{"id":2320482,"date":"2026-03-09T22:31:49","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T22:31:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2320482"},"modified":"2026-03-09T22:31:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T22:31:49","slug":"pokemon-and-hatsune-miku-release-new-collab-song-for-miku-day-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/pokemon-and-hatsune-miku-release-new-collab-song-for-miku-day-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Pok\u00e9mon and Hatsune Miku Release New Collab Song for Miku Day 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><\/figure>\n<p>The Pokemon Company and virtual singer Hatsune Miku have officially released a new track as part of their ongoing musical partnership.<\/p>\n<p>The \u201cPokemon feat. Hatsune Miku Project VOLTAGE\u201d initiative revealed the new song \u201cCrossroad\u201d to coincide with the annual March 9 celebration known as \u201cMiku Day\u201d.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.essential-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Pokemon-and-Miku-Collab-Song-2.jpg\" alt=\"Pok\u00e9mon and Miku Collab Song 2\" class=\"wp-image-127828\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>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 \u201cmi\u201d and \u201cku\u201d.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.essential-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Pokemon-and-Miku-Collab-Song-3.jpg\" alt=\"Pok\u00e9mon and Miku Collab Song 3\" class=\"wp-image-127829\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>The brand new track was created through a powerful collaboration between acclaimed music producers kz and TAKU INOUE.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.essential-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Pokemon-and-Miku-Collab-Song-4.jpg\" alt=\"Pok\u00e9mon and Miku Collab Song 4\" class=\"wp-image-127830\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.essential-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Pokemon-and-Miku-Collab-Song-5.jpg\" alt=\"Pok\u00e9mon and Miku Collab Song 5\" class=\"wp-image-127831\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>An accompanying music video features the popular virtual singer traveling through various regions of the rich fictional universe.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Pok\u00e9mon and Miku Collab Song 6\" class=\"wp-image-127832\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.essential-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Pokemon-and-Miku-Collab-Song-6.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.essential-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Pokemon-and-Miku-Collab-Song-6.jpg\" alt=\"Pok\u00e9mon and Miku Collab Song 6\" class=\"wp-image-127832\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>The beautifully animated footage includes appearances by generations of protagonists and rival characters.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Pok\u00e9mon and Miku Collab Song 7\" class=\"wp-image-127833\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.essential-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Pokemon-and-Miku-Collab-Song-7.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.essential-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Pokemon-and-Miku-Collab-Song-7.jpg\" alt=\"Pok\u00e9mon and Miku Collab Song 7\" class=\"wp-image-127833\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>This nostalgic visual journey offers a deeply moving experience for players who have enjoyed exploring the different regions over the past three decades.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Pok\u00e9mon and Miku Collab Song 8\" class=\"wp-image-127834\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.essential-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Pokemon-and-Miku-Collab-Song-8.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.essential-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Pokemon-and-Miku-Collab-Song-8.jpg\" alt=\"Pok\u00e9mon and Miku Collab Song 8\" class=\"wp-image-127834\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>To further celebrate this special occasion, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/essential-japan.com\/news\/hatsune-miku-takes-over-youtube-for-miku-day-2026\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/essential-japan.com\/news\/hatsune-miku-takes-over-youtube-for-miku-day-2026\/\">the virtual pop star has also taken over the front page of YouTube with a unique visual presentation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The popular video-sharing platform is currently featuring a special \u201cYoodle\u201d logo redesign created by illustrator Omutatsu specifically for March 9.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"527\" height=\"249\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Miku Day YouTube Takeover 4\" class=\"wp-image-127809\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.essential-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Miku-Day-YouTube-Takeover-4.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"527\" height=\"249\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.essential-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Miku-Day-YouTube-Takeover-4.jpg\" alt=\"Miku Day YouTube Takeover 4\" class=\"wp-image-127809\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>A special program titled \u201cMIKU TONIGHT!\u201d is also streaming on the platform, hosted directly by the digital idol herself.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"MIKU TONIGHT ft. Mr. Itoh, @pinocchiop, @SAWTOWNE and @DECO27\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LeSkX_1w28g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><noscript><\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"MIKU TONIGHT ft. Mr. Itoh, @pinocchiop, @SAWTOWNE and @DECO27\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LeSkX_1w28g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/noscript>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>This informative broadcast features prominent international creators discussing the history and future of the co-creation culture surrounding the vocal synthesizer software.<\/p>\n<p>Crypton Future Media CEO Hiroyuki Ito also makes a special guest appearance to share his thoughts on the thriving community.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"220\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Miku Day YouTube Takeover 3\" class=\"wp-image-127813\" style=\"width:400px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.essential-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Miku-Day-YouTube-Takeover-3.png\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.essential-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Miku-Day-YouTube-Takeover-3.png\" alt=\"Miku Day YouTube Takeover 3\" class=\"wp-image-127813\" style=\"width:400px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>The new \u201cPokemon feat. Hatsune Miku Project VOLTAGE\u201d track \u201cCrossroad\u201d is now available to stream via YouTube:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"kz \u00d7 TAKU INOUE feat.\u521d\u97f3\u30df\u30af\u300c\u30af\u30ed\u30b9\u30ed\u30fc\u30c9\u300d\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YU9uGldSfSo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><noscript><\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"kz \u00d7 TAKU INOUE feat.\u521d\u97f3\u30df\u30af\u300c\u30af\u30ed\u30b9\u30ed\u30fc\u30c9\u300d\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YU9uGldSfSo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/noscript>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px; font-family: 'Open Sans';\">This post may contain affiliate links, and Essential Japan may earn a commission if you purchase through them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!-- Generated by TaxoPress 3.44.0 - https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/simple-tags\/ --><\/p><\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source essential-japan.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Pokemon Company and virtual singer Hatsune Miku have officially released a new track as part of their ongoing musical partnership. 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