utaite
what it is
Utaite (歌い手 utaite) is a Japanese term for people who cover previously released songs and post them on Nico Nico Douga; under the "utattemita" ("tried singing") category. The term "utaite" is unique to Nico Nico Douga singers, making it different from "kashu" (歌手 kashu); which means "singer" in a general sense. Generally, utaite do covers of Vocaloid original songs, anime and game related songs, and J-Pop.
✦ start here: albums
✦ who's making it, level by level
level 3 · one step out
cult favorites and indie darlings
level 4 · further
art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
✦ make utaite a playlist
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questions
What is utaite?
Utaite (歌い手 utaite) is a Japanese term for people who cover previously released songs and post them on Nico Nico Douga; under the "utattemita" ("tried singing") category. The term "utaite" is unique to Nico Nico Douga singers, making it different from "kashu" (歌手 kashu); which means "singer" in a general sense. Generally, utaite do covers of Vocaloid original songs, anime and game related songs, and J-Pop.
What are good utaite albums to start with?
Try Shiawase na Otona by Yoh Kamiyama, Cho by Chogakusei, Ithna by Yuu Miyashita, and Gokusaishiki by Reol.
Who are some women making utaite?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/utaite/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making utaite, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-21