February 17, 2026 is the 20th anniversary of the Vocaloid KAITO. To have a good time the occasion, Crypton Future Media opened a particular webpage the place you possibly can look again on KAITO’s historical past or see what’s on the horizon for him. Hints at several types of merchandise tied to him, comparable to SuperGroupies equipment, a Nendoroid, and themed drinks additionally appeared.
KAITO got here out in February 2006 for the primary Vocaloid engine, with Yamaha Company initially creating him. He’s notable for being the primary Japanese male vocal launched, although he initially suffered from poor gross sales. It’s probably because of Crypton solely advertising and marketing him (and MEIKO) in DTM, which had a high male reader base. As extra producers started utilizing him in songs and showcasing what he can do, his reputation grew.
To commemorate the twentieth anniversary of KAITO, many firms are releasing KAITO-related merchandise. SuperGroupies announced that it’s making ready some particular collaboration objects that’ll seem in Summer season 2026. A Cantarella version of him will seem as a Nendoroid, and pre-orders are open till March 18, 2026. Kuroe LLC will launch a KAITO botanical drink and gin, full with themed bottles, with them transport out in mid-April 2026.
Singer Naoto Fuga offered the voice samples for KAITO. Well-liked Vocaloid songs that initially characteristic KAITO embody “Cantarella,” “Snowman,” and “Shanti.”
Right here’s “Cantarella,” for example of what to anticipate from him.
The particular Piapro web site for the KAITO twentieth anniversary will announce extra collaborations and commemorative songs.
