The Pokemon Company and virtual singer Hatsune Miku have officially released a new track as part of their ongoing musical partnership.
The “Pokemon feat. Hatsune Miku Project VOLTAGE” initiative revealed the new song “Crossroad” to coincide with the annual March 9 celebration known as “Miku Day”.
This special date is celebrated by fans around the globe due to a Japanese wordplay where the numbers three and nine can be read as “mi” and “ku”.
The brand new track was created through a powerful collaboration between acclaimed music producers kz and TAKU INOUE.
This release serves as a culmination of the ongoing musical project, arriving just in time to celebrate both Miku Day and the 30th anniversary of the monster-catching franchise.
An accompanying music video features the popular virtual singer traveling through various regions of the rich fictional universe.
The beautifully animated footage includes appearances by generations of protagonists and rival characters.
Fans will recognize iconic trainers ranging from the original Pokemon Red and Green adventures all the way to the upcoming Pokemon Legends: Z-A video game.
This nostalgic visual journey offers a deeply moving experience for players who have enjoyed exploring the different regions over the past three decades.
To further celebrate this special occasion, the virtual pop star has also taken over the front page of YouTube with a unique visual presentation.
The popular video-sharing platform is currently featuring a special “Yoodle” logo redesign created by illustrator Omutatsu specifically for March 9.
A special program titled “MIKU TONIGHT!” is also streaming on the platform, hosted directly by the digital idol herself.
This informative broadcast features prominent international creators discussing the history and future of the co-creation culture surrounding the vocal synthesizer software.
Crypton Future Media CEO Hiroyuki Ito also makes a special guest appearance to share his thoughts on the thriving community.
The new “Pokemon feat. Hatsune Miku Project VOLTAGE” track “Crossroad” is now available to stream via YouTube:
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