Tohoku Kiritan is a character originally created to support the Tohoku region.
Since 2016, she has been beloved as an MMD model, as well as for her voicebanks in UTAU and VOICEROID.
Then in 2020, she was adopted as a library for the singing synthesis software NEUTRINO and sparked an online craze under the name “AI Kiritan”!
Her free, high-quality singing voice drew attention from creators everywhere.
In later years, she was also released as a library for CeVIO.
Based on the voice of voice actress Himika Akaneya, her solid, powerful vocals capture listeners’ hearts!
In this article, we’ll introduce many famous songs sung by AI Kiritan.
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It was your heart.yoru wa kore kara
It’s a bittersweet, emotional Kiritan song that will pierce the hearts of teens.
The track is by “Yoru wa Korekara,” also known under the name “Shikemoku,” and was released in 2020.
Its sound arrangement blends guitar rock with piano and strings.
It feels light on the surface, yet what comes through are unrestrained, overflowing emotions.
You can’t help but feel your chest tighten under their sway.
If you’re in the midst of a one-sided crush right now, it’ll resonate like nothing else.
If you like sentimental songs, definitely give it a listen.
I ate heavenKirishima
It feels like the transparent, clear sound image seeps all the way into the depths of your chest.
This is a track by multi-creator Kirishima, who even handles the illustrations used in the MV, released in 2020.
You might call it city pop infused with the tones of traditional Japanese instruments—its inventive sound arrangement is the main draw.
And Kiritan’s taut, crystalline vocals seem to deepen the bittersweet worldview even further.
Perfect for when you want to sit and think things through.
After Talkmawari
A bittersweet yet powerful Kiritan song that makes you feel like “living true to yourself.” It’s a track by Vocaloid producer mawari, released in 2020.
Its soft sonic character wraps jazz-tinged rhythms in the tones of acoustic guitar, strings, and piano.
The arrangement lets you listen in a relaxed mood.
Yet the emotions packed into the lyrics about “ways of living” are deeply stirring.
If you’re looking for a song with depth, this is a must-listen.
Bugryanseshaito
A stylish rock tune built around a four-on-the-floor rhythm.
It’s a track by Vocaloid producer Shaito, released in 2021.
The sharp guitar, gritty bass, and rolling synth phrases leave a strong impression, resulting in a rhythmical and highly addictive sound.
I also find it an interesting approach to incorporate a Japanese flavor into the chorus melody.
While Kiritan’s natural, straightforward singing voice might tempt you to keep the arrangement equally straight, it actually suits this kind of cutting-edge arrangement as well.
Pandorasotomogi
An emotional Kiritan song that proclaims, “It’s precisely because I failed that I’m strong now.” The track is by Vocaloid producer Sotomogi, released in 2021.
It’s characterized by a driving rock sound drenched in deep reverb, and those recurring, lightning-fast slapped bass phrases are super cool! The lyrics feel like they’ll save your heart when you’re feeling down or crushed by anxiety.
It’s a piece that gives you the strength to face tomorrow!
I’ll sing for you.baragge
How about a high-speed electric tune? It’s a track by Baragge, a Vocalo-P who also works under the name Kita-Kei, released in 2020.
The punchy, high-pressure trance sound makes you want to crank up the volume! The lyrics are like an introduction from AI Kiritan.
It’s a great way to learn what the character AI Kiritan—i.e., Tohoku Kiritan—is all about, so it’s recommended for Kiritan beginners! An uplifting Kiritan number!
AI Shite! KiritanOSTER project
Please give this cute and poppy Kiritan song a listen! It’s a piece released in 2020 under OSTER’s solo project name, OSTER project.
The lively tempo alone will lift your spirits.
And the best part of this song is the lyrics.
Especially if you live in the Tohoku region, you’ll probably recognize a lot of the phrases.
It features many Tohoku landmarks, specialties, and even commercial jingles.
It’s a track that fully showcases the “Tohoku Kiritan” character.