Hatsune Miku Tamagotchi Announcement Is A 2000s Kid's Dream
Bandai Namco has announced a new set of Hatsune Miku Tamagotchi that are sure to be a 2000s kid’s dream. Even though they were initially released over two and a half decades ago, the handheld digital pet toy is still pretty popular, selling over 83 million units worldwide. Apart from many versions of the regular Tamagotchi, special collaborative editions have also been released over the years. One of the most recent is the set of official Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Tamagotchi that were announced last March and are set to be released in Japan this October.
To add to this, Hatsune Miku is arguably the world’s most popular virtual idol. Debuting in 2007, the Vocaloid software voicebank turned internet icon quickly became a global sensation in just a few years. Her endearing character design, along with the ability for fans to create their own songs and media featuring her vocals, made Hatsune Miku’s presence explode online. Apart from the thousands of songs featuring the character’s voice, Hatsune Miku has appeared in other forms of media like anime and video games. This includes the recently released, SEGA released Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix+ on Steam. The rhythm game is a re-release of 2020’s Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix for the Nintendo Switch but with additional songs and features.
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The trio of new Hatsune Miku Tamagotchi were announced by Bandai Namco Japan (via Nintendo Wire) and are available for preorder on its Premium Bandai website. There will be three designs in total, including a turquoise and white “Cute Miku,” a blue and white “Cyber Miku,” and a limited-edition translucent “Future Miku.” The Tamagotchi will feature up to
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