Exclusive: First Details and Trailer Revealed for BEYOND BORDERS Vol.1: EMERGE MODE MIKU, a New EP Featuring Hatsune Miku Singing With Grimes, slayr, and More
Dwango has announced BEYOND BORDERS Vol.1: EMERGE MODE MIKU, a new collaboration EP featuring the virtual singer Hatsune Miku paired with a diverse roster of contemporary artists. The project unveiled at Anime Expo in Los Angeles includes collaborations with Grimes, slayr, MOLIY, Odetari, George Clanton, Frost Children, and XAMIYA.
Hatsune Miku serves as the lead vocalist across all tracks on the EP, which spans multiple genres including electronic, alternative, hyperpop, rap, and experimental music. Dwango is developing the project in partnership with Nebula17 through their US Label, with the initiative designed to introduce Vocaloid music to a new generation of global listeners.
The collaboration represents an effort to expand Miku’s reach beyond her established fanbase in Japan and among longtime Vocaloid enthusiasts. By pairing the iconic virtual performer with internationally recognized contemporary artists across diverse musical styles, the project aims to demonstrate Vocaloid technology’s versatility and appeal to mainstream audiences worldwide.