On March 9, 2025, Japan celebrated another vibrant Miku Day, marking the occasion with an exciting announcement from McDonald’s Japan. This collaboration, which was initially teased in February, features the beloved Vocaloid character, Hatsune Miku, in an innovative partnership centered around McDonald’s popular McShaker fries, known locally as Shaka Shaka Potato.
A Creative Twist on a Classic Hit
The partnership introduces a playful spin on the iconic Hatsune Miku song “Mikumiku Ni Shiteageru [Shiteyanyo],” reimagined as “Shakashaka ni Shiteageru.” Accompanying this reworked melody is an animated music video that has been shared across McDonald’s Japan’s social media platforms, delighting fans and patrons alike.
MikuMakeover: Transforming McDonald’s into “MikuDonald’s”
This engaging music video is available on both the company’s official YouTube channel and their X account (formerly known as Twitter). Additionally, the McDonald’s X account showcased adorable chibi-style artwork of Miku, capturing her in action while performing the parody, complete with a bag of McShaker fries nearby—highlighting the focal point of this collaboration.
Miku Takes Center Stage in Restaurants
As part of this collaboration, McDonald’s Japan has announced that Hatsune Miku will lend her voice to all in-store announcements up until March 19, 2025. The same X post emphasized the transformation of McDonald’s into ‘MikuDonald’s’ as a direct result of their partnership. While details are currently sparse, it suggests that this initiative could signal the beginning of a broader collaborative journey with the acclaimed Vocaloid.
The Origins of the Song and Miku’s Legacy
The original song being parodied was composed by ika_mo (Kamo Tsuruta) in 2007 and garnered significant popularity through the Niconico platform, capturing the imaginations of Hatsune Miku enthusiasts. The song’s fame was further amplified when enka artist Sachiko Kobayashi parodied it in 2014, enhancing Miku’s appeal and paving the way for her international recognition.
Teasers and Upcoming Releases
The initial teaser for this collaboration emerged on February 19, featuring a silhouette that fans quickly recognized as Miku. Accompanying the image was a caption hinting that “this year’s McShaker fries will feature this person,” affirming the excitement among patrons and fans alike. The teaser was complemented by a parody video of the famed “Nyanyanyanyanyanyanya!” from daniwell, further stoking anticipation.
Hatsune Miku: A Global Phenomenon
Created by Crypton Future Media, Hatsune Miku was launched in August 2007 and has since solidified her status as a global icon. Her popularity continues to soar, as evidenced by her latest cinematic venture, COLORFUL STAGE! The Movie: A Miku Who Can’t Sing, which premiered in Japanese theaters on January 17, 2025, debuting at #2 in the box office. Furthermore, GKIDS has announced international screenings starting April 11, 2025.
For more details on this thrilling collaboration and to view images, visit the source: Sportskeeda.