Crypton Future Media told the Deadline entertainment news service that it is co-developing an original animated series for its Vocaloid virtual idol Hatsune Miku. Besides the animated series, Crypton Future Media, the entertainment company Graphic India (The Legend of Hanuman, 18 Days), and the brand licensor Carlin West Agency are also planning “an original series of Webtoons and comics.”
According to Deadline, the projects will “enter the story of the ‘Mikuverse’ that will combine live-action, animation and music.” It added that the companies are developing “a modern, entertaining story with an exciting new look for Hatsune Miku.” Graphic India’s co-founder and CEO Sharad Devarajan, and Carlin West Agency’s namesake founder and CEO Carlin West, are creating the new series, and both are serving as executive producers with Crypton Future Media founder and CEO Hiroyuki…
