Hatsune Miku continues to set milestones in 2025. The iconic Vocaloid surpassed Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle in a national popularity poll, establishing himself as one of the most influential figures in Japanese pop culture.
According to PR Timesthe karaoke operator XING Inc.brand manager JOYSOUNDconducted a survey among its users to find out the most supported artists and anime of the year. The results, published on November 4they placed the rhythmic game Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage! in first place within the anime and video game category, surpassing large productions such as *Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle*which came in fourth place.
The virtual voice that never stops shining
The survey, which surveyed 1,621 users between the September 19 and October 13reaffirms Miku's relevance as a cultural icon. The mobile title Colorful Stage! has surpassed the 39 million global downloads and gave rise to the film *Colorful Stage! The Movie: A Miku Who Can't Sing*released in early 2025.
In the classification, the franchises Ensemble Stars!! and Touken Ranbu Online They ranked second and third, respectively, reflecting the strong presence of works focused on music and idol culture.
Success in cinemas and international critics
Miku's triumph comes shortly after the release of her first feature film, *Colorful Stage! The Movie: A Miku Who Can't Sing*produced by PA Works and directed by Hiroyuki Hata. The film managed to raise more than 3.3 million dollars in the United States, even surpassing its release in Japan, and received a 95% public approval on Rotten Tomatoes.
The story presents a version of Miku who faces an existential crisis: her voice no longer reaches anyone. When meeting Ichika Hoshinoa young street singer, begins an emotional journey in search of reconnecting with her audience and rediscovering her purpose.
With more than 100,000 fan-created songsholographic concerts and global presence, Hatsune Miku In 2025 it reaffirms its status as an eternal symbol of the union between technology, art and Japanese culture. Will Miku continue to dominate the stages of the digital future?
