Kazutaka Yonekura dreams of a world where everyone will have their very own digital “clone” — an online avatar that could take on some of our work and daily tasks, such as appearing in Zoom meetings ...

The chart was launched on Dec. 7, 2022, so this is the first time an annual ranking has been released. By Billboard Japan On Dec. 8, 2023, Billboard JAPAN announced its NICONICO VOCALOID SONGS TOP20 ...

To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the KAITO Vocaloid, Piapro opened a special site to announce special collaborations ...

Why is the Vocaloid scene so hot? To find out, we interviewed Ine, a Vocaloid producer who released his first album, Direct-View AR, in 2022. By Billboard Japan For some time now, Vocaloid — both ...

A true pop superstar is defined by their longevity. When an artist can remain relevant by navigating trends and changes in taste, they can truly call themselves a top-tier performer. This year has ...

The ephemeral blooming of the sakura symbolizes human life, and Japanese people love to celebrate in groups by holding "flower viewing" parties known as hanami. The season is also the start of the new ...

Vocaloids are artificially generated virtual voicebanks that have taken the music industry by storm. With their unique and captivating voices, Vocaloids have revolutionized the way we create and enjoy ...

The “Vocalo P” are transforming the Japanese music scene. Vocalo P refers to producers who use Vocaloid singing-synthesis software to create music and upload it to the internet. Long a subcultural ...