Keina Suda, also known by his Vocaloid producer name Balloon, has been rising in popularity with the release of the music video for his new track Darling. On May 24, he’ll release his second full album Ghost Pop, and his track Hana ni Kaze is being used to promote Hatsune Miku’s 360 Reality Audio Experience at the Sony Store. This catchy track will be released on all major streaming services on February 10, 2023. In addition, the cover for the song, created by Avogado6,  has also been revealed.

The song was created exclusively as the campaign song for Sony Store’s exclusive Walkman and accompanying headphones featuring exclusive Hatsune Miku designs by Avogado 6. These are available to order now, and starting January 27, Sony Store locations are offering a new listening experience, allowing guests to enjoy Hana ni Kaze with Sony’s 3D Reality Audio.

In addition to this listening experience, a special viewing event was held in theater rooms, making guests feel as though they were at a live concert. Reservations were required to participate.

Visit the official Sony website for more information!

Given the intense popularity of the Hatsune Miku Symphony 2022, an additional evening performance has been added after the afternoon performance sold out! Tickets are now on sale. Additionally, to celebrate the new event, the performance of Daughter of Evil ~ Servant of Evil from the 2020 Hatsune Miku Symphony has been uploaded to YouTube!

Hatsune Miku Symphony 2020 ~5th Anniversary ~ September 21, 2022 at Suntory Hall / Daughter of Evil ~ Servant of Evil（mothy_Akuno P）

The complete main visual for the event, drawn by illustrator Rella, has been unveiled, showing Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Rin, and Kagamine Len! 

Keina Suda, also known as the Vocaloid producer Balloon, is ready to contribute music to the popular mobile game Project Sekai: Colorful Stage!  The creator initially began making Vocaloid music back in 2013, and his hit song Charles has been covered by many other singers.

The song will be added to the game in a future update, and more details will be revealed soon.

One of Balloon’s best-known songs, Rain and Petra, will also be added to the rhythm game. The artist will hold a solo concert in both Tokyo and Osaka as well, with presale tickets now available on the official homepage.

The artist will hold a solo concert in both Tokyo and Osaka as well, with presale tickets now available on the official homepage. The Osaka show will be held on May 6 at the Orix Theater, and in Tokyo on May 14 at the Nakano Sun Plaza Hall. 

Comment from Balloon

I’m Balloon. My new song for the unit 25:00 at the Night Code is coming soon. I wrote the music while thinking of the group’s story and combining that with my own feelings. I hope you listen and interpret it in your own way.

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The merchandise brand Cocollabo will be opening a special shop featuring Hatsune Miku and other Vocaloid goods, 39Culture 2022, at Shibuya LOFT starting March 4, 2022!

Illustration by Mo

Illustration by Hechima

Illustration by miyoru

Illustration by Mame Shinoda

Merchandise

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The theme for this year’s 5th-anniversary event is ‘fashion and music,’ a throwback to the first event. Four illustrators–Mo, Hechima, miyoru, and Mame Shinoda–have contributed illustrations for the shop’s goods, while koya and shu have written a theme song to liven up the venue! Miku fans, don’t miss out!

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On February 9, popular singer Eve released his first Vocaloid album on all popular streaming services! A special website has also been opened to accompany the exciting release.

A music video for ‘Eve Vocaloid 01’ was posted to Niconico and reached a million views in 45 days. Popular tracks included on the album include Gunjo Sanka–featured in Project Sekai Colorful Stage–and Yadorigi. The album has a total of twelve songs, including 8 Vocaloid songs that have never been properly released and 2 tracks that have never been heard before, Bokura Mada Underground and Kokoroyohou. 

On the special website, fans can check out some key visuals provided by Kukka, the illustrator of the music video for Gunjo Sanka. To celebrate the album’s release, a LINE MUSIC playback campaign will be held, with 100 winners selected to win a special sticker signed by Eve!

The Hatsune Miku Symphony 2022 event will be performed at Pacifico Yokohama and The Symphony Hall Osaka following the Suntory Hall performance later this year. The Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra and Osaka Philharmonic Orchestra will perform alongside visual effects, and Vocaloid fans won’t want to miss this incredible show!

In addition, the Blu-ray and CD of the Hatsune Miku Symphony 2021 Yokohama performance are now on sale. Each contains an advanced ticket application to the Suntory Hall performance. A digest video of KAITO’s 15th Anniversary song, the theme for the event, is also available to watch on YouTube.

Hatsune Miku Symphony 2021 – Yokohama Performance Digest [Orchestra Live Blu-ray & CD]

On February 5 and February 6, a Hatsune Miku Symphony 2022 booth at SNOW MIKU 2022 will be selling the 2021 Blu-ray and CD. Those buying fast enough will get an original pin.

The music video for Mr. Schadenfreude, the new song by Hitoshizuku and Yama△, is now available to watch on YouTube! The track was a part of EXIT TUNES PRESENTS Vocalodelight feat. Hatsune Miku which began streaming on December 15, 2021. 

This song is the latest in a series of collective Vocaloid tracks and is sung by eight Vocaloids including Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Rin and Kagamine Len. 

Mr. Schadenfreude – Hitoshizuku x Yama△ Music Video

The music video was created by Suzunosuke, a well-known illustrator, with Tosao in charge of direction. The track is also available on streaming services, so be sure to add it to your library!

Comment from Hitoshizuku

This song was based on the motif of a ‘Werewolf Game.’ 

It’s been a while since I’ve produced a multi-part Vocaloid track, and I’ve scatted a number of hints for solving the song’s riddle in the lyrics, the video, and the CD. Ponder the answer while enjoying the song!

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Vocaloid producer Hifumi has been posting music on YouTube and Niconico for years. Now active as a popular singer-songwriter, the creator released the new track Tadaima, Anata on December 3 across streaming services. A music video has also been uploaded to YouTube. 

The new track has a winter feel and tells the story of the separation between a man and a woman. The title translates to ‘I’m home, honey,’ and at first glance, it seems cut and dry–but the lyrics are much deeper than even fans may expect. 

Comment from Hifumi

“The theme of this song is ‘parting.’ The lyrics I wrote were pulled from my own regret–that I could have done more for the people I love. 

I would have been happier if I could have been the kind of person who influenced people in positive ways with my words and my actions. 

When making the song, I used a traditional Chinese instrument called a Yangqin. 

If you listen closely, you can hear it at the end of the second chorus. 

It goes well with Japanese instruments and has a charming and unique sound. I hope to continue incorporating different instruments into my work and take on more interesting challenges in the future. 

The illustrations in the music video were created by the illustrator Sako. The delicate expression of light and the expressive portrayal of the characters really captured the atmosphere of my song.

This track is filled with my own personality, and I hope that as many people as possible can enjoy it.”

Senbonzakura continues to be one of Hatsune Miku’s most popular songs, even ten years after its initial release. To celebrate an entire decade of the song, a special live performance will be held in Chiba featuring a number of popular performers who have performed Senbonzakura sometime over the past ten years. 

The first round of acts have just been announced, and the event will take place at the Maihama Amphitheater in Chiba on November 21, 2021. 

Performers include Vocaloid producer and bassist of Wagakki Band Asa, talented female vocalist +α/Alfakyun., violinist and cosplayer Ayasa, and massively popular YouTuber UMI☆KUUN. Also appearing is Sachiko Kobayashi, an enka singer who performed Senbonzakura at the 66th Kouhaku Uta Gassen New Year special in 2015, and Marasy, a pianist who performed the song in a 2013 Toyota Prius commercial. The MCs for the show include streamer-turned-pro host Hyakka Ryoran and voice actress Saki Fujita, who performs the character voice for Hatsune Miku. 

Those who purchase a ¥30,000 (Tax Included) ticket will receive a commemorative golden happi coat and will guarantee a seat in the first five rows of the venue. The ¥15,000 (Tax Included) ticket will include a pink happi coat. General admission will cost ¥8,500 (Tax Included). 

More information regarding the second round of performers will be released soon, along with more details on exclusive merchandise to be sold at the venue. 

KARENT, the Vocaloid music label, just released the official album for Hatsune Miku’s Magical Mirai 2021 concert! The album release comes prior to the Magical Mirai 2021 concert tour, set to be held at Intex Osaka and Makuhari Messe in October and November. 

The tracklist includes the event’s theme song Hatsune Creation Myth, produced by cosMO, and Kaito’s 15th-anniversary track Rainy Snow Drop by Re:nG. The album is a mash-up of songs by tons of different Vocaloid personalities and includes the bonus track HappY EnD, a fan favorite. A DVD containing a special music video of the theme song will be included, and some fans may even find a live ticket to the concert in their CD case! Specific stores carrying the album will be giving away specific bonuses while supplies last, so be sure to check the official website. Copies are extremely limited–don’t miss out!

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Vocaloid speciality label KARENT has announced that the upcoming “Digital Stars feat. MIKU & GUMI Compilation CD” album will be available for pre-order from September 13, 2021. The physical copy will be released on October 27, followed by the “Digital Stars feat. MIKU & GUMI” online music event, scheduled to be held on November 21. The music video for the event theme song “Unsung Melody” was uploaded prior to the CD pre-order date announcement.

Unsung Melody

The album starts with ‘Unsung Melody,’ a song written by monaca:factory, and is full of popular duet songs featuring Hatsune Miku and GUMI (Megpoid), such as ‘GETCHA!’ and ‘Sayonara no Asa,’ along with a selection of remixes. You can enjoy 12 songs unique to the ‘Digital Stars’ album, featuring club scene leaders such as DJ Shimamura and Dubscribe, as well as Vocaloid producers from Japan and overseas.

The physical album will come with store-specific freebies, featuring artwork by illustrators Souda and Mawaru Sanso. The goods include clear files and cans badges, depending on the location.

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Japanese Vocaloid producer Surii began his music career in 2018, and consistently uploads new tracks to both YouTube and NicoNico. An all-around composer, he often experiments with different music styles, and has achieved millions of views.

Ego Rock has proven to be one of the most important songs in Surii’s Vocaloid career, posted three years ago and sung by the Vocaloid Kagamine Len. Now, Ego Rock (long ver.) has been released, along with a brand-new music video!

Ego Rock (long ver.) – Surii

Message from Surii

This song was originally posted three years ago, on September 7, 2018, and was only one minute long. While the long version has been around for a while, it never had a video. For the track’s 3rd anniversary, Ocowa, an incredible video creator, created this music video.

The dance part in the video was choreographed by Yuiru, who does cosplay and various dancing videos on YouTube. She had originally danced to the one minute version of Ego Rock years ago, and after seeing that, I asked her to choreograph this video for me.

When watching this new video and seeing this dance for the first time, the song might feel new to people. I hope people can listen, watch, and dance to it, while forgetting all of their problems.

As we grow up, we amass more and more worries. It becomes harder and harder to move and act as freely as we did when we were kids. There are so many more constraints, and that can hold us back from what we really want to do. It can be frustrating.

I hope that listening to this song at max volume will help that frustration melt away.