Fans of the virtual idol Hatsune Miku can rejoice! The popular mobile game Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage! is being adapted into an anime film with an original story.
Thus, titled Gekijouban Project Sekai Kowareta SEKAI to Utaenai MIKU (loosely translated as “Project Sekai, the Movie: The Broken World and the Miku Who Can't Sing”), the film is scheduled to premiere on January 17, 2025, in Japanese theaters.
Synopsis:
The film's plot takes us to modern-day Shibuya, where we follow Ichika Hoshino, a high school student and street musician. Ichika encounters an unfamiliar version of Hatsune Miku after hearing a different song in a CD store. But this version of Miku is struggling to connect with people through her songs, and together, they embark on a journey to touch the hearts of the audience with their music.
Production of the Hatsune Miku movie:
- Original: Sega/Colorful Palette/Crypton Future Media
- Directed by: Hiroyuki Hata
- Screenplay: Yoko Yonaiyama
- Character Design/Animation Direction: Yuki Akiyama
- Secondary Character Design/Animation Direction: Masatoshi Tsuji
- Property Design: Hiromi Makino
- Art Direction: Kurumi Suzuki
- Art Direction: Yoshinori Shiozawa
- Cinematography: Kazuya Iwai
- Color Design: Akemi Tejima
- Sound Direction: Jin Aketagawa
- Sound Effects: Tsuyoshi Ueno
- Sound Production: Magic Capsule
- Music: Satoshi Houno
- Animation: PAWORKS
- Distribution: Shochiku
Therefore, the film is directed by Hiroyuki Hata and produced by PAWORKS, and promises to bring an exciting experience to fans.
Finally, mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable musical experience in January 2025!
Source: Official website
