Get a New Song Written by Mitchie M! Pre-registration Starts for VTuber Original Song Audition "Oricon V7" on June 12th (Fri) at 13:00!
Nico Nico will begin pre-registration for "Oricon V7," a participatory audition event for VTubers, starting at 13:00 on Friday, June 12th. The grand prize winner will receive an original song written by top creator Mitchie M, with the finished work to be distributed on JOYSOUND. Top prize winners will also receive opportunities to appear as guests on official Nico Nico live broadcasts and be featured in VTuber specialty magazines.
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The winner of the audition will have an original song written just for them by Mitchie M, a top creator known for hit works such as "Viva Happy" and "Oedo Julia Night," who has also provided songs for artists like Namie Amuro and Ado, and has been involved in major tie-ups with Pokémon and Nissin Foods.
This time, JOYSOUND has also decided to participate as an official supporter!
The completed work will be distributed on "JOYSOUND," a communication karaoke service available nationwide.
In addition to the grand prize, top winners will also receive rights to appear as guests on official Nico Nico live broadcast programs and be featured in VTuber specialty magazines.
▶ Click here for "Oricon V7" details page
Mitchie M PROFILE
Mitchie M
Debuted as a Vocaloid P in 2011. His astonishing vocal editing technique, which involves control down to the millisecond using his knowledge of acoustics and phonetics, has been praised as "divine tuning" and made a strong impact on the Vocaloid scene. While releasing numerous hit works such as "Viva Happy," "Suki! Yuki! Honki Magic," and "Oedo Julia Night," he has also collaborated with top domestic singers like Namie Amuro and Ado, participated in the official 45th anniversary collaboration for Gundam, and engaged in numerous global tie-ups with Pokémon and Nissin Foods. He is a top creator at the forefront of the modern music scene, combining advanced engineering with a vibrant pop sensibility.
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Prize Details for Winners
1st Place: Get an Original Song Written Exclusively for You by Mitchie M
The completed work will be distributed nationwide on "JOYSOUND," a communication karaoke service operated by XING INC.
If the completed original song is uploaded to Nico Nico, a Nico Nico advertising point ticket worth 1 million points will be presented for song promotion (valid for 2 months / limited to the specified video ID).
1st-2nd Place: Guest Appearance on Nico Nico Official Program
The broadcast date for guest appearances is undecided. We will contact you once it is determined. Appearances will be remote.
2nd-4th Place: Feature Article in "VTuber Style"
The issue for publication will be discussed later. The planned publication space is as follows:
2nd Place: 1/2 page
3rd Place: 1/4 page
4th Place: 1/4 page
3rd-5th Place: Original CM Distribution Rights on Nico Nico Official Program
Entitled to insert your original CM video into Nico Nico official live broadcast programs.
Judging Process
June 12th (Fri) 13:00 - [Pre-registration Starts]
Please apply via the form.
Prior to applying, please review the application guidelines, participation methods, precautions, and terms of use, and make a participation announcement post on X (formerly Twitter).
July 10th (Fri) 23:59 - [Pre-registration Ends]
Those who pass the initial screening will be contacted by the organizers via email to the address provided in the pre-registration form by July 11th (Sat).
Formal entry will be completed upon receipt of the email from the organizers.
July 13th (Mon) 13:00 - July 19th (Sun) 23:59 - [First Round Judging]
The first round of judging will be based on the total amount of gift points received on user live broadcasts.
The top 8 participants will advance to the final round.
Please conduct your user live broadcast in accordance with the broadcast rules.
July 25th (Sat) 20:00 - [Final Round Judging]
The final round will be conducted live on broadcast with the top 8 participants who passed the first round.
▶ Watch the final round and make a time-shift reservation here
Application Guidelines
■ Pre-registration Period
June 12th (Fri) 13:00 - July 10th (Fri) 23:59
■ Eligible VTubers for Pre-registration
Individuals with a track record of activity as a VTuber (OK even if not on Nico Nico).
Individuals who aspire to sing original songs as a VTuber.
Individuals who can communicate in Japanese.
Individuals who possess full-body data for a 3D model/2D model (Custom Cast is also acceptable).
Individuals who have set an image/illustration of their own VTuber avatar on their Nico Nico account profile, which does not infringe on any third-party copyrights.
Individuals who can respond sincerely to communications from the organizers regarding audition progress and prize provision procedures.
Individuals who can participate remotely in the final round (official live broadcast).
Individuals who can travel to the Tokyo metropolitan area as needed after winning, for purposes such as vocal recording or event appearances (please be aware that if traveling from overseas, you will be responsible for your own travel expenses to Japan).
* The final selection is scheduled for the evening of Saturday, July 25th. Details on how to participate will be communicated to those who pass the first round.
* A streaming test will be conducted remotely prior to the main event day.
Event Overview
■ Event Name: VTuber Original Song Acquisition Audition Oricon V7
■ Organizer: Dwango Co., Ltd.
■ Event Period: June 12th (Fri), 2024 - July 25th, 2024
■ X: https://x.com/nicovtuber_PR
Please check the audition details page for other information.
FAQ
What kind of event is "Oricon V7"?
It is a participatory audition event where VTubers can win an original song. The winner will receive a song provided by Mitchie M and it will be distributed on JOYSOUND.
What are the eligibility requirements for the audition?
Applicants must have a track record as a VTuber, be able to communicate in Japanese, and have a dream of singing original songs. Full-body data for a 3D/2D model is required.
How is the judging conducted?
The first round is judged by gift points on user live broadcasts, and the final round is based on performance during a live broadcast.
Are there any prizes other than the grand prize?
Yes, 1st-2nd place receive guest appearance rights on official programs, 2nd-4th place receive feature rights in specialty magazines, and 3rd-5th place receive original CM distribution rights.
How do I pre-register?
Apply through the designated form, review the application guidelines, and make a participation announcement post on X (formerly Twitter).