Gatebox Announces “Living With Hatsune Miku” Project Start, Demo Available At Magical Mirai 2017

 Posted by at 12:06 am  Events, Exhibitions, Hatsune Miku, Merchandise  2 Responses »
Aug 082017
 



After Gatebox, creators of the virtual home robot projection box, teased a Hatsune Miku themed demo at last year’s Magical Mirai, they now seem determined to proceed with the idea of creating a proper version of the box with Hatsune Miku, this time for the consumer market! The announcement comes from an update to Gatebox’s website. Titled the “Living with Hatsune Miku” project, it announces a March 9th, 2018 release. Further details are expected to arrive at a later date.

Gatebox plans yet another preview for this year’s Magical Mirai, hopefully with changes to show off improved interaction compared to last year’s demo. If you wish to try the demo, you must fill out the application located about 3/4 the way down the official page: http://gatebox.ai/livingwithproject/

Above is Gatebox’s official announcement video of the event. It’s not much, but we should learn more later. The LAT Miku model may be a placeholder, and not the finalized model choice. Pricing info is also still TBA, but might end up the same as the original Gatebox’s price of 298,000 Yen.

Music Video For Hatsune Miku: Magical Mirai 2017 Theme Song “Sand Planet” Now on Youtube

 Posted by at 6:34 am  Concerts, Events, Exhibitions, Hatsune Miku, Music  8 Responses »
Jul 212017
 

The music video for Hatsune Miku: Magical Mirai 2017 theme song “Sand Planet” by Hachi is now online, and features animation by minakata laboratory! The song and music video will be available via the official Hatsune Miku: Magical Mirai 2017 album which we’ve previously covered in May 2017. Preorder for the album is currently open on CDJapan and Amazon JP, with the release date set on August 2nd.

Watch it on Nicovideo!




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

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!

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

 Posted by at 1:33 am  Albums, Concerts, Events, Exhibitions, Hatsune Miku, Merchandise  15 Responses »
May 262017
 

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 album is priced at 2,500 yen (tax included), and will be released on August 2nd. International preorders are now open on CDJapan and Amazon JP. If you’re living in Japan, we recommend preorders via Amazon JP, Tower Records, Animate, Toranoana, and Gamers for their shop privileges – exclusive can badges in five designs illustrated by the artist Honwa!

> Hatsune Miku: Magical Mirai 2017 official album on CDJapan
> Hatsune Miku: Magical Mirai 2017 official album on Amazon JP

DISC 1 (CD)

DISC 2 (DVD)

Check out the short comic below by Nokuhashi, the official Magical Mirai 2017 PR ambassador!

Miku & Luka: “This album will include multiple hit songs, starting with the theme song “Sand Planet” composed by Hachi”
(Middle) “Magical Mirai 2017 original album also releasing this year”
(Bottom) “Release on wednesday, 8/2”

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