Hatsune Miku’s Project Sekai Is Getting an Anime Movie: The highly anticipated anime movie, Project Sekai: Kowareta Sekai to Utaenai Miku (Project Sekai: The Broken World and Miku Who Can’t Sing), is set for a release in Japan on January 17, 2025. This film, crafted by the esteemed Studio P.A. Works, is directed by Hiroyuki Hata and promises an original narrative featuring a brand-new Hatsune Miku.
Key Visual and Trailer
A striking key visual has been unveiled, along with a captivating trailer that teases the unique journey of this new Miku as she interacts with characters from the Project Sekai universe, growing alongside them in an entirely original storyline.
Ichika Hoshino, while browsing a CD shop, stumbles upon an unfamiliar song by Hatsune Miku. Seeing a different version of Miku on the screen, she exclaims, “Miku!?” This Miku, who recognizes Ichika but quickly vanishes, reappears on Ichika’s phone after a street performance, looking forlorn. Through their conversation, Ichika learns that this Miku yearns to connect with people through her song, yet struggles to make an impact despite her efforts. Moved by Ichika’s ability to touch hearts with her live performances, Miku hopes to learn from her. Encouraged by Ichika, a new story unfolds, highlighting the bond between Hatsune Miku and the young performers.
Staff and Cast The film boasts a talented team
- Director: Hiroyuki Hata
- Screenplay: Yoko Yonaiyama
- Character Design/Chief Animation Director: Yuki Akiyama
- Sub Character Design/Chief Animation Director: Masatoshi Tsuji
- Prop Design: Hiromi Makino
- Art Director: Kurumi Suzuki
- Art Setting: Yoshinori Shiozawa
- Director of Photography: Kazuya Iwai
- Color Design: Akemi Teshima
- CGI Directors: Kyosuke Ogawa, Haruki Suzuki
- Editor: Ayumu Takahashi
- Sound Director: Jin Aketagawa
- Sound Effects: Rei Ueno
- Music: Satoshi Houno
- Studio: P.A. Works
The voice cast includes
- Saki Fujita as Hatsune Miku
- Asami Shimoda as Kagamine Rin and Kagamine Len
- Yu Asakawa as Megurine Luka
- Meiko Haigo as MEIKO
- Naoto Fuga as KAITO
- Ruriko Noguchi as Ichika Hoshino
- Karin Isobe as Saki Tenma
- Reina Ueda as Honami Mochizuki
- Yuki Nakashima as Shiho Hinomori
- Yui Ogura as Minori Hanasato
- Mayu Yoshioka as Haruka Kiritani
- Ai Furihata as Airi Momoi
- Rina Honizumi as Shizuku Hinomori
- Akina as Kohane Azusawa
- Tomomi Jena Sumi as An Shiraishi
- Fumiya Imai as Akito Shinonome
- Kento Ito as Toya Aoyagi
- Daisuke Hirose as Tsukasa Tenma
- Hina Kino as Emu Otori
- Machico as Nene Kusanagi
- Shunichi Toki as Rui Kamishiro
- Tomori Kusunoki as Kanade Yoisaki
- Rui Tanabe as Mafuyu Asahina
- Minori Suzuki as Ena Shinonome
- Hinata Sato as Mizuki Akiyama
Background on Project Sekai
Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage! also known as Project Sekai: Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku, is a rhythm game developed by Colorful Palette and published by SEGA. Launched in September 2020, it is a spin-off from the Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA series. Studio P.A. Works has previously animated a short series for the franchise, setting the stage for this ambitious new film.
In Project Sekai: Kowareta Sekai to Utaenai Miku, the narrative dives deep into the emotional and musical journey of a unique Hatsune Miku, promising an unforgettable experience for fans and newcomers alike.
Frequently Asked Question
Q: Does Project Sekai have an anime?
A: A mini anime series titled Petit SEKAI (ぷちセカ, Puchiseka) was announced during the game’s first-anniversary live stream.
Q: What anime movie is Miku in?
A: A parody of Miku appears in Gintama (episode 237) during the second editor of Gintaman, Daito’s anime fantasies. Miku also features as a recurring character in the anime Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion the Animation and makes recurring guest appearances in 2022’s Dropkick on My Devil!
Q: Does Hatsune Miku come from an anime?
A: You’re right. Miku is a Vocaloid voicebank, not a character in anime. The iconic girl with long black pigtails from Black Rock Shooter is a separate character entirely. Miku Hatsune, the Vocaloid, is primarily a vocal synthesizer for creating songs, not an anime character.
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