Aqu3ra

Overview

Aqu3ra (read "Akuera") is a Japanese Vocaloid producer, utaite (cover singer), lyricist and composer. Representative works include "Lonely Universe" (ロンリーユニバース), "Ramune" (ラムネ) and "Ghost Dance" (ゴーストダンス). Aqu3ra also performs self-covers and writes songs for other artists, and uses the alternate name "Apuera" (あぷえら).

Career

• December 8, 2018: Began activity as a Vocaloid producer by posting "Sleeping Awake." Aqu3ra had already been active as a utaite before this, and the cover of "Henceforth" became the first "sang it" video to reach one million views.
• September 21, 2019: Because many people mistook "aqu3ra" for "apu3ra," Aqu3ra started working under the name "Apuera" and posted "Chocolate Milk" (チョコレートミルク).
• 2020: The third Vocaloid song, "Lonely Universe," became Aqu3ra's first video to reach one million views on YouTube.
• 2021: Collaborated with Haruno at MAISON des, handling the vocals for "Grumpy."
• 2022: Produced the group FAKY and provided the song "Futako Ito" (ふたこ糸), which was chosen as the campaign song for the film "Ushikubi Village" (牛首村).
• November 22, 2022: Released the 1st full album "planetarium."
• May 3, 2024: Held the first solo concert, "Aquarium" (アクアリウム).
• 2025: Contributed the song "Hoshifuru Umi" (星降る海), sung by cast member Saori Hayami, to the Netflix animated film "Super Kaguya-hime!" (超かぐや姫!).
• August 29, 2026: Released the 2nd full album "Atlantis."

Personal Background and Musical Style

Aqu3ra stands 175 cm tall and cites Harumaki Gohan's "Melty Land Nightmare" as the inspiration for starting to make Vocaloid songs. Working across Vocaloid production, singing, songwriting and producing for other artists, Aqu3ra has built a multifaceted career within Japan's Vocaloid and online music scene.