{"id":4451,"date":"2026-03-26T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T03:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/?p=4451"},"modified":"2026-03-25T23:32:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T14:32:58","slug":"%e3%82%bf%e3%83%ac%e3%83%b3%e3%83%88%e3%81%ae%e6%80%9d%e3%81%84%e3%82%92%e5%bd%a2%e3%81%ab%e3%81%99%e3%82%8b%e9%9f%b3%e6%a5%bd%e4%ba%8b%e6%a5%ad%e3%81%a8%e3%81%af%e3%80%82azki%e3%81%ab%e8%81%9e","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coveredge.cover-corp.com\/en\/list\/4451","title":{"rendered":"Bringing Talents\u2019 Emotions to Life Through Music: AZKi on Creating Her EPs and Solo Live"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">INDEX<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/coveredge.cover-corp.com\/en\/list\/4451\/#Profile\" >Profile<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/coveredge.cover-corp.com\/en\/list\/4451\/#Cherishing_Memories_While_Presenting_a_%E2%80%9CNew_Side_of_AZKi%E2%80%9D\" >Cherishing Memories While Presenting a \u201cNew Side of AZKi\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/coveredge.cover-corp.com\/en\/list\/4451\/#Lyrics_and_Composition_How_to_Express_Ones_Emotions\" >Lyrics and Composition: How to Express One\u2019s Emotions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/coveredge.cover-corp.com\/en\/list\/4451\/#Creating_a_Playlist_that_Encapsulates_the_Journey_So_Far\" >Creating a Playlist that Encapsulates the Journey So Far<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/coveredge.cover-corp.com\/en\/list\/4451\/#The_Stage_Pioneers_Before_Me_Have_Brought_Me_To\" >The Stage Pioneers Before Me Have Brought Me To<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Profile\"><\/span>Profile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image_azki-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4430\" style=\"width:328px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coveredge.cover-corp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image_azki-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/coveredge.cover-corp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image_azki-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/coveredge.cover-corp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image_azki-1152x1536.webp 1152w, https:\/\/coveredge.cover-corp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image_azki-1536x2048.webp 1536w, https:\/\/coveredge.cover-corp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image_azki-scaled.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cI&#8217;m the Virtual Diva AZKi! I love music and singing!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Debuting on November 15, 2018, Azki is a member of hololive Generation 0.<br>After pursuing her music career under INoNaKa Music, hololive\u2019s in-house music label where she was active alongside Hoshimachi Suisei, she transferred to hololive production in 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>In July 2023, she made her major-label debut with Victor Entertainment before once again returning to hololive production in June 2025, marking the occasion with the release of two EPs and a solo live performance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cherishing_Memories_While_Presenting_a_%E2%80%9CNew_Side_of_AZKi%E2%80%9D\"><\/span> Cherishing Memories While Presenting a \u201cNew Side of AZKi\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2015Could you tell us once again about the background that led to the release of the two EPs, \u201cRe:Start\u201d and \u201cRe:Birth\u201d?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-liquid-speech-balloon liquid-speech-balloon-wrap liquid-speech-balloon-100\"><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-avatar\"><\/div><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-text\"><p>The idea of releasing two EPs was originally suggested by COVER\u2019s Music Production Team. Since this project also marked my first production after returning to hololive, I felt both a desire for listeners to revisit my earlier songs and the want for them to hear songs that I can only create as of now. Because those ideas felt aligned, we decided to move forward with that approach.<\/p><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2015How did it feel to sing the rearranged tracks included on \u201cRe:Birth\u201d again?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-liquid-speech-balloon liquid-speech-balloon-wrap liquid-speech-balloon-100\"><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-avatar\"><\/div><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-text\"><p>The tracks included on \u201cRe:Birth\u201d are centered around songs that marked important turning points in my music career. However, rather than choosing only songs with particularly strong personal memories for me, I wanted to keep a more objective perspective as well, so selections were made together with the Music Production Team. We also made sure to keep in mind which songs might resonate with listeners discovering them for the first time through this EP.<br><br>As I went into the recording, I found myself recalling those days, while also feeling the urge to be a bit critical of my singing in the past (lol). Of course, there were things about my singing back then that I still appreciate, but I also felt that there was significance in singing these songs as who I am today. It felt like I was singing very honestly, relying on my current voice as it is.<\/p><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image_azkiep-1024x768.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coveredge.cover-corp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image_azkiep-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/coveredge.cover-corp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image_azkiep-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/coveredge.cover-corp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image_azkiep-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/coveredge.cover-corp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image_azkiep-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/coveredge.cover-corp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image_azkiep.webp 1738w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2015Could you also tell us about the creative direction behind the new songs on \u201cRe:Start\u201d?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-liquid-speech-balloon liquid-speech-balloon-wrap liquid-speech-balloon-100\"><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-avatar\"><\/div><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-text\"><p>What I had in mind was presenting a side of me that listeners haven\u2019t seen before. For example, a mid-tempo track like \u201cOkey Dokey\u201d was something I hadn\u2019t explored much in the past and while I\u2019ve created many different kinds of songs over the years, I wanted to challenge myself in ways I hadn\u2019t tried yet. The title track, \u201cMirai Campanella,\u201d was created through a competitive submission process, and I shared quite a lot of my own thoughts along the way.<\/p><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2015\u201cMirai Campanella&#8221; is the first track on \u201cRe:Start,\u201d and it was also the first song you performed at the live concert \u201cDeparture,\u201d is that right?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-liquid-speech-balloon liquid-speech-balloon-wrap liquid-speech-balloon-100\"><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-avatar\"><\/div><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-text\"><p>Yes. Since it was also the first song* after returning to hololive, I wanted it to reflect the feelings I\u2019ve carried with me up until now, while also being a song that feels like it gently pushes me forward as I look to the future. After listening to the various songs submitted as part of the competition, I chose the one of which the lyrics and melodic flow felt the closest to that idea.<\/p><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>*\u201cMirai Campanella\u201d was released ahead of the EP on July 1, 2025, timed with the EP\u2019s release announcement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u672a\u6765\u30ab\u30f3\u30d1\u30cd\u30e9 \/ AZKi (official)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1ZrPTu4bsig?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lyrics_and_Composition_How_to_Express_Ones_Emotions\"><\/span>Lyrics and Composition: How to Express One\u2019s Emotions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2015Having both the original version of \u201cThe Last Frontier\u201d and the 5th fes. Live ver. included as bonus tracks also seems to reinforce the concept behind the two EPs. The original version was performed together at Suisei\u2019s first solo live in 2021, and at the 2024 concert \u201chololive 5th fes. Capture the Moment,\u201d you sang it together with some of the lyrics changed.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-liquid-speech-balloon liquid-speech-balloon-wrap liquid-speech-balloon-100\"><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-avatar\"><\/div><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-text\"><p>I originally wrote and composed this song during my time at INoNaKa MUSIC, driven by a desire not to leave any regrets about what I hadn\u2019t been able to do together with Suisei. As time went on, although I was supposed to finish up in 2022, I chose to continue, and Suisei also continued to devote herself to her craft. As a result, we were able to sing this song together at 5th fes. when Suisei updated part of the lyrics.<br><br>When Suisei revised the lyrics, it felt as though the song, which I had initially intended to be a gift for her, was given back to me. I remember thinking, \u201cShe really got me there!\u201d (lol). Now, I truly believe that \u201cThe Last Frontier\u201d is a song that continues to grow and change over time, so we chose to include it because it resonates so strongly with the themes of these two EPs.<\/p><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/fes_stage3_27-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coveredge.cover-corp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/fes_stage3_27-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/coveredge.cover-corp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/fes_stage3_27-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/coveredge.cover-corp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/fes_stage3_27-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/coveredge.cover-corp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/fes_stage3_27.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo of 5th fes. hololive stage3<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2015Many fans were likely touched by the way you shared your feelings through your music because you both place such importance on it.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-liquid-speech-balloon liquid-speech-balloon-wrap liquid-speech-balloon-100\"><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-avatar\"><\/div><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-text\"><p>It\u2019s a little embarrassing (lol), but now, I feel that it was probably the best we could do for one another at the time.<\/p><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2015You sometimes write the lyrics and music yourself for songs such as \u201cThe Last Frontier,\u201d and \u201cfrom A to Z.\u201d What does songwriting mean to you personally?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-liquid-speech-balloon liquid-speech-balloon-wrap liquid-speech-balloon-100\"><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-avatar\"><\/div><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-text\"><p>For me, it&#8217;s a process where I can express my feelings in a way that\u2019s different from simply talking about them. I want my songs to convey those feelings when someone listens, and at the same time, be something that encourages the listener. I often struggle when writing lyrics because I am thinking about things like that. Melodies, on the other hand, usually come to me quite naturally: I\u2019ll be lying in bed late at night and think to myself, \u201cOh, this would be a great melody,\u201d and quickly record it on my voice recorder.<\/p><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2015Do you ever look back on lyrics you wrote in the past and feel that, if you were writing them now, you might choose different words?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-liquid-speech-balloon liquid-speech-balloon-wrap liquid-speech-balloon-100\"><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-avatar\"><\/div><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-text\"><p>Yes, I do. Basically, each song is filled with the emotions I felt at the time, so when I listen back later, there are times when it feels a little embarrassing. Still, those were emotions I genuinely held at the time; ones which I wanted to share with others as well as myself. Recently, I wrote a song titled \u201cFarewell\u201d and first performed it at \u201cDeparture,\u201d with the hope of capturing my raw emotions and creating a song that stays in the memory of anybody who listens to it remaining as one of my core guiding principles.<\/p><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creating_a_Playlist_that_Encapsulates_the_Journey_So_Far\"><\/span> Creating a Playlist that Encapsulates the Journey So Far<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2014Next, could you tell us about your solo live \u201cDeparture\u201d? Being your first arena concert, how do you feel now that it all went well?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-liquid-speech-balloon liquid-speech-balloon-wrap liquid-speech-balloon-100\"><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-avatar\"><\/div><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-text\"><p>I wanted to pack as much of these past seven years into this concert as I could and deliver a spectacle to all my fans from those who have supported me since my debut to those who have only recently discovered my music. So first of all, I am just so thankful that we were able to successfully pull off this concert, and, of course, would also like to express my gratitude for being able to sing on such a big stage.<\/p><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2014What were you thinking about as you stood at the start on the day of the concert?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-liquid-speech-balloon liquid-speech-balloon-wrap liquid-speech-balloon-100\"><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-avatar\"><\/div><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-text\"><p>Honestly, the most important thing for me was simply being able to make it to the day in good health and spirits. This was of course true not only during the lessons and rehearsals when I was preparing, but especially for the day itself, the staff and everyone who was involved in supporting the event and for the fans were giving me their valuable time to come and watch it. I felt nervous and worried about whether my message would come across properly, but more than anything, I wanted to just enjoy being able to sing on such a big stage.<\/p><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2014You\u2019ve had a lot of live concert experience, but do you still get nervous?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-liquid-speech-balloon liquid-speech-balloon-wrap liquid-speech-balloon-100\"><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-avatar\"><\/div><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-text\"><p>I do (lol). On the day of the concert, I was watching from the dressing room as the venue opened and the seats gradually filled up with people, and little by little it started to feel all too real: \u201cit\u2019s finally happening.\u201d The concert would open with me picking up a microphone placed on the floor and singing a cappella, and that was exactly the moment when I felt the most nervous. But once the performance began, there were parts where I could let myself go with the flow, and I was able to concentrate on singing while putting all my feelings into it.<\/p><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/azki_live01-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coveredge.cover-corp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/azki_live01-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/coveredge.cover-corp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/azki_live01-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/coveredge.cover-corp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/azki_live01-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/coveredge.cover-corp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/azki_live01-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/coveredge.cover-corp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/azki_live01-2048x1365.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2014Could you tell us again about the meaning behind the live concert title \u201cDeparture\u201d?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-liquid-speech-balloon liquid-speech-balloon-wrap liquid-speech-balloon-100\"><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-avatar\"><\/div><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-text\"><p>To express both a farewell to the past and the path I\u2019ll be walking down moving forward, I searched together with the Live Operations team for many different words that could capture that idea beautifully. I felt that something straightforward that wouldn\u2019t be overcomplicated would be best, so we chose \u201cDeparture,\u201d meaning \u201csetting out.\u201d Even though it represents breaking away from the past, I especially wanted it to carry the meaning that it doesn\u2019t mean things end here and from here, a new start begins.<\/p><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2014It felt like that concept was strongly reflected in the setlist as well.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-liquid-speech-balloon liquid-speech-balloon-wrap liquid-speech-balloon-100\"><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-avatar\"><\/div><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-text\"><p>This is also connected to the stage production, but with this concert I wanted to clearly share the journey I\u2019ve taken so far with everyone. My activities originally started with an ending already decided, but in the end I chose the path of continuing my activities. I call the timeline where my activities were meant to end Route \u03b1, and the timeline where I decided to continue Route \u03b2. After that came Route \u03b3, where I made my major debut with Victor Entertainment. After properly tracing the songs from these three routes, I also wanted to deliver songs from hololive RECORDS as a new departure toward the future. With that in mind, I chose the songs and arranged the setlist.<\/p><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/azki_setlist-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coveredge.cover-corp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/azki_setlist-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/coveredge.cover-corp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/azki_setlist-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/coveredge.cover-corp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/azki_setlist-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/coveredge.cover-corp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/azki_setlist-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/coveredge.cover-corp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/azki_setlist.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2014Did you have a hard time deciding on the setlist?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-liquid-speech-balloon liquid-speech-balloon-wrap liquid-speech-balloon-100\"><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-avatar\"><\/div><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-text\"><p>I did. This is why I ended up having the six-song medley at the beginning (laughs). Those songs are where AZKi started, so I really wanted to sing them. But if I had sung all of them in full, the concert would have gone over time, so we decided to make it a medley. It turned into quite an intense way to start, but I think I was able to put a lot of emotion into it.<br><br>From the perspective of a \u201cnew departure,\u201d I think the two new songs are symbolic. The first, \u201cGoing My Way,\u201d is a song we created as the unit \u201cAS_tar\u201d with guest Hoshimachi Suisei. As I mentioned in the second interview, Suisei and I share a history together as part of the INoNaKa family, so I loved being able to sing a new song looking to the future with her as the new unit \u201cAS_tar.\u201d<br><br>The other song, \u201cFarewell,\u201d was written specifically for this live concert. As I repeatedly thought about what I wanted to convey through this solo live, I felt that rather than putting it into words, I wanted to convey it through my music, so although it made for tight scheduling, we managed to make it happen.<\/p><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Stage_Pioneers_Before_Me_Have_Brought_Me_To\"><\/span>The Stage Pioneers Before Me Have Brought Me To<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/azki_live02-1024x682.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coveredge.cover-corp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/azki_live02-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/coveredge.cover-corp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/azki_live02-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/coveredge.cover-corp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/azki_live02-768x511.webp 768w, https:\/\/coveredge.cover-corp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/azki_live02-1536x1023.webp 1536w, https:\/\/coveredge.cover-corp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/azki_live02-2048x1364.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2014Through both your performance and the words you shared during the MC section of your live performance, it felt like you had a strong resolve: because you cherish the past, you are choosing to part with certain things and emotions as you move forward. Looking back, what kind of opportunity was this live concert for you?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-liquid-speech-balloon liquid-speech-balloon-wrap liquid-speech-balloon-100\"><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-avatar\"><\/div><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-text\"><p>I\u2019ve been active since 2018, and after many twists and turns, being able to stand on that stage was truly an important source of strength for me. However, more than anything, I feel the utmost gratitude for the pioneers who came before me and created this wonderful scene together with me. Compared to my first live show at Akihabara Entas, the scale of this one was about 100 times larger: having the chance to perform on such a big stage allowed me to experience emotions that I will never forget.<\/p><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2014It feels very much like you to say that \u201cthe fans brought you here\u201d rather than saying \u201cyou brought everyone here.\u201d After this live concert, do you have any goals for the future?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-liquid-speech-balloon liquid-speech-balloon-wrap liquid-speech-balloon-100\"><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-avatar\"><\/div><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-text\"><p>One of the ways in which many people have discovered me and my streaming activities has been a game called GeoGuessr. My interest in maps has grown a lot after playing this game, so I\u2019ve started a project called \u201cAZKi\u2019s LOCATION!\u201d I even went to Shodoshima in Kagawa Prefecture, which I feel a personal connection to just because of its name.<br><br>While it\u2019s not necessarily exactly because of that, someday I think it would be nice to hold an event that connects travel and music. For example, offer something of a package tour where people can sightsee on the island of Shodoshima, and then go to a live concert at Anabuki Arena Kagawa in Takamatsu. I\u2019d love to create an experience where music becomes one of the memories people have from their travels.<\/p><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u3010#AZ\u30ed\u30b1 \u632f\u308a\u8fd4\u308a\u3011#\u3042\u305a\u3044\u308d \u5c0f\u8c46\u5cf6\u3078\u884c\u3063\u3066\u304d\u307e\u3057\u305f\uff01\u3010\u30db\u30ed\u30e9\u30a4\u30d6 \/ AZKi \/ \u98a8\u771f\u3044\u308d\u306f\u3011\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fCUYqjA7idA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=fCUYqjA7idA\">\u3010#AZ\u30ed\u30b1 \u632f\u308a\u8fd4\u308a\u3011#\u3042\u305a\u3044\u308d \u5c0f\u8c46\u5cf6\u3078\u884c\u3063\u3066\u304d\u307e\u3057\u305f\uff01\u3010\u30db\u30ed\u30e9\u30a4\u30d6 \/ AZKi \/ \u98a8\u771f\u3044\u308d\u306f\u3011<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2014After working on this EP and live performance, what are your expectations for hololive RECORDS going forward?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-liquid-speech-balloon liquid-speech-balloon-wrap liquid-speech-balloon-100\"><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-avatar\"><\/div><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-text\"><p>Compared to when I first started my activities, the system for music production at hololive has become truly large in scale, and I feel that there has been an accumulation of a lot of know-how as well. Through this project, I was able to see up close how those strengths are used to bring to life songs and live concerts that are deeply moving for more and more people. Going forward, I\u2019d like to keep creating songs and putting on live performances, together with the hololive members and everyone at hololive RECORDS, that are etched in people\u2019s memories and continue delivering that sense of emotion.<\/p><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2014Lastly, could you tell us what you feel is possible for your singing and music in the future?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-liquid-speech-balloon liquid-speech-balloon-wrap liquid-speech-balloon-100\"><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-avatar\"><\/div><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-text\"><p>Because there have been times in my life when music has saved me, I hope that by singing and creating music myself, I can provide someone with that something they are looking for. In that sense as well, I value the opportunity to express this sentiment through live performances.<br><br>One of the interesting things about VTubers is that music can be inspired by communicating with fans during everyday streams, which creates stronger connections when performed at live shows. In the past, I haven\u2019t been a very proactive streamer, but now I really feel that connection. While cherishing those ordinary day-to-day moments, I hope to continue creating music that may one day help someone going through a difficult time.<\/p><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/dkgy1yki8xgbd.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image_azkialbum-1024x768.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coveredge.cover-corp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image_azkialbum-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/coveredge.cover-corp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image_azkialbum-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/coveredge.cover-corp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image_azkialbum-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/coveredge.cover-corp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image_azkialbum-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/coveredge.cover-corp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image_azkialbum-2048x1536.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Profile \u201cI&#8217;m the Virtual Diva AZKi! I love music and singing!\u201d Debuting on November 15, 2018, Azki is a member of hololive Generation 0.After pursuing her music career under INoNaKa Music, hololive\u2019s in-house music label where she was active alongside Hoshimachi Suisei, she transferred to hololive production in 2022. 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