which represents the majority of new content during that window.
For related topics on song strategy, see our rhythm bonus by song guide for score optimization, and our song length tier guide for chart difficulty assessment. Players who apply this consistently unlock 30-50% more songs than random progression. The recommended cadence is to verify unlock progress weekly during the first month.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many songs are in hololive Dreams at launch?
The launch roster contains over 150 songs split across roughly 80 originals, 60 covers, and 10 event-exclusive tracks. The roster grows with each major update, adding new originals from hololive production and rerun event tracks. The recommended cadence is to verify unlock progress weekly during the first month.
What is the difference between original and cover songs in hololive Dreams?
Original songs are hololive-produced tracks with vocal arrangements designed for rhythm charts, while cover songs are other artists' tracks performed by holomem. Originals tend to have cleaner vocal phrases that translate to readable chart patterns, while covers test pattern reading skill more aggressively.
Are event-exclusive songs available after the event ends in hololive Dreams?
Yes, event-exclusive songs enter a legacy pool after the event window closes, but you cannot earn event-specific rewards from them anymore. The songs return during anniversary events or major updates, which gives players a second chance to earn rewards. This approach produces better long-term song roster growth than reactive unlock patterns.
What chart tier should I start with in hololive Dreams?
New players should start with Easy charts to learn the rhythm board basics, then progress to Normal after clearing 10 Easy charts at 70%+ accuracy. Hard charts become available around account level 10, and Expert charts unlock at level 20 with the holomem board.