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Democratic Party of Japan member Kenzo Fujisue apparently has a "secret plan" to tap into the country's youth for the upcoming July election. Does that plan involve a virtual idol?
Miku Hatsune is a popular computerized singer that was originally just software for the Yamaha Vocaloid, which allows people to synthesize singing by typing in lyrics. She became an otaku favorite, spawning Miku Hatsune manga, fanzines, endless cosplayers, Sega PSP music games and even an arcade title to boot!
Politicians were aiming to use Miku, reports website Japan Trends, but eventually settled on using "Minshu-kun", the Democratic Party of Japan's mascot character. Those familiar with Miku will notice that her voice is in fact used in the DMP's song "We Are The One". Even though image and name rights to the character have not been granted, it is okay for the DMP to use her voice. (The party simply cannot state it is Miku Hatsune.)
While in other countries politicians might use fear or religion to move voters, in Japan they're even trying to tap into nerdom. The reaction on places like bulletin board 2ch, the largest in the world, have not be favorable and the tune doesn't seem to be going as planned. "The use of Miku by politicians is disgusting," wrote one 2ch user.
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using anime girls for political parties? I really need to move to japan >_>
Miku Hatsune is a popular computerized singer that was originally just software for the Yamaha Vocaloid, which allows people to synthesize singing by typing in lyrics. She became an otaku favorite, spawning Miku Hatsune manga, fanzines, endless cosplayers, Sega PSP music games and even an arcade title to boot!
Politicians were aiming to use Miku, reports website Japan Trends, but eventually settled on using "Minshu-kun", the Democratic Party of Japan's mascot character. Those familiar with Miku will notice that her voice is in fact used in the DMP's song "We Are The One". Even though image and name rights to the character have not been granted, it is okay for the DMP to use her voice. (The party simply cannot state it is Miku Hatsune.)
While in other countries politicians might use fear or religion to move voters, in Japan they're even trying to tap into nerdom. The reaction on places like bulletin board 2ch, the largest in the world, have not be favorable and the tune doesn't seem to be going as planned. "The use of Miku by politicians is disgusting," wrote one 2ch user.
more here
using anime girls for political parties? I really need to move to japan >_>