Anime fans in the U.S. have been flocking to theaters for the surprise hit Colorful Stage! The Movie: A Miku Who Can’t Sing, which has shattered expectations with an impressive opening weekend. Grossing $2.77 million in just three days, the film debuted in seventh place at the domestic box office, holding its own against major Hollywood releases. This marks a rare feat for an anime film outside of blockbuster juggernauts like Demon Slayer or Jujutsu Kaisen, and it is clear Hatsune Miku’s cinematic debut has struck a chord with American audiences. 4p6m3

When Hatsune Miku first debuted in Japan in 2007, few could have predicted that she would one day become a global phenomenon. At the time, she was simply the voice of the Vocaloid software, with no manga, anime, or traditional media to promote her. Yet over the years, Miku evolved into one of the world's first virtual pop stars, captivating fans across the globe. Now, with the release of her first anime film – Colorful Stage! The Movie: A Miku Who Can't Sing – set to premiere in the U.S., Miku Mania is taking a bite out of the Big Apple.

McDonald's Japan has officially released the trailer for a highly anticipated collaboration with Hatsune Miku, the virtual idol who has taken the world by storm. The partnership, which will likely include things like themed menu items and exclusive merchandise, has instantly captured the attention of both anime fans and fast-food enjoyers. However, while the campaign is generating buzz in Japan, international fans are feeling left out. The collaboration is region-locked to Japan, meaning McDonald’s locations outside the country will not be participating.

Fast food companies have collaborated with so many pop culture franchises this past year, including everything from Dragon Ball to Pokémon. Now, McDonald's has just announced its most exciting partnership yet, it will be running a Hatsune Miku-themed promotion very soon.

The world's most well-known vocaloid character and virtual idol, Hatsune Miku, has enjoyed a surge in popularity following a recent Fortnite event in which she was the star. One of the biggest internet trends of the 2010s, Miku, alongside several vocaloid friends, has long been a commandeering presence in online culture, and found her way to the big screen earlier this year. Colorful Stage! The Movie: A Miku Who Can't Singoriginally premiered in Japan on January 17, 2025, and featured Miku in the starring role of her first theatrical film.

For those who live and breathe anime, it turns out that devotion does not have to end with life itself, because St. Peters Funeral Services is now offering anime-themed funeral packages featuring beloved characters like Hatsune Miku and Madoka Kaname. These themed options include customized coffins, floral arrangements, and candles designed to match the characters’ aesthetics, allowing dedicated fans to have a truly unique sendoff. While unconventional, this growing trend highlights how deeply anime culture has woven itself into people’s lives, even in their final moments.

One of the biggest names in Japanese entertainment, Hatsune Miku, has been brought to life by u/Cosmickittycos on Reddit, and the result is absolutely stunning. Hatsune Miku, a name known by more than just the anime community, was the very first Japanese Vocaloid to be developed and distributed by Crypton Future Media, Inc. Initially released in 2007, she was the very first member of the Character Vocal Series and the seventh Vocaloid overall.

One of the internet's most famous Vocaloids and Japan's most popular virtual idols, Hatsune Miku is officially getting her own anime movie which has just revealed a new exciting trailer and release date. Easily one of the biggest internet sensations of the 2010s, Project Sekai's new anime movie is set to revive the Hatsune Miku fandom once more.

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival has announced that Hatsune Miku, Japan's most prominent virtual diva, will be performing during the three-day event. This fulfills a promise that went unanswered for four years after disruptions to the 2020 event. While the idol is popular around the globe, seeing her at one of the most important music events in the world further confirms the influence Vocaloid programs have on the music scene.

Bandai Namco has announced a new set of Hatsune Miku Tamagotchi that are sure to be a 2000s kid’s dream. Even though they were initially released over two and a half decades ago, the handheld digital pet toy is still pretty popular, selling over 83 million units worldwide. Apart from many versions of the regular Tamagotchi, special collaborative editions have also been released over the years. One of the most recent is the set of official Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Tamagotchi that were announced last March and are set to be released in Japan this October.