THINKR Opens First Cross-Studio Audition Across Four Areas
The audition replaces KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO's solo talent hunts with a cross-studio format, following the September 2 reorganization that split THINKR into four specialized areas.
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THINKR announced THINKR AUDITION 2026, its first cross-studio talent search, running October 5 to December 8. The virtual artist division is led by KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO, while the real artist division is jointly selected by ALLT STUDIO, KYOKAI STUDIO, and UNKNOWN LAB. Age and gender are unrestricted, and Japanese residents of any nationality may apply. Winners receive music production, lessons, and activity plans toward debut.
THINKR announced the audition on September 6, days after the September 2 reorganization that split its business into four studios. KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO now focuses on virtual artists, while KYOKAI STUDIO and UNKNOWN LAB were branched off or newly created. KYOKAI STUDIO holds real artists and creators who moved from KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO, including Azusagawa and Empty old City. UNKNOWN LAB is an R&D division led by producer PIEDPIPER. ALLT STUDIO, home of DUSTCELL and Guiano, runs as an internet music label.
The previous KAMITSUBAKI audition in 2024 limited singers to age 20 and under and creators to 25 and under. This round drops the age limit and splits applicants into virtual and real artist tracks. Applicants cannot enter both divisions.
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