ーYou are the first artist from hololive English to make a major record label debut from EMI Records - Universal Music. Congratulations! How did you feel about that?Thank you! I am extremely happy because this is something that I dreamed about. I was worried at first about whether the decision was right. I asked many questions, got many answers, and realized this was the best path for me. I’m extremely excited. And now what I want to see is other members of hololive production achieve their dreams. I want them to also have big goals come true. They have their own dreams, and some of them have already completed them. I think that’s something really wonderful about hololive production. If I can help them, I would like to try.
ーHow will your first EP from the major label, SHINIGAMI NOTE, be?SHINIGAMI NOTE is my attempt to break into the mainstream music scene and the mainstream music style, but with lyrics that have the Mori Calliope flavor. A lot of mainstream music lyrics are pretty simple, and that’s okay. But now I want to try combining interesting and thoughtful lyrics with mainstream tracks and putting my own style into that type of music.
ーWhat is the concept of your 1st solo concert at Toyosu PIT on July 21, 2022?It’s called “New Underworld Order.” Because the word underworld is included’ in a much darker theme, and this time, instead of idol-themed with a very bright and sort of pop idol kawaii feeling. I wanted to try to do an underground rap-themed, dark, and sort of edgy feeling concert that feels closer to my roots. It’s much more rap and hip hop and dark-themed than many other concerts that I think hololive production has done, so I’m really looking forward to it.
ーTell us your enthusiasm or resolutions for the live show with crowds.I want the crowds to really feel that I’m standing right in front of them. I want them to be able to connect with me even if they don’t understand my lyrics, and to give me their enthusiasm and passion. Right now, I’m building a lot of stamina so that I can perform my best for everyone.
ーWhat do you want to commit yourself to from now on? Or what are your dreams or plans?From now on, I want to focus on making music. I love streaming, but it is what I do more for fun. And I want to put all of my focus into becoming a great musician. Someday, I’d really love to make music for video games, movies, or TV shows. That’s my dream.
(Interview Date: May 17th, 2022)
＞＞Click here for Mori Calliope’s interview in Japanese ver. 
