May, 2017

  • 26 May

    VocalNexus is Looking for YOUR Fanart!

    We’ve already covered the collaboration of our partners, VocalNexus, with the Maid café “Maido no Kisetsu” for a VOCALOID themed maid café in March. For those of you who are not able to attend AnimagiC this year in Germany, they have announced a design contest. You will be able to …

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  • 26 May

    LUMi Interview #1 Reveals LUMi’s Design!

    As mentioned in our article about LUMi’s reveal, there’s an interview series of five interviews. While we knew the first interview would be of her illustrator, Fugin Miyama, we didn’t know when the interview would be released, but it’s finally out now! The interview reveals LUMi’s design as well as …

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  • 26 May

    Hatsune Miku: Magical Mirai 2017 Official Album Announced, Preorders Now Open!

    The Hatsune Miku: Magical Mirai 2017 official album has been announced, and is now open for preorder! The album features 9 tracks including the theme song and the grand prix song from the contest, and a DVD with the music video for the theme song “Sand Planet” by Hachi. The …

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  • 25 May

    1/4 Scale Megurine Luka V4X Figure Now Available for Pre-order!

    First teased ages ago at Summer WonFes 2015, the Megurine Luka V4X figure drew quite a bit of excitement when she debuted. And while we didn’t see a finished product until Winter WonFes 2017, fans can all agree it’s been well worth the wait. We finally have high quality pictures …

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  • 25 May

    VoxWave and BIGHEAD at Dokomi!

    German VOCALOID fans can celebrate! Dokomi, the biggest convention in Germany, has announced some special vocal synth related guests for this year’s convention! Both Joffrey from VoxWave and the well-known VOCALOID producer, BIGHEAD, are going to attend the convention, and hold workshops and panels during the weekend! The con takes place on …

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  • 24 May

    Hatsune Miku Woodblock Print Wins First Place at the AniMonozukuri Awards!

    Some may remember VNN’s story about the Tokaido Diva Hatsune Miku series of ukiyo-e style woodblock prints, and how their initial 100-print run sold out in mere hours on Hobby Stock and Ticket Pia. On May 5th, 2017, the 1st Annual AniMonozukuri Award and Commendation Event took place, where Ukiyo-e …

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  • 24 May

    New Spanish Partnership with HolaMiku from Mexico!

    Our Spanish section has been open for some time now, however, we felt that we could bring even more to our Spanish-speaking community due to being a very big fandom in numbers. Therefore, in order to improve the speed at which we can bring our translations to the Spanish-speaking fandom, …

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  • 24 May

    48th Prize Fair Reveals New Hatsune Miku Prize Figures and Plushies

    New Hatsune Miku Sega Prize figures and plushies have been announced at the 48th Prize Fair today. In addition to the previously announced Hatsune Miku “10th Anniversary Ver.” prize plushies, we have two more Hatsune Miku 10th anniversary theme prize figures in line for August and October. You may find them at the …

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  • 23 May

    UTAU Voice Banks for “Zunda Horizon” Characters Released!

    Zunda Horizon is the first-ever anime musical to use voice synths for all of its musical numbers. For instance, the main character, Tohoku Zunko, uses her actual VOCALOID voice bank to sing throughout the whole film! And she’s not the only one; every character who appears in Zunda Horizon has …

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  • 23 May

    “Zunda Horizon” Crowdfunding Campaign

    While the newest animated addition to the VOCALOID universe is proving to be a hit, Zunda Horizon‘s producers have a vision to take it a step (or several steps) further with their crowdfunding campaign! By upgrading equipment, improving production, and tons more, Tohoku Zunko and the Horizon cast need your …

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  • 22 May

    The Hatsune Miku x Glico “Magical★Shiny Picnic” Campaign Commences!

    If you enjoyed last year’s “Hatsune Miku and the Wizard Twins LICO & GLI” collaboration campaign between Hatsune Miku and snack food company, Glico, then you’ll be ecstatic to learn that a continuation of that campaign entitled “Magical★Shiny Picnic” has been announced for 2017! The motto for this year’s campaign …

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  • 19 May

    Next Hatsune Miku 10th Anniversary Store Announced For LUCUA 1100 in Osaka

    Following the previous collaboration store‘s success, the next Hatsune Miku 10th anniversary collaboration store has been announced for LUCUA 1100 in Osaka! The store will be up and running for around three weeks on June 28th~July 18th at LUCUA 1100 4F isetan Closet/the stage. We also have a lovely key …

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  • 19 May

    VOCALOID 4 LUMi Announced!

    Today, a new female VOCALOID created by Akatsuki Virtual Artist (AVA) named LUMi was announced! She is voiced by the famous voice actress Ohara Sayaka, popular for her roles as Erza Scarlet (Fairy Tail) and Sailor Neptune (Sailormoon Crystal). The character design is illustrated by Fugin Miyama, a well-known illustrator …

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  • 17 May

    Hatsune Miku 10th Anniversary Compilation Album Illustration Recruitment Now Open

    Crypton Future Media has announced an illustration recruitment for Hatsune Miku 10th anniversary compilation album (title to be determined)! The 10th anniversary compilation album will contain legendary songs from over the last decade, and its first press limited edition will include an illustration booklet containing fans’ illustrations from the recruitment (up to 100 …

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  • 17 May

    LEORA’s Voice Provider (TBK) Debut Album!

    In case you haven’t heard, the French company VoxWave is releasing a new Alter/Ego alongside ALYS named LEORA, and she is voiced by TBK. For more information on LEORA, you can check out our previous article. Who is TBK? TBK is not only the voice provider of LEORA but also a …

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