KizunaAI resumes activities as a music artist! New single "Kamonone" released

KizunaAI returns from indefinite hiatus!
Reappears in the world of music with the new single "Kamonone."

KizunaAI, a pioneer of virtual YouTubers and also known as an artist, resumed her career as a music artist on February 26th, 2025. After a three-year hiatus, she sets off again in search of new musical expressions. To celebrate the reopening, they have released their first single, "Kamonone."

The background to resuming activities

KizunaAI appeared as the world's first virtual YouTuber in 2016, and with the desire to "connect," KizunaAI has been working with many fans both in Japan and abroad. However, in an effort to update their activities, they announced an indefinite hiatus on February 26, 2022. After that, she began to explore new paths in her musical career, and began to strongly believe that "by turning what she knows and connections into music, she would like to turn them into more encounters and connections." It's become.

A re-start for music artist "KizunaAI"

As we resumed our activities, KizunaAI took our first step as a new music artist with the theme of "I want to connect, to know you, even so." The music style will be based on Japanese internet dance music, and will be spreading new J-POP forms that incorporate elements of indie music, band sounds, and J-POP to the world.

Single "Kamonone" released

To celebrate the resumption of their activities, KizunaAI's new single, "Kamono," was released digitally on February 26th, 2025. The lyrics and music are written by ESME MORI and the lyrics are written by Nishina, and KizunaAI's new awakening is expressed as a light pop song. This song presents a new form of music that gives a sense of difference from the work that pre-suspended, and allows fans to enjoy it while feeling the activities they have made up so far and the evolution of the future.

Future activity schedule

KizunaAI plans to release approximately 10 new songs by the end of 2025 as a goal after resuming activities. In addition to this, we are also considering creating an album, and through music we will deepen new connections with fans around the world.

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KizunaAI - Artist/Virtual Being
KizunaAI is a virtual artist with the theme of "I want to connect, to get to know you, even so." He was born in 2016 as the world's first virtual YouTuber, and while working as a multi-talented player, he connects with many fans. He suspended his activities in 2022 and resumed his activities as a music artist, KizunaAI, on February 26, 2025.

• YouTube: KizunaAI AIChannel
• TikTok: KizunaAI Official
• X: @aichan_nel
• HP: KizunaAI Official Website

■Press release source - Kizuna AI Co., Ltd.
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