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Hatsune Miku is a music software that was first released on August 31st, 2007. The software was developed by Crypton Future Media, INC., which enables anyone to make their computer sing by entering lyrics and melodies.
Thanks to everyone's support, Hatsune Miku will celebrate her 20th anniversary on August 31st, 2027.
As a prologue to this anniversary project, a "piapro Official Collab" contest was held to decide the costume design for Hatsune Miku's 20th Anniversary.
The Grand Prize design will be adopted as the costume Hatsune Miku will wear for this project.
In this costume, Hatsune Miku will be featured in the visual of the project and will also be made into a "Nendoroid" figure.
*Nendoroids are cute chibi-style figures around 10cm in size based on characters from your favorite anime, games and more.
Jury Comments
The dressy design, symbolizing the 20th anniversary, is simply lovely.
The distinctive key-shaped scepter is perfect for Hatsune Miku, as someone who has opened the doors to many worlds.
While retaining the essence of Hatsune Miku's original costume, this costume is adorned with jewels and other sparkling elements, which evokes the image of her forging a new era whilst walking alongside creators, worldwide.
Jury Comments
Embedded in the design was a deep respect for creative culture, all while staying true to Hatsune Miku's essence.
The warm yellow gradient of the twin tails adds a gentle, celebratory touch to this 20th anniversary milestone.
I felt that the design was beautifully composed, with the artist's love for Miku expressed in each and every detail.
Jury Comments
The beautiful decorations which included flowers, ribbons, and the like, were captivating.
The balance between the electric-themed color scheme and frills was also very charming.
It is a costume with the potential of bringing out various creators' charms in their expressions, by being drawn by the said creators.
Thank you for all the submissions!
[View all submission entries here]
The project's visual is scheduled to be released in the spring of 2027.
Art by KEI
Hatsune Miku is a music software developed by Crypton Future Media, INC., which enables anyone to make their computer sing by entering lyrics and melodies. As a massive number of users created music using the software and posted their works on the Internet, Hatsune Miku quickly evolved into a cultural phenomenon. Since then, Hatsune Miku has gained much attention as a character, involved in many fields such as merchandising and live performance as a virtual singer. Now her popularity has spread across the globe.
*Kagamine Rin, Kagamine Len, Megurine Luka, MEIKO and KAITO are also virtual singers developed by Crypton Future Media, INC.
*VOCALOID and VOCALO are trademarks or registered trademarks of Yamaha Corporation.
Awardee Comments
I am deeply honored to have received the grand prize on a milestone as great as the 20th anniversary!
I wouldn’t be standing here if it weren't for the creators who work with VOCALOID including Hatsune Miku, the support of fans from all around the world, and all those who have been involved in building up the past 20 years.
I deeply thank Miku and everyone from the bottom of my heart.
I hope this will become a wonderful celebration that will stay in everyone's hearts!