It has been announced that Vocaloid will be featured in the second episode of the NHK documentary program "NHK Special" series "New Japonism", entitled "J-POP 'Vocaloid' Meets the World". Born from Hatsune Miku, the "Vocaloid culture" which pursues free and unconventional expression, has blossomed in Japan and is spreading around the world, just like Japanese manga and anime, and this program will explore its secrets. Fans and creators from all over the world were interviewed in the UK, Mexico, India, and Thailand. Ado and Ayase from the music unit "YOASOBI" will also appear. The program will air on NHK General TV at 9pm on March 16th.
Ado, who started covering Vocaloid songs and distributing them as "utatte-mitai," said, "I was able to affirm my feelings by applying myself to Vocaloid songs." Ayase, who was a "Vocaloid producer," said, "I wouldn't exist without Vocaloid. My experience with Vocaloid remains an important part of my base."
"New Japonism" is a 100th anniversary project of broadcasting, tracing the history of Japanese culture, where Japanese manga, anime, music, food, design, etc. are widely popular among people around the world, and interpreting the background of the development of this culture that fascinates the world. Ryusei Yokohama , who plays the main character Tsutaya Juzaburo in the NHK Taiga drama " UNBOUND (Berabou) ", will serve as the navigator.
