Jun 232021
 

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.

All entries can be heard over on the official song contest page → https://piapro.jp/pages/official_collabo/magical2021_musiccontest/list

Grand Prize Winner

Song Title: First Note feat. Hatsune Miku
Producer Name: blues
Piapro Entry: https://piapro.jp/t/FDb1
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blues_unlock
VocaDB: https://vocadb.net/Ar/85427

 

Runner-Up Winners

 

Song Title: 嘘も本当も君だから (Uso mo hontou mo kimidakara) feat. Hatsune Miku
Producer Name: Mashima Yuro
Piapro Entry: https://piapro.jp/t/YW_d
Twitter: https://twitter.com/msm_yl
VocaDB: https://vocadb.net/Ar/63927

 

Song Title: その心に灯る色は (Sono Kokoro ni Tomoru Iro wa) feat. Hatsune Miku
Producer Name: ラテルネ (Laterne) Note: This is a circle featuring two artists, あぽろ and 市ヶ谷ネイ
Piapro Entry: https://piapro.jp/t/FLj2
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Laterne_music
VocaDB: https://vocadb.net/Ar/72391

 

Song Title: 夏をなぞって (Natsu o Nazotte) feat. Hatsune Miku
Producer Name: シロクマ消しゴム (Shirokuma Keshigomu)
Piapro Entry: https://piapro.jp/t/R6EN
Twitter: https://twitter.com/shiro_keshi
VocaDB: https://vocadb.net/Ar/82556

 

Song Title: 密かなる交信曲 (Hisokanaru koushin kyoku) feat. Hatsune Miku
Producer Name: 濁茶 (Dakucha)
Piapro Entry: https://piapro.jp/t/CAj5
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Dakucha
VocaDB: https://vocadb.net/Ar/69515

 

Song Title: Freedom! feat. Megurine Luka
Producer Name: Chiquewa
Piapro Entry: https://piapro.jp/t/N–x
Twitter: https://twitter.com/chiquewa
VocaDB: https://vocadb.net/Ar/708

 

Hatsune Miku Magical Mirai 2021 Official Site → https://magicalmirai.com/2021/

Jun 142021
 

After successful launches of several versions of Hatsune Miku in Good Smile Company’s Nendoroid Doll series, they’re now looking towards officially adopting a fan-created Nendoroid Doll design to celebrate the 3rd anniversary of the series in November 2021!

Good Smile Company is looking for designs from artists around the world to be used in an upcoming Nendoroid Doll Hatsune Miku release. The theme for this art contest is “Win Everyone’s Hearts ♡ Date Outfit Coordination“! (Alternatively, “A date outfit that will strike him/her in the heart “)

Nendoroid Doll Hatsune Miku Design Contest Details

  • Theme
    『Win Everyone’s Hearts ♡ Date Outfit Coordination』
  • Time Period
    5:00 PM on June 14th, 2021 JST ~ 5:00 PM on July 26th, 2021 JST
  • Result Announcement Date
    November 2021
  • Number of works to be selected:
    1
  • Target Character:
    Hatsune Miku
  • Qualifications:
    Be a registered member of Piapro.jp, and conform your submissions to the collaboration rules and guidelines (explained in English below).

Submission Format

  • Work Size:
    Please be sure to use only the provided JPG or PNG templates, do not modify the template size or specifications.
    [CLICK FOR JPG TEMPLATE] [CLICK FOR PNG TEMPLATE]
  • File Format:
    JPG, PNG
  • Color Mode:
    RGB
  • Post Tagging:
    Please submit your artworks with the tag “ねんどろいどどーる” (without quotes). This is critical to your submission being eligible for selection. If this is not done during the submission process, it cannot be changed, and you will have to submit your entry again. This tag should be automatically added if you use this link, or the link at the bottom of this article to begin your art submission.
  • Tag locking:
    Please make sure the tag for “ねんどろいどどーる” is locked. This is critical to your submission being eligible for selection.
  • License Terms:
    Please submit your artworks without any licenses. This is critical to your submission being eligible for selection. If this is not done during the submission process, it cannot be changed, and you will have to submit your entry again.

Example of incorrect and correct license setting on Piapro submission.

Additional Notes

  • You can submit any number of artworks created by yourself.
  • High resolution data of the winning design may be requested, so keep all files safe until the winner is announced.

Precautions

  • Be sure to use the 3-view templates provided for your illustration.
  • Please note that detailed expressions and elements may be difficult to recreate in 3D/fabric, so some details may have to be omitted.
  • Please avoid using an excessive amount of shapes, patterns and colors, as this makes recreation in figure form more difficult.
  • Please make sure to lock your submission tag.
  • Please note that some modifications may be made to the chosen design.
  • Please avoid placing any text information on the submission. However, the corresponding character arm tattoos (i.e., “01”) is fine.
  • Derivative characters (i.e, Snow Miku and Mikudayo) are not eligible for selection.
  • Please remember to post your submission without any license conditions (check example above).
  • The adopted work will require data to be converted to CMYK for printing. Please note this might result in some slight color change.

If you’ve followed all of the rules and guidelines above, you can submit your designs using the link below!

-> Click here to begin submission <-

If you did everything correctly, your submission will appear on the collaboration submission list page. If it doesn’t appear, then you probably forgot to remove licensing terms, or forgot to include or lock the “ねんどろいどどーる” tag. Delete your post and then try again!

Good luck everyone!

Good Smile Company x Piapro collaboration page:
https://piapro.jp/pages/official_collabo/gsc_doll/index

 

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

Apr 032020
 

Art design entries for the costume of Snow Miku 2021 and her pet rabbit Yukine are being accepted on Piapro! Every year, Hatsune Miku and Snow Miku fans from around the world are invited so submit their design ideas for a chance to have their Snow Miku featured at the Sapporo Snow Festival in Hokkaido! The winning design will also be turned into a Nendoroid and Figma, and will be used in promotional material for the event.

The theme for next year is “Illumination in the image of Hokkaido Snow“. Entries are being accepted until April 17th at 5:00 PM JST. The finalists will be announced at the end of April, and the chosen design will be announced in August 2020.

Target Characters

Snow Miku, Rabbit Yukine

Entry Eligibility

Any applicants registered to piapro.jp, and agree to the application method and rules of entry.

File Format

File format: JPG or PNG
Color mode: RGB
Resolution: 350dpi
License terms: Please post without licensing terms

Additional Remarks

You can post any number of works made by yourself.
The winning outfit design may be modified before use.

Art Submission Notes

  • Please use the 3-side Nendoroid template as much as possible. Download the high resolution template here!
  • Please also use the provided Yukine template. Download the high resolution template from here.
  • Please draw Snow Miku and rabbit Yukine together on your entry as there is no separate submission for the two.
  • Please be absolutely sure to lock the art submission tag – “2021年雪ミク衣装” (without quotes).
  • Please be absolutely sure to submit your design without any licenses. During the submission process, please choose the “Upload without licenses” checkbox at the bottom.

-> Click Here To Begin Submission Application <-

If submitted correctly, your artwork should appear on the collaboration’s list of artwork entries. If you forgot to submit your artwork design without licenses, you will need to delete your post and try again, as the license cannot be modified afterwards.

Good luck to all participants!

> Snow Miku 2021 Collaboration Detail
> Snow Miku Official Site