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The app enables one to use a smartphone’s camera to record a person’s motion – such as a dance – and save that motion as a file to use for the app’s mascot character, Michico, to act out in a 15-second video. Even the background for the playback can be freely changed!
For those unfamiliar with Sugai Dinos, it’s a Japanese arcade and bowling alley. And as all collectors know, any good Japanese arcade is going to get into the merch business of any franchise they can. And since there’s a Sugai Dinos located in Sapporo, of course they need some Snow Miku goods for this time of the year!
This special Sugai Dinos Happy “Snow Miku” Festival will start on February 1st and go all the way through March 31st so be sure to visit them if you’re in the area!
Crane Game Prizes
There are two crane game prizes this year: a silicone watch and an Alolan Vulpix x Snow Miku collaboration blanket. These two items will be available at all Dinos Parks stores.
Bowling Prizes
By following the Snow Miku Collaboration Plan while bowling, you’ll be able to receive one of two mugs! At the moment, there’s no information on what this collaboration plan is. These mugs are limited to the Sapporo location (Dinos Bowl NORBESA).
More Information
If you didn’t see our last photos from the Snow Miku x Sugai Dinos collaboration, check them out here! And as always, stay tuned to VocaSphere for all your vocal synth news!
Previously we have reported on a Hatsune Miku pop up shop planned by Tokyo Otaku Mode and now we have the details on the merchandise that’s being sold there! Unfortunately the event ends on the 19th but hopefully we’ll see international online sales for the goods afterwards!
**UPDATED ON JANUARY 21, 2020**
To see photos of how each of the goods look, check out our gallery!
T-Shirts
The t-shirts come in 6 different variants, one for each Crypton VOCALOID. They cost ยฅ 3,000 JPY each and come in sides Small, Medium, Large, and Extra Large. Note that if you’re in the West, you’ll want to size up a size.
Parka
This Hatsune Miku parka comes in Small, Medium, Large, and Extra Large sizes and costs ยฅ 4,500 JPY. Again, size up if you’re in the West!
Acrylic Stands: ยฅ 1,200 JPY Each
Can Badges (Sold in Blind Bags): ยฅ 300 JPY Each
Mini Towel: ยฅ700 JPY Each
Art Panel: ยฅ 1,800 JPY
Goods Not Pictured
Some goods are mentioned in the announcement article but not actually shown. Here’s a list of those items.
The following products are scheduled to start selling in the second half of the pop-up store. For more information, please check Tokyo Otaku Mode Twitter, Instagram, etc.
Clear A4 Sized File (6 types): ยฅ 400 JPY
B2 Sized Tapestry: ยฅ 3,000 JPY
Mini towel (6 types): ยฅ 700 JPY
Drawstring Bag (6 types): ยฅ 1,000 JPY
Chocolates: ยฅ 1,000 JPY
You will also receive a specially-drawn sticker for every ยฅ 3,000 JPY (including tax) purchased for Miku goods. * The type of bonus sticker cannot be selected.
More Information
In addition to these exclusives goods, the announcement article also mentions that the pop up shop will be selling Snow Miku Sky Town merchandise but it doesn’t hint at which merch is available.
Stay tuned to VocaSphere for news on if these items will be available online!
For those who will be going to Snow Miku 2020, make sure not to miss a single one of the exciting events that will be going on at the Sapporo Factory Atrium! Read on for info on what you can look forward to!
Event Times
February 8 and February 9, 2020 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (JST)
Those who have downloaded the Mikunavi app for their mobile device should make sure to check in on the app while at the Sapporo Factory and show their device screen to the staff at the exhibit area. Doing so will earn you a free clear card with an illustration of Snow Miku 2020 by ใพใ / Maro!
Secondly, if you are among the first 500 visitors to the Mikumoba booth who follow the official DOCOMO Ichioshi Pack twitter account and have retweeted a certain tweet that will be revealed later, you’ll receive a free clear file folder with a Snow Miku 2020 illustration by tokki!
Both the card and the folder are limited items that will only be available while supplies last, so plan your trip to the Sapporo Factory early!
Domingo Booth
Similarly, those who have downloaded the Hokkaido news and event app Domingo and show the app’s home screen at the Domingo booth will receive a free Rabbit Yukine card!
Representatives from Crypton Future Media will be on stage to present the first news about Magical Mirai 2020, which will be held in Osaka during the summer, and in Tokyo during the winter! They promise that this year’s show will be a bit different than previous ones, and the official announcement added that there will be some extra important announcement for MEIKO and KAITO! Fans should look forward to this one!
— ๅ้ณใใฏ ใใธใซใซใใฉใค ๅ ฌๅผ (@magicalmirai) January 16, 2020
Tsunagaru Sekai ~Think Global, Act Local Part 8~ Local Edition
Time: February 8, 2020 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Throughout 2019, the hashtags #ๆญๅนdis, #ๆญๅนdiscover, and #ๅๆตท้discover have been making waves on Twitter, helping people outside of Sapporo and Hokkaido learn about the wonders of the city and prefecture straight from locals! At the Sapporo Factory Atrium Stage, individuals behind the movement will be invited to come onstage to talk about what they’ve started, and they’ll be accompanied by some other famous figures whom you can see below!
Speaking of Snow Mikudayo and Rabbit Yukine, right after the talk session, the pair will stay onstage and take pictures with everyone! They tease that another special guest will also be present!
To get an idea of what it’ll be like, see Snow Mikydayo and Rabbit Yukine at the Sapporo Motor Show 2020 going on right now where they are also greeting guests!
— ้ชใใฏ ๅ ฌๅผ๏ผๅ้ณใใฏ๏ผ (@cfm_snowmiku) January 17, 2020
SEGA feat. HATSUNE MIKU Project 10th Anniversary Talk Stage
Time: February 9, 2020 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
The developers of Hatsune Miku Project DIVA MEGA 39’s and Project SEKAI Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku will be present to talk about the past decade of the SEGA feat. HATSUNE MIKU Project! They’ll even be joined by Asami Shimoda as the MC!
See here for the official press release from SEGA!
Tsunagaru Sekai ~Think Global, Act Local Part 8~ Overseas Edition
Time: February 9, 2020 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
2019 saw the 5th anniversary of MIKU EXPO taking place in Taiwan and Hong Kong and MIKU WITH YOU in mainland China. Plus, 2020 is kicking off with the continuation of MIKU EXPO in Europe. In this talk session, representatives from Crypton Future Media will again take the stage to look back on this past year of Miku’s presence overseas.
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Quadimension has recently graced their fans with yet another piece of merchandise in the form of a set of enamel pins! The set contains badges featuring all of the MEDIUM5 cast. Let’s take a look, shall we?
The theme of this set is “Chinese New Year”, so these pins have designs matching the Year of the Rat!
Speaking of New Year’s related merchandise, Quadimension’s 2020 “New Year” Badge is finally here! This time the lucky characters to appear on it are Chiyu and Cangqiong. Don’t they just look so adorable?
It’s first time being featured on the annual “New Year” themed Badges, since the previous ones had Stardust and Haiyi on them. As to be expected, they look both super cute, and gorgeously elegant!
The Team Twin Drill Sapporo Snow Fes Project has revealed the idol-themed outfit design for Kasane Teto Snow Diva 2020! She’ll be made into a snow sculpture at the Sapporo Snow Festival 2020, and anyone who visits the sculptors while it is being made will receive a free sticker bearing the design!
In their most recent press release, AHS has announced that they have been awarded first place in the Best Utility Software category for the third year in a row at the BCN Award 2020! As with previous years, their VOICEROID software series was recognized for their high functionality as utility software products.
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“AHS took home first prize in the BCN Award 2020’s Best Utility Software category! Congratulations! Among the candidates were the VOICEROID series, the Kantan! AITalk series, and Kantan! Afreco.”
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