[Vocaloid Songs] Summary of Popular and Well-Known Utaite (Singers)
Aren’t “utaite” the kind of figures everyone looks up to? The term originally referred to people active in the “I tried singing” category on Nico Nico Douga, but nowadays it’s spread beyond the boundaries of any single platform.
Many have even made their major-label debuts after starting out online.
In this article, we’ll introduce popular utaite who became famous by covering songs like Vocaloid tracks! You might discover your absolute favorite, or someone you’ll fall for at first listen—so be sure to read to the end!
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[Vocaloid Songs] Popular and Well-Known Utaite Roundup (11–20)
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Kankan is a singer known for a captivating and androgynous voice.
They debuted in May 2018 by posting a cover video on Niconico.
Their powerful husky tone and overwhelming vocal ability were hot topics from the start! From debut, they ran a “30 days of song covers” daily posting project, rapidly boosting their recognition.
In 2021, they released their first album, ROAR.
They also have self-written and composed works such as TRIPPER.
Please enjoy their voice that feels like it dives straight into your heart.
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This is Dasoku, a singer who skillfully switches from a deep, rugged male voice to a sultry singing tone.
He began his activities in 2008 and has continued to thrive at the forefront of the utaite scene to this day.
On YouTube, in addition to vocaloid covers, he also posts fishing and cooking videos, which give you a feel for who he is—highly recommended.
In particular, for those of you looking to step up your utaite activities, we strongly suggest checking out his singing how-to video series introduced in this review.
You’ll definitely find it helpful.
Che-che, check, one-two! (Wada Takeaki)Matsushita
A singer with a husky voice who captivates fans and never lets go, Matsushita.
She began her activities around 2008 on Niconico, gaining popularity through covers of Vocaloid songs and anime tracks.
In December 2013, she made her major debut with “Matsushita Shita Ue Ue ←→ AB” from EXIT TUNES.
She has since released a string of works blending Vocaloid covers with new songs, including the albums “15 Reasons Why Matsushita Falls in Love with 2D” and “Order Up: Matsushita After.” She’s a multi-talented creator who also contributes songs to rhythm games and produces fashion brands!
-ERROR（niki）Arufakyun
A vocalist renowned for their overwhelming vocal expression and command of a wide vocal range! They began their activities on Niconico in June 2013.
With a versatile voice that effortlessly shifts from a cute tone to a boyish timbre, they have performed across a wide spectrum of genres, from J-POP to hard rock.
In December 2014, they made their major debut with the album “＋α／” from Victor Entertainment, and multiple subsequent releases have ranked in the Top 30 of the Oricon Weekly Chart.
A highly popular singer with proven talent!
Cute Girlfriend (syudou)Rei Amase
A singer with a captivating voice that blends coolness and clarity, Amase Rei.
She began her activities in 2020 with a cover of Syudou’s “Jama.” Her strength lies in her expressive range, effortlessly performing everything from pop tunes to rock-heavy numbers.
She’s also a multi-creator who handles her own illustrations and video production.
Be sure to keep an eye on her future endeavors!
Charles (Balloon)Soraru
Starting in 2008, Soraru began posting videos on Nico Nico Douga, and these days he’s also active on YouTube, where even the gameplay commentary on his sub-channel is said to be popular.
He’s also well known for his work in the duo After the Rain with Mafumafu, and in music production he handles mixing and mastering as well.
The charm of his singing voice lies in how he switches from a sultry, handsome tone to a clean, natural one.
He delights listeners with a variety of vocals that match the mood of each song.
[Vocaloid Song] Popular and Well-Known Utaite Singers (21–30)
Hated by Life Itself. (Kanzaki Iori)Mafumafu
He is a male utaite whose activities began with posting videos on Niconico.
In addition to “sang it” videos covering Vocaloid songs, he writes and composes his own music as a singer-songwriter, and also produces original tracks as part of the unit After the Rain with Soraru, who is likewise active as an utaite.
The defining feature of his singing voice—something you’ll notice as soon as you listen—is his remarkably wide vocal range.
He masterfully performs songs that many thought could only be expressed through Vocaloid.
There’s no doubt you’ll be captivated by his vocal prowess.