So much Miku news she deserves her own tag at this point…

｢Anime｣


The Japanese website of Asahi TV has confirmed that “Yes! Precure 5 Go Go!“, the fifth television series in the Precure shoujo franchise, will premiere in February next year.


The eroge “Harukoi Otome ~Otome no En de Gokigenyou~” will be adapted into an OVA.


“Hatenkou Yuugi” will first air January 4th on KBS.


“Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei Season 2” will first air January 23rd on Kids Station.


A rebroadcast of “Full Metal Panic” is scheduled to air on Chiba TV starting January 8th.

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｢Manga｣


Comp Ace magazine will be running a Miku “Hachune” 4koma manga starting in their February issue — not to be confused with the one by Comic RUSH.


- Top 10 Japanese manga rankings (11/28) — according to Tohan:

  • 1. Kimi ni Todoke (#05)
  • 2. Nodame Cantabile (#19)
  • 3. Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE (#21)
  • 4. Gantz (#22)
  • 5. Air Gear (#19)
  • 6. Pride (#08)
  • 7. Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin (#16)
  • 8. Fairy Tail (#07)
  • 9. Koukoku no Shugosha (#24)
  • 10. Beck (#31)

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｢Figures｣


CM’s lifesize Kokonoe Rin figure now in color.


Nendroid figure of Miku Hatsune had more than 10,000 pre-orders on Amazon in less than 2 days. For those still wondering what is making the android so popular, two words: nico douga.


FREEing’s 1/4 Tsuruya-san Bunny PVC is now available in stores.


Azone’s 4th generation EX CUTE series Miu (Bluebird Song 2) up for preorder.

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｢Games｣


Pre-order bonus item for “Makai Senki Disgaea 3” — Devil Label collection featuring three theme songs from the series.


“THE iDOLM@STER: Live for You” trailer now available.


8 DS demos to download from the new Minna no Nintendo Channel — the “Shiyuufuku” program apparently fixes the Union Room glitch in D&P, but I haven’t tried it.


“Yes Precure 5” DS game coming out tomorrow.

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｢Miscellaneous｣


“School Days” display cut-out promoting DVD volume 3 shows Kotonoha holding Chucky. DVD Volume 3 cover jacket here.


Vocaloid idol Miku Hatsune sang the animated opening sequence to NHK’s new show, “The Netstar.” The program basically introduces popular internet culture to the masses. (Tokito Ami co-hosting is enough reason for me to watch.) Check out the first 10 minutes of the show here.


Watch the longest 3DCG animated project starring Miku Hatsune and Meiko yet. Link [1], [2].