Frequently Asked Questions
What is "Utattemita"? "Utattemita" is a popular category on the Japanese video website Nico Nico Douga, and basically features videos of people singing (the literal meaning of the word is "tried to sing"). Most people who upload utattemita videos are amateurs, but some have grown to be extremely popular with Nico Nico Douga users and end up signing record contracts. A singer who uploads to the website are usually called a "Utaite" or a "Nico Singer/Artist". Since there are no restrictions on style or voice, there is a large variety of singers to discover.
What is "Doujin Music"?
"Doujin Music" is a particular way of publishing music and should not be confused as a genre. In contrast to major record companies, people who release doujin music have complete control over production. Doujin music groups are called "circles", and usually an artist is pernamently attached to one. It is not uncommon for artists to participate or collaborate with other circles. Albums are typically released during designated doujin events, such as Comic Market and M3.
Who qualifies to be included in the database?
In order for a singer to be included in the database, they must:
1. Have/had at least two utattemita videos on Nico Nico Douga
2. Participation in at least one album
3. Is/was mainly active on Nico Nico Douga
The third requirement is meant to set the boundaries between utattemita and doujin music. For example, Katakiri Rekka is a popular doujin singer and is somewhat active on Nico Nico Douga (she has a few videos uploaded and her own community). However, she is not considered to be a Nico singer because she best known for being a an active participant of the doujin music scene, not for her utattemita videos. Including her in the database would mean the input of hundreds of albums.
What is "Utattemita"? "Utattemita" is a popular category on the Japanese video website Nico Nico Douga, and basically features videos of people singing (the literal meaning of the word is "tried to sing"). Most people who upload utattemita videos are amateurs, but some have grown to be extremely popular with Nico Nico Douga users and end up signing record contracts. A singer who uploads to the website are usually called a "Utaite" or a "Nico Singer/Artist". Since there are no restrictions on style or voice, there is a large variety of singers to discover.
What is "Doujin Music"?
"Doujin Music" is a particular way of publishing music and should not be confused as a genre. In contrast to major record companies, people who release doujin music have complete control over production. Doujin music groups are called "circles", and usually an artist is pernamently attached to one. It is not uncommon for artists to participate or collaborate with other circles. Albums are typically released during designated doujin events, such as Comic Market and M3.
Who qualifies to be included in the database?
In order for a singer to be included in the database, they must:
1. Have/had at least two utattemita videos on Nico Nico Douga
2. Participation in at least one album
3. Is/was mainly active on Nico Nico Douga
The third requirement is meant to set the boundaries between utattemita and doujin music. For example, Katakiri Rekka is a popular doujin singer and is somewhat active on Nico Nico Douga (she has a few videos uploaded and her own community). However, she is not considered to be a Nico singer because she best known for being a an active participant of the doujin music scene, not for her utattemita videos. Including her in the database would mean the input of hundreds of albums.
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