Interview with Otomania, Vocaloid Composer

This interview explores the work and career of Otomania, also known as Zenjitsuyoyaku-P (前日予約P), a Japanese music producer, composer, and performer renowned for his contributions to Project Diva and the Vocaloid phenomenon. Conducted during his visit to Granada for Ficzone 2016, the conversation covers his creative process, collaboration with virtual divas like Miku Hatsune, Luka Megurine, Rin, Len, and Kaito, and his work in video game music, including titles such as Half Minute Hero and Toru No Hoshi – Aerial Planet. Otomania discusses his preferred musical instruments, digital composition tools including Vocaloid, Cubase, VST and Native Instruments software, and insights into choreographing virtual performances. The interview also highlights his impressions of Spain, the Alhambra, and his reflections on Japanese youth culture. This resource provides an in-depth look at a key figure in Japanese digital music and pop culture, offering valuable material for researchers, fans of Vocaloid, and those interested in the intersections of music, technology, and virtual performance. Original interview in Spanish published on CoolJapan.es