CyberAgent Inc. has announced that the rhythm and adventure game 'Project SEKAI: Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku,' developed in collaboration with their subsidiary Colorful Palette and Sega Corporation, will be adapted into an anime movie.

Overview

The popular app game 'Project SEKAI: Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku,' which launched in September 2020 and has surpassed 39 million downloads worldwide, will be adapted into an anime movie. This film, titled 'Project SEKAI: Broken World and the Silent Miku,' marks the first movie depicting Hatsune Miku, the virtual singer developed by Crypton Future Media Inc.

The film is scheduled for release in theaters nationwide on January 17, 2025. Featuring a completely original story, it introduces a new version of Hatsune Miku not seen in the game. Alongside this announcement, a teaser video and the main visual have been unveiled, and the official movie X account and website have been launched.

Main Visual

The main visual, now released, portrays a melancholy Hatsune Miku enveloped in noise, crouching sadly in the bustling music-centric subculture district of Shibuya. Though many people pass by, seemingly oblivious to her presence, her reflection is absent in the water beneath her.

What is the significance of this sorrowful Hatsune Miku? Stay tuned for more updates.

Teaser Video

The teaser video, created by animation studio P.A.WORKS, known for works like 'SHIROBAKO' and 'Skip and Loafer,' features scenes from the movie. It shows a new version of Hatsune Miku not seen in the game, as well as familiar characters from 'Project SEKAI,' now rendered in theatrical animation.

The teaser, with the tagline "The Miku who can't sing that I met," features Miku's narration: "My voice can't reach the people I want it to. I want to know how to deliver my song. Please, teach me." It introduces familiar characters like Ichika Hoshino with long black hair and a new Miku with a "×" motif on her head. Why can't Miku sing? Who does she want to deliver her song to? Stay tuned for further updates.

Introduction

The original game, set in the vibrant music-centric subculture district of Shibuya and the mysterious space "Sekai" where people's true feelings are reflected, follows the story of boys and girls discovering their true feelings and their own songs. It features virtual singers like Hatsune Miku. In this movie, a new version of Hatsune Miku meets and grows alongside the characters from 'Project SEKAI,' brought to life with a completely original story by animation studio P.A.WORKS.

Synopsis

"Teach me about you. Then, maybe I'll understand how to sing."

Ichika Hoshino hears an unfamiliar Miku song in a CD shop. Seeing a new version of Miku on the monitor, she exclaims, "Miku!?" Startled by Ichika's voice, Miku meets her gaze but soon disappears.

Later, after a street performance, Miku appears on Ichika's phone. Miku, looking lonely, tells Ichika that no matter how much she sings, her songs don't reach the people she wants them to. Having seen Ichika's ability to touch many hearts with her performances, Miku believes that learning from Ichika might help her do the same. With a gentle smile, Ichika responds, "If I can help," and thus begins a new story of Hatsune Miku and the boys and girls.

Character Introduction

Hatsune Miku
Desires to deliver her songs to certain people, but struggles as her songs are mixed with noise and don't reach them.

Source : PR TIMES