Vickeblanka
Japanese singer-songwriter and producer recognized for his eclectic blend of R&B, pop, and electronic music, prominently featured in anime soundtracks.Born in Brazil to Japanese parents, moved to Japan at age 10. Debuted in 2014 under the alias Vickeblanka, combining 'Vic' from his Portuguese nickname and 'blanka' (Esperanto for 'white'). Gained international fame through anime theme songs like 'Black Rover' for Black Clover.
- His multicultural background heavily influences his music, incorporating Portuguese lyrics and Latin rhythms into tracks like 'Baila'.
- Despite early struggles adapting to Japan, he taught himself music production using free software, later studying at the prestigious Berklee College of Music.
- The stage name symbolizes his identity as a 'blank canvas' for artistic expression, reflecting his experimental approach.
- Faced controversy in 2022 when sexual misconduct allegations surfaced, which he publicly denied; no legal actions followed but sparked industry discussions about accountability.
- Unexpectedly pivoted to composing for video games in 2023, contributing to Square Enix's Forspoken soundtrack.