One of the internet’s most renowned Vocaloids and Japan’s top virtual idols, Hatsune Miku, is officially getting her own anime movie. The film, which has just revealed an exciting new trailer and release date, is set to reignite the Hatsune Miku fandom. Project Sekai’s new anime movie aims to capture the magic that made Miku an internet sensation in the 2010s.
According to a post on X by Project Sekai’s official account, the anime film, titled Project Sekai: The Broken World and Miku Who Can’t Sing, will be produced by P.A. Works and is scheduled for theatrical release across Japan on January 17, 2025. The announcement was also accompanied by an enticing trailer and music performed by Miku herself.
The movie will be directed by Hata Hiroyuki, known for his work on the storyboards for Dr. Stone, Squid Girl, and as the director of the series Recently, My Sister is Unusual. At this time, no additional details have been provided about the film’s international release or its availability on streaming platforms.
New Trailer and Key Visual revealed for Project Sekai: The Broken World and Miku Who Can’t Sing
Alongside the new trailer, Project Sekai has also revealed a fresh key visual for the upcoming film. The image features a glitching hologram of Hatsune Miku hunched over in a bustling crosswalk.
As indicated by the title, Project Sekai: The Broken World and Miku Who Can’t Sing will likely be set in the world of Project Sekai, the popular mobile rhythm game centered around the virtual idol, but will present a completely original story crafted by Studio P.A. Works. Notable staff involved in the production include:
- Director: Hiroyuki Hata
- Screenplay: Yoko Yoneyama
- Character Design/Chief Animation Director: Yuki Akiyama
- Sub-Character Design/Chief Animation Director: Masatoshi Tsuji
- Art Director: Kurumi Suzuki
- Music: Satoshi Takano
- Sound Director: Jin Aketagawa
According to the film’s official website, the story of Project Sekai: The Broken World and Miku Who Can’t Sing will follow Hoshino Ichika, who hears a Hatsune Miku song in a CD shop and encounters a new form of Miku. Miku later reappears on Ichika’s phone after she completes a street performance and reveals her desire to reach more people with her music.
Despite her efforts, Miku’s songs aren’t reaching her audience. After witnessing Ichika’s live performance, Miku enlists Ichika’s help to fulfill her wish.
Although Hatsune Miku has previously appeared in a series of animated shorts produced by Studio P.A. Works in September 2023, this upcoming movie represents a new chapter for the virtual idol. The fresh story and new incarnation of Miku are likely to enchant her extensive fan base.
