To celebrate MEIKO’s 21st Anniversary, we’re introducing 10 songs sung by MEIKO, along with comments from the creators!
Crypton Future Media, Inc. Press release: October 31, 2025 To Members of the Press To celebrate “MEIKO’s 21st Anniversary,” we’re
introducing 10 songs sung by “MEIKO” along with comments from the creators!
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(Headquarters: Sapporo, Hokkaido; Representative Director: Hiroyuki Ito). This time, we’ll be introducing 10 new releases featuring MEIKO, which began streaming on Friday, October 31, 2025. Enjoy the voice of MEIKO, who will celebrate her 21st anniversary on Wednesday, November 5, 2025! KARENT “MEIKO 21st Anniversary” special page:
https://karent.jp/special/meiko25 Released on Friday, October 31st
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/52709/563/52709-563-895d4026565d7e306f73cfb47ad09c43-600×600.jpg ■Digital album: “I Maker!” 』 ■Creator: Maxi Ukyo / Vocals: MEIKO ■KARENT distribution page: https://karent.jp/album/5224 A song written specifically for MEIKO’s 21st Anniversary. Continue to prove the meaning of your existence, born to “sing”! I’m blown away by the dynamism of Maxi Ukyo’s sound and music video. 【Creator’s Comment】 Once again, congratulations on your 21st anniversary, MEIKO! I am truly blessed to have been able to create an original song and video at such a memorable time! It was so much fun making it… I hope this work will help MEIKO become even more powerful! May you continue to sing cheerfully for billions of years to come!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/52709/563/52709-563-7a5abbf88887798fb82ca4c63a6ec1bd-600×600.jpg ■Digital Album: “Red Cider Girl” ■Creator: MINO-U / Vocals: MEIKO ■KARENT distribution page: https://karent.jp/album/5209 The aftertaste that lingers in your mouth is a little unsatisfying, leaving you wanting more. A band sound that is sweet and refreshing, with staccato notes. 【Creator’s Comment】 MEIKO’s design for the jacket was inspired by the cream sodas at a coffee shop in Nagoya. The sound is a nostalgic rock sound to match!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/52709/563/52709-563-55acff6acefe7f16cbe3c096d9f93275-600×600.jpg ■Digital Album: “Time Is Killing Me” ■Creator: Minus P / Vocals: MEIKO ■KARENT distribution page: https://karent.jp/album/5185 As we live our lives surrendering to the passing of time, our hearts only become duller. This is shoegaze music that expresses unavoidable frustration with an emotional guitar sound. 【Creator’s Comment】 I expressed stillness and movement with roaring shoegaze. The highlight is the part where the chorus and verses are sung with different amounts of energy. Divine vocal harmony? It’s still too early
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/52709/563/52709-563-acbc4e617694d7aa3de610ff9af3a05c-600×600.jpg ■Digital Album: “Ashes of Tomorrow” ■Creator: As’257G / Vocals: MEIKO ■KARENT distribution page: https://karent.jp/album/5200 An EP featuring the title track and four other songs. Enjoy the unique flavor of each song, from ephemeral, dark rock to nostalgic acoustic. 【Creator’s Comment】 Congratulations to MEIKO on her 21st anniversary. This EP features a variety of songs, from intense pieces that let out pent-up emotions to pieces that cherish memories.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/52709/563/52709-563-7ee17ff49c305a844828e28b46d979f0-600×600.jpg ■Digital Album: “What Lies Beyond” ■Creator: shu-t / Vocals: MEIKO ■KARENT distribution page: https://karent.jp/album/5211 What lies ahead as we move forward together, overcoming the crowds? This city pop number builds up painful anticipation for a view yet to be seen. 【Creator’s Comment】 “What lies beyond” awaits in the brilliance… Check out the cool MEIKO!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/52709/563/52709-563-eb9c801fe7f913cafa1346cd21e4a665-600×600.jpg ■Digital Album: “Kagami Tokei” ■Creator: IMO / Vocals: MEIKO ■KARENT Distribution Page: https://karent.jp/album/5222 A low-resonating bass, a gorgeous oriental-inspired melody, and a vibrant, thunderous saxophone come together to create a dramatic portrait of an autumn night.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/52709/563/52709-563-58cebd65941bbc5b2fa862e004449cfd-600×600.jpg ■Digital album: “Kozokufu” ■Creator: IMO / Vocals: MEIKO ■KARENT distribution page: https://karent.jp/album/5220 A high-tempo tune with an impressive rap section and electric guitar phrases that get you moving.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/52709/563/52709-563-138633f74c55ddd35811841c2f86bc4d-600×600.jpg ■Digital Album: “Flower of Emptiness” ■Creator: Urami Second Form / Vocals: MEIKO ■KARENT distribution page: https://karent.jp/album/5181 This work incorporates the essence of three musical genres: rock, strings, and EDM. The song sings with a fleeting yet dignified voice, expressing a desire to show proof of life. 【Creator’s Comment】 The powerful “Japanese rock x EDM sound” is paired with ephemeral lyrics. Enjoy this powerful song that perfectly matches MEIKO V3 Power.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/52709/563/52709-563-8b2786ed20550bfff558490184dc40a9-600×600.jpg ■Digital Album: “Zanbi” ■Creator: Sekikomi Gohan / Vocals: MEIKO ■KARENT distribution page: https://karent.jp/album/5221 Even a spark that has dwindled before you know it will never go out and will come back to life again and again. The beautiful melody that is so characteristic of Sekikomi Gohan burns in my heart. 【Creator’s Comment】 This song is about a fire that never goes out. It features MEIKO’s beautiful and passionate voice. What is your undying fire?
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/52709/563/52709-563-d6c6604623ef4ebabab910abc18a3e8a-600×600.jpg ■Digital Album: “beauty-fall” ■Creator: Yamikuro / Vocals: MEIKO ■KARENT distribution page: https://karent.jp/album/5219 A piano and strings number with English lyrics that express the joy of being together over the years. The calm, long-toned vocals resonate softly. 【Creator’s Comment】 Happy birthday MEIKO!! This is Yamikuro’s first MEIKO solo song. It’s V3 ENGLISH. I’m sure what makes someone MEIKO-esque will vary greatly from person to person, but I hope you can sense even a little of MEIKO-ness in this song.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/52709/563/52709-563-ce9bef4755d97b6326d1072746bc134a-460×230.jpg Every Wednesday, “KARENT” will provide information on newly released songs. Stay tuned for next week! “KARENT” official website:
https://karent.jp/ “KARENT” Official Twitter:
https://x.com/KarenT_Crypton 【Contact Information】 Crypton Future Media, Inc. In charge of KARENT E-mail: karent@crypton.co.jp ▼What is “KARENT” https://karent.jp/ A Vocaloid music label operated by Crypton Future Media, Inc. It distributes music to major global streaming services such as Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and LINE MUSIC, social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram, and download stores such as the iTunes Store and Amazon Music. The label is also popular for releasing songs used at official Crypton events and streaming specials held on the anniversaries of virtual singers. ▼What is “MEIKO”?https://piapro.net/ Released by Crypton Future Media, Inc. on November 5, 2004, as the first VOCALOID*a capable of singing in Japanese. It was also a pioneer in using a character on the packaging for this type of software. MEIKO’s singing voice was developed based on that of singer-songwriter Meiko Haigo, and the character depicted on the packaging features short chestnut-colored bob hair and a short, red top and miniskirt. The software has also been updated, with MEIKO V3 released in 2014 and the Piapro Characters Super Pack released in 2024. Now, as a part of Crypton’s “Piapro Characters”*b, she is active on the world stage as a virtual singer, appearing on merchandise and in 3DCG live shows. *a) The original definition was the name and name of the singing voice synthesis technology and application software developed by Yamaha Corporation in 2003, which allows users to create vocal parts for songs simply by entering lyrics and melody (musical score information). It is now sometimes used as a genre in the music scene, and songs using singing voice synthesis software in general (including similar software using technologies other than VOCALOID) are sometimes referred to as “VOCALOID songs.” *b) “Piapro” is a coined word derived from “Peer Production,” a chain of creation, and expresses the hope that it will be an entity that supports the chain of creation. It is the collective term for “MEIKO” and its subsequent software, “KAITO,” “Hatsune Miku,” “Kagamine Rin,” “Kagamine Len,” and “Megurine Luka.” All of these are singing voice synthesis software planned and developed by Crypton Future Media, Inc., and are popular virtual singer characters. *”VOCALOID” and “VOCALOID” are registered trademarks of Yamaha Corporation.
＜Company Profile＞
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Representative Director Hiroyuki Ito Address: Nippon Life Sapporo Building 11F, 1-1 Kita 3-jo Nishi 4-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0003, Japan Established: July 1995 Founded as a “sound trading company” importing and selling sound materials, the company developed the singing voice synthesis software “Hatsune Miku” in 2007 while exploring its specialty of “sound” and expanding into digital content. Its mission is to “create” technologies and services that enable creators to “make” things, as well as a venue for showcasing what they have created. From its base in Sapporo, Hokkaido, the company has licensed over 30 million pieces of sound content both domestically and internationally. It is also engaged in the creation and development of a wide range of services and technologies, including audio technology development, music distribution platform development and operation, character licensing, live event production, and the planning and operation of local projects that support local communities. Corporate site: https://www.crypton.co.jp/ For more information about this release