(Updated for episode 2) Unlike Holo no Graffiti which can be to some extent enjoyed even if you don't know Hololive, being part of the fanbase is vital to enjoyment of Hololive Alternative. If you're a fan, this isn't just a short promo, it's an accumulation of feels, a checkpoint of a long jurney taken - a jurney that was travelled by the creators and the fans together. Due to the nature of Hololive, this little short is something that you feel personal involvement in. As cringy as it might sound, I would compare it to watching a fond memory of your child achieving success afterworking hard. If you're not a fan, all of this is absent, so it's completely understandable you wouldn't get why is this rated so high, as for you it's literally just a very short presentation of a product you don't exactly care about. And that's completely okay position to hold. But don't think this is rated high just because it's related to Hololive, as it is actually well made.

The animation is smooth, and both the action and panoramic sequences are a pleasure to look at. It shows Hololive Alternative had higher budget than an average commercial-type anime gets. It wonderfully manages to reveal parts of character backstories in the few seconds it gets to do so, the direction is amazing for this. The character designs are of course also great, but that's something that was not created for this short specifically, so it doesn't get a credit for that. What it does get credit for is the successful transition from 3D models to 2D animation. It's also a nice touch that the song is sung by a member of HololiveEN.

Now, unexpectedly but not unwelcomed 2nd part was released. Admittedly, it has a bit lesser impact, but this is not because it is worse, but simply because Cover has been spoiling us with quality production, so it would be more accurate that part 2 keeps up with the set standard. The animation and scenery is again great to look at, especially for fans. And it is fans too that will rejoice at seeing more characters previously unseen in animated form getting some love. Additionally, the first short focused more on a panoramic view while this is closer focused on characters, and it is nice to see how the personalities of them are recognizable even within the seconds of screentime. So once again I am satisfied with the result and have rewatched the 2nd part multiple times too.

Overall, this is the type of promo that you will watch over and over again if you're a fan - it captures the hype just perfectly. That said, I do hesitate to rate it higher as it cannot be enjoyed as a stand-alone. Not to its fault, of course.
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