[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 Song] Popular and Well-Known Utaite Singers (21–30)
Melancholic (Junky)nano
This is Nano, an artist with a unique presence as a bilingual singer.
They began performing in 2010 and gained attention with English covers of Vocaloid songs.
In 2012, they made their major debut with the album “nanoir,” which reached No.
12 on the Oricon charts.
The theme song for the TV anime “BTOOOM!,” “No pain, No game,” became a hit and received Gold certification.
Perfect for fans of anison and rock, and for those interested in bilingual works.
Kagerou Daze (Jin)ribu
Ribu has studied guitar and piano since childhood, and he was deeply involved in band activities during high school.
He is known for his beautiful high, clear vocals and even covers songs by female vocalists in the original key.
He began gaining attention through doujin works and uploads to Nico Nico Douga, and his second album, “Riboot,” reached No.
2 on the weekly Oricon chart!
[Vocaloid Song] Popular and Famous Utaite Singers Compilation (31–40)
Invisible (kemu)Underscore
A distinctive singer who alternates between the “Freedom Version,” where they freely arrange VOCALOID songs—changing them up with diverse vocal tones and parody lyrics for entertainment—and the “Futsudam Version,” which showcases refined vocal skill.
In addition to VOCALOID, they have released many original songs.
Irony (Scoop)maji musume
Influenced by her parents, she grew up exposed to a wide range of music genres from an early age, including rock and jazz, and she was in a band during high school.
Perhaps because of that, she has a strong reputation for her vocal ability and sense of arrangement! If you’re feeling a bit tired, why not try restoring your mental energy with Maji Musume’s singing voice?
Six Trillion Years and a Night’s Tale (kemu)kōhei
They mainly post cover videos of anime songs and original VOCALOID tracks, and also upload videos such as their own original VOCALOID songs and Yukkuri-style explainers.
They play guitar and handle songwriting, composition, and arrangement—truly multitalented.
They generally seem to prefer metal-style sounds.
Mosaic Roll (DECO*27)Wotamin
Wotamin posted her first video in 2008 and is one of the real veterans among utaite singers.
She has covered many VOCALOID and anime songs, mainly on Nico Nico Douga.
Her clear yet powerful voice matches the lyrics of “Mosaic Roll” perfectly!
Junky Night Town Orchestra (Surii)aka tin
Anyway, Akatin is a singer known for his high-tone voice.
People who can perform in both male and female voices are playfully called “ryouseirui” (a pun on the word for amphibians), and he’s one of them.
His singing is characterized by a refreshing clarity that soars straight and far.
That said, he often leans into comedic bits as well.
He’s also well-regarded for his mixing skills and has handled mixes for songs sung by others.
Be sure to check out Akatin, who brings both coolness and humor!
