カンタレラ (Cantarella)

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Song title

• "カンタレラ"
• Romaji: Kantarera
• Official English: Cantarella

Published February 21, 2008, with 168,300+ Niconico views and 2,641,000+ Niconico views (revised)

Featuring

• KAITO
• Hatsune Miku (chorus)

Producers

• Kurousa-P (music, lyrics)
• exray, Terada, Bear, SYURI999, Fubuki, Um, kiri (illustration)

Links

• Niconico (original) Niconico (revised)

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Song title

• "カンタレラ ～grace edition～"
• Romaji: Kantarera ～grace edition～
• Official English: Cantarella ~grace edition~

Published March 2, 2013, with 735,900+ Niconico views and 376,200+ YouTube views

Featuring

• KAITO V3 Soft
• Hatsune Miku (chorus)

Producers

• Kurousa-P (music, lyrics)
• Itto Maru (illustration)
• Toki-fū Seiya (video)

More collaborators:

• Teppei-sensei (violin solo)
• Yama Ishimoto Kaoru (tenor sax)
• Mizunashi Keihi (trumpet)
• Soujirou (trombone)
• Ariki Tatsurou (arrangement support)
• Rhythm Section: [Mint]
• Akai Ryuusei (piano)
• [TEST] (guitar)
• Aoi Setsuna (bass)
• Shobon (drums)
• Strings Section:
• MIZ (first violin)
• Yukiko Ono (second violin)
• Kaoru Ogiwara (viola)
• Iko Satouman (cello)

Links

• Crypton Niconico YouTube

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BackgroundEdit

"Cantarella" is an original song by Kurousa-P. It is about an obsessive and intoxicating romance. A man (KAITO) who tries to keep his love for a girl (Miku) hidden and approach the girl in order to make her his. Taking time by the forelock, he gets closer to her, and he finally reveals himself.

KAITO and Miku personify Cesare and Lucrezia Borgia respectively, known for their suggested incestuous relationship and use of poison.

A short remake version of the song was later used as one of KAITO V3's official demos.

This song was later rearranged and uploaded as "Cantarella ~grace edition~", which was uploaded to YouTube on January 6, 2015. It was made in commemoration of the 5th anniversary of the original song.

The ~grace edition~ has entered the Hall of Fame.

LyricsEdit

DerivativesEdit

Kokutoupocky-P's cover ft. Camui Gackpo and Kagamine Rin

Featuring	Camui Gackpo, Kagamine Rin
Producers	Kokutoupocky-P (cover), Ryo Mizuki (illust)
Categories	VOCALOID Cover
Description	One of the various Kokutoupokky-P's covers using Gackpo and Rin.

kouzuki's cover ft. Kagamine Rin & Len

Featuring	Kagamine Rin & Len
Producers	kouzuki
Categories	VOCALOID Cover
Description	A cover sung by Rin & Len that spawned its own PVs.

hipertan's cover ft. Kagamine Len

Featuring	Kagamine Len Power
Producers	hipertan
Categories	VOCALOID Cover

Doruai-P's cover ft. MEIKO and Megurine Luka

Featuring	MEIKO, Megurine Luka
Producers	Doruai-P
Categories	VOCLAOID Cover

Machinegun-P's cover ft. Mine Laru

Featuring	Mine Laru
Producers	Machinegun-P
Categories	UTAU Cover

KEIRA's cover ft. Genka Kazuki and Kasora (grace edition)

Featuring	Genka Kazuki REVIVE (main); Kasora (chorus)
Producers	KEIRA (tuning, illust, video), HaruVampire (UST)
Categories	UTAU Cover
Description	A cover that uses Utalis, the UTAU equivalent of Vocalis.

Naoto Fūga and Milia's cover

Producers	Naoto Fūga, Milia
Categories	Human Cover
Description	A cover sung by KAITO's voice provider, Naoto Fūga.

clear and nero's cover

Producers	clear, nero
Categories	Human Cover

ViolinxViola's violin cover

Producers	ViolinxViola
Categories	Arrangement

ShiroMeshi's PV

Featuring	KAITO, Hatsune Miku
Producers	ShiroMeshi
Categories	Fanmade PV (hand-drawn)
Description	Due to the similarities,certain key parts in the story, and other peculiar points of symbolism: this PV is most likely an allusion to the Borgia family legend-the notorious family who was said to have invented the titular poison. KAITO and Miku, play a twisted brother and sister in a story of hidden agendas, bloody murder, romantic passion and forbidden desires; all of which...eventually come to haunt them in the end. However; the end of the PV implies that the tragedy ends on a bittersweet note. [citation needed]

Kooten Bergh no Youhei's PV

Featuring	KAITO, Hatsune Miku
Producers	Kooten Bergh no Youhei
Categories	Fanmade PV (hand-drawn)
Description	In this PV, KAITO appears to be Miku's childhood friend and the person who teaches her how to play the violin. As his feelings for her grows, he sets a complex montage to seduce her, appearing as a mysterious masked man that visits each night and in different situations, just to meet her.

Ichika's PV

Featuring	KAITO, Hatsune Miku
Producers	Ichika
Categories	Fanmade PV (hand-drawn)
Description	One of Ichika's first works as a PV producer. Also one of the first Cantarella PVs and probably one of her most known works, besides her collaborations with mothy.

Niyake's PV

Featuring	KAITO, Hatsune Miku
Producers	Niyake
Categories	Fanmade PV (hand-drawn)

Orokamono's short PV

Featuring	KAITO, Hatsune Miku
Producers	Orokamono
Categories	Fanmade PV (hand-drawn)
Description	This PV is currently incomplete.

mie's PV

Featuring	KAITO, Hatsune Miku
Producers	mie
Categories	Fanmade PV (hand-drawn)
Description	A Cantarella PV by Mie. In this PV, KAITO and Miku knew each other since childhood, having a complex past that binds them. KAITO, now an adult, is interested in Miku but actually she seems to be engaged to or courted by Len. Despite this, KAITO sets up a plan: getting rid of the suitor and deceiving the girl to make her fall into his trap.

jastwch's PV

Featuring	KAITO, Hatsune Miku
Producers	jastwch
Categories	Fanmade PV (hand-drawn)

Papipu's PV

Featuring	KAITO, Hatsune Miku
Producers	Papipu
Categories	Fanmade PV (hand-drawn)

Ranko's PV

Featuring	KAITO, Hatsune Miku
Producers	Ranko
Categories	Fanmade PV (hand-drawn)
Description	A fanmade PV with an Eastern aesthetic.

bia's PV

Featuring	Kagamine Rin & Len
Producers	bia
Categories	Fanmade PV
Description	A PV with a monochrome aesthetic, similar to Ichika's PV.

noka's Dance × Mixer PV

Featuring	Kagamine Rin & Len
Producers	noka
Categories	Fanmade PV
Description	A choreographic PV using Dance×Mixer software.

Tenkomori's hand-drawn PV

Featuring	KAITO, Hatsune Miku
Producers	Tenkomori
Categories	Fanmade PV (hand-drawn), Parody

Shotarella

Featuring	KAITO, Kagamine Len
Producers	Renkon-P
Categories	VOCALOID Cover; Parody
Description	A Shotacon take-on by Kagamine Len and KAITO.

Other media appearancesEdit

Theater Production: CantarellaEdit

A musical based on this song ran in Shibuya's Space Zero theater in Tokyo from August 3 to August 7, 2011. It was directed by Yukio Ueshima, with Kentarou Kanesaki, Otouto no Ane and Tomohisa Sakou starring in the main roles.^[1] The play was also streamed live on Nico Nico Douga.^[2]

Written and Pictured SerializationEdit

B's-LOG Comics published a novel called Cantarella -Forbbiden Love is Poison- in September 15, 2011 and a manga adaptation called Cantarella -Immoral Love and End of Poison- in March 1, 2012. The novel was written by Kaoru Ooshi and illustrated by Madarame, the manga was illustrated by Akira Sakamoto.

Ichika made a manga adaptation as well called Cantarella -Poison of Blue- which was published in the digital magazine Nico Nico Age Premium in April 9, 2011 (also available at Yahoo Bookstore). The physical print was released in October 9, 2012.

The first works mentioned are inspired off of the theater play and the later one uses both KAITO and Miku.

DiscographyEdit

This song was featured in the following albums:

• Vocalostar
• 初音ミク ‐Project DIVA‐ 2nd NONSTOP MIX COLLECTION
• VOCALOID BEST from Nico Nico Douga (Aka)
• 5th ANNIVERSARY BEST ft. grace edition
• GOTHIC & HORROR ft. grace edition

Video gamesEdit

This song was featured in the following video games:

• Hatsune Miku -Project DIVA- 2nd
• Hatsune Miku -Project DIVA- Arcade
• Hatsune Miku -Project DIVA- Dreamy Theater 2nd
• Hatsune Miku -Project DIVA- F 2nd

TriviaEdit

• Cantarella is a poison or narcotic said to have been used by the Borgia family as their favorite poison in political assassinations. There are many rumors about its nature, preparation and real effects.

GalleryEdit

Concept art for the ＳＧコス２contest by Ginko

Kaito's concept art for Cantaralla ~grace Edition~

Kaito's details for Cantaralla ~grace Edition~

Miku's concept art for Cantaralla ~grace Edition~

Miku's details art for Cantaralla ~grace Edition~

KAITO's Classic module, featured in -Project DIVA- 2nd

Miku's Noble module, featured in -Project DIVA- 2nd

KAITO's Classic as appears in -Project DIVA- Arcade

Miku's Noble as appears in -Project DIVA- Arcade

KAITO's Rosa Blue module for the song "Cantarella ~grace edition~", designed by Ittou Maru. From the video game Hatsune Miku -Project DIVA- F 2nd.

Miku's Rosa Bianca module for the song "Cantarella ~grace edition~", designed by Ittou Maru. From the video game Hatsune Miku -Project DIVA- F 2nd.

KAITO's Rosa Blue module for the song "Cantarella ~grace edition~", designed by Ittou Maru. From the video game Hatsune Miku -Project DIVA- Arcade Future Tone.

Miku's Rosa Bianca module for the song "Cantarella ~grace edition~", designed by Ittou Maru. From the video game Hatsune Miku -Project DIVA- Arcade Future Tone.

Ittou Maru's loading screen, for the song "Cantarella ~grace edition~". From the video game "Hatsune -Project DIVA- F 2nd".

Cover of "Cantarella ~Poison of Blue~", by Ichika

Cover of "Cantarella -Immoral Love and End of Poison-", by Akira Sakamoto

Cover of "Cantarella -Forbbiden Love is Poison-", by Kaoru Ooshi

Cantarella Kaito Persona Gacha Set (Hatsune Miku x @Games/Tinier Me collab)

Cantarella Miku Persona Gacha Set (Hatsune Miku x @Games/Tinier Me collab)

Promotional artwork for the song

Meshi's PV

Kooten Bergh no Youhei's PV

Nazekorewo-P's PV

Ichika's PV

Niyake's PV

Orokamono's short PV

ReferencesEdit

1. ↑ http://info.nicovideo.jp/nicomu/cantarella/cast.html
2. ↑ ANN - Vocaloid KAITO's Song Adapted into Stage Musical

External linksEdit

OfficialEdit

• lyrics, mp3 & off-vocal — White Flame

UnofficialEdit

• 初音ミク Wiki
• ニコニコ大百科: nicopedia
• VOCALOID Database
• grace edition VOCALOID Database

• ニコニコ動画: niconico video
• VOCALOID Lyrics Wiki
• カンタレラ (曲) — Wikipedia