Happy 16th birthday, Hatsune Miku!
Hatsune Miku is a character that has been represented in the works of creators all around the world, and those countless versions of Hatsune Miku have continued to charm us.
Let's celebrate the 16th anniversary of this virtual singer that's popular all around the world!
This project is held by Crypton Future Media, Inc. in honor of Hatsune Miku’s 16th anniversary.
Ever since Hatsune Miku was created on August 31, 2007, as a 16-year-old singer for a singing voice synthesizer software, many creators have used her in their works, including in music, illustrations, videos, CGI, and more.
This project is meant to look back over the past fifteen years to all creators who have made art of her, enjoyed her, and loved her, and to continue fostering the future of the culture of creation.
Hatsune Miku: Happy 16th Birthday -Dear Creators- (Japanese Site)
Learn about the main visual, illustrated by illustrator Rella.
The focal point of this piece is the wings on Hatsune Miku’s back.
The left wing is the Wing of Sound, so it’s built with instruments like a guitar, a violin, and a synthesizer. The right wing is the Wing of Form, so it’s made with tools to make illustrations, outfits, plush toys, and more..
This beautiful key visual illustration celebrates Miku’s 16th anniversary and holds the feelings of all the creators and fans in the world.
Illustrator/Designer
Her strong points are her delicate coloring and her unique use of light. Her character design is highly praised and she has designed multiple figures. She often posts illustrations of Hatsune Miku’s songs on her personal social media accounts. Some of her best-known works are the Hatsune Miku NT and Hatsune Miku Symphony series and her costume and music video designs for Hatsune Miku Chronicle and Project Sekai Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku.
Hatsune Miku is music software developed by Crypton Future Media, INC., and it enables anyone to make the 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. Moreover, 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.
Age: 16 years old | Height: 158 cm | Weight: 42 kg
Image Color: Blue-Green
Software Voice Actress: Saki Fujita
Original Software Release Date: August 31, 2007