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Hatsune Miku Becoming a Persona 5: The Phantom X Character
Vocaloid Hatsune Miku will be added as a playable character to Persona 5: The Phantom X as part of its first-anniversary global celebration. Her debut will be showcased on June 18, 2026, with the crossover event starting on June 25, 2026. This version of Miku is based on her appearance in Persona 4: Dancing All Night and joins other Persona series characters already featured in the game.
Taito Brings Back the Hatsune Miku Desktop Cute Cat Girl Figure Again
Taito has announced the return of the Hatsune Miku Desktop Cute cat girl figure, which will be available as arcade prizes in Japan in mid-June 2026. Two variants will be released, with one exclusive to Taito's online crane games. A worldwide release is expected to follow, with a Crunchyroll pre-order listing the figure at $22.49.
Gundam x Miku Anniversary Special Project Keychains Return
Bandai Namco is bringing back the Gundam x Miku Anniversary Special Project rubber mascot keychains to the US and Canada in April 2026. These keychains, featuring Hatsune Miku in outfits inspired by various Gundam robots, will be available in Gashapon capsule machines. This marks a return for the merchandise, which previously launched in Japan and North America.
Good Smile Company Racing Miku Kyojo Vita 2026 Design Teased
Good Smile Company has revealed the new Racing Miku Kyojo Vita 2026 design, created by artist Toridamono. This design will be used for merchandise and race car liveries for the 2026 Kyojo Cup season. The artwork features Hatsune Miku in a racing-themed outfit with branding from Good Smile Racing and Crypton.
Next Desktop Mate DLC Character Is the Gumi Megpoid Vocaloid
Infiniteloop and Internet Co announced that the Gumi Megpoid Vocaloid character will be the newest DLC for Desktop Mate, launching on April 2, 2026, for PC. This Gumi DLC is based on her VOCALOID6 appearance and costs $14.99. While many other Vocaloid characters have been released as DLC, Gumi is the first character from Internet Co.
Hatsune Miku Project Voltage Song Features Pokemon Trainers
A new song titled "Crossroad" for Hatsune Miku: Project Voltage has been released, featuring various Pokemon trainers from across the series, including Red from the original games and Florian and Juliana from Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. The track, composed by Kz with lyrics and arrangement by Taku Inoue, celebrates Miku Day and is currently available online.
