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- ↑ がくっぽいどコンテスト [Gackpoid Contest] (in Japanese). Niwango. Retrieved May 1, 2011.
- ↑ "Gackt Sings 2 Vocaloid Songs for July CD Single". Anime News Network. 2011-05-22. Retrieved May 23, 2011.
- ↑ "Gackpoid Contest Grand Prix Winner: KanimisoP's "Episode.0" (Updated)". Vocaloidism. 2011-06-16. Retrieved July 14, 2014.
- ↑ ""Episode.0" on Japan Hot 100 chart". Billboard Japan. Retrieved December 10, 2015.