Japanese electronic artist Kikuo showcases the full potential of Vocaloid through his dazzling and dizzying music. He started sharing original songs online in the early 2000s but blossomed as a creator when he began using the singing-synthesizer software in 2010. Kikuo has become one of the most popular and influential creators in this corner of music, blending haunting melodies with intricate electronic arrangements. His song “Aishite Aishite Aishite” became the first Vocaloid track to surpass 100 million streams on Spotify, with many others recording millions of plays and views across platforms like YouTube and Nico Nico Douga. Renowned for his unique, often dark and whimsical style, Kikuo is also one of the most visible Vocaloid creators internationally, captivating audiences around the globe. He is now starting to bring his mesmerizing music to live audiences worldwide, with upcoming tours and performances that promise to be unforgettable experiences. We acknowledge that this event is held on the stolen lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging. Sovereignty was never ceded.