Pixiv and Crypton Future Media to Celebrate 10th Anniversary of Hatsune Miku Expo with Exclusive Exhibition in LA

pixiv Inc., a leading communications platform for sharing illustrations, manga, and novels, in collaboration with Crypton Future Media, Inc., announced the HATSUNE MIKU EXPO 10th Anniversary Illustration Contest Exhibition. This event is scheduled to take place at animate LA, starting from April 26th, 2024. The exhibition aims to commemorate the decade-long journey of the Hatsune Miku world tour series, MIKU EXPO.

The highlight of the event includes the display of awarded works from the pixiv x Crypton HATSUNE MIKU EXPO 10th Anniversary Illustration Contest held in 2023. Attendees will have the privilege of viewing four newly drafted illustrations by celebrated creators and a figure prototype of the "Creators Collection Figure Hatsune Miku, Rosuuri Ver.", inspired by artwork from the North America-based illustrator, Rosuuri. These exclusives hint at the significant fusion of digital art and tangible merchandise, catering to fans worldwide.

Before the official launch in LA, original merchandise featuring the newly drawn illustrations will be made available at animate stores outside Japan and through selected online outlets from April 4th to May 21st, 2024. This initiative allows global fans to engage with the Hatsune Miku phenomenon beyond the virtual realm, offering a unique collectible experience.