Photos and Videos from the Xin Hua x Shijiuji Restaurant Event

On April 20, 2019, a collaboration restaurant event for Xin Hua took place at the Shijiuji restaurant in Beijing! Here are a bunch of photos and videos taken at the event appearing on social media, such as Xin Hua’s official Facebook page and her official Weibo.

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Greeting people right at the entrance were pop-up displays of Xin Hua in her new outfit designed by Mi’yuki, alongside the main character from the Shijiuji manga.

And here’s a photo from Shijiuji’s official Facebook page. Reportedly, over 50 guests came dressed in lolita outfits to score free admission into the restaurant!

Scenes from the outside and inside of the restaurant. Doesn’t all that food make your mouth water? Furthermore, the song playing in the video is “少女的爱是心照不宣 / Shàonǚ de Ai shì Xīnzhào Bùxuān (A Girl’s Love is a Tacit Mutual Understanding)” by litterzy!


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https://weibo.com/5462738894/HqvPnqtjH
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Once inside, fans could see and take photos with more pop-up displays of Xin Hua and the Shijiuji cast, and of course get to dine on some delicious seafood!

司马小忽悠 / Angel Li even gives us a guided video tour of her time at the restaurant! You can watch her full video here.

The event was the second of its kind with the first occasion taking place in December, 2018 at the Shijiuji restaurant in Shanghai. It’s also the first of what will surely become many of the #2019從心開始 (2019 starts from the heart) activities involving Xin Hua and her brand new design all throughout the year!

“Seyana! AKANE-chan in action!” Animated LINE Stickers Now Available

The animated Seyana! Akane-chan LINE stickers that we previously reported on are now available on the LINE Store!

They are based on the depiction of Akane from 何でも言うことを聞いてくれるアカネチャン / Nan Demo Iu Koto wo Kiite Kureru Akane-chan (Akane chan Will Listen to Whatever You Have to Say) by GYARI. Now you can relieve the popular VOICEROID song in your LINE conversations!

You can download the eight “Seyana! AKANE-chan in action!” stickers here for $1.99 USD.

Launch Experiment Dates for the MOMO-3 Confirmed

At long last, the launch experiment dates for the privately developed startup rocket from Interstellar Technologies, the MOMO-3, have been confirmed!

Those who have followed since last year may remember the crowdfunding campaign and manga series created by こころりP / CoCoLoLi to fund and promote the project and its collaboration with Snow Miku. Here’s a recap for those who are hearing about it for the first time:

Now that the project is fully funded, the new rocket is set to run launch experiments on the following dates and location:

Dates and times:
-Tuesday, April 30 from 11:15 AM to 12:30 PM, then from 4:00 PM to 5:20 PM
-Wednesday, May 1 from 4:00 PM to 5:20 PM
-Thursday, May 2 through Sunday, May 5 from 5:00 AM to 8:00 AM, 11:15 AM to 12:30 PM, and 4:00 PM to 5:20 PM
(All times are JST)

Location: Taiki Town in Hokkaido

The experiments can even be observed from the SKY-HILLS viewing area for a fee. It’s even been announced that Snow Miku’s voice will be the one doing the countdown!

We wish them the very best in their experiments, and for the best results possible!

Sources:
Hatsune Miku official blog
Interstellar Technologies official site, official Twitter, and official Facebook

Magical Mirai 2019 Official Album Announced

Magical Mirai 2019 will be taking place this August. But before the big event, the Magical Mirai 2019 Official Album will be released on July 10! Check out the trailer below!

**UPDATE ON JUNE 27, 2019**

Crossfade video now available!

Tracklist

※All translated and transliterated song titles are unofficial

Disc 1 (CD)

  1. “ブレス・ユア・ブレス / Bless Your Breath” feat. Hatsune Miku by 和田たけあき / Wada Takeaki (Magical Mirai 2019 theme song)
  2. “Jump for Joy” feat. Megurine Luka & Hatsune Miku by EasyPop (Magical Mirai Megurine Luka 10th Anniversary theme song)
  3. ある計画は今も密かに / Aru Keikaku wa Ima mo Hisoka ni (The Plan is Still a Secret)” feat. Hatsune Miku by 森羅 / Shinra (Magical Mirai 2019 song contest winner)
  4. 僕が夢を捨てて大人になるまで / Boku ga Yume wo Sutete Otona ni Naru made (Until I Throw My Dreams Away and Become an Adult)” feat. Hatsune Miku by 傘村トータ / Kasamura Touta
  5. キレキャリオン / Kire Carry On” feat. Hatsune Miku by ポリスピカデリー / Police Piccadilly
  6. “それがあなたの幸せとしても / Sore ga Anata no Shiawase to Shite mo (Even If It’s Your Happiness)” feat. Megurine Luka by Heavenz
  7. 深海シティアンダーグラウンド / Shinkai City Underground (Deep Sea City Underground)” feat. Kagamine Rin by 田中B / tanakaB
  8. メインキャラクター / Main Character” feat. Kagamine Len by *Luna
  9. ラムネイドブルーの憧憬 / Ramnade Blue no Shoukei (Ramnade Blue Longing)” feat. MEIKO by アオトケイ / Aoto Kei
  10. Bonus track: an original song by 梅とら / Umetora with Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Rin, Kagamine Len, Megurine Luka, MEIKO, and KAITO

Disc 2 (DVD)

  1. “ブレス・ユア・ブレス / Bless Your Breath” music video
  2. “Jump for Joy” music video

The album will cost ¥1,944 JPY + tax. Purchasing it will even grant you a serial number for the chance to be picked at random to receive a Magical Mirai 2019 concert ticket!

Pre-order Bonuses

Furthermore, various online shops will be offering their own bonus item for anyone who pre-orders the album, featuring adorable artwork by ほんわ / honwa!

Can Badges

If hyperlinks are not available, it means that their products pages are not up yet. We will update as they become available.

Amazon

Tower Records

Animate

Toranoana

Gamers

HMV

Stickers

7net

Rakuten

Coach & Four

Yodobashi Camera

AmiAmi

NeoWing

Info & pic sources:
Hatsune Miku official blog
Official album page

Club Kotonoha DJ Event and Golden Week Goods Announced

The 5th anniversary for Kotonoha Akane and Aoi is this Thursday, April 25! But the celebrations won’t end on that day; the biggest ones will be held during Golden Week in Japan! Here’s a look at each.

Golden Week Goods

During Golden Week, there will be brand new items available from the Kotonoha Official Goods Shop up for sale at each of the special events!

Fluffy Round Towel (100cm x 100cm): ¥6,000 JPY
Tablet / PC Case (33cm x 24cm): ¥4,000 JPY
Smart Phone Pochette (24cm x 15cm, belt length 140cm): ¥4,000 JPY
Parka (L, XL): ¥9,000 JPY each
Polo Shirt (L, XL): ¥4,000 JPY each
※All prices are tax included, and they only take cash

For every ¥10,000 JPY that you spend on the goods, you get a free 5th anniversary clear file folder!

Now where can you get these goods? Read on!

Club Kotonoha DJ Event

On May 2 from 3:30 to 8:30 PM (JST) at the Kichijoji CLUB SEATA, the Club Kotonoha DJ event will be taking place! The entrance fee is ¥3,500 JPY, but those who follow Club Kotonoha (@club_kotonoha) and Kotonoha Rock Fest (@KotonohaRockFes) on Twitter will get a ¥1,000 JPY discount!

The DJs who will be performing are:
Akihiro Ohtani a.k.a. ツナマヨ / Tsunamayo
Tanchiky
いるかアイス / irucaice
てむら / Temura
Akane and Aoi themselves as virtual DJs

**UPDATE ON APRIL 30, 2019**
Here’s a taste of some featured songs that their respective composers have tweeted!

“Blue Canvas” feat. Kotonoha Aoi

Kichijoji CLUB SEATA location:

And as mentioned, the above goods from the Kotonoha Official Shop will be available at the event! You will even have the option of purchase all the goods at once as a set for ¥25,000 JPY! Those who take this option will receive a clear file folder autographed by the Kotonoha Sisters’ voice provider, Yui Sakakibara, and get a handshake from her as well!

Any leftover goods will then be up for sale at the Kotonoha Happy Birthday 2019 event on May 3 at the Ota City Industrial Plaza PiO! Yui Sakakibara will be present there as well, again signing autographs and giving handshakes to those who purchase all the new goods as a set! See our previous report for details on the event.

Information source: Kotonoha Akane and Aoi official site

War of Zodiac x Tohoku Sisters Collaboration Updates

The world premiere of the War of Zodiac x Tohoku Sisters collaboration on May 4 is fast approaching, and little by little, we are seeing more media released for it! Here are the recent updates.

We saw concept art for Kiritan’s appearance in the game from ごとー / Gotoo, and now we get to see some finalized character portrait artwork for her! Shown here are two versions with different facial expressions.

Next, to complement what we also previously saw with Kiritan, we get to see the walking, running, and jumping animations for Itako’s character model! Once again, they’re all adorable!

**UPDATE ON APRIL 26, 2019**
And at long last, we have official artwork for Zunko herself, illustrated by ネコメガネ / Nekomegane! Her maid outfit makes one wonder what kind of role she will have in the game.

**UPDATE ON APRIL 30, 2019**
We now get to see the Zunko model doing a running animation!

**UPDATE ON MAY 3, 2019**
Here’s one last look at the promotional artwork before the big event. The XRoads booth at Kono Koe Todoke, Tsuki Made Mo 5 (a.k.a. “Koetsuki 5”) is even handing out free postcards featuring the character designs on a first-come-first-serve basis!

Be sure to check out our previous announcement about the War of Zodiac x Tohoku Sisters collaboration, and look forward to news on its launch!

Luo Tianyi x Gillette Collaboration Announced

The new collaboration products between Luo Tianyi and Gillette have been revealed! From April 22 to 23, the Vsinger will help sell new Gillette product gift packs. The main visual for the collaboration was provided by TID!

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https://www.weibo.com/1924371415/HrsBSm1hU

One pack will be worth ¥299 RMB and will come with a Tianyi keychain, limited to the first 1,000 purchases. Furthermore, out of those who purchase the gift pack, 160 customers will be randomly selected to win a set of Vsinger T-shirt, watches, towel, and acrylic stands! Purchasers can identify if their pack is one of the winning products by finding the ID number inside the box. The list of winning ID numbers will be announced and posted between April 24 and 29, and winners will have to contact Gillette with their shipping address information.

Customers can also purchase an alternative gift pack for ¥249 RMB that comes with just the keychain, again limited to the first 1,000 purchases.

And finally, Tianyi appears in a music video to promote the products with what the collaboration is calling the “shaving beard dance!” Does this make you want to take up shaving?

For those wondering, the promotional song is “I LOVE U” by Atunemic with changed lyrics.

All pictures, information, and video all come from the official collaboration page!

VOCALOID Phrase Pack Series Vol.02 Released by YAMAHA

YAMAHA has released the VOCALOID Phrase Pack Series Vol.02 today on the VOCALOID Store. Just like the first volume, it expands on the amount of phrases that producers can use with VOCALOID5.

Here are the genre packs contained in this most recent edition, and the amount of phrases for each:

Future Bass Vol.02: 17 phrases

Future Pop Vol.01: 57 phrases

Deep House Vol.01: 107 phrases

R&B Vol.01: 106 phrases

That makes for a total 287 phrases in Vol.02. Combined with the 1,000 phrases available in VOCALOID5, and the 191 phrases from Vol.01, that brings the total amount up to 1,478 available phrases. The phrase files are free to download for anyone who owns the VOCALOID5 Editor.

Visit the press release page here, and the Phrase Pack Series demo page here.

Hatsune Miku x K.R.T. Girls Collaboration Confirmed

Taiwanese marketing company, Simon Creative, has confirmed the Hatsune Miku collaboration with the K.R.T. Girls!

The collaboration was first teased at on April 1, 2019, when some thought that it could have been an April Fools’ prank.

But now it has been confirmed that the collaboration is real, and is taking place in celebration of Miku Expo‘s return to Taiwan!

The first stage of the collaboration has Miku, Rin, Len, and Luka from Crypton Future Media appearing on warning posters that will be placed in 38 trains run by the Kaohsiung Rapid Transit Corporation. The posters show them wearing the same attire as the K.R.T. Girls to warn passengers about safety protocols and food and drink prohibition while riding on the trains.

Furthermore, pop-up displays of the characters can now be seen in various stations throughout Kaohsiung. Photos come from this GNN article and Simon Creative’s official Twitter, where you can find even more photos!

Furthermore, it has been announced that they are giving away the posters at three select Kaohsiung Rapid Transit stations starting today until May 11. Customers who have purchased a Miku Expo 2019 ticket, or have spent at least $100 NTD at KRT souvenir shops can present their tickets or sales receipts at the Kaohsiung Main shop, the Zuoying station tourist information center, or the Formosa Boulevard station shop to receive a free poster. Only 500 will be available per month (April and May) on a first-come-first-serve basis!

As Miku Expo in Taiwan approaches, expect fans in the region to get fired up!

Magical Mirai 2019 Song Contest Results

The main visual, theme song, and website for Magical Mirai 2019 were just revealed, and today, we’re treated to the results of the official song contest!

Watch the video below to hear all the winning entries!
※Please note that the below song title translations and transliterations are fan-made, and are not official

Grand Prize Winner:
ある計画は今も密かに / Aru Keikaku wa Ima mo Hisoka ni (The Plan is Still a Secret)” feat. Hatsune Miku by 森羅 / Shinra

Runner-Ups:

あなたの夢の中 / Anata no Yume no Naka (Within Your Dream)” feat. Hatsune Miku by ImaginaryDance

あの雲だけを追っている / Ano Kumo dake wo Otteiru (Just Following That Cloud)” feat. Hatsune Miku by coha

雨のちソーダ / Ame nochi Soda (Post-Rain Soda)” feat. Hatsune Miku by カラスムギ / karasumugi

空想ホリデイ / Kuusou Holiday (Daydream Holiday)” feat. KAITO by ごーぶす / GoBS

Change The World” feat. Hatsune Miku by Alpaca

Congratulations to all the winners! We can’t wait to hear the songs either featured in the concert or on the eventual Magical Mirai 2019 album!