Maigo Hanyuu (羽生まゐご)

Overview

Maigo Hanyuu is a Japanese Vocaloid producer and composer. Representative songs include "Aun no Beats," "Zange Mairi" and "Harehareya." "Aun no Beats" earned the artist's first Hall of Fame entry on Niconico Douga and went on to exceed 2 million views on Niconico and 20 million on YouTube.

Career

Hanyuu debuted in November 2015 by uploading the original Hatsune Miku song "Yureru" to Niconico Douga. Vocaloid songs followed, using Hatsune Miku and v flower. "Aun no Beats," uploaded in August 2017 as the twelfth song, became the first Hall of Fame piece.

In 2018 the artist released a first album, "Ukiyo Meguri" (October 3), through their own label. The second album, "Mashō no Kamatoto" (December 18, 2019), is a concept album telling a story about a man named Kamatoto, with vocals by female vocalist Nekoyashiki.

In October 2020 came the single "Aun no Beats (Ujico*Remix)." On March 15, 2021, Hanyuu announced joining VIA, a label within Toys Factory, and on May 14 debuted there with the digital single "Onomatopoeia (feat. Riria.)." Later releases include "Yoriyoi (Maigo Hanyuu Remix)" on May 24, 2021, "Battō (feat. Kafu)" on December 13, 2021, and, in 2025, "Boku no Kamisama" (January 1) and "Gaai Maiden" (February 14).

Musical Style

Hanyuu's music is characterized by ambient and electronic sounds. Songs are built around the voicebanks Hatsune Miku and v flower, and the album "Mashō no Kamatoto" shows an interest in story-driven concept work.