Mori Calliope, the famous Japanese singer, rapper and VTuber belonging to Hololive English, releases a new song and video. She is accompanied on vocals by rapper Lotus Juice, who also stands out for his participation in the video game Persona 3. Also, the song is composed by Shoji Meguro, responsible for memorable soundtracks for both the Persona and Shin Megami Tensei sagas. The title of the song is “Seeing Stars” and can be heard on YouTube Music, Spotify and other music streaming services.
Mori Calliope’s music transcends borders
About the song, Shori Meguro commented that it could be identified in some way with the music of Persona, showing once again how video games and music come together to transcend borders and reach a wider audience. As is customary in the music of both Mori Calliope and Lotus Juice, the lyrics are performed entirely in English, mixing a fast sound with synthesizers; while Lotus Juice is in charge of a powerful and reflective lyric, and Mori Calliope of a catchy and harmonious chorus. The video has already accumulated more than 200 thousand views in just 2 days and you can enjoy it immediately here:
On the other hand, Shoji Meguro is a name that resonates in the world of video games. As the main composer of the Persona saga or Shin Megami Tensei, Meguro has created some of the most iconic soundtracks in the industry, fusing styles such as jazz, rock and electronic pop. His ability to create unique atmospheres through music has left an indelible mark on gamer culture.
On “Seeing Stars,” Meguro once again demonstrates his versatility as a composer, adapting his style to complement Mori Calliope and Lotus Juice’s rap. This collaboration not only reinforces his legacy in the industry, but also opens the door to future projects that fuse video game music with other genres.
Mori Calliope has stood out as one of the most profitable VTubers of Hololive English, the agency in charge of her image and music. She has had global hits such as “Go-Getter” or “Start Again”, as well as numerous collaborations that have managed to further spread the work of the rapper. While Lotus Juice has had a celebrated career as a rapper, and has been praised for his work in games such as Persona, as well as working on the music for anime such as Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure or Bungo Stray Dogs.
The combination of both personalities and Meguro’s production resulted in an interesting musical synergy that has delighted fans of Calliope, Lotus Juice, and music enthusiasts of video games like Persona or Shin Megami Tensei alike.
For fans of the VTuber, Holo Indie revealed a video game to be released this 2025 with pixel art style and featuring Calliope as the main character. And for those more enthusiastic, producer Shoji Meguro is working on a third-person view RPG game titled Guns Undarkness, whose demo is already available on Steam.