kz and TAKU INOUE collaborate on Pokémon x Hatsune Miku music project
The music video for "Crossroad," a song produced by kz and TAKU INOUE, has been released on YouTube as part of the Pokémon feat. Hatsune Miku Project VOLTAGE High↑, a collaboration project between the "Pokémon" game series and Hatsune Miku.
"Pokémon feat. Hatsune Miku Project VOLTAGE High↑" is a collaboration project that releases songs combining Hatsune Miku's vocals with sampled BGM and sound effects from the "Pokémon" series. Since the project's launch on August 31, 2023, 27 songs have been released, surpassing a total of 100 million views on YouTube and Niconico Douga.
"Crossroad" is a song that will also be performed at "Pokémon feat. Hatsune Miku VOLTAGE Live!," the first-ever live event for "Pokémon feat. Hatsune Miku Project VOLTAGE High↑," held from March 20 to 22 at LaLa arena TOKYO-BAY in Chiba. On the previously released setlist, it was listed as the final song. The music video was directed by illustrator Rella.
Tickets for "Pokémon feat. Hatsune Miku VOLTAGE Live!" are now on sale via the event's official website. Additionally, it has been decided that the evening performance on March 22 will be live-streamed, and viewing tickets are also available for purchase on the official website.
Comment from kz
For someone like me who isn't good at PvP, Raid Battles were a welcome evolution.
Isn't it incredibly fun to suddenly meet a stranger and accomplish something together?
In life, too, if you hadn't met certain people or things somewhere along the way, your path would surely be very different.
A journey begins when your path crosses with someone else's, and it expands as you encounter new things. As you follow in someone's footsteps or walk shoulder-to-shoulder, you forge your own path. I think whether you became the champion, their rival, or someone who just walked alongside them, each of those paths shines brightly.
I hope that everyone who listens to this song has had, and will have, such wonderful encounters.
"Crossroad" is that kind of song. I hope you enjoy it.
Comment from TAKU INOUE
This time, I had the chance to participate in PokeMiku as an assistant to kz, and I was in charge of about half of the arrangement and the lyrics for the second verse! I'm grateful for the depth of both Pokémon and Miku. We have the "Slow Start" ability, but since you've waited 27 turns for us, I think we'll be just fine.
I hope you like it!!
Comment from Rella
On March 9, 2024, I was in charge of the finale illustration for "Project VOLTAGE 18 Types/Songs," and now I am deeply honored to be involved in the final song's music video for "VOLTAGE Live!"
As a fan myself, I couldn't be happier about a new Hatsune Miku song from kz.
My usual work is mainly illustration, so I was very anxious about producing a music video, but thanks to the support of many animators and everyone involved with "Project VOLTAGE," we were able to complete it safely.
Let's all enjoy the PokeMiku live show together!
Pokémon feat. Hatsune Miku VOLTAGE Live!
March 20, 2026 (Fri. & Holiday) Chiba - LaLa arena TOKYO-BAY
[Afternoon Show] Doors open: 11 a.m. / Show starts: 12 p.m.
[Evening Show] Doors open: 5 p.m. / Show starts: 6 p.m.
March 21, 2026 (Sat.) Chiba - LaLa arena TOKYO-BAY
[Afternoon Show] Doors open: 11 a.m. / Show starts: 12 p.m.
[Evening Show] Doors open: 5 p.m. / Show starts: 6 p.m.
March 22, 2026 (Sun.) Chiba - LaLa arena TOKYO-BAY
[Afternoon Show] Doors open: 11 a.m. / Show starts: 12 p.m.
[Evening Show] Doors open: 5 p.m. / Show starts: 6 p.m.
<Performers>
Virtual Singers: Hatsune Miku / Kagamine Rin / Kagamine Len / Megurine Luka / MEIKO / KAITO
Guest: Kasane Teto
Pokémon: Meloetta / Pikachu / Eevee / Cubone / Mimikyu / Farfetch'd / Sudowoodo / Gengar / Mawile / Latias / Latios / Bidoof / Mew / Mudkip / Pelipper / Miraidon / and more
Source: Music Natalie
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