The Pokemon Company Is Making Music With Vocaloids
Many things make the Pokemon franchise special. The fact that it’s lasted and has been consistently praised for over 25 years is one such thing that makes it special. But another thing is that its publisher, The Pokemon Company, has been doing everything it can to make the brand one of the most popular in the world. It’s already the highest-grossing media franchise, and that rank probably grew stronger last year with the release of Gen 9. But leave it to the company to not rest on their laurels. Instead, they decided to go and announce a collaboration with a Vocaloid.
Specifically, The Pokemon Company has announced that they’re teaming up with the famous Vocaloid Hatsune Miku to do a project called “Project Voltage 18 Types 18 Songs.” As the title indicates, a set of 18 songs will be made to highlight the 18 Pokemon types that exist. If you’re wondering how the Pokemon will “contribute” to the songs, they will use the sound effects of the pocket monsters alongside sound clips from the games. Furthermore, outside of Hatsune, other Vocaloid singers will appear in the collaboration.
But wait! There’s more! Outside of the songs, there will also be a set of 18 illustrations that will be dropped online, showing off the Pokemon with the Vocaloid members. The first illustration will arrive on September 4th, and the first song will drop on September 29th. They even set up a Twitter account to showcase the project:
夢と冒険、未来と音が交わる初めての世界へ！#ポケモン と #初音ミク のコラボプロジェクト✨
「ポケモン feat. 初音ミク Project VOLTAGE 18 Types/Songs」スタートです！#ポケミク で情報を発信していきます
