Feb 232021
 

Apple Japan has released a new Mac commercial today with the theme of “Made in Japan by using Mac”. The commercial showcases various creations from prefectures across Japan that use Mac computers to bring their projects to reality, and one spot in the middle of the commercial stands out to us: Hatsune Miku makes her spotlight appearance in an Apple Mac commercial for the first time!

Starting at 0:19 into the commercial, Miku makes her surprise appearance with the text “北海度でつくる” (Made in Hokkaido). This brief 1 second scene features a clip taken from the MV for the Miku Expo 5th anniversary theme song “Lucky☆Orb“. This of course is a nod towards Crypton Future Media, which is based in Sapporo. The MV animator, Kasoku Sato, is based in Tokyo.

EDIT: It has been mentioned the commercial is 39 seconds long, which may also be making a reference to Miku. Could be coincidence, but still cool to know!

All in all, it’s exciting to see Hatsune Miku included in a promotion by yet another major tech company! What do you think of Hatsune Miku collaborating with tech companies, and are there any other collaborations you hope to see happen? Feel free to discuss below!

Jun 262020
 

Hatsune Miku Tap Wonder, the tapping progression mobile game from Crypton Future Media and Ateam is now available for download on Android, iOS and Amazon devices! Early downloaders will also receive the Hatsune Miku V4X costume set for free after signing into the game.

Website & Download → https://www.miku-tap.com/en/

Additionally, a new BGM and illustration recruitment collaboration has been launched on Piapro. Summer-themed background music, costume designs and pets are being accepted until July 17th at 5:00 PM JST. Roughly 25 works in total will be adopted in this collaboration, and will be featured in the game! To enter, please make sure to follow the guidelines below.

Collaboration Page → https://piapro.jp/pages/official_collabo/tapwonder_02/index

BGM Collaboration Detail


■ Number of works to be adopted: 10
■ Target Character: Hatsune Miku (Kagamine Rin/Len, Megurine Luka, Meiko and Kaito can all be used for chorus)
■ Eligibility: Must have a Piapro account, and follow all rules and terms of application.
■ Song Length: 5 minutes or less.
■ Song Format: MP3
■ License setting: Please post without licenses.

Example of incorrect and correct license setting on Piapro submission.

Additional Notes & Precautions
■ You can post any number of works made by yourself.
■ Song entries must be new or previously unpublished works, and not signed into any contracts.
■ Be sure to attach the lyrics with the song (easiest way would be in the song description).
■ If posting song titles in Japanese, please be sure to also post English and/or romanized titles in the description.
■ Please note you will need to provide WAV data if your song is selected.
■ Please note there might be some changes made to the BGM if your song is selected.
■ Please be sure to add the tag “TAPWONDER_BGM2” during the submission process (this should be done automatically if you use the submission link below), and lock the tag. If the tag is not locked, your submission will not be valid!

=> Click Here To Submit BGM <=

If you’ve submitted your entry correctly, it should be visible on the submissions list page → https://piapro.jp/pages/official_collabo/tapwonder_02/list

Pet Design Detail


■ Number of works to be adopted: 10
■ Eligibility: Must have a Piapro account, and follow all rules and terms of application.
■ Work Size: 1000px X 1000px or larger.
■ Filetype: JPG, PNG
■ Color mode: RGB
■ Resolution: 300dpi
■ License setting: Please post without licenses.

Example of incorrect and correct license setting on Piapro submission.

Additional Notes & Precautions
■ You can post any number of works made by yourself.
■ Pet designs must be original.
■ Please drawn only 1 pet design per submission.
■ Any pet pose is fine, but make sure important details are visible.
■ Please make sure to name your pet in your submission title. Name must be 8 characters or less.
■ If posting names in Japanese, please be sure to also post English and/or romanized name in the description.
■ Effects and abilities of the pet will be chosen by the game staff.
■ Please note there might be some changes made to the pet design if your design is selected.
■ Please be sure to add the tag “TAPWONDER_ペットデザイン2” during the submission process (this should be done automatically if you use the submission link below), and lock the tag. If the tag is not locked, your submission will not be valid!

=> Click Here To Submit Pet Design <=

If you’ve submitted your entry correctly, it should be visible on the submissions list page → https://piapro.jp/pages/official_collabo/tapwonder_02/list_b

Costume Design Detail


■ Theme: Summer! Crate a Hatsune Miku costume perfect for Summer.
■ Number of works to be adopted: 5
■ Template: Please be sure to use this template for your submission! Click Here

Template preview. Click for full resolution template.

■ Eligibility: Must have a Piapro account, and follow all rules and terms of application.
■ Post Format: Once again, please be sure to use the template!
■ Filetype: JPG, PNG
■ Color mode: RGB
■ Resolution: 300dpi
■ License setting: Please post without licenses.

Example of incorrect and correct license setting on Piapro submission.

Additional Notes & Precautions
■ You can post any number of works made by yourself.
■ The costume design must be original.
■ Please use the provided design template.
■ Please make sure your costume covers these 5 parts:
①Head:Hairstyle and ornaments.
②Dress:Keep below the face.
③Hands:Objects/instruments that can be held with 1 hand, or like a guitar.
④Tone:Draw note-like effects that would pop out of Miku when tapped.
⑤Decoration:Decorations and other effects around Miku.
■ Depending on your design, you may delete parts of the template. But do not delete major parts, such as the face or hairstyle.
■ Please make sure to name your costume in your submission title. Name must be 8 characters or less.
■ If posting names in Japanese, please be sure to also post English and/or romanized name in the description.
■ Naming of individual costume parts will be decided by the staff.
■ Costume effects and rarity will be decided by the game staff.
■ Please note there might be some changes made to the costume design if your design is selected.
■ Please be sure to add the tag “TAPWONDER_コスチューム” during the submission process (this should be done automatically if you use the submission link below), and lock the tag. If the tag is not locked, your submission will not be valid!

=> Click Here To Submit Costume Design <=

If you’ve submitted your entry correctly, it should be visible on the submissions list page → https://piapro.jp/pages/official_collabo/tapwonder_02/list_c

May 192020
 

After the success of the previous two Hatsune Miku prize figure art collaborations, SEGA and Piapro are now running a third! For the new Super Premium Prize Figure art collaboration, SEGA and Piapro are seeking fan costume ideas for the pop summer theme, “Splash Parade“.

Applications must use the provided template, and must be submitted by June 15th at 5:00 PM JST. Please be sure to follow the rules of the collaboration below carefully!

Costume design with the theme of Splash Parade
Theme: Splash Parade
Application Period: May 18th, 2020 @ 5:00 PM JST ~ June 15th, 2020 @ 5:00 PM JST
Number of works to be adopted: 1

Target Character
Hatsune Miku

Qualification for Participation
Must be 18 or older, have a Piapro.jp account and follow the rules of entry.

Post Format
Work Size: Not Specified (Please use the provided template) → Click here for Template ←
File format: jpg, png
Color mode: RGB
Resolution: Not Specified
License Condition: Please post without any licenses (required).


** If you accidentally post with a license, you will need to delete and resubmit your work, as the license cannot be changed.

Remarks
> You can submit any number of artworks.
> The costume design can include any hairstyle and accessories.

Additional Notes
> Please be sure to use all 3 sides of the provided template.
> Please no more than 2 accessories per costume (hat, microphone, etc). Keep accessory handles as small as possible.
> Please refrain from overly dressy clothes and fishnets.
> Please avoid complicated clothes shapes and hair-styles.
> Please note the chosen design may require alterations to be recreated in 3D form.
> Please make sure to submit your artwork with the tag “セガ_フィギュア3“, and make sure to lock the tag.

=> Click Here To Submit Artwork <=

To submit your artwork, please make sure you’re logged into piapro.jp, and then click the above link. It should automatically begin the process to post your submission with the tag “セガ_フィギュア3” already attached. During the submission, make sure to check the box for “no licenses”, and verify once you’ve finished. Then be sure to lock the tag.

If done correctly, your submission should become visible on the submissions list page. Good luck to all participants!

Collaboration Detail → https://piapro.jp/pages/official_collabo/figure3_fw3k/
Submissions List → https://piapro.jp/pages/official_collabo/figure3_fw3k/list

Jul 262019
 

Starting on August 1st, Nankai Electric Railway in Osaka will begin its collaboration with Hatsune Miku, transforming the look of its trains, station decor, and offering exclusive goods! This means visitors traveling to Magical Mirai in Osaka will also have a chance to check out what the collaboration has to offer.

Three main visuals have been created for this collaboration by the illustrators apapico, Maou, and Nokuhashi.

Here’s a quick rundown of the collaboration details!

Original Head Mark Design by Apapico (Aug 1st ~ Aug 30th)
・Head mark placed on six 9000 series cars operating on the Nankai Main Line, Airport Line, Wakayamakoko Line.
・Head mark placed on six 6200 series cars operating on the Takano Line and Senboku High-speed Railway Line.

Head Mark design by apapico

Life-size Panel Display (Aug 1st ~ Aug 30th)
・LOCATIONS: Namba Station 2F Service Center, Kansai Airport Station Home Waiting Room, Mikunigaoka Station Concourse.
・3 types in total (1 per location).

Station Name Poster (Aug 1st ~ Aug 30th)
・LOCATION: Mikunigaoka Station (Down-train Platform)

Station name poster preview

Goods Sale (Aug 9th ~ Sep 1st)
・Sales will end early if sold out.
・Business hours will vary by store.
・Limited pin badge (1000 total) given to individuals (1 per person) that spend 3900 Yen or more at these store locations:
– Namba Station the second floor service center
– Asahiya bookstore Namba CITY store
– Ansuri N. KLASS Sangokugaoka store

・GOODS LOCATIONS:
– Namba Station 2F Service Center A, Ansley N. KLASS Sangokugaoka store (in front of Nankai Electric Railway Sangokugaoka Station ticket gate)
– Asahiya bookstore Namba CITY store Oh, AAS HOBBY SHOP (Kansai International Airport Terminal 1 ・ International flight south departure area 2F)
– AAS Character Shop MM (Kansai International Airport Terminal 1, General Area, 3rd Floor)

・CONTENTS: A4-size clear files (3 kinds, 500 Yen each), 7.5cm can badges (8 kinds, 500 Yen each), 15cm can badge (1 kind, 1500 Yen), Acrylic keychains (8 kinds, 1000 Yen each), IC card stickers (4 kinds, 1000 Yen each), muffler towels (4 kinds, 2000 Yen each), full-graphic t-shirt (7000 Yen), coaster (1000 Yen).

> Nanakai Press Release
Via @cfm_miku

Mar 052019
 

A surprising collaboration between Hatsune Miku and Digimon Adventure for its 20th anniversary has been announced today! A collaborative illustration was released, drawn by Atsuya Uki, character designer for “Digimon Adventure tri”, and jacket designer of the ODDS&ENDS album by Supercell. Donning a pair of goggles and a Digivice, Miku fits perfectly with the Digimon art style. It is truly gorgeous!

There’s also a special message from Atsuya Uki!

“Congratulations on your 20th anniversary, “Digimon Adventures”!
I was asked to have Hatsune Miku and Agemon to reference the “Children suspended in the sky”, one of the key visuals in the Digimon “tri.” anime.
In addition, I included Taichi’s goggles, as well as a Digivice, a symbolic bond with the Digimon.
Finally, butterflies are seen fluttering about, in remembrance of the song, “Butter-Fly”.
Their wings are adorned with a faint Digimon-chic pattern.”
– Translated by Loserbait

Additional details of this collaboration will be announced later, so stay tuned!

Via Digimon Adventure and Hatsune Miku Twitter