Mori Calliope to Perform at Apple 50th Anniversary Tokyo Event
Apple's choice to feature a VTuber from a major agency for its 50th anniversary event signals the company's recognition of virtual artists as mainstream cultural figures.
Reporting from 1 sources: hololive production (JP).
Virtual artist Mori Calliope will perform live at Apple's 50th anniversary celebration in Tokyo, the company announced on Wednesday. The event, titled "Mori Calliope - A Celebration of Creativity and Technology," takes place on March 27 at the Apple Store Omotesando. It is part of Apple's global 50th Anniversary Celebrations, which include events in New York, London, Sydney, and other major cities. Attendees must register in advance on a first-come, first-served basis through Apple's official website, with registration opening March 25 at 8:00 a.m. JST. The performance will feature a selection of songs from Mori Calliope's repertoire, followed by a discussion with Apple Music Radio DJ Mi-no about digital content and creativity. Mori Calliope, a member of hololive English -Myth-, debuted on Universal Music in 2022 and has topped music charts in Japan and the U.S. She said in a statement that her first Apple product was a red iPod nano, which she filled with anime songs, and that the device helped shape who she is today.
The event is one of several Apple is hosting worldwide to mark its 50th anniversary, with each location featuring local artists. Mori Calliope's performance at the Omotesando store will include a set of songs she selected from her catalog, followed by a conversation segment with Apple Music Radio DJ Mi-no. The discussion is expected to cover the future of digital content and how Mori Calliope uses technology to express her creativity. Registration for the free event opened at 8:00 a.m. JST on March 25 and will close once capacity is reached. No livestream or recording plans have been announced. Mori Calliope, whose real name is not publicly known, debuted as a member of hololive English -Myth- in 2020 and signed with Universal Music Japan in 2022. Her singles have charted on Billboard Japan and iTunes U.S. charts. Apple's 50th anniversary celebrations run throughout 2026, with additional events scheduled across its retail locations.
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- hololive production (JP) Mori Calliope、Apple創立50周年記念東京ライブイベント出演決定！本日より先着受付開始