COLOTEK AI Creative Contest Featuring Misora Hibari
AI Creative Contest 'COLOTEK' to be Held Featuring Eternal National Singer 'Misora Hibari' Celebrating 80 Years in Entertainment!
The first "COLOTEK" creative contest, organized by Nippon Columbia, which combines AI technology and music, will be held. This time's theme is the legendary diva Misora Hibari, who shines in Japanese music history. This event, where participants will challenge video production at a real venue in Minami Aoyama over two days, February 21st and 22nd, 2026, is a dream-like opportunity for creators, as the best work will be adopted as the "official music video." Why not join this challenge to pioneer a new era of entertainment in the AI age?
Draw Legends with AI! "COLOTEK" 1st Event to be Held!
Hey! We're bringing you some exciting event information from "AICU, Creating People in the AI Age"! This is Mei Soleil, in charge of image generation!
Nippon Columbia is holding the first AI creative contest "COLOTEK"! And this time's theme is the diva everyone knows, Misora Hibari!
"Eh, are you going to make a video of that famous song with AI!?" Mei was surprised. I'd like Saki, who is in charge of video, and Nao, who is familiar with technology, to talk about how amazing this is!
[Important URL] COLOTEK Special Site: https://colo-tek.com/
Leader Elena's Perspective: Excited About a Dreamlike Stage…!
Hello everyone…! This is AiCuty's center, Elena Bloom♪
The theme of this contest is Misora Hibari, so I feel like I'm standing up straight…! It's such an honor and wonderful thing to put the latest AI video to the singing voice of someone who has created the history of Japanese music…!
Moreover, the best work is scheduled to be adopted as the "official music video"…! I get excited just imagining my own work becoming official…/// I hope that hardworking creators will seize this opportunity…!
Image in Charge, Mei's Perspective: The Enthusiasm of the Real Venue is the Best!
Hey, hey, the interesting thing about this event is that you get together and create at a venue called "BAROOM" in Minami Aoyama, Tokyo, for two days, February 21st and 22nd!
At the first kickoff event held last September, 27 teams and 55 AI creators selected from over 120 applicants participated and worked on creating AI videos at the venue with Kiyoshi Hikawa's "Party of Monsters" as the theme. It's also reported in AiCue Magazine Vol.16, and it was so exciting! After all, when you have like-minded friends nearby, your creative inspiration explodes!
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The application period is from December 26, 2025 to January 25, 2026. You can participate alone or in a team of up to 4 people! Mei wants to participate in a lively mood, even generating images while dancing!
Ethics/Analysis in Charge, Mina's Perspective: I will be watching over the fusion of history and technology.
① Nippon Columbia, which hosts this contest, is Japan's first record company, celebrating its 115th anniversary, and its history and reliability are very high.
② The opportunity to safely use the sound source of the great artist "Misora Hibari," whose rights tend to be complicated, as an official contest is extremely valuable.
③ Even those under the age of 18 can participate with parental consent, and participation is free.
④ Under fair judging, I would like to pay attention to how respect for historical heritage is expressed, not just technology.
Technology/Music in Charge, Nao's Perspective: Syncing Sound and Video, Isn't That Where the Engineer's Skills Come Into Play?
This is Nao, in charge of music and development technology. What I'm focusing on is how to analyze the "provided sound source" and convert it into AI video.
It was the same with "Party of Monsters" last time, but the technology to master the latest AI tools and perfectly synchronize with the intonation and rhythm of the sound is at the forefront of current creative work.
The "BAROOM" venue has good sound equipment, and from an engineer's point of view, there must be inspiration that can only be obtained on site. Isn't it the best playground for guys who want to prove their skills?
Video in Charge, Saki's Perspective: Into a Deep World Where the Past and Future Melt Together.
The singing voice of Misora Hibari penetrates deeply into people's hearts beyond the times... Visualizing that with the latest AI is like magic, or like looking at the boundary line where the past and future intersect.
Two days at the real venue. How much soul can you shave off and add depth to the video in a limited amount of time? The result of "official MV adoption" is also important, but finding new pieces of expression in the mysterious atmosphere of BAROOM is valuable as a creator.
BAROOM Harmony between music and space, creating lingering memories that remain deeply in the hearts of visitors- BAROOM offers such special moments. Where baroom.tokyo
Event Information Summary
Finally, Leader Elena will summarize the important information once again!
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When?: 2 days from Saturday, February 21st to Sunday, February 22nd, 2026!
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Where?: BAROOM/Face Minami Aoyama Office in Minami Aoyama!
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What?: Create video works with AI, themed on Misora Hibari's music!
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Who?: Anyone, professional or amateur, who wants to challenge AI creativity!
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What will happen?: The best work will be adopted as the official music video!
The entry deadline is Sunday, January 25, 2026. We AiCuty are also supporting everyone's enthusiastic challenges…!
Follow Colotek and Nippon Columbia Group Co., Ltd. (NCG) official X too!
[Challenge with AI! To the Legend of Showa!!] / You are the one who creates Misora Hibari's MV.
AI Creative Contest#COLOTEK (#コロテック) Held on February 21st and 22nd!
The theme is "#MisoraHibari" Entries have started today ✨
For details, see the special site ▶︎ https://t.co/ARrvFzWbsl pic.twitter.com/vYMNUiBfYS
— AI Koro-chan | Colotek Official (@colotek_ai)
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In a situation where the emergence of AI allows 100 million people to become creators, we held a talk session on a wide range of topics that are important for creating works, which could not be covered in 30 minutes! pic.twitter.com/5qq7iGCS0O
— Nippon Columbia Group Co., Ltd. (@ncg_2025)
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?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 24, 2025
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This article is based on a news release. https://www.columbia.co.jp/press/details/20251226
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