“Life Sized” 1:1 Scale Hatsune Miku Figure on Display at New Chitose Airport, Japan

 Posted by at 9:47 pm  Uncategorized  3 Responses »
Feb 062012
 

There is a lot of buzz and excitement about the upcoming 2012 Sapporo Winter Festival, along with the participation of Crypton and Snow Miku. A lot of artists have gotten creative and carved large Nendo Miku models out of snow and even ice, currently on display in Sapporo.

The most exciting piece of work on display now has to be the life sized figurine of Miku on display at the New Chitose Airport, approximately 100km south east of Sapporo. Many excited fans and visitors have flocked to capture pictures of the impressive statue, and also look at other various artworks on display. Nearby shops also had a lot of special Vocaloid related merchandise on sale.

It is doubtful that more will be produced, so don’t think that anyone will simply be able to buy one of these anytime in the future. One can always dream though. Oh, and be sure to check out all the other Snow miku goodies and art on display here: Click to view.

“Shut up and take my money” sure fits this well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSAmCZe0IPc

New “ikaneko” Video by fGiMr feat. Neko Miku and Ika Musume

 Posted by at 7:06 pm  Hatsune Miku, Other  2 Responses »
Feb 042012
 

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to discover a small Neko Miku on a cold winter day, and then take her home with you? If not, then this adorable story will help draw the image in your head for you.

This video is the third by fGiMr that features both Hatsune Miku and Ika Musume, but this time with a different story line and encounter. The video was created using a CG animation tool known as Shade. The facial detail and sound effects (much like the last video seen here) uses styles similar to those seen in Kirby games. The music is from Chocobo Racing, a playstation game. Enjoy!

By fGiMr on youtube.[youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCJiW4aK8PQ]

Hatsune Miku & Vocaloid Videos on Youtube Threatened by False, Mass Copyright Claims

 Posted by at 2:16 pm  Hatsune Miku, Other  12 Responses »
Feb 012012
 

Due to the large amount of messages being received over this, it’s certainly something that cannot be ignored.

Starting around 2 weeks ago, many Vocaloid and even UTAUloid YouTube videos started disappearing at an alarming rate due to claims by unknown (and false) copyright holders. The result of course is terminated videos, and even accounts. From the looks of how widespread the problem is, it is suspected that an organized group is behind the activity.

It shouldn’t be too much longer before YouTube shuts down the false claims, but there is something you can do if you or someone you know has been affected.

Users can file a counter-claim against the copyright by going to this page: http://support.google.com/youtube/bin/request.py?hlrm=ja&contact_type=copyright_counternotice

Most users should see their videos returned with view count, ratings, and comments within a couple weeks.

The video below is one of the more popular trending videos on the situation.

[youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LY6CO6FbH40]

Description:

Someone is deleting high ranked Miku Hatsune (and other VOCALOID) videos by filing false reports that the videos are infringing copyright.
If your video is deleted by a false report, please submit a counter-notification:
http://support.google.com/youtube/bin/request.py?hlrm=ja&contact_type=copyright_counternotice
In most cases, the videos will be restored in a few weeks with the views and comments in tact.
This video is free to reprint with translation.

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