In an era where unconventional relationships are gaining acceptance, one man's unique union continues to spark conversation. Akihiko Kondo, a 41-year-old Japanese man, is celebrating his sixth wedding anniversary with Hatsune Miku, a virtual pop star and Vocaloid character. In 2007, Kondo's life took an unexpected turn when he discovered Hatsune Miku, a 16-year-old vocaloid with long turquoise pigtails, created …
Hordes of music fans were arriving in California's Coachella Valley for the premier arts festival that began Friday and features headliners Lana Del Rey, Doja Cat and Tyler, the Creator. Virtual star, Latin revolution Despite the slump in sales, Coachella 2024 features an eclectic line-up including many international acts, a consistent trend at the festival originally centered on alternative rock. …
Angelbaby, a digital rabbit that is from L.A.-based Hume, performs at Art Basel in Miami in 2021. “I’ve never been to Coachella, so I have no idea what kind of people are going there, what the crowds are gonna be like,” said Tsuji, who is traveling with Miku on tour. “There’s a new paradigm in terms of the digital world …
CHIBA, Japan — Hatsune Miku has always been 16 years old and worn long aqua ponytails. Hatsune Miku owes her reign as the “It Girl” of the digital era to the participatory nature of Japan’s manga, animation and pop music culture, according to Benjamin Boas, author of “From Cool Japan to Your Japan.” Instead of strictly guarding their intellectual property, …
