- Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku kicked off her new tour on a giant LED screen.
- Some fans are furious, 404 Media reports, given that she has appeared as a hologram in the past.
- Miku is set to grace the Coachella stage this weekend.
Virtual popstar Hatsune Miku had the courage to appear in 2D – not 3D – as she launched her latest North American tour. And some fans on social media are furious.
During the first two stages of her release at Miku Expo 2024 in North America – in Vancouver and Portland – the turquoise pigtailed starlet did not appear as a hologram as she did in the past, reports 404 Media, but rather via a large LED screen accented by decorations and light show.
THE same configuration appeared to be employed at the Miku Monday show in San Jose.
On X and TikTok, the hashtag #MikuExpo2024 received mixed reviews, according to 404 Media. Some applauded energy and the community of the show, while others were disappointed by the screen in light of what they paid to attend.
“I’m sorry, but there is absolutely no excuse for this LED wall at #MIKUEXPO2024,” wrote one X user. “Especially since tickets were more expensive this year. It’s a real shame. “
“I would like my money back,” admitted one TikToker. “Where are the holograms?”
A spokesperson for Miku’s creator, Crypton Future Media, told Business Insider that LED display technology will continue to be demonstrated at trade shows in North America and Europe.
“We appreciate fan feedback regarding the Miku Expo North American tour and will continue to refine our show experience with our audience in mind,” the spokesperson said.
Hatsune Miku, which translates to “the first sound of the future”, is a Vocaloid – or software that allows fans to compose their own songs using Miku’s voice, which she then performs live. Miku first came out almost twenty years ago and even opened for Lady Gaga in 2014.
Tickets for the next available show at Phoenix Sunday start at $55.
Miku is also set to perform at Coachella this weekend. The star was originally scheduled to appear in 2020, but the event was canceled due to the pandemic.
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