Aug 21st (Fri) 19:30～ @JMS ASTER PLAZA Medium Hall
The Vocaloid culture that emerged in the early 2000s has developed alongside online creative communities, forming a unique sphere of expression that crosses music, video, illustration, and character culture. In recent years, while Vocaloid voices are approaching human singing voices, human singing has also been approaching Vocaloid-like expression, creating a new domain of expression that crosses the boundary between the living body and the digital.
Emerging within this situation is a sensation that could be described as the "undifferentiated state of the body." In Vocaloid music videos, while character bodies bear digital noise and glitches, they bleed or heal their wounds. There, boundaries such as those between the living body and the digital, substance and symbol, and life and data blur, bringing forth what could be called a "semi-raw" corporeality.
Furthermore, this sensation extends beyond the content of the works to the very nature of creation itself. In Vocaloid culture, secondary creation and remixing are actively conducted without being bound by divisions such as original and copy, creator and receiver, or genre and production method. Diverse techniques—including hand-drawn animation, Ugoku Memochō, 3DCG, live action, and programming—are used without barriers, allowing diverse values to coexist, ranging from social critique to the expression of personal ideology. Moreover, this creation spreads regardless of nationality or region, with individuals generating new expressions driven by their own unique interests and ideas.
This program features Vocaloid music videos that continue to be updated in real-time, including those by sheeno mirin. Furthermore, while also touching upon the practices of StudioGnu, led by sheeno mirin, the program explores the current state of contemporary Vocaloid culture from the perspective of the "undifferentiated state of the body."
Curation Cooperation: sheeno mirin, Hazuqu Konoha, Bivi
Research Cooperation: sheeno mirin, Hazuqu Konoha, Bivi,Avocado6,Yuzuri Haruka
Performance: sheeno mirin
A work that vividly captures every single step of the process—from music creation to upload—with a sense of live energy. It portrays the very moment a song is born via the Internet and released to the world as a documentary-style live performance featuring Hatsune Miku.
Vocaloid producer and trackmaker.
Active since 2019, specializing in creating lyrical, emotive music with a sound that seamlessly crosses over electronica and rock.
Alongside energetically releasing independent works, higma is also active as a songwriter, providing music to artists such as Sou, Rinu, and 9Lana.
Creating original music videos and artwork as well, higma showcases a versatile range of expression that extends beyond music.
Born in 2001 in Tokyo.
Bivi began posting videos on YouTube at the age of 12 and currently focuses primarily on music video production.
Member of the visual creative unit "Gitaisuru Meta".
A filmmaker producing music videos positioned at the intersection of experimental film and the commercial/indie scene. Konoha Hazuku leads "Ideoaves," a creative collective spanning mediums from web design to animation.
Symbolizing a massive influx of information through the disk of a pizza, this song portrays a somber existence as a single "slice" amidst its amplification and repetition. Set to the multi-layered vocals of Hatsune Miku, melting and stretching faces accompanied by scattering noise are rapidly etched in at a fast tempo.
Through co-creation with other creators and users, this artist explores unique theories of creation and attempts to construct speculative works, while simultaneously providing numerous tracks to the major music scene.
A 2D music video that delivers a powerful impact through sophisticated motion graphics and kinetic typography. Synchronizing sharp typography and striking composition with the beat, this work pushes the boundaries of digital video expression beyond the conventional limits of illustration.
A newly written song for "Hatsune Miku: COLORFUL STAGE!".
Started composing music in 2010. Has left numerous iconic masterpieces in the Vocaloid scene, ranging from "Childish War" and "Hibikase" to "BRING IT ON" and "Beyond the way." In recent years, expanding far beyond Vocaloid, this producer has provided tracks to a diverse array of artists, including Ado's "Odo" and "Show", as well as Houshou Marine & Kobo Kanaeru's "III". Continuing to pave new paths across the music scene with a signature sound.
Video artist.
An original music video produced by Avogado6. The collage techniques and distinct lyric visuals characteristic of the 2013–2014 era have transformed into a world that feels both nostalgic and edgy today, capturing the unique aesthetic of that time.
Started activity as a Vocaloid producer on December 4, 2008.
Specializing in songs that depict fragile and delicate yet powerful human emotions, this artist has created numerous highly acclaimed classics, including "Irony," "Kuraiya," and "Koppekisho." In addition to Vocaloid tracks, active involvement in providing songs to other artists has also been a key focus in recent years.
Avogado6 is a creator active across a wide range of fields, including illustration, manga, and video production, primarily centered on the internet.
Gaining massive traction through creative activities on social media, Avogado6 has amassed over 2.4 million Twitter (X) followers. This influence extends beyond Japan, drawing passionate attention from fans across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
To date, Avogado6 has released numerous manga volumes and art books, surpassing a cumulative total of 300,000 copies in circulation domestically, with international editions also published. Avogado6 is equally active in the field of video production, having created animations for NHK's Minna no Uta.
Carried by IA's crystal-clear vocals and pleasant melody, this work is portrayed through meticulously crafted animation. In every cut, the splashing of water and watermelon—splitting and undergoing differentiation—serves as scattered metaphors. This highlights an expressive brilliance that hints at inner transformation and a wavering worldview, striking a captivating contrast with the tranquility of the sound.
Composer / Lyricist / Novelist / Screenwriter
In 2011, he launched the multimedia franchise "Kagerou Project" on Niconico Video.
His masterful melodic sense, paired with a nostalgic lyrical style embedded with deep world-building and narratives, garnered a massive response and earned immense support, primarily among the youth.
In addition to his musical pursuits, he engages in a diverse, mold-breaking range of activities as an artist and creator, which includes writing original manga concepts and anime screenplays.
In recent years, he released "NEO," the 3rd anniversary song for Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage!, and "Hurrah!!," the festival theme song for the virtual YouTuber group Nijisanji. He continues to expand his horizons by providing tracks to various next-generation artists, including VTubers and Utaite.
Director / Planner
A founding member of the creative house mimoid.
Representative works include "Vanishing Point," which received high acclaim both domestically and internationally, and the ending sequence for The Tatami Galaxy, which won the Grand Prize in the Animation Division at the Japan Media Arts Festival.
This creator employs the most optimal techniques tailored to the concept of each project, ranging from motion graphics and live-action to animation and stop-motion.
This approach is reflected in projects such as the Architecture Series for NHK's Design Ah Neo, disaster prevention awareness videos for the Gehirn NERV agency, and the opening special performance "MANGALOGUE: Phoenix" for MoN Takanawa. The director has earned a solid reputation for creating works that strike an exceptional balance between public interest and commercial advertising.
Started music activities in 2012 as a "Virtual Artist with a Soul." All vocals are generated using voice synthesis software, with Lia, one of the anime song industry's leading singers, serving as the voice source.
Expanding activities globally, a world tour spanning 12 cities worldwide drew a total of 30,000 attendees, while live screening events held across 300 cities attracted approximately 100,000 visitors. In 2018, IA debuted "ARIA," a new type of live entertainment show fusing music, art, and technology. Beginning with its premiere at the Digital Art Festival in Enghien-les-Bains, France, successful performances followed in the United States and Japan. The song "Conqueror," released that same year, surpassed 20 million total views on related videos and became beloved worldwide.
In 2021, the EP "pray for real" reached No. 1 on the iTunes J-Pop charts in Australia and Belgium, and No. 2 in the United States and Canada. Marking a 10th anniversary in 2022, a year-long anniversary project was conducted, including the release of the first best-of album, publication of a commemorative book, an art exhibition, and a countdown concert. Furthermore, the music video for "INTERGALACTIA," released in 2023 under the name IA GLOWB, was nominated at nine international film festivals across the globe, winning awards at seven of them and earning international acclaim for visual expression.
Continuing to challenge new forms of expression through co-creation with creators and fans worldwide, IA delivers messages to the world through a new blend of music, art, and technology guided by the philosophy of "Life, Love, and Peace."
A conceptual track by America Minyo Kenkyukai, a pioneer in synthetic voice poetry reading who continues to pursue experimental approaches. Set in a unique, solid space of "a single room" constructed with polygons, the work unfolds an alternative worldview that sharpens both language and music into a razor-thin edge.
Our name is America Minyo Kenkyukai.
A fan-made video celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Tokaido Shinkansen, featuring Hatsune Miku, GUMI, and Kaai Yuki. Created through an approach backed by solid academic knowledge, the work seamlessly fuses advanced creativity—a combination that continues to captivate a large and passionate fanbase.
Started Vocaloid activities in 2017 as a versatile multi-creator who independently handles songwriting, composing, arranging, illustration, and animation.
Captivating listeners not only in Japan but across the globe with signature tracks such as "Shibetsu," "Yomikudari no Hi," and "Hitoribocchi Sangyo Kakumei," this artist has established a one-of-a-kind presence in the Vocaloid scene. In addition to a highly narrative worldview and visual expression, this creator engages in a diverse array of creative endeavors that extend far beyond the traditional boundaries of music and video.
A work featuring Kasane Teto, a character that dominates the overseas Vocaloid scene. Fusing a unique identity with international musicality, it vividly illustrates an evolutionary trajectory distinct from domestic Japanese Vocaloid culture.
i love making sounds.
Hello! I'm Sinead Treacy, a 2D Animator based in Kilkenny, Ireland. I have a deep love and passion for all things animation, film, and games. I have an ever growing enthusiasm for animation, always eager to embrace fresh challenges and learning opportunities, and I thrive on collaboration and working in a team.
american creator with a focus on Vocaloid-related works. other hobbies include drawing, animating, video editing, writing, translating, and updating website 50000 times.
A flat and unpretentious work by Abaraya—who has grown up with Hatsune Miku as a natural presence since birth—that avoids overly sanctifying internet aesthetics and memes. Navigating these elements neutrally as a matter-of-fact part of everyday life, this piece shines with an unaffected musicality and visual expression unique to a new generation.
Started posting original Vocaloid tracks in June 2022 at the age of 15.
In addition to songwriting, composing, and arranging, Abaraya independently handles video production and artwork, drawing significant attention for a signature style that incorporates underground elements originating overseas, such as analog horror and dreamcore.
The track "If You Suffer from Sleep Paralysis," released in September 2024, sparked widespread discussion due to its unique artistic vision, with its music video on YouTube surpassing 1 million views.
Furthermore, the song "Petals and the Associated Audio," released in February 2025, achieved 1st place in the TOP 100 ranking at The Vocaloid Collection 2025 Winter.
In April 2026, Abaraya released the first full-length album, "Yume Kaisen."
Began creative activities in April 2020 by posting self-produced music videos on YouTube.
Focusing primarily on the production of music videos and live performance visuals, Tsukisaki also handles graphic design for posters and CD covers.
By absorbing the atmosphere and story of each song, Tsukisaki imparts a one-of-a-kind worldview to the works through detailed lyric motion, striking composition, and visual expressions that occasionally blend in 3DCG.
An extremely experimental and meticulously crafted, enigmatic masterpiece whose lyrics are constructed through wordplay such as acrostics and palindromes. Turning linguistic constraints to its advantage, this work achieves both a structural beauty and a high level of musical polish, pushing the "possibilities of language (lyrics)" in Vocaloid culture to their absolute limits.
Composer, Vocaloid producer, and DJ.
Video artist and filmmaker. Utilizing programming in video production, melonade focuses primarily on music videos.
Video artist and filmmaker. Specializing in anime-style 3DCG, urabenota primarily handles music video production.
A groundbreaking work produced in 2023 utilizing the image generation AI Stable Diffusion. Presenting an experimental and novel viewing experience, this piece brilliantly highlights the forefront of musical expression brought about by the evolution of digital technology.
Composer / Vocaloid Producer
Through a visual technique that cuts out parts of a girl as if searching for something, this work confronts personal doubt and frustration toward the structure of society. By embedding the repeatedly redrawn creation process of the girl into the sequence, it leaves a striking impression of the absence of a final form, along with the anxiety of searching—or creating.
A work that harmonizes a wide array of creative styles around the theme of Hatsune Miku's receptivity—a character that has embraced every form of expression. Toward the latter half, Miku's dash is depicted through diverse techniques including 3DCG, hand-drawn animation, and Flipnote Studio; these sequences are so detailed and comical they beg to be viewed frame by frame, vividly telling the story of the sheer diversity of expression within Vocaloid culture.
Through co-creation with other creators and users, this artist explores unique theories of creation and attempts to construct speculative works, while simultaneously providing numerous tracks to the major music scene.