Kikuo, a renowned Japanese electronic artist and Vocaloid music producer, has been making waves in the music industry with his innovative use of Vocaloid technology. Since 2003, Kikuo has shared his original works online, captivating audiences with his experimental approach to music. In 2010, he embraced the singing-synthesizer software Vocaloid and its avatar Hatsune Miku, distinguishing himself with genre-blurring sounds and unique melody layering.
Kikuo is known for juxtaposing bright music with cryptic lyrics and pushing the artistic capabilities of Vocaloid technology. His work has influenced a new generation of artists in Japan, both online and within the J-pop mainstream. Internationally, Kikuo remains one of the most listened-to figures in this style of music. His track “Aishite Aishite Aishite” was the first Vocaloid song to surpass 100 million streams on Spotify.