It appears the Tokyo 2020 (now 2021) Olympics will be proceeding as planned for July 23rd, as more and more media outlets are beginning to promote the Olympics event. BBC is getting in on this with their own official trailer, which just happens to feature Hatsune Miku at not just one, but two points in the 67 second trailer.
In the video above, you can first hear Hatsune Miku singing at 0:16~0:24. Kenji Kawai was in charge of the music composition for this commercial, so fans may recognize the hints at some of their other music works! Finally, there’s a Racing Miku 2017: Team Ukyo Cheer ver. prize figure from BANPRESTO is visible on the shelf at 0:42 in the trailer.
Doesn’t that look familiar?
We’re wondering in what other ways Hatsune Miku might play a role on the upcoming Olympics, and we can’t wait to what’s possibly in store!
A software update for Hatsune Miku NT and Piapro Studio NT has been released today, finally bringing us the missing Whisper and Dark vocal libraries that were promised. The update also fixes some bugs, and adds some new functionality to help streamline the user experience. Check out the patch notes below!
Hatsune Miku NT v1.0.0.7 Update
Hatsune Miku NT Dark+ and Hatsune Miku Whisper+ libraries added.
There’s now an ability to correct the length of consonants according to the phrase and melody you’ve typed in.
Optimized articulation of phoneme transitions in some situations.
To download this update, you will need to login to your sonicwire account and check your purchased product licenses for the updater ZIP files.
If you have not yet purchased Hatsune Miku NT, you can download or opt for a retail package version of the software from the following pages:
Demo video of the completed Hatsune Miku NT Original, Whisper & Dark Libraries.
Piapro Studio NT v3.0.3.4 Update
Now supports the newly added Hatsune Miku NT Dark+ and Hatsune Miku Whisper+ libraries.
Fixed an issue where editing the pitch of consonants with some phonetic symbols was not possible.
Fixed an issue where the portamento parameters were not saved.
Fixed an issue in the plugin version where it freezes on playback after loading a ppsf file with a different tempo than the host.
CFM notes that improvements in processing speed are being worked on for a future update, notably where processing loads become heavier as the song becomes longer.
The Piapro Studio NT v3.0.3.4 update is installed at the same time as the Hatsune Miku NT v1.0.0.7 update, so there’s no need for a separate installer.
Hatsune Miku Tycoon is a mobile platform card game based on the Japanese card game Daifugo, but with some added some charm featuring Hatsune Miku and her friends.
The game supports single player and local multiplayer through bluetooth (Note there is no online play function). Players can enjoy 27 different types of character themed cards, send fun character stickers to each other to communicate, and earn points for gacha items like stickers and icons. Be sure to watch for what happens when 8 Flushes and Revolutions happen!
New Player Tip: If you’re curious about the rules of the game, there’s a rulebook available in the game’s settings menu.
The results of the Hatsune Miku Magical Mirai 2021 song contest on Piapro have been announced! One grand prize winner and five runner-up winners were selected. You can listen to the samples in the YouTube video above, or the full songs from the list below! You can also check out their other works from the provided VocaDB links, if available.
The grand prize winner will have their song featured in the upcoming Magical Mirai 2021 live concert event, while the runner-ups historically had their songs featured in the overhead music played in the concert hall before the start of each concert.
Some big updates regarding Hatsune Miku Magical Mirai 2021 were posted to the official site, which covers the new main visual artwork, theme song, even ticket info and more! Here’s a quick recap of the announcements from June 21st. *Please note that overseas tickets are not being made available due to the ongoing pandemic situation in Japan.*
Main Visual by left
The theme of Magical Mirai 2021 is “Fairy Tale Fantasy“, with the main visual art being designed and drawn by left. Their participation in this year’s event also marks their first collaboration with cosMo@Bousou-P in 10 years. The artwork has a very floral and mythical atmosphere. There’s some concept sketches with costume details for those wanting to draw their own fanart, or even design a cosplay!
Theme Song “Hatsune Creation Myth” by cosMo@Bousou-P
Well recognized in the Hatsune Miku fan community, cosMo@Bousou-P is likely a welcome addition by many to the list of Magical Mirai theme song composers. A 15 second teaser CM for the event has been uploaded, featuring a segment of the theme song “Hatsune Creation Myth” playing in the background. We’ll have to wait a while longer for the release of the full song!
Live Concert Ticket Information
The first round of live concert event tickets (SS, S and A applications) for the Osaka and Tokyo performances will go on web lottery advance reservation at on June 25th, 2021 at 12:00 PM JST, and will remain open until July 5th, 2021 at 11:59 PM JST. The second round ticket reservations (for SS, S, A, Magical Viewing Seat and U-18 applications) will be open from July 9th, 2021 at 6:00 PM JST until August 9th, 2021 11:59 PM JST.
The event exhibition in both Osaka and Tokyo will feature various exhibits of goods and the creative culture of Hatsune Miku and friends. A special 15th anniversary exhibit for KAITO’s 15th anniversary will also be displayed at both locations.
Tokyo Exhibition Ticket Application Info: https://magicalmirai.com/2021/tokyo_ticket.html#tokyo_ticket_ex Location: Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall, Halls 10-11 Times: November 5th (Fri) – 10:00AM~6:30PM November 6th (Sat) – 9:00AM~6:30PM November 7th (Sun) – 9:00AM~6:00PM
Exhibition tickets can be reserved at the same time as the concert ticket application, however they will also be available separately for 500 yen via online application when the information becomes available. Please check the above links regularly for updates on separate exhibition ticket applications.
Accommodation Plans
Accommodation plans for Osaka and Tokyo will open for reservation (domestic residents only) from July 12th, 2021 at 12:00 PM JST through August 5th, 2021 at 12:00 PM JST. Accommodations include hotel stay, a special gift, and an option to reserve a live concert ticket (typically SS section). Further details will be available at a later date through the links below.
