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teresaAI

A 3DCG virtual singer born in Tokyo and raised in Los Angeles, known for bilingual pop and a landmark split into voice-synthesis software and a human artist identity.

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Overview

teresaAI is a 3DCG virtual singer who first appeared under the name te’resa, born in Tokyo and raised in Los Angeles. She gained attention through a bilingual approach to pop music and notable mainstream crossover moments, including appearances in Intel television commercials broadcast in China and a selection for NYLON’S NEXT 2021.

In March 2023 the project underwent a defining transformation, splitting into two distinct entities: teresaAI, a voice-synthesis software product preserving the original vocal identity, and ELENA (also styled ELЁNA), the real artist continuing a human-centered creative path. This dual outcome reflects broader questions about the boundary between virtual performance and authentic vocal artistry.

Role and Creative Position

teresaAI’s work bridges Japanese and English-language pop, shaped by a trans-Pacific upbringing. Her catalog ranges from bright, accessible singles like “I Wanna Be Your Girl!” to more mature, atmospheric releases such as the EP predawn. Collaborations with other SINSEKAI ecosystem artists, including a notable “IMAGINARY WORLD” live performance with Rim in June 2022, reinforced her position within the label’s network.

The 2023 split positioned teresaAI not just as a historical artist project but as a product: a voice-synthesis engine carrying the original virtual singer’s timbre into creator-driven production.

Activity History

  • Debuted as te’resa, a 3DCG virtual singer active across YouTube, Bilibili, and Weibo.
  • Appeared in Intel TV commercials in China, gaining mainstream visibility.
  • Selected for NYLON’S NEXT 2021.
  • Performed “IMAGINARY WORLD” live with Rim on June 25, 2022.
  • March 2023: split into voice-synthesis software teresaAI and human artist ELENA.
  • EPs: Ace (1st EP), predawn (2nd EP)
  • Singles: “I Wanna Be Your Girl!”, “RED”, “Don’t slow me down”

Related Projects / Setting

teresaAI operates within the SINSEKAI RECORD ecosystem, a label that houses multiple virtual and semi-virtual artists. The project’s evolution from te’resa into a software-and-artist pair mirrors a wider trend in the virtual singer space, where voice identity increasingly exists independently of any single performer or avatar.

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