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!

In 2009, Vocaloid producer Hachioji P posted his legendary song Electric Love on Nico Nico Douga. Still active on the music scene, the creator will begin streaming the new track RAD DOGS feat. Hatsune Miku, Rin Kagamine, and Len Kagamine on August 10. This comes ahead of the release of his new album HIDEOUT on August 31, 2022. A music video for the track will be uploaded to Hachioji P’s YouTube channel at 20:00 on August 10.

RAD DOGS feat. Hatsune Miku, Rin Kagamine, and Len Kagamine – Hachioji P (Music Video)

RAD DOGS feat. Hatsune Miku, Rin Kagamine, and Len Kagamine is a Vocaloid cover written for the iOS/Android game Project SEKAI COLORFUL STAGE! feat. Hatsune Miku. The original song has over 9 million views on YouTube.

RAD DOGS – Music Video

The music video for RAD DOGS feat. Hatsune Miku, Rin Kagamine, and Len Kagamine was directed by Kento Mori, who has created ads for a number of companies. PizaCG was in charge of animating the Vocaloids while Penta Ashibuto was in charge of the choreography. The jacket photo has been uploaded, giving fans a hint of what they can expect when the video drops next week.

Hachioji P’s new artist photo has also been unveiled.

Look forward to the album’s release on August 10 along with the music video!

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.

© SEGA / © Colorful Palette Inc. / © Crypton Future Media, INC. www.piapro.net

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!

Art by 藻/へちま/miyoru/篠田まめ （C） Crypton Future Media, INC. www.piapro.net

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.

Vocaloid producer Hifumi has been posting incredible tracks on YouTube and Niconico for years. With over 16 million YouTube views, the artist released a new song Yoiyami on January 23. A music video has also been uploaded!

Yoiyami is a ballad about the importance of continuing to find a way to live through despair. In the past, Hifumi has stated a desire to create songs that “express dirty and difficult feelings with beautiful words.” The illustrations seen in the music video and on the jacket cover were provided by Mariyasu. 

Message from Hifumi

“This song’s theme is the difficulty of living. Although I thought my life had been lived cautiously, when I look back, I can see so many stumbling blocks. I want to live a proper life, one with my feet firmly on the ground, but my steps are so clumsy.

Driven by vague anxiety about the future, it can sometimes feel that it will be too difficult to make it through tough times. 

I’m sure it’s not uncommon for people to feel depressed and disgusted with themselves. 

Even so, I think it’s incredibly important to live for the moment, even if that means getting drunk on small daily pleasures or exaggerated dreams.

Mariyasu’s brilliant illustrations of a sad woman surrounded by flowers has a warm and gentle feel, so I hope everyone enjoys it! In these times of uncertainty and anxiety, I hope that my message will lighten the hearts of those who listen to this song.”

Message from Mariyasu

“I was so happy to help illustrate this wonderful song. 

I couldn’t help but bob my head as I drew, listening repeatedly to this dark yet warm track.”

‘GABULI’ is a popular manga series published on social media by the masked and anonymous team No.965 (Croc). On December 26, 2021, the fifth music video for the series was posted to YouTube, and features a new collaborative track between Vocaloid producer Nilfruits and singer sekai. The dark dance number highlights the past of the newest heroine set to join the series. A sixth music video is currently in production and will be released in early January 2022. 

Baba Yaga – Nilfruits × sekai

https://youtu.be/J215uX4lolo?list=TLGGQ2BjqZyrW-0yNjEyMjAyMQ


This marks the first collaboration between Nilfruits and the mysterious singer sekai, and even more exciting mashups are coming soon. 

Vocaloid Producer Nilfruits: 
YouTube https://youtu.be/aOelHbwkRD4 


Released December 18, 2021
Fabric Flower – Hiiragi Magnetite x Wolpis Carter
https://youtu.be/hJ7dtfeCg38

Released December 26, 2021
Baba Yaga – Nilfruits × sekai
https://youtu.be/J215uX4lolo

Releasing Early January 2022
Title Unannounced – Aqu3ra × MARY

©︎965

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!

©Crypton Future Media, INC. ©INTERNET Co., Ltd. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

©1st PLACE Co.,Ltd. ©Gynoid ©PONY CANYON INC.

The two-person musical unit NOMELON NOLEMON was created in August 2021. Its music is composed by popular Vocaloid producer Tsumiki, who has caught people’s attention with his down-to-Earth lyrics, guitar-driven tracks, and catchy melodies. His first album, SAKKAC CRAFT, was released in February 2021 and ranked #12 on the iTunes album ranking chart. The Vocaloid song Phony, released in June 2021, is about to reach 10 million views on YouTube.

Yellow – NOMELON NOLEMON Official Music Video

Maria Miki provides the vocals for NOMELON NOLEMON. Previously, she joined the acoustic unit PLUSONICA in 2019, also known for producing Rira Ikuta and Nishina. With her charming personality and airy vocals, her voice is instantly recognizable, and she has amassed a sizeable fanbase after releasing her first mini-album ‘PARFAIT’ in August. Her first solo concert will be held on December 20, her 20th birthday, at SHIBUYA TAKE OFF 7. 

NOMELON NOLEMON released their second single Yellow on November 12. In a Tweet, Tsumiki wrote “Dear my Jpop: I want to write something everyone can understand.” The track is mellow, a complete turnaround from the pair’s previous track INAZMA.  The music video, now available on the group’s YouTube channel, was created by illustrator and animator aika inagaki, who also worked on the song’s jacket illustration.

Sanrio has started an ambitious new manga project. ‘Maimaimaigoen’ is currently being serialized on the Young Ace UP website, and a special music video by Vocaloid producer Kairiki Bear has been released to celebrate the series start. A free game is also under development and is scheduled to be released during 2021. 

Nursery School Students: (From the Top Row, Left) Maria, Hikaru, Shinta, Kanata, Daigorou, Lion, Lime, Zoya (From the Bottom Row, Left) Madoka, Yuzuriha, Hayate, Mamoru, Rinrin, Wataru, Daiya, Aki

Teachers: (From the Left) Yuu Okada, Rumi

The Mysterious Lifeform, ‘Froggy Egg’ 

(c)Yakan Nabeya

(c)Yakan Nabeya

‘Maimaimaigoen’ is an ensemble drama series focusing on emotional growing pains. In an age where many people feel uncomfortable in their own skin, this story is sure to hit close to home, affirming that it’s perfectly okay to be just the way you are. The story invites readers into the world of many diverse characters, each with incredible individuality. ‘Maimaimaigoen’ aims to team up with unique creators in the future, and with that in mind, Sanrio has released some guidelines for fan content. This is the first time Sanrio has ever directly offered support to fan creators. 

To commemorate the manga’s release, a collaborative music video with popular Vocaloid creator Kairiki Bear is now available to watch on YouTube. The artist has over 560,000 subscribers. 

The latest information about the project will be released on pixivFANBOX, along with new creator content and behind-the-scenes stories. Don’t miss it!

Synopsis

One day, a group of nursery school students and their teacher, Yuu, go on a field trip to Sanrio Puroland. Suddenly, they are swept away into a deserted amusement park called ‘Yuuropia.’ 

Froggy Egg, a mysterious creature from this strange world, explains that by completing the attractions in the park, the children can return to their world…