Hochi Shimbun will release the 2025 Sakura Miku Special Edition—a limited-run, goods-included tabloid newspaper—on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. The edition spotlights Sakura Miku, a spring-themed derivative of the virtual singer Hatsune Miku.

Cover by CHRIS, Poster by ERIMO, and Two Original Postcards Included

The cover features a newly drawn illustration by popular illustrator CHRIS, while the fold-out poster is created by ERIMO. The visual captures the charm of Sakura Miku, set against a springtime sky filled with soda-like bubbles. The edition also includes two original postcards as bonuses.

Exclusive Interviews and Sakura Miku History

The tabloid contains interviews with CHRIS and ERIMO, delving into their creative process and connection to Sakura Miku. It also highlights the character’s collaborations both in Japan and overseas, as well as a retrospective on her journey, featuring comments from key stakeholders.

Where to Buy

In-store:
Available at select Lawson locations in Hirosaki, Hakodate, Tokyo, Saitama, Kanagawa, and Chiba, and at the Hochi Entertainment Market shop on the 3rd floor of Ikebukuro P’PARCO (2 minutes from JR Ikebukuro Station East Exit).

Online:
Available via the official EC site: https://hochi-em.com/

Product Details

Title: 2025 Sakura Miku Special Edition
Release Date: April 30, 2025 (Wed)
Format: 8-page tabloid, includes a newly drawn poster and two original postcards
Price: ¥1,000 (tax included)

What Is Sakura Miku?

Sakura Miku is a spring-themed character derived from Hatsune Miku, adorned in seasonally inspired attire. She appears from late winter through early spring and has served as the official character for events like the Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival and tourism campaigns in Hirosaki and Hakodate.

About Hatsune Miku

Developed by Crypton Future Media, Inc., Hatsune Miku is a vocal synthesizer software that allows anyone to create songs by inputting lyrics and melodies. Her popularity spread rapidly as creators began posting songs online, and she has since become a global icon with concerts, merchandise, and more.

Source : PR Times