Hatsune Miku Symphony 2020 Updates: Yokohama & Osaka Main Visuals, Theme Song, Ticket Pre-Sales
Today, some new updates have been reported concerning Hatsune Miku Symphony 2020 in Tokyo, Yokohama, and Osaka. Although travel to Japan is a challenge right now, those who have the means to attend the shows are still encouraged to do so, and can consult the summary of information below!
Main Visuals
The main visual images for the Yokohama and Osaka performances have been revealed!
At first blush, they may look the same, sporting the same amazing character illustrations by Rella. However, upon closer inspection, one may notice that the background buildings are different with each showing the silhouettes of famous landmarks in their respective cities!
Yokohama main visual:
Osaka main visual:
Ticket Pre-sales
Excited about attending the shows now? Then you’ll be glad to know that tickets are also now open for pre-sale from now until September 6 at 11:59 PM (JST).
Ticket site: https://t.pia.jp/pia/event/event.do?eventBundleCd=b1951484
Yokohama show details
Date: October 17
Daytime performance: doors open 1:00 PM; show begins 2:00 PM
Nighttime performance: doors open 5:00 PM; show begins 6:00 PM
Venue: Pacifico Yokohama
Conductor: Hirofumi Kurita
Performed by the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra
Osaka show details:
Date: November 17
Venue: Osaka Festival Hall
Performance time: doors open 6:00 PM, ; show begins 7:00 PM
Performed by the Osaka Symphony Orchestra
Ticket types and prices
All prices listed below are tax-included.
Special Seat A (front row; comes with a replica ticket, limited goods** & a pamphlet): ¥17,400 JPY
Special Seat B (comes with a replica ticket, limited goods** & pamphlet): ¥16,300 JPY
S seat: ¥9,900 JPY
A seat: ¥8,800 JPY
**See below for the limited goods
Theme Song
Also revealed recently is the Hatsune Miku Symphony 5th Anniversary theme song!
Title: 舞台 / Butai (Stage)
Music & Lyrics: ジミーサムP / JimmyThumbP
Producer commentary (translation is unofficial):
“I had the honor of composing the Hatsune Miku 5th Anniversary Theme Song”
“‘What’s the meaning of my existence?’ How nice it would be if we could create our own answers to that question.”
“That’s what this song is about.”
“Every year, I tend to lose sight of that idea.”
“Of course that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s right, but as long as I’m alive, I want to enjoy living.”
“I also made an image pic for promotional use, but in a rare case, it’s not so simplistic this time.
“I hope you enjoy it.”
“And though I’m late, Happy Birthday, Miku-san.”
Limited Goods
Here are the goods that come with the special seat tickets described above!
1. 5th Anniversary Light Bangle Bracelet
2. 5th Anniversary Official Pamphlet
3. 5th Anniversary Clear File Folder A (Yokohama ver.) or B (Osaka ver.)
4. 5th Anniversary Non-woven Fabric Bag
5. 5th Anniversary Mini Can Badge Set (6 kinds)
6. 5th Anniversary Replica Ticket
All artwork by Rella and KEI
Official Goods
And speaking of goods, the Hatsune Miku Symphony 2020 and 5th Annviersary official merchandise are currently available for advance sale from Warner Music Japan!
Find details on them below (all prices are tax-included):
Official shop: https://store.wmg.jp/shop/mikusymphony/item_list.php?artist_id=37
- 5th Anniversary Silver Pin Badge: ¥1,200 JPY
- 5th Anniversary Pin Badge Set (gold): ¥9,000 JPY
- Necktie 2020 Ver.: ¥5,000 JPY
- Rubber Strap 2020 Ver. (1 random out of 6): ¥700 JPY each
- Can Badge (1 random out of 8): ¥500 JPY each
- Opera Glasses 2020 Ver.: ¥5,000 JPY each
- B2 Tapestry (5th Anniversary KEI Ver.): ¥3,200 JPY
- Silhouette T-Shirt: ¥4,500 JPY
- Embroidered Y-shirt: ¥7,500 JPY
- 5th Anniversary Music Box [plays たいせつなこと / Taisetsu na Koto (Important Things) by ふわりP / FuwariP]: ¥2,800 JPY
- Ribbon Brooch Hatsune Miku 2020 Ver.: ¥1,200 JPY
- 5th Anniversary Metallic Bookmark: ¥1,200 JPY
- Scrunchie: ¥1,200 JPY
- B2 Tapestry (5th Anniversary Rella Ver.): ¥3,200 JPY
Bonus: if you purchase at least ￥5,000 JPY worth of official Hatsune Miku Symphony goods, you will receive a Hatsune Miku Symphony 2020 sticker for free! Available while supplies last.
Tokyo Show Tickets
Finally, general ticket sales for the upcoming show on September 21 at the Suntory Hall in Tokyo will begin on September 5 at 10:00 AM (JST)
Due to new regulations to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the amount of available seats had to be halved, and those who purchased tickets beforehand had to get them refunded and purchase a new ticket starting on September 5.
Expect a ticket page to be open at that time!
**UPDATE ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2020**
In a surprise announcement, the wagakki band, AUN J, has announced that several of their members will be performing at the Tokyo show!
The combination of orchestra and wagakki will surely make for a very interesting mashup of music! Stay tuned to learn what songs they’ll be performing!
Difficulties caused by global COVID-19 conditions have made holding Hatsune Miku Symphony a challenge on its 5th anniversary, but we applaud the show organizers for their effort to make it go on.
Stay tuned as more updates are announced!
