[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 & Famous Utaite Singers Summary (1–10)
Hibana (DECO*27)Araki
Araki, who captivates many fans with powerful high notes and a fiery rock spirit, began posting “sang it” covers on Niconico in August 2013, and his passionate vocals quickly drew attention.
He released the indie album “THE SKY’S THE LIMIT” in 2016, followed by his major-label debut “UNKNOWN PARADOX” in 2021.
He’s a singer you’ll want to hear if you love rock or want to be moved by an emotional voice!
Hibana (DECO*27)Gero
A singer renowned for powerful vocals and a strong, dynamic tone, capable of singing across four octaves from low notes to high tones.
They began their career as a utaite on Niconico in 2008 and were one of the leading figures at the forefront of the Niconico “tried singing” scene.
Owing to their popularity, they made their major debut in 2013.
In 2019, together with fellow utaite Connie and Meichan, they launched the YouTube channel “Niku Chomolungma,” where they regularly post videos.
Tetris (Hiiragi Magnetite)Kano
Kano, who captivates many with her cute voice, began her singing career on Nico Nico Douga in 2010 and has performed across a wide range of genres, from J-pop to anime songs and game music.
She made her major debut in 2015 with the opening theme of the anime Wish Upon the Pleiades, and has since handled numerous anime theme songs, including for Heavy Object and Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out! She also streams games as a VTuber.
Be sure to check out Kano, whose clear, transparent vocals and versatile expressiveness set her apart!
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ECHO（Crusher-P）REOL
A singer who took flight from Niconico Douga to the world! Starting her online activities around 2012, Reol has captivated many fans with a unique style that fuses J-pop, EDM, and hip-hop.
In 2014, she shocked the Vocaloid scene with the compilation album “No Title+,” and the following year released her first solo album “GOKUSAISHIKI,” which reached the top 10 on the Oricon charts.
In 2020, she achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the first Japanese woman selected for YouTube’s Artist on the Rise.
She’s a standout figure you can’t take your eyes off—one of the scene’s top runners!
Dear Doppelgänger (kemu)Gurutamin
Gurutamin is a singer who made his online debut with the video “Tried Singing from Fuzzy Memory: Romeo and Cinderella [Gurutamin].” As the title suggests, the combination of vague lyrics and outstanding vocal ability created a striking contrast that generated buzz and gradually grew his fanbase.
His first upload was in 2009, and by 2011 he had made his major-label debut, achieving nationwide recognition.
He’s a highly skilled performer with a high tone voice, powerful shouts, and the ability to handle choruses and even original call-and-response interjections.
Moonlight Retouch Girl (Rerulili)Kashitaro Ito
This is Kashitaro Ito, a professional singer-songwriter.
He began his career as a vocalist in 2012 and made his major-label debut two years later, in 2014.
That’s incredibly fast! As you’ll find if you look him up, a fox mask is his trademark.
His singing voice is fresh and remarkably clear, offering a crisp, refreshing sensation that soothes the heart.
Incidentally, he is also a novelist and published a book titled “Katei Kyōshitsu” (Home Classroom) in 2018.
Keep a close eye on him—his multifaceted talent is truly impressive!
Venom (Kairiki Bear)can can
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.