Hatsune Miku
Electronic Diva
A character from the Vocaloid software released by Crypton Future Media, a widely popular virtual idol.
Quotes
- A pure and innocent android that places complete trust in its master.
- An android with the ability to sing in a future where song has been lost.
- Creation holds infinite possibilities.
- I'll Miku-fy you ♪
- Hatsune Miku is a hub that weaves chains of creation.
Trivia
- 'Leek' is not official for Hatsune Miku but is known as a fan-favorite staple item.
- Hatsune Miku's voice material is provided by voice actress Saki Fujita.
- Nendoroid Hatsune Miku pioneered chibi figures.
- Regarded as a pioneer in VTuber evolution.
- Numerous derivative variants exist from collaboration projects.
- 'Melt Shock' established Vocaloid songs as a new music genre.
Alternate names
Hatsune Miku
Miku
Electronic Diva
Hatsune Miku
Profile
- Species
- Humanoid Virtual Idol
- Gender
- Female
- Birthday
- August 31
- Birth year
- 2007
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Long teal twin-tails, wearing a black headset, sleeveless collared top with a tie, miniskirt, and thigh-high boots. Red '01' tattoo on the left upper arm. Futuristic idol aesthetic.
- Height
- 158cm
- Weight
- 42kg
- Eye color
- Blue
- Hair color
- Blue green
- Distinguishing features
-
- Long teal twin-tails
- Black headset
- Red '01' tattoo on left upper arm
- Iconic items
-
- Leek
- Headset
- Miniskirt
- Thigh-high boots
- Teal twin-tails
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Highly Curious
- Detailed personality
- A cute and approachable presence modeled after a 16-year-old girl, with official settings kept modest to allow diverse user interpretations. Possesses diverse expressive abilities as a singer.
- Keywords
-
- Creativity
- Approachable
- Enterprising
- Versatile
- Inclusive
- Curious
- Musical
- Motto
- Connecting the world through creation
- Talents
-
- Singing
- Expressiveness
- Multilingual Singing
- User Collaborative Creation
- 3DCG Live Performance
- Skills
-
- Virtual Singer Software
- Multi-Genre Singing
- Real-Time 3D Expression
- Diverse Voice Editing
- Motivation
- To connect creators and the world through music and provide platforms for diverse expressions
- Habits
- Embraces a wide range of secondary creations adapted to internet culture, incorporating diverse fanbases
- Favorite colors
- Blue-Green, Teal
- Favorite foods
- Leek, Sweets
- Hobbies
- Singing, Dancing, Live Performance, 3D Animation
- Music
- Pops, Electronica, Techno Pop, Ballads
History
- Backstory
- Virtual singer developed by Crypton Future Media using the VOCALOID2 engine. Triggered the 'Hatsune Miku Phenomenon,' a chain of creations interlinked with internet culture, expanding into broad media mixes from music to events and merchandise. Distinguished by a policy of actively incorporating user-generated content.
- Debut date
- August 31, 2007
- Work title
- Character Vocal Series 01 Hatsune Miku
- Media type
- Software
Hatsune Miku Launch
- Significant event
- Hatsune Miku Launch
- Description
- Released on August 31, 2007, as speech synthesis software using the VOCALOID2 engine.
Melt Shock
- Significant event
- Melt Shock
- Description
- In December 2007, the song 'Melt' became a massive hit, defining the trajectory of Vocaloid culture.
Nico Nico Douga Popularity
- Significant event
- Nico Nico Douga Popularity
- Description
- Miku songs posted on video-sharing sites surged in popularity, sparking chained creations.
Hatsune Miku GT Project Launch
- Significant event
- Hatsune Miku GT Project Launch
- Description
- In 2010, entered as 'Racing Miku,' the personification of a race car.
First 3DCG Live Concert
- Significant event
- First 3DCG Live Concert
- Description
- In 2009, held Japan's first concert using transparent screens at 'Miku Fes '09'.
Magical Mirai Launch
- Significant event
- Magical Mirai Launch
- Description
- Starting in 2013, the annual official live event 'Magical Mirai' began.
Overseas Expansion
- Significant event
- Overseas Expansion
- Description
- Since 2011, hosted solo overseas concerts and the MIKU EXPO world tour.
Hatsune Miku NT Release
- Significant event
- Hatsune Miku NT Release
- Description
- In 2020, announced and released Hatsune Miku NT using a proprietary vocal synthesis engine.
Relationships
Kagamine Rin・Len
Teammate
Co-performances in the Vocaloid series and connections in Piapro Characters
Megurine Luka
Teammate
Creative collaboration as fellow Vocaloid series members
MEIKO
Mentor
Predecessor as Crypton's first virtual singer
KAITO
Mentor
Key role as an important character in the Crypton Vocaloid series
Piapro Characters
Piapro Characters: leader
Character Vocal Series
Character Vocal Series: leader
Media appearances
Character Vocal Series 01 Hatsune Miku
Software / Protagonist
Released August 31, 2007
Hatsune Miku -Project DIVA-
Game / Protagonist
Released July 30, 2009 / Ongoing series
Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei
Anime / Cameo
Aired March 2008
Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion
Anime / Supporting
Aired 2018
Hatsune Miku 'Magical Mirai'
Event / Protagonist
2013~ ongoing
HATSUNE MIKU EXPO
Event / Protagonist
2014~ ongoing
Project Sekai the Movie: The Broken Sekai and Miku Who Can't Sing
Movie / Protagonist
Scheduled for January 2025 release
Voice cast and creators
Saki Fujita
- Voice actor
- Saki Fujita
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- VOCALOID2～NT
- Notes
- CV, voice material provider
Crypton Future Media
- Creator name
- Crypton Future Media
- Role
- Original author
KEI
- Creator name
- KEI
- Role
- Character designer
Wataru Sasaki (wat)
- Creator name
- Wataru Sasaki (wat)
- Role
- Writer
Saki Fujita
- Creator name
- Saki Fujita
- Role
- voiceActor
Related goods
Nendoroid Hatsune Miku
- Item name
- Nendoroid Hatsune Miku
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Regular
Racing Miku Figure
- Item name
- Racing Miku Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Hatsune Miku Music CD
- Item name
- Hatsune Miku Music CD
- Category
- Digital
- Availability
- Regular