It’s taken some time for the news to hit overseas, but Wowaka, an internationally acclaimed producer of Vocaloid music, including songs such as “Rolling Girl,” “Unhappy Refrain,” and “World’s End ...

Anime has never been more popular, and it's truly exciting to see the medium continue to break down barriers and become a part of mainstream culture. Some of the best anime titles are obscure and ...

If you've been around the internet for long enough, you may be at least passingly familiar with the virtual idol, Hatsune Miku. Since the character's introduction in 2007, she's become an enduring ...

Living near Paris, Iyane (He/Him) is mainly covering Japanese media on DualShockers. He started his writing career in 2018 after being scouted for his blogging and talent for live-translating Japanese ...

Hope Mullinax is a freelance writer with over ten years of experience working for various publications. She is the Site Expert for Dork Side of the Force and previously a Star Wars contributor with ...

A true pop superstar is defined by their longevity. When an artist can remain relevant by navigating trends and changes in taste, they can truly call themselves a top-tier performer. This year has ...

Hatsune Miku and her flowing twin pigtails are about to grace the art of some gorgeous collectible trading cards. The globally famous virtual pop star is the subject of several upcoming Secret Lair ...

Based in Scotland, Finn has been writing about Japanese pop culture for nine years now. He is also a gamer, hiker, and proud vegan. His passion is bringing news straight from Japan to you, in English, ...

This article originally appeared in Vulture. It wasn’t until 2007, though, that Crypton released Hatsune Miku (her name means “first sound of the future”), a highly stylized Vocaloid specifically ...