VESPERBELL's KASUKA Takes On NICO Touches the Walls' 'Hologram' and the Premiere Is Almost Here

KASUKA (カスカ) of the duo VESPERBELL is releasing a cover of Hologram (ホログラム) by NICO Touches the Walls, and the premiere goes live on October 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM JST. If you know the original, you already know why this pick matters — and if you don’t, you’re about to find out why it’s one of the most beloved rock songs in the Japanese scene.

Why ‘Hologram’ Is Such a Weighty Cover Choice

Hologram is one of NICO Touches the Walls’ signature tracks — a driving, emotionally charged rock anthem about stepping into a world you’ve never seen. The lyrics quoted in the video description say it all: “The pure white scenery beckons me now / I’m going — to a world I’ve yet to see.” It’s a song about forward motion, and hearing it through KASUKA’s voice is a genuinely intriguing proposition. VESPERBELL’s catalog leans dark and heavy, so a soaring rock classic like this lands right in her wheelhouse.

The Team Behind KASUKA’s ‘Hologram’ Cover

The credits, pulled straight from the video description, show a proper production effort rather than a quick karaoke upload. The instrumental track comes from 宮尾透也 (Toya Miyao) of Alpha-Enterprise, the mix is handled by バロン (Baron), and the visual side pairs illustration by ごろく (Goroku) with video work by kusaki. That’s a full illustration-and-video package built specifically for this cover — always a good sign that the team treated the song with respect.

What to Expect From the Premiere

Since this is dropping as a YouTube premiere, the first listen happens live — which, for a cover with this much history behind it, is half the fun. The chat will be full of people holding the original up against this version in real time, and honestly, that’s the right way to experience it. Set a reminder for October 29 at 8:00 PM JST and catch it fresh.

VESPERBELL fans — and anyone who grew up on NICO Touches the Walls — have reason to keep an eye on the channel tonight. And if you want to go deeper on the unit, their membership program includes early lottery access to solo live shows, a members-only Discord, and members-only streams, per the video description.