Officially that is. I mean, she Engrishes already right?
Hatsune Miku appears to be on the verge of gaining an English version, providing her fans are dutiful enough in fulfilling her wishes.
The announcement of sorts comes by way of an address given to Vocaloid fans at a recent US convention, with Miku creators Hiroyuki Ito and Wataru Sasaki suggesting an English version will be forthcoming if Miku’s demand for 39,390 likes (the odd number is the result of Japanese wordplay: “miku” and “sankyu”) on her Facebook page is met.
As gathering likes on Facebook is akin to catching flies on flypaper, the statement can basically be taken as an announcement that there will be an English version and the decision is already something of a fait accompli; certainly making a business decision based on Facebook likes is not something which anyone would expect from the decidedly canny businessmen at Crypton.
Crypton have in fact been talking about the need for an English version since 2008, so her recent burst of publicity may well form the momentum for an imminent announcement.
Facebook users wishing to accelerate the inevitable or simply bathe in her exalted virtual light can proceed to her profile here – with over 33,000 likes already it seems it will not be long in coming.
Just whether this will be a success is another question of course – Miku’s success so far is essentially the result of an extremely strong community of (Japanese) artists and musicians, rather than any central group under the control of Crypton, Yamaha, Sega or others, so her dual nature of both being a virtual idol and a creative tool may yet complicate her establishment overseas.
Source: Sankaku Complex
Ok, so I copied EVERYTHING off Sankaku. Sorry! o-o
16 Responses to “Hatsune Miku Set to Gain English Voice”
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OH MY GOSH!! OH MY GOSH !! OH MY GOSH!!!
MIKU is going to have English voice!!!!!!!!! OH MY GOSH!!! Just like my dream has come true!!! I CAN’T WAIT!!! (Sucks! I don’t have my account on Facebook T^T)
Current amount of likes: 39,445 (with mine it becomes +1).
Alright KK. You guys are my source for seeing the official Crypton on the English Hatsune Miku. Don’t let me down know.
Why so late in posting this? >_>
Because I am WOLS and because I was advised against official Vocaloid news lest I turn them into a sexually-charged affair.
Yes, I do that.
Miku still is Miku!
Noo matter which language she use, she still Miku~~~~
I love Japan song but not English.=w= And this is why I like Miku. This may really cause a big problem.
Liked
And imagine all the parodies we could do! As an anime fan/hacker/programmer I find that highly entertaining for some reason. Hell, I’m getting an idea now… >:D (Nothing embarrassing or offensive towards Miku, mind you)
OH. MY GOSH. I FEEL LIKE THROWING A PARTY. i have been OBSESSED with miku for the past 2 years, and the fact that she is finaly getting an english voice is THE BEST THING. EVER. i can’t undertand japaneese =.= i only read the subtitles. now i can SING ALONG?? my life is complete. <3<3<3
Look at the pic.
The original has been like already gone because of the future miku(Miku Append)
Can I just ask how to post like that
ex.
Hatsune Miku Set to Gain English Voice
like this?
Sorry? I don’t quite understand your question.
I kinda like mean like how to post a forum or something here? like yours @_@
im too bad!!!
If you’re asking how he’s posting a post, it’s because he’s one of the writers of this site. =D
Ok Thanks for helping me
but what about you and how to create an account?
O.o
Ewe, Miku sucks!