Almost 20 years after her debut, the Vocaloid virtual idol still has plenty of power to draw fans and transcend language barriers around the world.
Vocaloid
Her artificially generated voice will be a crucial instrument in disseminating information.
Celebrating over a decade of computer-generated singer’s hits is sure to make some people feel old.
The awesome merchandise included in the special reward points program makes this the ultimate credit card for anime vocaloid fans.
The virtual birthday cards she’s been receiving online show the popular virtual idol in a number of poses and scenarios.
Check out Hatsune Miku showing off her shiny tresses without her signature twin tail hairstyle.
A number of impressive details hidden within the image has made fans go crazy for this limited-edition print.
What looked to be a breakthrough in the long battle to peep up the virtual superstar’s skirt turns out to be a dead end.
The 40 anthropomorphized parts of the Prius hybrid are back in a virtual idol-backed video with a unique method of writing lyrics.
If you can’t make it to one of Miku’s concerts, now she can perform for you right in your home.
It’s less than a month till the Snow Miku 2016 festival! And even more fans will be delighted this year, as Miku teams up with μ’s from Love Live!




















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