VTubers Nominated at Music Awards Japan 2026
The breadth of VTuber nominees across multiple categories signals that the music industry's formal recognition of internet-native artists has moved beyond a niche award into a mainstream competitive field.
Reporting from 1 sources: VTuber NewsDrop.
The organizers of Music Awards Japan 2026 have announced the nominees for the Best Digital Culture Artist category, which includes a large number of VTubers from major agencies. Among the nominees are Hoshimachi Suisei, who also received nominations for Best J-POP Song, Best Anime Song, and Album of the Year; Amane Kanata, who graduated in December; AZKi; Ookami Mio; FLOW GLOW from hololive DEV_IS; Tokoyami Towa; ReGLOSS from hololive DEV_IS; Mori Calliope, also nominated for Best Music Video; Nekomata Okayu; NIJISANJI's ROF-MAO, also nominated for Album of the Year; Hayato Kagami; VOLTACTION; Niji-datoka; ChroNoiR; MECHATU-A, also nominated for Best New Artist; Kaida Haru; NANAJIGEN SEITOKAI!; Fuwa Minato; Strawberry Prince members Satomi, Root, and Colon; AMPTAKxCOLORS; HIMEHINA; Shigure Ui; Kanaria; ColorfulPeach; and SIXFONIA. The awards define Digital Culture as music emerging from internet-based creative expression. The ceremony will be held June 13 at TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO and broadcast on NHK and streamed online.
Music Awards Japan 2026, launched as the country's largest international music awards, has released its full list of nominees for the Best Digital Culture Artist category. The category's definition covers music that originates from creative expression on social networking services, video sharing platforms, and streaming services. Alongside VTubers, the list includes VOCALOID producers and other internet-based acts.
Several nominees appear in multiple categories. Hoshimachi Suisei is also up for Best J-POP Song, Best Anime Song, and Album of the Year. Mori Calliope received a Best Music Video nomination for Die For You. ROF-MAO is also nominated for Album of the Year, and MECHATU-A is also nominated for Best New Artist. The voting process involves over 5,000 music industry professionals, with additional open voting for specific categories through partner platforms. The awards ceremony is scheduled for June 13 at TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO and will be broadcast on NHK and streamed on YouTube and other platforms.
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- VTuber NewsDrop VTubers Nominated at Music Awards Japan 2026