Magical Mirai 2021 – Bringing the Fairytale Magic This October
※All translated content on this page is unofficial
While the excitement of June’s MIKU EXPO may have faded a little bit for us fans stuck at home due the pandemic – or for fear of reintegrating with society at large (100% totally not me) – Miku and VOCALOID music has helped make time at home more fun. And now we have another big event to look forward to, as details of Magical Mirai 2021 are being revealed bit by bit!
What is Magical Mirai?
Mirai itself literally translates to “future” so the event title would translate to “Magical Future”. I like to imagine this event as a glance into the future of VOCALOID using a magical, whimsical frame.
Magical Mirai is an event that has been held for nine years in Tokyo and Osaka, and features a 3DCG live concert of Miku (much like MIKU EXPO) and also includes an exhibition where many of the more creative aspects of Hatsune Miku can be enjoyed. For a sense of what the event was like last year, one can check out a link provided here.
KAITO 15th Anniversary
This year actually marks KAITO’s 15th anniversary, and it was confirmed that Magical Mirai 2021 will have a special KAITO feature, and there would be a KAITO 15th anniversary theme song incoming!
The said theme song has now been released as of writing, so you can check it out in the section(s) below.
But we all know someone as handsome as KAITO is truly ageless.
I imagine there will be a dedicated section of the exhibition to KAITO fan-art and tributes. The concert may show other friends celebrating, and he may sing some of his signature songs. It is certainly something to look forward to!
Events Dates and Locations
Magical Mirai 2021 is again set to take place at two locations in Japan: Tokyo and Osaka. They will not be occurring simultaneously but on separate dates, so anyone could attend both events.
Osaka
Dates: October 22nd through October 24th
Location: INTEX Osaka Hall 4.
The exhibition and concert will be taking place during the same dates for both locations with slightly different times.
Exhibition Hall Schedule (all times JST)
October 22:12:00 ~ 18:30 (no entry after 18:00)
October 23: 9:00 ~ 18:30 (no entry after 18:00)
October 24: 9:00 ~ 18:00 (no entry after 17:30)
Concert Schedule (all times JST)
October 22:
- Evening show: doors open at 17:00, starts at 18:00
October 23:
- Daytime show: doors open at 12:00, starts at 13:00
- Evening show: doors open at 16:30, starts at 17:30
October 24
- Daytime show: doors open at 12:00, starts at 13:00
- Evening show: doors open at 16:30, starts at 17:30
Tokyo
Dates: November 5th through November 7th
Location: Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall 9-11
Exhibition Hall Schedule (all times JST)
November 5: 10:00 ~ 18:30 (no entry after 18:00)
November 6: 9:00 ~ 18:30 (no entry after 18:00)
November 7: 9:00 ~ 18:00 (no entry after 17:30)
Concert Schedule (all times JST)
November 5:
- Daytime show: doors open at 12:30, starts at 13:30
- Evening show: doors open at 17:00, starts at 18:00
November 6:
- Daytime show: doors open at 12:00, starts at 13:00
- Evening show: doors open at 16:30, starts at 17:30
November 7:
- Daytime show: doors open at 12:00, starts at 13:00
- Evening show: doors open at 16:30, starts at 17:30
Ticket Types
Exhibition Hall tickets can be purchased for ￥500 JPY per day, or with concert tickets as priced below.
Concert ticket prices will differ depending on seating area. Refer to the below image to see where each type of seat will be in respect to the stage area.
- SS seat with Exhibition Hall ticket: ￥9.700 JPY
- SS seat ticket: ￥9,200 JPY
- S seat with Exhibition Hall ticket: ￥8,700 JPY
- S seat ticket: ￥8,200 JPY
- A seat with Exhibition Hall ticket: ￥7,700 JPY
- A seat ticket: ￥7,200 JPY
Magical Viewing seat (マジカル観覧シート above) ticket options can come in sets of 2, 3 or 4 tickets with Exhibition Hall tickets. Listed prices are the price per ticket in each set.
- Magical Viewing seat with Exhibition Hall tickets x2: ￥7,700 JPY per ticket
- Magical Viewing seat x2: ￥7,200 JPY per ticket
- Magical Viewing seat with Exhibition Hall tickets x3: ￥7,700 JPY per ticket
- Magical Viewing seat x3: ￥7,200 JPY per ticket
- Magical Viewing seat with Exhibition Hall tickets x4: ￥7,700 JPY per ticket
- Magical Viewing seat x4: ￥7,200 JPY per ticket
Links to ticket purchase pages
Lodging Plan Bonuses
Like every year, Magical Mirai attendees can take advantage of the lodging plans organized by the event staff with local hotels. Doing so will even earn you a roll-top pouch as a gift with the Osaka and Tokyo plans having their own exclusive design!
For OSAKA:
For TOKYO:
The official lodging plan page can be found here.
Main Visual
Each year of Magical Mirai also has a unique theme to add character to the event. This year’s theme is called “Fairy-Tale Fantasy”.
Artwork of Miku’s costume by 左 / Hidari (Left) has been presented on the website with included outlines. Miku’s outfit seems to personify a flower or a fairy with speaker’s included in her pigtails, and flowers lining the inside of her skirt. It actually reminded some of us of Sakuya-hime, “the blossom-princess”.
The other characters have had their designs presented as well:
KAITO seems to personify water with princely motifs, including a crown and a white suit. Part of his signature scarf turns into furl of water. It looks as though his design has been inspired by the likes of Suijin or Neptune, what with the trident-like crown on his head.
MEIKO looks elegant in a dress with plumes of fire coming out of the collar. This is mirrored in her hair as well, giving off a look reminiscent of Suzaku – the Vermilion Bird, one of the four symbols of Chinese Constellations.
Luka here looks to be personifying light, almost like Amaterasu! She is wearing a striking veil and has a low, pink cape that comes out to surround her waist like wings. The outfit is adorable and has a softer overall look compared to typically: she is oftentimes portrayed in more mature, graceful looks.
Len seems to be lightning, with strikes fizzing out from his hair and a floating line of speakers of behind him, reflecting the look of Raijin, “the god of lightning, thunder and storms in Japanese mythology and the Shinto religion” (also known as Namrukami, among other names).
Rin on the other hand seems to portray wind in the form of a small butterfly or moth. Her signature hairband forms antennae and she wears a small cape with wings. If we’re thinking that the other designs are references to other mythological beings, perhaps Rin’s design was inspired by the silkworm moth yokai, also known as Shinchuu (trigger warning: depictions of blood).
With all of the costumes being so distinctive, it seems like their will be a strong overall story and perhaps motif to what these characters will portray during the event! It will certainly be something to look forward to!
Sub Visuals
In addition to the main visual artwork, there are also many other sub visuals by various talented artists that will grace Magical Mirai 2021, and the merchandise for the event! Feast your eyes on them below:
Artist: 春アキ / HaruAki
(KAITO 15th Anniversary key visual)
Artist: 夢ノ内 / Yumenouchi
Artist: KEI
Artist: 朝日川日和 / Asahikawa Hiyori
Artist: DSマイル / DSmile
Artist: 野崎つばた / Nozaki Tsubata
Artist: くるみつ / Kurumitsu
Official Merchandise
Along with a major Miku event comes goods bearing the main and sub visual designs for her and the rest of the piapro characters! See below for what fans can purchase for Magical Mirai 2021! You can also find the goods hub page here.
※All prices below are after-tax
From Nippon Intercreate Co., Ltd.:
Happi coats: ￥6,400 JPY each
Mini Flag Stand: ￥850 JPY
Full Graphic T-shirt: ￥6,000 JPY each
- Hatsune Miku ver.
- Kagamine Rin ver.
- Kagamine Len ver.
- Megurine Luka ver.
- MEIKO ver.
- KAITO ver.
- KAITO15th Anniversary ver.
- Main visual ver.
Official T-shirt: ￥3,500 JPY each
Glowstick: ￥3,300 JPY
Scarf towel: ￥1,600 JPY
Shopping bag: ￥1,100 JPY
Happi coat: ￥6,400 JPY
Art book: ￥2,500
Tapestry: ￥2,500 JPY each
Omamori Charms: ￥1,100 JPY
Rosette: ￥2,500 JPY
Foldup Umbrella: ￥6,500 JPY
Towel Holder: ￥1,000 JPY
Hand Towel Set: ￥3,000 JPY
Silver Tape Keychains: ￥1,500 JPY each
Glowstick Ring Set: ￥1,500 JPY
Reversible Bands (1 random out of 6 possible bands): ￥600 JPY
Linked Keychain 1 random out of 6 possible keychains): ￥800 JPY
Acrylic Stand: ￥3,500 JPY
Shoulder Bag: ￥4,000 JPY
Character Sleeves A/B: ￥1,600 JPY each
Fluffy Blanket: ￥4,000 JPY
Glitter Acrylic Keychain (1 random out of 6 possible keychains): ￥800 JPY
Tsubame Notebook: ￥700 JPY
Bande Masking Tape (2 types): ￥900 JPY each
Eco Bag (2 types): ￥2,500 JPY each
Desk Mat (3 types): ￥3,000 JPY each
Theme Song
Title: 初音天地開闢神話 / Hatsune Tenchi Kaihyaku Shinwa (Hatsune Creation Myth)
Producer: cosMo@暴走P / cosMo@Bousou-P
The theme song for Magical Mirai 2021 will be composed by cosMo@Bousou-P, as was first announced back on April 28 during Snow Miku Time.
If the duo of cosMo@Bousou-P and Left sounds familiar, that’s because the pair has previously worked together as producer and illustrator for the PV for the very well known song, 初音ミクの激唱 / Hatsune Miku no Gekishou (The Intense Singing of Hatsune Miku). You can really hear the legacy from the producer’s past songs in the latest Magical Mirai theme song below!
PV illustrator: 乃希 / Noki
PV animator: 藍瀬まなみ / Aise Manami
KAITO 15th Anniversary Song
That’s not the only new song being composed for Magical Mirai 2021. As mentioned earlier, this year marks KAITO’s 15th anniversary, and a special song was created to celebrate the blue boy of Crypton Future Media!
Song title: レイニースノードロップ / Rainy Snowdrop ~
Producer: Re:nG
Electric Guitar: 佐鳥研斗 / Satori Kento
Lyrics: 帷子ゆき / Katabira Yuki
Illustrator: へいわ / Heiwa
Animator: 安堂 / Andou
Official Album
Want to be able to hear these songs anytime that you’d like, anywhere you want? Then you’re in luck: the Magical Mirai 2021 Official Album has been announced, and is already available for pre-order!
Trailer
Tracklist
Disc 1 [CD]
- 初音天地開闢神話 / Hatsune Tenchi Kaihyaku Shinwa (Hatsune Creation Myth) feat. Hatsune Miku by cosMo@暴走P / cosMo@Bousou-P
- ダーリンダンス / Darling Dance feat. Hatsune Miku by かいりきベア /Kairiki Bear
- レイニースノードロップ / Rainy Snowdrop feat. KAITO by Re:nG
- First Note feat. Hatsune Miku by blues (see below)
- テルミーアンサー / TELL ME ANSWER feat. Kagamine Rin by キノシタ / Kinoshita
- テレキャスタービーボーイ (long ver.) / Telecaster B-Boy (long ver.) feat. Kagamine Len by すりぃ / Surii
- 星空クロノグラフ / Hoshizora Chronograph (Starry Sky Chronograph) feat. MEIKO by MINO-U
- インタビュア / Interviewer feat. Megurine Luka by クワガタP / KuwagataP
- Parades feat. Hatsune Miku by whoo
- An original song featuring Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Len and KAITO by 清水コウ / Shimizu Kou
Disc 2 [DVD]
- 初音天地開闢神話 / Hatsune Tenchi Kaihyaku Shinwa (Hatsune Creation Myth) feat. Hatsune Miku by cosMo@暴走P / cosMo@Bousou-P (Music Video)
- レイニースノードロップ / Rainy Snowdrop feat. KAITO by Re:nG (Music Video)
Pre-order Details
Album title: 初音ミク「マジカルミライ 2021」OFFICIAL ALBUM / Hatsune Miku “Magical Mirai 2021” OFFICIAL ALBUM
Price: ¥2,200 JPY (tax included)
Pre-ordering the album at the below stores will even net you a store-specific bonus item with cute illustrations by ほんわ / Honwa!
Larger pictures of the bonus items can be seen here and on their respective product pages below!
AMAZON
Bonus item: can badge
TOWER RECORDS
Bonus item: can badge
ANIMATE
Bonus item: can badge
TORANOANA
Bonus item: can badge
GAMERS
Bonus item: can badge
HMV
Bonus item: can badge
7NET
Bonus item: sticker
RAKUTEN
Bonus item: sticker
COACH & FOUR
Bonus item: sticker
YODOBASHI CAMERA
Bonus item: sticker
AMI AMI
Bonus item: sticker
NEOWING
Bonus item: sticker
Song Contest Results
Fans may remember that, just like every year, a song contest was held for Magical Mirai 2021 with the winning entry to be performed during the concert. And now the results of that contest have been announced! Watch the video below to listen to samples of each.
You can also hear full versions of each song by visiting the contest results page here, or see below for upload links.
GrandPrize Winner
Title: First Note
Vocals: Hatsune Miku
Producer: blues
Listen on piapro
Runner-Up 1
Title: 嘘も本当も君だから / Uso mo Hontou mo Kimi Dakara (Whether You Are or Not)
Vocals: Hatsune Miku
Producer: 真島ゆろ / Mashima Yuro
PV Illustrator: 餅海 / Mochiumi
Runner-up 2
Title: その心に灯る色は / Sono Kokoro ni Tomoru Iro wa (The Color of Light in Your Heart)
Vocals: Hatsune Miku
Producer: ラテルネ / Laterne (circle)
- Music: あぽろ / Apollo
- Lyrics: 市ヶ谷ネイ / Ichigaya Nei
- Tuning: びび / bibi
PV illustrator: saihate
PV animator: しょうけい / Shoukei
Runner-up 3
Title: 夏をなぞって / Natsu o Nozotte (Tracking the Summer)
Vocals: Hatsune Miku
Producer: シロクマ消しゴム / Shirokuma Keshigomu
Runner-Up 4
Title: 密かなる交信曲 / Hisokanaru Koushin Kyoku (Covert Kohshin March)
Vocals: Hatsune Miku
Producer: 濁茶 / Dakucha
PV illustrator: 真島ゆろ / Mashima Yuro
Guitar: マサハル電機 ツバサ / Masaharu Denki Tsubasa
Runner-up 5
Title: Freedom!
Vocals: Megurine Luka
Music, lyrics, arrangement, guitar, tuning: Chiquewa
PV illustrator: ちぃ / chii
PV animator, drums: ぱんだっち / Pandacchi
Cooperation: ken
KARENT Special
What’s that? You love all these songs, but can only listen to one of them on the Magical Mirai 2021 Official Album?
No need to worry. For those who have come to love all of the contest winners and runner-ups, KARENT has released the Hatsune Miku “Magical Mirai 2021” Song Contest Selection, putting up all the songs for digital distribution!
Find the hub page for each of the songs in the Hatsune Miku Magical Mirai 2021 Song Contest Selection here. From there, it’s just a matter of picking your distribution service of choice, and enjoy the music!
You can also find links to them below!
Event Features
Here are some announcements about what Magical Mirai 2021 goers can look forward to at this year’s event!
Life-Size Statues
Just like each year, there will be a life-size statue of Miku in her new outfit designed for Magical Mirai. And she won be alone!
Just like with last year’s MEIKO feature and life-size statue at Magical Mirai 2020, this year we’ll finally see KAITO’s life-size statue at Magical Mirai! This means we’ll finally see the last fruits of the MK15th project and its massively successful crowdfunding campaign!
They will also be joined by life-sized pop-up displays of all of the piapro character in their Fairy-Tale Fantasy-themed outfits, monitor and illustration displays for the event theme song, and more for what is being called a “Flower Garden” exhibit at Magical Mirai 2021. One can only imagine how lovely they will all look!
piapro and CFM Exhibits
No Miku event is complete without a piapro wall for fans to freely write and draw on! It will also be joined by a “Song and Illustration Making” display as part of the piapro Exhibit.
What more, there will be a CFM Exhibit that will be displaying various content put out by Crypton Future Media themselves. Attendees should look forward to getting educated on the company behind Miku!
Messages to KAITO
Also as part of the KAITO 15th Anniversary feature at Magicl Mirai 2021, fans can express their love for the blue boy and/or wish him a happy birthday by posting their message for him n Twitter with the hashtag #KAITO展!
Select messages posted between August 5th and August 19th were even chosen to be displayed on a monitor at the KAITO feature area of the event grounds! Will people see yours there?
TextAlive App API Lecture
Attendees will also get to enjoy lectures about the lyrics video creation tool, TextAlive. You can get a taste for it by watching the TextAlive tutorial video on the official Hatsune Miku YouTube Channel (39ch) below.
In fact, fans can even get involved in the lecture by entering the Magical Mirai 2021 Programming Contest! This contest is being held now until September 30th, and is accepting entries in the form of lyric videos created for any of the above winning and runner-up songs from the Magical Mirai 2021 song contest!
Learn more about the programming contest on its official page here (Japanese).
Live Cheering Project
Just like past events, the Magical Mirai 2021 concert will feature fan-submitted background videos of people cheering for Miku and her friends in their “Live Cheering Project!”
Just submit a quick 4~5 second video of yourself and/or friends cheering the piapro characters on for the chance to see you videos shown during the concert!
For more information, visit their official webpage here!
Entry Goodies
Just for entering the Magical Mirai 2021’s exhibition halls, fans can get some free goodies!
Attendees will receive a pin badge shaped like emblems bearing the piapro characters’ signature colors of their choice! Note that each person can only get one badge per entry ticket.
Other Bits of Information
At this time, we do not see an announcement of the event being livestreamed.
In years past, the official Miku you-tube channel (found here.) has posted update videos and some promotional content (note: not the full concert.)
For those in Japan right now, or for those with plans to travel to Japan, remember to observe all public-safety measures regarding COVID-19 and to stay safe and have fun!
