Apprentice Clown VSinger 'Hakono Nakami' Appears! AWA's Official Curator ChumuNote Hosts Episode 23 of Music Show 'ChumuMate'

AWA Inc. (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Akiki Toki) operates AWA, a subscription-based music streaming service. On July 14, 2026, from 21:00 to 22:00 JST, it will host the 23rd episode of 'ChumuMate,' a one-hour online music program held in the free-to-join virtual space 'Lounge.' The show features VTuber ChumuNote alongside guest artists, diving deep into music tracks and expanding the community of virtual music enthusiasts.

'ChumuMate' is a music program hosted by ChumuNote, a VTuber passionate about virtual artists' music. With unique insights from performing at V-music DJ events and curating internet-born music on AWA, ChumuNote shares the charm of songs with guest artists. The 23rd episode welcomes VSinger 'Hakono Nakami,' who aims to become the 'ultimate entertainer.' ChumuNote will introduce Nakami's songs and discuss their collaboration on the lead track 'Sparkling Harmony' from the compilation album released in June 2026. This exclusive music talk promises content you can't hear anywhere else. Participation in AWA Lounge is free via the AWA app or website, where listeners can interact with artists through live chat.

Program Overview: 'ChumuMate' Episode 23

Date & Time: Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 21:00–22:00 JST

Guests: ChumuNote / Hakono Nakami

*Last-minute cancellations may occur.

Program Email: chumumate@awa.fm

▼ Participation URL

https://mf.awa.fm/open_chumumate_260714_pr

ChumuNote

"Konmanbooo!"

A VTuber who re-debuted on February 17, 2023. By profession, a mixing engineer. Her mola-mola backpack holds infinite possibilities. She is active in various fields, including as a member of the idol unit 'épeler (Epeler)' and performing at DJ events.

Hakono Nakami

As a VTuber, her goal is to make everyone laugh as a clown—'the funny girl.' As a VSinger, she aims to embody the 'ultimate entertainer' through singing and leave a lasting impression. The green tint at her hair tips reportedly increases as her horse racing betting returns decline; currently in heavy deficit, she reportedly uses three cans of pink spray to cover it before public appearances.

X: https://x.com/nakami_hakono

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HakonoNakami

App Overview

'AWA' is a subscription-based music streaming service provided by AWA Inc., jointly funded by CyberAgent, Inc. and Avex Entertainment Inc. Launched in May 2015, AWA offers over 200 million tracks and approximately 16 million playlists created by celebrities and users. It offers multiple plans: the 'STANDARD Plan' (¥980/month including tax; ¥1,080 via App Store, Google Play, or convenience stores), which grants full access; the 'FREE Plan' with all features except offline playback; a 'Student Plan' for middle school students and above at ¥480/month; and an 'Artist Plan' at ¥270/month for unlimited listening to a single designated artist. AWA is available on smartphones, PCs, TVs, car navigation systems, wearables, and smart speakers. Since launch, it has expanded its offerings to meet user needs, including 'LYRIC DIVE,' which animates lyrics in real time, and 'AWA Lounge,' an online space enabling real-time shared music experiences with voice live streaming and gifting features—growing into one of Japan’s largest music streaming platforms.

Name: 'AWA' https://awa.fm/

Recommended Environment: <Smartphone> iOS 18.0 or later, Android 15.0 or later <PC> Windows 10 (32/64bit), Mac OS X 10.11 (El Capitan) or later <Browser> Google Chrome (latest), Microsoft Edge (latest), Safari (latest)

Pricing: STANDARD Plan (¥980/month incl. tax) / FREE Plan (free) / Student Plan (¥480/month incl. tax) / Artist Plan (¥270/month incl. tax; unlimited access to one specific artist)

Service Launch: May 27, 2015

URLs

AWA: https://awa.fm/

App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/jp/app/id980578855

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fm.awa.liverpool

Desktop App: https://awa.fm/download/

AWA Lounge (Browser): https://app.awa.fm/lounge/

AWA News: https://news.awa.fm/

AWA Official X: https://x.com/awa_official

AWA Official LINE: https://lin.ee/21w3f0k

Company Overview

Company Name: AWA Inc. (Pronounced: Awa)

Headquarters: Sumitomo Fudosan Azabu-juban Building, 1-4-1 Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Representative: CEO Akiki Toki

Business: Music streaming services, etc.

Founded: December 1, 2014

Contact

AWA Public Relations: press@awa.fm