World's Largest Anime Event 'ANIME EXPO 2026' Features DJ Performances by Popular Vocaloid Producers and Creators! kz(livetune), Satapan P, TeddyLoid, Hachioji P, picco to Appear
Dwango Co., Ltd. will host 'JAPAN MUSIC VOCALOID at Anime Expo 2026,' a DJ event featuring Vocaloid producers and creators, at 'ANIME EXPO 2026' in Los Angeles in July 2026. Popular artists like kz(livetune) and Hachioji P will perform, showcasing Japanese music culture to the world.
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Dwango Co., Ltd. will hold the DJ event "JAPAN MUSIC VOCALOID at Anime Expo 2026" on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at "ANIME EXPO" (July 2-5, 2026), North America's largest anime convention held in Los Angeles, USA.
The performers include kz(livetune), Satapan P, Hachioji P, and picco, who are active in popular projects such as "The VOCALOID Collection" (https://vocaloid-collection.jp/), a festival of Vocaloid culture, and "Bocanico," a popular project of "Niconico Chokaigi" (https://chokaigi.jp/), a festival of internet culture. Additionally, world-renowned music producer TeddyLoid will make a special appearance. Through DJ performances centered on Vocaloid songs, the event will showcase the appeal of Japanese music culture. Admission is free for those with an "Anime Expo" ticket.
Dwango is promoting the "Project to discover young creators and expand overseas through Niconico Douga-sponsored projects," which aims to nurture young artists involved in VOCALOID music into globally influential creators, with the support of the "Creator Support Fund." This event is held as part of this initiative. Moving forward, we will continue to expand opportunities for creators to meet fans, production partners, and clients without borders by participating in influential events around the world, and will work to build communities, share resources, and promote networking.
| Participating Creators
kz(livetune)
Music producer who has worked on numerous hit songs for Japanese anime and games. While creating many Hatsune Miku works such as 'Tell Your World' and 'Hand in Hand,' he also handles remix work for global EDM artists such as ZEDD and Afrojack.
Satapan P
Hyper Vocaloid producer who gained global attention by surpassing 1 million YouTube subscribers in just two years since his debut, with a unique array of chaotic, pop, and thrilling songs that blend various genres. His representative song 'Yabavaina' has over 15 million views.
TeddyLoid (Special Appearance)
Music producer and DJ artist active in Japan and the United States. He has produced numerous hit works in various fields, including Ado's 'Odo' and 'Show,' as well as anime works such as 'Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt' and 'ME!ME!ME!', game music, and commercial music.
Eight Prince (Hachioji P)
The prince of the Vocaloid world. While primarily releasing electronic Vocaloid songs based on dance music, he also produces vocalists and provides music. His representative songs include 'Kimagure Mercy' and 'Gimme×Gimme.'
picco
Tokyo-based trackmaker/Vocaloid producer. Primarily creates music using VOCALOID, characterized by catchy and exhilarating electro sounds. He calls his own music 'Hyper kawaii Music' and is expanding his fan base with works that have high affinity with subculture and internet music scenes.
┃ "JAPAN MUSIC VOCALOID at Anime Expo 2026" Overview
■ Date & Time: July 4, 2026 (Saturday) 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM (Pacific Time)
■ Venue: The Novo (Los Angeles, California, USA)
■ Performers: kz(livetune), Satapan P, TeddyLoid, Hachioji P, picco
■ Special Page: https://www.anime-expo.org/2026/04/08/japan-music-vocaloid-is-coming-to-anime-expo-2026/
■ Grant: Fund for Strengthening the Foundation of Cultural and Artistic Activities (Project to Support the Development of Creators and High Value-Added Cultural Facilities)
(Commonly known as: Creator Support Fund)
Japan Arts Council (Independent Administrative Agency)
┃ "ANIME EXPO" Overview
■ Date & Time: July 2, 2026 (Thursday) - July 5, 2026 (Sunday)
■ Organizer: Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation
■ Venue: Los Angeles Convention Center (Los Angeles, California, USA)
■ Official Website: https://www.anime-expo.org/
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The performers include kz(livetune), Satapan P, Hachioji P, and picco, who are active in popular projects such as "The VOCALOID Collection" (https://vocaloid-collection.jp/), a festival of Vocaloid culture, and "Bocanico," a popular project of "Niconico Chokaigi" (https://chokaigi.jp/), a festival of internet culture. Additionally, world-renowned music producer TeddyLoid will make a special appearance. Through DJ performances centered on Vocaloid songs, the event will showcase the appeal of Japanese music culture. Admission is free for those with an "Anime Expo" ticket.
Dwango is promoting the "Project to discover young creators and expand overseas through Niconico Douga-sponsored projects," which aims to nurture young artists involved in VOCALOID music into globally influential creators, with the support of the "Creator Support Fund." This event is held as part of this initiative. Moving forward, we will continue to expand opportunities for creators to meet fans, production partners, and clients without borders by participating in influential events around the world, and will work to build communities, share resources, and promote networking.
| Participating Creators
kz(livetune)
Music producer who has worked on numerous hit songs for Japanese anime and games. While creating many Hatsune Miku works such as 'Tell Your World' and 'Hand in Hand,' he also handles remix work for global EDM artists such as ZEDD and Afrojack.
Satapan P
Hyper Vocaloid producer who gained global attention by surpassing 1 million YouTube subscribers in just two years since his debut, with a unique array of chaotic, pop, and thrilling songs that blend various genres. His representative song 'Yabavaina' has over 15 million views.
TeddyLoid (Special Appearance)
Music producer and DJ artist active in Japan and the United States. He has produced numerous hit works in various fields, including Ado's 'Odo' and 'Show,' as well as anime works such as 'Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt' and 'ME!ME!ME!', game music, and commercial music.
Eight Prince (Hachioji P)
The prince of the Vocaloid world. While primarily releasing electronic Vocaloid songs based on dance music, he also produces vocalists and provides music. His representative songs include 'Kimagure Mercy' and 'Gimme×Gimme.'
picco
Tokyo-based trackmaker/Vocaloid producer. Primarily creates music using VOCALOID, characterized by catchy and exhilarating electro sounds. He calls his own music 'Hyper kawaii Music' and is expanding his fan base with works that have high affinity with subculture and internet music scenes.
┃ "JAPAN MUSIC VOCALOID at Anime Expo 2026" Overview
■ Date & Time: July 4, 2026 (Saturday) 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM (Pacific Time)
■ Venue: The Novo (Los Angeles, California, USA)
■ Performers: kz(livetune), Satapan P, TeddyLoid, Hachioji P, picco
■ Special Page: https://www.anime-expo.org/2026/04/08/japan-music-vocaloid-is-coming-to-anime-expo-2026/
■ Grant: Fund for Strengthening the Foundation of Cultural and Artistic Activities (Project to Support the Development of Creators and High Value-Added Cultural Facilities)
(Commonly known as: Creator Support Fund)
Japan Arts Council (Independent Administrative Agency)
┃ "ANIME EXPO" Overview
■ Date & Time: July 2, 2026 (Thursday) - July 5, 2026 (Sunday)
■ Organizer: Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation
■ Venue: Los Angeles Convention Center (Los Angeles, California, USA)
■ Official Website: https://www.anime-expo.org/
┃ Related URL
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