COLORFUL STAGE! The Movie: A Miku Who Can’t Sing Anime Film Streams Trailer
The highly anticipated anime film, COLORFUL STAGE! The Movie: A Miku Who Can’t Sing, based on the popular Project Sekai: Colorful Stage feat. Hatsune Miku smartphone game, has released its official trailer. The movie is set to hit Japanese theaters on January 17, 2025, with a global release to follow.
The story revolves around Ichika Hoshino, who stumbles upon a mysterious Miku song at a CD shop, leading her to encounter a version of Hatsune Miku she has never seen before. After a fleeting moment of connection, Miku reaches out to Ichika through her smartphone, expressing her desire to share her songs with the world but feeling unable to connect with her audience. Moved by Ichika’s heartfelt street performance, Miku seeks her help in bridging the gap between her music and the hearts of others.
The film features Saki Fujita reprising her role as Hatsune Miku, alongside Ruriko Noguchi as Ichika Hoshino, with other familiar cast members from the franchise making appearances. Directed by Hiroyuki Hata and produced by P.A. Works, the film promises to deliver a captivating and emotional storyline. With a talented team behind the scenes, including writer Yoko Yonaiyama, character designer Yuki Akiyama, and music composer Satoshi Hōno, fans can expect a visually stunning and musically enchanting cinematic experience.
The Project Sekai: Colorful Stage feat. Hatsune Miku game, which inspired the movie, is a mobile rhythm and visual novel game that immerses players in the world of Hatsune Miku and her virtual friends. Featuring popular Vocaloid characters like Kagamine Rin, Kagamine Len, Megurine Luka, KAITO, and MEIKO, the game offers a diverse cast of characters and a wide range of hit songs for players to enjoy. With interactive gameplay, virtual live performances, and community engagement, the game has garnered a dedicated fan base worldwide.
In addition to the game, the franchise also spawned a mini anime adaptation titled Petit Seka (Puchi Seka), which consisted of 10 episodes and was available for streaming on YouTube. The success of the game and the anime series laid the foundation for the upcoming film, promising fans an immersive and emotionally resonant storytelling experience.
As fans eagerly await the release of COLORFUL STAGE! The Movie: A Miku Who Can’t Sing, the trailer offers a glimpse into the visually stunning world of Hatsune Miku and Ichika Hoshino. With a heartfelt narrative, captivating music, and engaging characters, the film is poised to captivate audiences and leave a lasting impact on fans of the Vocaloid phenomenon.
Stay tuned for more updates on the release of COLORFUL STAGE! The Movie: A Miku Who Can’t Sing and get ready to embark on a musical journey like no other with Hatsune Miku and her friends.
