Hatsune Miku: Magical Mirai 2017 Illustration Contest Results Announced

 Posted by at 6:27 am  Concerts, Events, Exhibitions, Hatsune Miku, Illustrations  No Responses »
Jul 122017
 

The Hatsune Miku: Magical Mirai 2017 illustration contest results are finally here! The contest was first announced in June with the theme “Anniversary” to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the grand idol Hatsune Miku this year. Congratulations to the Grand Prix winner, Asahi!

The Grand Prix rewards include tickets for the live performance and exhibition at Magical Mirai 2017 (traveling and accommodation costs excluded) as well as various Magical Mirai 2017 official goods, where the Semi-Grand Prix rewards include various Piapro Character official goods. Entries will be featured in the live performance and exhibitions at Magical Mirai 2017

> Hatsune Miku: Magical Mirai 2017 illustration contest results

Grand Prix

ALL THE MIRAI♬ by Asahi

Semi-Grand Prix

Magical Mirai by 龍犬 / Magical Change! by RAHWIA


Magical Mirai by 姐川 / Magical✳Mirai by gari

Nanoblock Announces Hatsune Miku V4X Themed 10th Anniversary Block Set

 Posted by at 11:00 pm  Hatsune Miku, Merchandise  1 Response »
Jul 112017
 

Nanoblock, creator of the world’s smallest building blocks, has announced the upcoming release of a special 10th anniversary nanoblock set based around Hatsune Miku V4X’s outfit design! This cute block figure is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand when assembled. A small but creative addition for fans of Miku and building blocks!

The set is scheduled to release in Japan on July 15th for 2160 Yen ($19 USD). Watch for her on your favorite online stores! Check back on this article for links, we’ll add them as we discover them. If we miss any, please shoot us a message from our news suggestion page!

EDIT 7/14/2017: Now available from the following sites (will add more):

Amazon Japan: http://amzn.asia/6GXX4EJ (Thanks for the tip VocaloidBuyBlog)

Nanoblock Official Site: http://www.diablock.co.jp/nanoblock/

Via Piapro blog

Several Hatsune Miku: Magical Mirai 2017 News Updates Announced Via MXTV Broadcast

 Posted by at 11:55 pm  Events, Exhibitions, Hatsune Miku  7 Responses »
Jul 092017
 

More details regarding the upcoming Hatsune Miku: Magical Mirai 2017 event were announced during a Tokyo MX television broadcast, and reveals some exciting new concert details and exhibition attractions. Here’s the rundown of the updates!

  1. There will be partially different concert setlists for each of the 3 days of the concert.
  2. The concert requires 50% more CG animation than normal, due to the daily changing setlists.
  3. Something about “old Miku(s) making an appearance” (using old models, perhaps?)
  4. Illustrator APA will be hosting drawing teaching sessions.
  5. There will be an exhibit of Crypton’s “R3” animation technology (a form of real-time motion capture).
  6. An all-new life-sized Miku statue is in production for display at the event.
  7. Mobile and desktop wallpapers can be downloaded after completing questionnaires at the event.

Special thanks to @tomono39 on Twitter for sharing the broadcast summary!

Adobe Announces Hatsune Miku 10th Anniversary “MIKU DANCING FES.”

 Posted by at 5:24 pm  Hatsune Miku, Illustrations, Other  No Responses »
Jul 062017
 

In celebration of the upcoming Hatsune Miku 10th anniversary, Adobe will be releasing a celebration movie featuring illustrations of dancing Miku by fans under the campaign “MIKU DANCING FES.“.

The “MIKU DANCING FES.” campaign by Adobe will be recruiting illustrations from fans and adapt them for the celebration movie featuring “Souzou Telepathy” by HachiojiP to be released on August 31st. Participants are required to follow the provided paper patterns available in three types, save files in PNG format with transparent background, and upload them to “DANCING MIKU MAKER” tool which will be made available from July 15th.

The celebration movie will be released on August 31st, with deadline for submissions on August 14th. The campaign, however, will be running until September 30th. Submissions can be viewed in the “GALLERY” section to be introduced at later date.

> Hatsune Miku 10th anniversary MIKU DANCING FES. by Adobe

Via Nlab

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