{"id":39371,"date":"2024-04-12T07:25:31","date_gmt":"2024-04-12T11:25:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usa.businessupturn.com\/?p=39371"},"modified":"2024-04-12T07:25:31","modified_gmt":"2024-04-12T11:25:31","slug":"miku-fans-are-disappointed-for-not-getting-a-hologram-concert-heres-what-they-got-instead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/miku-fans-are-disappointed-for-not-getting-a-hologram-concert-heres-what-they-got-instead\/39371\/","title":{"rendered":"Miku fans are disappointed for not getting a hologram concert! Here\u2019s what they got instead!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s not every day you stumble upon headlines about a virtual pop sensation, and Hatsune Miku certainly fits that bill. For those unfamiliar with this digital diva, here\u2019s a quick rundown: Miku isn\u2019t your typical celebrity. She\u2019s not flesh and blood; instead, she\u2019s a Vocaloid, a synthetic voice created for music production. But don\u2019t let her virtual status fool you \u2014 Miku boasts a massive fanbase and even puts on concerts, complete with holographic performances.<\/p>\n<p>As the mascot and most recognizable character for Vocaloid voice synthesizer software, Miku has garnered a dedicated following akin to real human performers. Dubbed a \u201cbonafide virtual pop idol\u201d by 404 Media, she regularly wows audiences with her holographic shows, reminiscent of the infamous 2Pac hologram at Coachella in 2012 or the avatar-based ABBA concerts that have been making waves in London.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MIKUEXPO2024?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MIKUEXPO2024<\/a> heres how it looked if anyone was curious <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/olr0v51uOS\">pic.twitter.com\/olr0v51uOS<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 C:CHISEI\u2b50\ufe0f (@balisonqs) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/balisonqs\/status\/1776847040959713496?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 7, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Miku\u2019s popularity extends far beyond the confines of the internet. She\u2019s graced the stage of David Letterman\u2019s show, embarked on world tours, and yes, she\u2019s even been \u201cmarried\u201d (in a manner of speaking). Polygon\u2019s editor-in-chief, Chris Plante, even created a video to delve into her cultural significance.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>However, not all recent Miku-related events have been met with universal acclaim. Attendees of Miku Expo 2024 in Vancouver were in for a surprise when they found Miku\u2019s performance confined to a large TV screen. Understandably, some fans took to social media to express their disappointment, especially considering the hefty price of admission. Tickets for Miku\u2019s upcoming show in Phoenix, Arizona, range from $55 to $150, and fans were left questioning whether the experience justified the cost.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Social media was abuzz with reactions, with some lamenting the hefty price tag for what felt like a \u201ctiny screen\u201d experience. Others expressed frustration at the mismatch between expectations and reality, with one fan feeling like they had \u201cspent all [their] savings\u201d only to be met with a big TV screen.<\/p>\n<p>YouTube personality Blake the Nerd echoed these sentiments, noting that the show was promoted as a hologram performance, leaving attendees feeling misled.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">show this to whoever organised <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MIKUEXPO2024?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MIKUEXPO2024<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/hiWnmImEOD\">pic.twitter.com\/hiWnmImEOD<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 viva \u2074\u2075\u2076 (@vivanellope) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/vivanellope\/status\/1776757803241099675?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 6, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Despite the disappointment, Miku Expo 2024 organizers seemed to take note of the feedback. At the San Jose, California, show, adjustments were made to improve the viewing experience, suggesting a willingness to address concerns and ensure that fans get the experience they paid for.<\/p>\n<p>In a world where virtual idols reign supreme, Hatsune Miku continues to captivate audiences with her unique blend of technology and artistry. Whether it\u2019s through holographic concerts or digital performances, one thing is clear: Miku\u2019s influence transcends the boundaries of reality, leaving an indelible mark on the world of music and entertainment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s not every day you stumble upon headlines about a virtual pop sensation, and Hatsune Miku certainly fits that bill\u2026.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":294,"featured_media":39372,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[67,70],"tags":[12896],"class_list":["post-39371","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-celebrity-news","category-music","tag-hatsune-miku"],"reading_time":"3 min read","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39371","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/294"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=39371"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39371\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/39372"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=39371"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=39371"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=39371"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}