KIKUO - KIKUOLAND: GO-ROUND TOUR

In the organizer's words:

Kikuo is a visionary producer whose unique style combines dark themes with upbeat music. Through the use of unique instrumental textures, harmonies and sound effects, he creates music that is both intriguing and captivating. Since his beginnings in music production in 2003, Kikuo has continuously honed his craft. His VOCALOID songs, which primarily feature Hatsune Miku as the main character, have earned him a loyal fan base. With hits such as "Gomenne, Gomenne", "Kimi Wa Dekinai Ko" and "Aishite, Aishite, Aishite", Kikuo has created an unmistakable sound that captivates his listeners. His experimental musical style and the integration of different musical traditions make him a unique artist in the musical landscape. He is now coming to Germany for 2 concerts and will be presenting himself to German audiences for the first time on February 5 in Berlin and February 6 in Cologne.

Since his beginnings in 2003, the talented music producer Kikuo has made a name for himself in the music scene. His journey began with publishing his own songs on forums, which eventually led to a passion for producing Touhou songs. In 2009, he took the bold step of dropping out of university to pursue his passion for music professionally and live an independent life. Kikuo found inspiration for his music in video game soundtracks, which motivated him to pursue a career as a musician. Although he initially planned to produce only VOCALOID music, his course changed in 2010 when he submitted his first VOCALOID composition. The success of his VOCALOID songs spurred him to continue being creative and in particular to use Hatsune Miku in his works. He has also created demo songs for various other VOCALOIDs such as Tone Rion, IA, Anri Rune and Hatsune Miku V3.

With over 600 songs created between 2003 and 2024, Kikuo has created an impressive collection of works. His most popular tracks include hits such as "Gomenne, Gomenne", "Kimi Wa Dekinai Ko" and "Aishite, Aishite, Aishite". He has collaborated with a wide range of talent in the industry. Artists include Si_ku.k, Hanatan, Redegg, Nagomu Shiriashi, Mizutama, Koko, Miyashita Yuu, Yagani Nagi and many more.

The talented musician's creative journey is characterized by diversity and innovation. As part of the duo Ikitama, which he co-founded with Si_Ku, he created a unique musical atmosphere that was launched on December 31, 2013. The harmonious fusion of his compositions with Si_Ku's soothing voice resulted in a new style of music that clearly stood out from his previous works. Their songs together are characterized by relaxing melodies carried by Si_ku's engaging voice. This collaboration led to hits such as the song "Voices of Svaahaa", which was released in 2021. In addition, Kikuo successfully collaborated with renowned vocaloid producer CosMo on the song "Spider's Thread" for the popular rhythm game CHUNITHM.

In January 2024, Kikuo ventured across the ocean and toured the United States where he wowed audiences in 12 impressive shows. As the first vocaloid producer to complete such a tour in the US, he broke new artistic boundaries and gained worldwide recognition. Now Kikuo is about to reach another milestone in his career as he enters the German market for the first time and will present 2 exclusive shows in Germany.