Hatsune Miku, a virtual singer with a distinctive anime-inspired look, recently made her debut as a skin in Fortnite, sparking widespread interest. With her appearance in the 7th season of the Fortnite Festival in January 2025, players are eager to learn more about the character who has become a global phenomenon.
So, who is Miku? She is a virtual singer created through vocal synthesis technology by Crypton Future Media. Miku’s official character is a 16-year-old girl with long, turquoise hair tied in two ponytails. Known for her singing abilities, she is more than just a character; she is an icon in the digital world.
Hatsune Miku is a breakthrough in virtual music. She was the first Vocaloid developed by Crypton Future Media, and her vocal abilities have been featured in hundreds of thousands of songs. Her development marked the beginning of the Vocaloid series, which later included characters like Kagamine Rin/Len (CV02) and Megurine Luka (CV03). Though other Vocaloids followed, Miku remains the most iconic.
Is Miku From an Anime?
While Hatsune Miku’s design is rooted in anime aesthetics, she does not originate from an animated series or film. However, due to her massive popularity, Miku has made appearances and references in various anime series such as Lucky Star, Baka to Test to Shokanju, Maria Holic, and Zoku Sayonara, Zetsubo-sensei. Miku’s influence also extends to the creation of the character Black Rock Shooter, who shares a striking resemblance to her. Black Rock Shooter has appeared in OVAs, manga, anime, and video games.
Additionally, Hatsune Miku is featured as the protagonist in the manga Maker Hikoushiki Hatsune Mix, created by Kei Garo, who was responsible for designing Miku’s iconic look.
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