Meet the colourful cast of characters and cosplayers who brought the heat to this summer’s otaku celebrations.
Hatsune Miku
Can’t understand why someone would want to marry someone who’s not real? That’s not what’s important, Kiss frontman says.
Virtual idol queen might get an entire airport named after her in one of Japan’s largest cities.
Her artificially generated voice will be a crucial instrument in disseminating information.
Star Wars, anime favourites, and tennis pro Naomi Osaka all make an appearance at this year’s event.
Over three dozen guests attend ceremony and reception where groom and Hatsune Miku drink wedding toast, cut cake, and exchange rings.
Compact car company Daihatsu joins forces with virtual singer Hatsune Miku to make a car design so cute it’ll stop traffic.
The vocaloid virtual idol takes on a traditional form while saying it’s OK not to take a traditional path through life.
Celebrating over a decade of computer-generated singer’s hits is sure to make some people feel old.
Vocaloid virtual singer Hatsune Miku comes to life in cute Russian cosplayer, Saya Scarlet.
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku takes time out from her busy schedule to sit down for some sweets in augmented reality event.
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