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AX 2025 Stage Report:

“COLORFUL STAGE!
The Movie:
A Miku Who Can’t Sing”
Ignites the Crowd at
North America’s
Largest Anime Convention

Cast Members Karin Isobe, Yuki Nakashima, Fumiya Imai, and Kent Ito Speak to Passionate Overseas Fans

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“COLORFUL STAGE! The Movie: A Miku Who Can’t Sing” held a special screening during Anime Expo 2025, which took place in Los Angeles from July 3 to July 6. This first theatrical anime from the mobile game “HATSUNE MIKU: COLORFUL STAGE!” brought together hundreds of enthusiastic overseas fans. After the screening, a special talk session featured four of the film’s cast members: Karin Isobe (Voice of Tenma Saki), Yuki Nakashima (Voice of Hinomori Shiho), Fumiya Imai (Voice of Shinonome Akito), and Kent Ito (Voice of Aoyagi Toya), who were deeply moved by the overwhelming support from fans in Los Angeles.

One SEKAI Across the World: A Cheer Screening Filled with Light and Emotion

The event opened with a cheer screening of the film, instantly transforming the venue into a concert-like experience with penlights waving and cheers echoing throughout the space. As the final scene played, the excitement in the room only grew, setting the stage for the cast to take their place on stage to thunderous applause.

When asked about the audience reactions, Isobe remarked, “Even from backstage, we could hear your voices. It really warmed my heart to experience that kind of energy unique to overseas fans.” Nakashima added, “It made me really happy to feel your excitement firsthand!”

Imai commented, “It was such a joy to hear your cheers and reactions to each scene and song.” Ito reflected, “Seeing your happy faces made me emotional. I was moved to tears.”

Highlights and Heartfelt Reflections from the Cast

During the Q&A portion, the cast shared their favorite moments from the film. Isobe recalled, “The concert scene was a must-see.” Nakashima shared her favorite: “There’s a scene where everyone is getting blown out the window, and Tsukasa is trying not to fly away – I loved that part!” The audience responded with laughter and applause.

Imai pointed to the performance by Vivid BAD SQUAD: “Our unit goes first in the film, and the director reminded us of that during recording. It really stuck with me.”

Ito called out “Perfect Miku,” the version of Hatsune Miku that appears after her emotional release at the end of the movie. His coined phrase, “Perfect Miku,” drew laughter and cheers from the crowd.

The cast were then asked what keeps them motivated, inspired by Miku’s determination in the film. Isobe, who loves to eat, said, “Since coming to L.A., it’s been meat, cheese, meat, cheese!”

Nakashima gave a playful response: “COLORFUL STAGE!… and maybe a few other games, too.”

Imai revealed, “I go to karaoke three or four times a week. Sometimes for four or five hours!” The crowd gasped in surprise.

Ito, also a fan of singing, said, “As a voice actor, I do a lot of shouting in my roles. My inspiration for that? Steven Tyler. Singing Aerosmith songs helps train my voice.” He even let out a shout on stage, which the audience returned with loud cheers.

A Message to the World

As the event drew to a close, each cast member shared a heartfelt message to fans:

Isobe: “Meeting overseas fans in person for the first time was such a joy. I truly felt how deeply this work is loved around the world. I love you!”

Nakashima: “I was so happy to finally meet you here in L.A. I always see comments from international fans during our livestreams, and it means a lot knowing some of you are here today. Please keep playing COLORFUL STAGE!”

Imai: “Coming to L.A. really showed me how many people support this series. I hope we can meet again and have another great time together.”

Ito: “Your passion is what keeps us going. Please continue to send us your love and energy!”

“COLORFUL STAGE! The Movie: A Miku Who Can’t Sing” will be released on Blu-ray in Japan on October 29, 2025. A North American release is also planned. Fans around the world will soon be able to enjoy this new story of Hatsune Miku and her friends from the comfort of their own homes.

For more information go: HERE

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Anime Expo 2025 Screening Overview:

Cheer Screening of “COLORFUL STAGE! The Movie: A Miku Who Can’t Sing”
Venue: JW Diamond
Date: Thursday, July 3, 2025 | 3:45 PM – 6:15 PM (local time)
Guests: Karin Isobe (Voice of Tenma Saki), Yuki Nakashima (Voice of Hinomori Shiho), Fumiya Imai (Voice of Shinonome Akito), Kent Ito (Voice of Aoyagi Toya)

Anime Expo 2025: HERE

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Premiered in Japan on January 17, 2025, “COLORFUL STAGE! The Movie: A Miku Who Can’t Sing” is an original animated film produced by CyberAgent, Inc. The story takes place in the vibrant streets of Shibuya, a hub of youth culture, and within the surreal dimension known as “SEKAI,” where people’s true emotions take form.

The film is based on the mobile rhythm game HATSUNE MIKU: COLORFUL STAGE!, and features a completely new version of Hatsune Miku. This new Miku encounters the game’s original cast of characters, embarking on a journey of discovery and emotional growth. The film is animated by renowned studio P.A. WORKS, with an entirely original story crafted exclusively for the big screen.

Story

“COLORFUL STAGE! The Movie: A Miku Who Can’t Sing”” is an animation film by studio P.A.WORKS featuring an all-new Hatsune Miku and the first film with the iconic Virtual Singer.

Based on “”HATSUNE MIKU: COLORFUL STAGE!,”” a game about high school students finding their true feelings through music in an alternate world called “”SEKAI”” with the help of Hatsune Miku.

Ichika is a high school musician who can enter a mysterious place called “SEKAI,” where she and her friends express their innermost emotions through music alongside Hatsune Miku.

One day after giving a live performance, Ichika meets a new Miku that she has never seen before.

No matter how hard this new Miku tries to sing, she struggles connecting with the hearts of her listeners.

Miku must rely on the help of others to find a way to sing again.

Staff

Original Work: SEGA / Colorful Palette / Crypton Future Media
Director: Hiroyuki Hata
Screenplay: Yoko Yonaiyama
Character Design / Chief Animation Director: Yuki Akiyama
Sub Character Design / Chief Animation Director: Masatoshi Tsuji
Prop Design: Hiromi Makino
Art Director: Kurumi Suzuki
Art Setting: Yoshinori Shiozawa
Director of Photography: Kazuya Iwai
Color Design: Akemi Tejima
CGI Directors: Takemichi Ogawa, Haruki Suzuki
Editor: Ayumu Takahashi
Sound Director: Jin Aketagawa
Sound Effects: Rei Ueno
Sound Production: Magic Capsule
Music: Satoshi Hono
Animation Production: P.A. WORKS
Distribution: Shochiku
Planning / Production Lead: CyberAgent

Cast (Character – Voice Actor)

Hatsune Miku – ORIGINAL CV BY Saki Fujita
Kagamine Rin / Len – ORIGINAL CV BY Asami Shimoda
Megurine Luka – ORIGINAL CV BY Yu Asakawa
MEIKO – ORIGINAL CV BY Meiko Haigo
KAITO – ORIGINAL CV BY Naoto Fuga
Hoshino Ichika – CV: Ruriko Noguchi
Tenma Saki – CV: Karin Isobe
Mochizuki Honami – CV: Reina Ueda
Hinomori Shiho – CV: Yuki Nakashima
Hanasato Minori – CV: Yui Ogura
Kiritani Haruka – CV: Mayu Yoshioka
Momoi Airi – CV: Ai Furihata
Hinomori Shizuku – CV: Rina Honizumi
Azusawa Kohane – CV: Akina
Shiraishi An – CV: Tomomi Jiena Sumi
Shinonome Akito – CV: Fumiya Imai
Aoyagi Toya – CV: Kent Ito
Tenma Tsukasa – CV: Daisuke Hirose
Otori Emu – CV: Hina Kino
Kusanagi Nene – CV: Machico
Kamishiro Rui – CV: Shunichi Toki
Yoisaki Kanade – CV: Tomori Kusunoki
Asahina Mafuyu – CV: Rui Tanabe
Shinonome Ena – CV: Minori Suzuki
Akiyama Mizuki – CV: Hinata Sato

Music

Opening Theme: “‎The Future of Beginning”
Vocals: Hatsune Miku
Lyrics, Composition, Arrangement: 40mP × sasakure.UK
Ending Theme: “Worlders”
Vocals: VIRTUAL SINGER × Leo/need × MORE MORE JUMP! × Vivid BAD SQUAD × Wonderlands×Showtime × Nightcord at 25:00 (26 total performers)
Lyrics/Composition: Jin
Arrangement: TeddyLoid

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