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Hatsune Miku

Hatsune Miku remains a prolific cross-media franchise, with active game updates in Project Sekai, new merchandise and figure releases, a party game announced for 2027, and a growing presence in mainstream Japanese advertising and sports events.

Synthesized from 30 Yomimono stories · updated 4d ago

Hatsune Miku's presence in 2026 spans multiple fronts. The Project Sekai mobile game continues to receive regular content updates, including new rhythm game songs, full-size 2DMVs, character birthday events, and a collaboration with the Deemo and Cytus series. The game's 6th anniversary campaign invites fan illustrations to appear in an official music video, and a World Link event gave the virtual singer KAITO his own chapter period.

Outside the game, Good Smile Company announced a new multiplayer party game, Hatsune Miku: Starry Party, for Nintendo Switch 2 and PC in 2027, featuring Nendoroid-style characters. The Signature Class figure line added a 1/7 scale Hatsune Miku based on the Symphony 2025 Sapporo Performance visual. Other merchandise includes a Nendoroid rerelease for Miku's 16th birthday, a blood pressure monitor with Miku's voice guidance from Tanita, and a themed cafe in three Japanese cities.

Hatsune Miku also appeared in a live sports setting, throwing the ceremonial first pitch alongside VTuber Suisei Hoshimachi at a Chiba Lotte Marines game, tied to a Lotte ice cream commercial. Crypton Future Media founder Hiroyuki Ito appeared on NHK to discuss generative AI. A separate project, BEYOND BORDERS, will release an EP featuring Miku as lead vocalist with Western artists including Grimes.

Key facts

Party game announced
Hatsune Miku: Starry Party, a party action game for up to six players, is planned for release in 2027 on PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch 2. ↗
Signature Class figure announced
A 1/7 scale Hatsune Miku figure based on the main visual for Hatsune Miku Symphony 2025 Sapporo Performance, part of Good Smile Company's Signature Class line, is scheduled for release in September 2027 at 32,800 yen. ↗
Ceremonial first pitch at baseball game
Hatsune Miku appeared on stadium screens and VTuber Suisei Hoshimachi threw the ceremonial first pitch at a Chiba Lotte Marines game on July 20, 2026, tied to a Lotte ice cream commercial. ↗
Project Sekai 6th anniversary campaign
Celsys and Sega are running the 'Everyone Creates a Music Video Campaign' from July 1 to August 31, 2026, where fan illustrations will appear in a collaboration music video scheduled for fall 2026. ↗
BEYOND BORDERS EP announced
A separate project, BEYOND BORDERS, will release an EP featuring Hatsune Miku as lead vocalist with Western artists including Grimes. ↗
Blood pressure monitor with Miku's voice
Tanita released the Upper Arm Voice Blood Pressure Monitor BP-CU Hatsune Miku Model, featuring Hatsune Miku's voice for measurement guidance and encouragement, with pre-orders opening July 3, 2026. ↗
Crypton Future Media founder on NHK
Hiroyuki Ito, founder of Crypton Future Media and creator of Hatsune Miku, appeared on NHK's opinion program 'Viewpoint and Argument' to discuss generative AI and creative activities. ↗
Themed cafe announced
The Hatsune Miku Wa Modern Cafe, featuring Piapro characters in Japanese-patterned outfits, opens in Tokyo, Aichi, and Osaka from August 2026. ↗

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

Facts

Release
music_video · 2026-09-05 · 2026-09-05
Release
special · 2007-08-31 · 2026-08-30
Release
game · July 3, 2026 · Japan · 2026-07-03
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1/7 scale figure of Hatsune Miku as the Azure Dragon incarnation · 2026-08-10
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threw the first pitch at a Chiba Lotte Marines game · 2026-07-22
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will appear at the ceremonial first pitch · 2026-07-11
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Hatsune Miku will appear on the stadium's video screens to cheer during the ceremony. · 2026-07-10
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39 Miku! Project B.B., a birthday celebration for Hatsune Miku, will be held at the Bayanihan Center in Pasig City on Sunday, September 6, 2026. · 2026-08-30
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Good Smile Company is re-releasing its 1/7 scale Hatsune Miku figure themed on the Chinese historical story 'Ambush from Ten Sides.' · 2026-08-09
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Based on the silhouettes and credits for Studio STELLAR, Cover Corporation, and Crypton Future Media, the artists are believed to be VTuber Suisei Hoshimachi and VOCALOID Hatsune Miku. · 2026-06-29

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1d ago

Project Sekai Releases Four Character Solo 2D MVs in Four Days

Sega and Colorful Palette released four character solo 2D music videos on the official Project Sekai YouTube channel between September 5 and 8, 2026. Each video is a full-size solo performance of a Vocaloid song sung by a single character from the iOS and Android rhythm and adventure game Project Sekai: Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku. MEIKO sings "Yoidore Shirazu" by Kanaria in the September 5 video. Hinomori Shizuku, voiced by Rina Honizumi, sings "Romeo and Cinderella" by doriko in the September 6 video. Hoshino Ichika, voiced by Ruriko Noguchi, sings "Mosaic Roll (Reloaded)" by DECO*27 in the September 7 video. An Shiraishi, voiced by Jena Sumi, sings "PaIII.SENSATION" in the September 8 video. All four songs are also playable as rhythm game tracks. Each one is unlocked by exchanging a Music Card at the in-game Music Shop. The four announcements were all published by Sega on September 8, 2026.

1d ago

Project Sekai's After the Fire Event Runs Through September 12

Project Sekai: Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku is running the in-game event After the Fire from September 6 through September 12 at 20:59. The event adds the Vivid BAD SQUAD unit song Seikai, written and composed by Amala, obtainable from the in-game Present. A Shady Stare gacha runs alongside it through September 14, adding Shinonome Akito, Aoyagi Toya, and Kagamine Rin with live costumes.

4d ago

Hatsune Miku and Robin Medley MV Released

Hatsune Miku's official YouTube channel released an MV on September 5 featuring Hatsune Miku and Robin, the songstress from 'Honkai: Star Rail.' The MV is titled 'Summer Sky Medley: Tell Your World x Just Chasing the Wind.' It interweaves the two's voices. A special message video from Miku to Robin was also posted on X.

5d ago

Project Sekai Releases Tenma Tsukasa Solo 2D MV for Buriki no Dance

Sega and Colorful Palette released a full-size character solo 2D MV for the song Buriki no Dance on the official Project Sekai YouTube channel on September 4, 2026. The track, written and composed by Hinata Denko, is sung by Tenma Tsukasa, voiced by Daisuke Hirose. In the rhythm game, players unlock it by exchanging a Music Card at the Music Shop.

5d ago

Kaiyodo Announces Hatsune Miku Goldfish Ver. 1/7 Scale Figure

Kaiyodo will open reservations on September 8, 2026 for the Hatsune Miku Goldfish Ver. 1/7 scale figure, based on an original illustration co-created by ATDan and Hanasa. The figure depicts Miku in a vivid red Chinese-style kimono with goldfish swimming through the air around her. It stands about 360mm tall including the base, is priced at 44,000 yen, and is scheduled for release in June 2027.

6d ago

Project Sekai Launches Vocaloid Song Collaboration The Music Style

Sega and Colorful Palette began the Vocaloid song collaboration The Music Style in Project Sekai Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku on September 3, 2026. The event pairs Project Sekai characters with Vocaloid song worldviews and includes the Dressed in Melodies Gacha, a login campaign, and a stamp mission, all running until September 13.

6d ago

RESONANCE OF ORIGIN HATSUNE MIKU Collection by Keigo Inoue Launches August 31

The RESONANCE OF ORIGIN HATSUNE MIKU collection by illustrator Keigo Inoue goes on sale August 31 at 11:00 at the GRAPHT official store. The lineup spans wired earphones, a cable-type DAC, apparel, and interior goods. The centerpiece, THE STANDARD Hatsune Miku Edition earphones, sells for 8,800 yen with three earpiece sizes, a carrying case, and a magnet cable clip. Other items include an LED art board, an acrylic stand, a clear file, T-shirts, a parka, and a tote bag.

Sep 2

Project Sekai Adds emon (Tes.) Song 'shake it!' to Rhythm Game Lineup

Sega and Colorful Palette added "shake it!" to Project Sekai: Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku on September 1, 2026. The song, written and composed by emon (Tes.), is unlocked by exchanging a Music Card at the Music Shop. It plays in two versions: the Sekai ver. with Kagamine Rin and MORE MORE JUMP!, and the Virtual Singer ver. with Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Rin, and Kagamine Len.

Aug 30

Haruhi Suzumiya and Hatsune Miku Crossover Project Announced

The Haruhi Suzumiya franchise announced a partnership with Vocaloid idol Hatsune Miku, teasing a new project with a wordplay on the S.O.S. Brigade's full name. Details are limited, but staff promised more information. The announcement comes after the February 2026 theatrical re-release of The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya.

Aug 30

Filipino VTubers to Perform at Hatsune Miku's Philippine Birthday Bash

39 Miku! Project B.B., a birthday celebration for Hatsune Miku, will be held at the Bayanihan Center in Pasig City on Sunday, September 6, 2026. More than a dozen singers, cover song artists, and producers, including VTubers like Kiichan, PleasedByViolet, and Dasu, will perform. The all-day event also features cosplay, contests, an Artists' Alley, and a Project Sekai Tournament. Tickets sold out almost a month before the event.

Aug 29

Project Sekai Launches Mix&Make Party Time!! Event And Unspoken Code Gacha

Sega and Colorful Palette have begun the Mix&Make Party Time!! in-game event for Project Sekai Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku, running from August 29 to September 4. The event introduces three new ★2 members and is paired with the Unspoken Code Gacha, which adds three ★4 members with live costumes until September 6.

Aug 28

Project Sekai Releases Full-Size 2D MV for Pentatonic SEKAI Ver.

Sega and Colorful Palette released the full-size 2D music video for "Pentatonic" (SEKAI ver.) on the official Project Sekai YouTube channel on August 28, 2026. The song, written and composed by syudou and Balloon, is sung by Hatsune Miku and five other characters. Players can receive it from the Gift menu in the game.

Aug 28

Project Sekai Holds Hatsune Miku Anniversary Event

Sega and Colorful Palette are holding the anniversary event HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Hatsune Miku 2026 in Project Sekai Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku for iOS and Android. Players can gather Festival Amatsuyu, craft anniversary furniture, and hold birthday parties. On August 31, an in-game live runs 24 sessions with participation rewards, and two anniversary gacha banners are available.

Aug 28

Project Sekai Adds syudou-Written Song Anti-Sainou

Sega and Colorful Palette added syudou's newly written song 'Anti-Sainou' to Project Sekai Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku on August 27, 2026. The track is performed by MEIKO, Airi Momoi, Akito Shinonome, Nene Kusanagi, and Ena Shinonome. Players can receive it from the in-game Gift, and a 2D MV is on YouTube.

Aug 27

TOYRISE Reveals Shoji Kawamori Items for Tokyo Toy Show 2026

T-SPARK has previewed TOYRISE items to be announced at Tokyo Toy Show 2026, held from August 27 to August 30 at Tokyo Big Sight. The previews cover four franchises: Mashin Hero Wataru, Mado King Granzort, Absolute无敌 Raijin-Oh, and Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion. A Shinkalion with design concept by Shoji Kawamori was teased via silhouette on August 25 and appears as a gray prototype at the show. The T-SPARK official X account revealed image visuals for all four lines on August 26, with Wataru and Granzort shown together at the T-SPARK booth. The event's business days, August 27 and 28, are for trade visitors only; the general public can attend on August 29 and 30 with advance tickets at 2,000 yen or same-day tickets at 2,200 yen. Dengeki Hobby Web's breaking reports from the Takara Tomy booth confirmed the Kawamori Shinkalion prototype, plus items from Raijin-Oh, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Wataru, and Granzort. Other Takara Tomy displays included a Captain Tsubasa: Tatakae Dream Team and ZOIDS collaboration, SYNEGENEX Evangelion Prime Unit-02, and Transformers-related items such as Adamas Machina Magna Regulus.

Aug 21

Project Sekai Releases Full-Size 2DMV for Hide and Seek Sekai Ver.

Sega and Colorful Palette released the full-size 2DMV for Hide and Seek Sekai Ver. on the official Project Sekai YouTube channel on August 21, 2026. The video features Hatsune Miku and Leo/need singing the song, which was written and composed by 19 -iku-. Hide and Seek is available as a rhythm game song through Music Cards at the Music Shop in Project Sekai: Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku for iOS and Android.

Aug 18

Ado Life Story Special Airs on NHK With Hatsune Miku Narrating

NHK will air a special program on August 30, 2026, in which singer Ado discusses her life from childhood to the present, including her struggles with self-denial and her time in a closet. Virtual singer Hatsune Miku provides narration. Ado said she hopes her story reaches someone's heart.

Aug 17

Project Sekai Adds STEAKA Song Stardust Rain for KAITO and MORE MORE JUMP!

Sega and Colorful Palette added STEAKA's new song "Stardust Rain" to Project Sekai Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku on August 15, 2026. The unit song features KAITO and MORE MORE JUMP! and is available to all players through the in-game Present feature. The 3DMV and 2DMV are on YouTube.

Aug 11

MTG Hatsune Miku Commander Deck Order Sales Open on Rakuten Books

Magic: The Gathering opened order sales for the Hatsune Miku collaboration deck, Secret Lair Commander Deck: Hatsune Miku, on Rakuten Books on August 11. The 24-hour order window runs until August 12 at 12:29. The deck costs 25,300 yen including tax, with delivery planned within 2027.

Aug 9

Project Sekai Launches Leap Beyond The Limits Event and Piercing Light Gacha

Sega and Colorful Palette began the Project Sekai Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku event Leap Beyond The Limits! and the Piercing Light Gacha on August 9, 2026. The event runs through August 15, with an after-live on August 15 and 16. The gacha features three new ★4 members with live costumes.

Aug 9

Hatsune Miku Pipa Figure Gets Reprint With Ambush From Ten Sides Theme

Good Smile Company is re-releasing its 1/7 scale Hatsune Miku figure themed on the Chinese historical story 'Ambush from Ten Sides.' The figure, based on illustrator Rei's ink-painting style visual, depicts Miku holding a pipa. Reservations are open on Amazon Japan, priced at 36,440 yen, with release scheduled for June 30, 2027.

Aug 8

Snow Miku All-Stars Figure Collection Vol. 2 Announced

Good Smile Company announced the Blind Box Series Snow Miku All-Stars Figure Collection Vol. 2, featuring eight figures of odd-year Snow Miku designs by illustrator Eku Uekura. Each figure stands about 75mm tall with a dedicated base. The set releases in February 2027, priced at 2,200 yen each.

Aug 6

Project Sekai Releases Full-Size 2DMV for Hana ni Kaze

Sega and Colorful Palette released the full-size 2DMV for Hana ni Kaze (SEKAI ver.) on the official Project Sekai YouTube channel on August 4, 2026. The track, written and composed by Balloon, is sung by Hatsune Miku and Vivid BAD SQUAD. It is available for the iOS and Android rhythm and adventure game Project Sekai: Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku.

Aug 6

Project Sekai Releases Full-Size 2D MV for Dame Ningen da! SEKAI ver.

Sega and Colorful Palette released the full-size 2D music video for "Dame Ningen da!" (SEKAI ver.) on the official Project Sekai YouTube channel on July 23, 2026. The song, written and composed by Usushio Shisū, is performed by Hatsune Miku and MORE MORE JUMP! and is available as a rhythm game song via Music Card exchange.

Jul 28

Project Sekai Holds HAPPY BIRTHDAY Shiraishi An 2026 Event

Project Sekai: Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku is running the HAPPY BIRTHDAY Shiraishi An 2026 event from July 23 to July 28, 2026. The event includes a birthday live on July 26, a MySekai scenery contest, and new gacha banners featuring a birthday-limited Shiraishi An member and reruns of past birthday-limited members.

Jul 23

Hatsune Miku Joins Good Smile Company's PLAMATEA Plastic Model Line

Good Smile Company has opened pre-orders for a Hatsune Miku plastic model kit in its PLAMATEA series. The non-scale model stands approximately 150mm tall and features articulated joints for posing. It includes a pre-painted "smile" face, plus three additional expression faces (smile, open mouth, and chibi face) that require decal application. Accessories include an action tie, a microphone, and multiple interchangeable wrist parts. Color separation is achieved through molded colors, pre-colored parts, and some stickers. Markings can be applied using either stickers or decals. The kit also comes with a base that has an articulated support rod. The prototype was created by Takenouchi Kenkyusei, with production cooperation from TEAM NAVEL (Unitec). The price is 6,300 yen (tax included). Pre-orders are open until September 2, 2026, and the kit is scheduled for release in January 2027.

Jul 22

Hatsune Miku Graphy Collection Re:Merge Smartphone Game Announced for Fall 2026

Crypton Future Media announced on July 22, 2026, that a new smartphone game, Hatsune Miku Graphy Collection: Mysterious Music Comet Re:Merge, will launch for iOS and Android in fall 2026. The game is free-to-play with item-based microtransactions and features the six Piapro Characters: Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Rin, Kagamine Len, Megurine Luka, MEIKO, and KAITO. The main visual, showing the characters smiling against a starry sky, was newly drawn by illustrator Kocha Majitaro. The game's genre and further details have not been disclosed and will be announced at a later date. The title suggests a connection to the music RPG Hatsune Miku Graphy Collection: Mysterious Music Comet, which ended service in 2020. To commemorate the announcement, special stickers will be distributed at the Hatsune Miku Magical Mirai 2026 events in Hamamatsu, Osaka, and Tokyo starting July 2026. Visitors can receive a sticker by showing their screen following the game's official X account at the Crypton Future Media Digital Content Team booth.

Jul 22

Suisei Hoshimachi and Hatsune Miku Throw First Pitch at Marines Game

VTuber Suisei Hoshimachi and virtual idol Hatsune Miku threw the first pitch at a Chiba Lotte Marines game on Monday. Hoshimachi appeared on the pitcher's mound via screen and delivered a perfect pitch to Marines player Shingo Ishikawa. The event was part of Lotte's summer ice cream campaign.

Jul 21

Project Sekai Releases Full-Size 2DMV of Hikari Sekai Ver.

Sega and Colorful Palette released the full-size 2DMV of "Hikari" (Sekai ver.) on the official Project Sekai YouTube channel on July 17, 2026. The song, written and composed by Atsu Mizuno, is sung by MEIKO and 25-ji, Nightcord de. Players can also claim the track in-game from the Present menu.

Jul 20

Hatsune Miku Wa Modern Cafe Opens for Limited Time in August 2026

A themed cafe featuring Hatsune Miku and other Piapro characters opens in Tokyo, Aichi, and Osaka from August 2026. The Hatsune Miku Wa Modern Cafe combines Japanese and Western elements with newly drawn art of the characters in Japanese-patterned outfits. The menu includes character-inspired dishes and sweets, and cafe-only merchandise will be sold. Reservations open via lottery and first-come basis.

Jul 19

Project Sekai World Link Event and Gacha Launch With KAITO and New Costumes

Sega and Colorful Palette are holding the World Link event 'Kimi no Tonari, Kimi to Miru Ashita' in Project Sekai from July 19 to 29, featuring five chapter periods for Tenma Saki, Aoyagi Touya, Kamishiro Rui, Akiyama Mizuki, and KAITO. The 'Around table WITH you! Gacha' runs from July 19 to 31, adding five new ★4 members with live costumes.

Jul 17

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Nene Kusanagi 2026 Event Is Now Live in Project Sekai

Sega and Colorful Palette have started the HAPPY BIRTHDAY Nene Kusanagi 2026 event in Project Sekai: Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku. Running from July 17 to 22, the event includes a limited gacha, birthday live performances on July 20, exclusive furniture crafting, and a MySekai scenery contest. The character Nene Kusanagi (CV: Machico) is the focus, with special rewards for participating in the virtual live.

Jul 17

Bandai Opens Project Sekai Sticker Biscuits Pre-Orders

Bandai has released the Project Sekai: Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku Sticker Biscuits, a confectionery toy with 26 types of stickers featuring in-game stamp illustrations. Pre-orders for the 12-piece box begin July 17, 2026, at 1:00 PM on Premium Bandai for 2,592 yen. Each box contains one die-cut sticker and 21g of character-printed biscuits. Shipment is scheduled for November 2026. The product is not a Premium Bandai exclusive.

Jul 16

Hatsune Miku 16th Birthday Nendoroid Rerelease Pre-Orders Open

Pre-orders are now open on Amazon Japan for the rerelease of the Hatsune Miku Happy 16th Birthday Ver. Nendoroid from Good Smile Arts Shanghai. The figure includes three face parts and optional accessories such as a birthday cake and a replica of Miku's software packaging. It is priced at 9,222 yen and ships in November 2026.

Jul 15

Hatsune Miku Symphony 2025 Figure Joins Good Smile Company Signature Class Line

Good Smile Company's top scale figure line Signature Class has a new entry: a 1/7 scale Hatsune Miku based on the main visual of the Hatsune Miku Symphony 2025 Sapporo Performance. The figure, illustrated by Rella, features aurora coating on the hair and a combination of pearl paint and clear parts. Reservations are open at Rakuten Books for 32,799 yen.

Jul 13

"Hanataba" Added to Project Sekai as New Rhythm Game Song

The song "Hanataba" by MIMI has been added as a playable rhythm game track to Project Sekai: Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku starting July 13, 2026. Players can obtain it via Music Card at the Music Shop. It is available in two versions: Sekai ver. featuring MEIKO, Kohane Azusawa, and An Shiraishi, and Virtual Singer ver. featuring Kafu.

Jul 11

Hatsune Miku and Hoshimachi Suisei to Throw Ceremonial First Pitch

Hatsune Miku and Hoshimachi Suisei will appear at the ceremonial first pitch of the Chiba Lotte Marines vs. Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks game on July 20, 2026 at ZOZO Marine Stadium. The appearance is tied to a new CM for Lotte's Coolish and Sou brands, released July 3, featuring the song 'Blue's Nest' by Tatsuya Kitani with character design by Kope Nishiki. A collaboration hotel room and train jack are also planned.

Jul 11

Bandai Adds Hatsune Miku and Friends to Machibouke Gashapon Line

Bandai is taking pre-orders for a new gashapon set titled Hatsune Miku Machibouke. The set includes four deformed figures of Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Rin, Kagamine Len, and KAITO, each with a sad expression and sitting pose. The concept is "always waiting for you." Each figure costs 400 yen. Pre-orders close July 23, 2026, with shipping expected in October 2026.

Jul 11

Project Sekai Releases Full-Size 2DMV for '1000-Nen Ikiteru' Sekai Version

Sega and Colorful Palette released a full-size 2DMV for the Sekai version of '1000-Nen Ikiteru' (lyrics and composition by Iyowa) on the Project Sekai official YouTube channel. The video features Megurine Luka and Wonderlands×Showtime performing the song. Players can also unlock the track as a playable rhythm game song by exchanging Music Cards at the in-game Music Shop.

Jul 10

Hoshimachi Suisei to Throw Ceremonial First Pitch With Hatsune Miku at ZOZO Marine Stadium

Hoshimachi Suisei will throw the ceremonial first pitch at the July 20 baseball game between the Chiba Lotte Marines and Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks at ZOZO Marine Stadium. Hatsune Miku will appear on the stadium's video screens to cheer during the ceremony. The appearance is tied to a new commercial for Lotte's Coolish and Sō products, in which both sing the song "Ao no Sumika" by Tatsuya Kitani. The commercial was released on July 3. Additional promotions include a collaboration room at Lotte City Hotel Kinshicho and a train jack on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line. Suisei commented, "I'll aim for a blazing fastball!!" The game starts at 17:00, with doors opening at 15:00 and the first pitch scheduled around 16:40. The event is part of Lotte's sponsored game day titled "A cold, blue summer has arrived. Coolish & Sō DAY." Crypton Future Media, the company behind Hatsune Miku, announced the appearance.

Jul 8

Project Sekai Releases Full-Size 2DMV for 'Gimme more!' Sekai Version

Sega and Colorful Palette released the full-size 2DMV for 'Gimme more!' (Sekai ver.) on the official Project Sekai YouTube channel on July 8, 2026. The song, sung by Hatsune Miku and MORE MORE JUMP! with lyrics and composition by Merokuru, is also available in-game from the 'Present' function.

Jul 8

Good Smile Company Announces Hatsune Miku: Starry Party for 2027

Good Smile Company announced Hatsune Miku: Starry Party on July 5, a party action game for up to six players featuring Nendoroid-style virtual singers. It is planned for release in 2027 on PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch 2. The trailer shows Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Rin, Kagamine Len, Megurine Luka, MEIKO, and KAITO on a floating island.

Jul 5

Hatsune Miku Nendoroid Starry Party Game Announced for Switch 2, PC

Crypton Future Media and Good Smile Company announced Hatsune Miku Nendoroid Starry Party, a 3D party game for Nintendo Switch 2 and PC via Steam, launching in 2027. Players control Nendoroid-styled characters from the Miku franchise in party games. A separate project, BEYOND BORDERS, will release an EP featuring Miku as lead vocalist with Western artists including Grimes.