The collaborative project 『葛飾北斎×初音ミク Rella』 — a double-license initiative uniting the ukiyo-e world of legendary Edo-period artist Katsushika Hokusai with modern pop-culture icon Hatsune Miku — has launched a brand-new phase, bringing with it a fresh lineup of merchandise featuring newly commissioned artwork by popular illustrator Rella.
The project envisions Hokusai’s iconic imagery — crashing waves and the beauty of Japan’s four seasons — brought to life anew through the presence of Hatsune Miku and her fellow Piapro Characters, bridging centuries of artistic tradition with contemporary culture.
Rella’s New Artwork
Known for delicate color palettes and a dreamlike aesthetic, Rella has previously contributed to official Hatsune Miku events and anniversary projects. For this collaboration, Rella drew entirely new illustrations that fuse Hokusai’s traditional beauty with a modern sensibility, adapting the official Piapro Characters costumes using visual elements extracted from Hokusai’s masterworks.
In a comment, Rella said:
“Following ‘Mikaeri Bijin Miku,’ I’m very happy to once again have the opportunity to work on a ukiyo-e collaboration. As with that project, I focused on digitally recreating the brushwork of the original and the texture of woodblock printing. This time, I also incorporated elements drawn from Hokusai’s celebrated works to arrange the official Piapro Characters costumes.”
Characters Featured
The collection features all six Piapro Characters: Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Rin, Kagamine Len, Megurine Luka, MEIKO, and KAITO.
Merchandise Lineup
Items featuring all six characters include:
- A4 Clear File Set (2 sheets) + Card
- Fabric Poster (布ポスター)
- Pouch
- Canvas Art
- Serial-numbered A3 Acrylic Panel (limited quantity)
Trading items include Acrylic Stands, Clear Acrylic Keychains, Can Badges, Shikishi Art Boards, and Cheki Cards.
A separate range of items based on Hokusai’s iconic “The Great Wave off Kanagawa (神奈川沖波裏)” design includes:
- Desk Mat and Mouse Pad
- Car Magnet and 3D Magnet
- Playing Cards (Trump)
- Stickers
- Big Can Badge
- Tote Bag
- T-shirt (limited to 150 units)
- Diecut Acrylic Stand
- Postcard
- Hand Towel
- B2 Tapestry
- Clear Pen Pouch
- Clear Case
- Folding Fan (扇子)
In-Store Novelty Campaign
At participating physical retail locations, customers who spend 2,000 yen (tax included) or more will receive one randomly selected novelty item from a set of six designs. The campaign runs while supplies last.
With its seamless blend of Edo-period artistry and 21st-century pop culture, the new 『葛飾北斎×初音ミク』 project is sure to appeal to Vocaloid fans and Japanese art enthusiasts alike.
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