Hatsune Miku was created and first released as Vocaloid software on August 31, 2007, by Crypton Future Media as part of the Vocaloid2 Character Vocal Series.

Quick Scoop: Key Facts

  • Creation date (software release): August 31, 2007.
  • Creator/company: Developed and distributed by Crypton Future Media, using Yamaha’s Vocaloid 2 singing-synthesizer engine.
  • Character concept: Designed as a virtual singer, a 16‑year‑old girl with long turquoise twin-tails, meant to be an “android diva” whose name means “first sound of the future.”

So when people ask “when was Hatsune Miku created,” they’re usually referring to that original software launch on August 31, 2007, which fans still celebrate as her “birthday.”

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