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Hatsune Miku is a globally renowned virtual singer and the most iconic Vocaloid character, developed by Crypton Future Media.Released on August 31, 2007, by Crypton Future Media, Hatsune Miku is not a human musician but a voice synthesizer software product (Vocaloid 2, later Vocaloid 3, 4, and Piapro Studio NT) personified by an anime-style avatar. Her voice is sampled from Japanese voice actress Saki Fujita. Miku rapidly transcended her software origins to become a massive cultural phenomeno...

Japanese singer-songwriter renowned for anime theme songs and powerful rock vocalsDebuted as vocalist for fictional band in anime Angel Beats! (2010). Solo career launched in 2011....

Japanese composer renowned for his influential scores in anime and video games.Japanese composer Toshio Masuda, born in 1959, gained global recognition primarily for his work on the 'Naruto' anime series. Starting his career in the 1980s with pop music arrangements, he transitioned to scoring for anime and games in the 1990s. He co-founded the music production company GANG HOOD....

Kenshi Yonezu is a highly influential and multi-talented Japanese musician, singer-songwriter, composer, record producer, and illustrator, renowned for his unique sound blending J-pop, rock, electronica, and orchestral elements.Born in Tokushima Prefecture, Yonezu gained initial fame in the late 2000s under the pseudonym Hachi, creating Vocaloid music on Nico Nico Douga. He debuted professionally under his real name in 2012 with the album 'diorama,' which he entirely self-produced, including ...

Japanese acoustic-pop band formed through Sony Music's internet project, renowned for collaborative cover performances and original anime theme songs.Goose house emerged in 2011 from Sony Music Japan's 'Play You. House' talent incubator. Members lived communally while producing weekly YouTube covers and original music....

Japanese composer and sound director known for his extensive work at Nintendo.Toru Minegishi joined Nintendo in 1998. He quickly became a key composer and sound director, contributing significantly to major franchises like Pikmin, The Legend of Zelda, and Animal Crossing. His most prominent role was as a lead composer and sound director for the Splatoon series, shaping its distinctive musical identity blending rock, pop, electronic, and squid vocals....

Supercell is a prominent Japanese musical collective, originally formed by composer Ryo and revolving around the use of the Vocaloid voice synthesizer software, most famously featuring Hatsune Miku.Supercell began as an online doujin circle in 2007, founded by composer and lyricist Ryo. They gained massive popularity with the Vocaloid song "Melt" featuring Hatsune Miku. Signing with Sony Music Japan in 2009, they released their major debut album "Supercell" featuring guest vocalist Koeda....

Japanese musician, actor, model, and filmmaker renowned for his cross-cultural artistry and genre-blending music.Born in Japan, raised internationally. Launched music career in Taiwan. Achieved fame through Japanese TV dramas and films....

Japanese pop-rock band known for uplifting melodies and anime theme songsFormed in 1999 by high school students in Kanagawa, Japan, Ikimono-Gakari gained national fame with their 2006 commercial hit 'Sakura'. The band achieved mainstream success through anime tie-ins like 'Naruto Shippuden' and 'Liar Game', releasing 9 studio albums and holding iconic stadium concerts before transitioning to a trio after 2021....

Japanese singer renowned for her powerful vocals and prolific contributions to anime theme songs (anison), particularly in the genres of J-pop and rock.Konomi Suzuki rose to fame after winning the Sony Music Audition in 2011. She debuted in 2012 with the single "Choir Jail" for the anime "Dusk Maiden of Amnesia".Her career skyrocketed with iconic themes for major series like "No Game No Life" ("This Game"), "Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-" ("Redo"), and "Attack on Titan: The Final S...