Japanese Virtual Artist Kaika Releases Rock Single ‘Tokyo, Are We Good?’

It’s an important time for Kaika. The Japanese virtual artist is gearing up for the release of her debut full-length album, and ahead of it, she’s dropped her latest single, “Tokyo, Are We Good?”—a track that marks a significant step in her artistic growth.

A departure from her earlier reflective folk sound, “Tokyo, Are We Good?” is a rock number that offers a thrilling new perspective and melds Kaika’s signature emotional depth with an energy that mirrors Tokyo’s fast-paced life.

Since her debut in 2024, Kaika has gained notoriety as a music trailblazer, obscuring what’s between the real and virtual worlds by adopting a silhouette. Her first performance was in front of a live audience at the popular virtual singer-songwriter and YouTuber Kaf’s solo show, where advanced technology brought her presence to life on stage. With her debut single “Kaika,” she began shaping an artistic identity, teasing the direction her music would take.

Now with “Tokyo, Are We Good?” the artist is exploring emotional complexities in life that one may experience these days. As she navigates the unknowns and hardships of adolescence, a gripping immediacy and raw intensity become palpable in her voice, made even stronger by the song’s tempo—it effectively speaks to a hectic, bustling Tokyo city. As stated in a release, the track “allows for a new view of her singing […] it’s just delivered with a little more punch and a festival-ready bounce.”

Juxtaposing introspective lyricism with pulsating rock energy, “Tokyo, Are We Good?” arrives just a week ahead of Kaika’s album, Umarerumaekara Kimiwo Shitteru. The new record is said to be an offering of a comprehensive exploration of Kaika’s creative voice, encompassing the full spectrum of her songwriting skills—“from reflective folk tunes to the exhilarating rock cuts.”

At the heart of Kaika’s growth is Tokyo Kamitsubaki Studio, the cutting-edge creative agency and management company pioneering the fusion of technology and entertainment. Home to a roster of artists redefining the physical and digital divide, the studio provides the essential support that fuels Kaika’s artistic journey.