Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage Celebrates 6th Anniversary at Anime NYC

SEGA’s mobile rhythm game Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage! is marking its sixth anniversary this year. The celebration includes a recent appearance at Anime NYC 2026, where voice actors Tomori Kusunoki and Rui Tanabe participated in a press interview alongside Eugene Musinski of SEGA Japan’s global marketing team. The discussion focused on the title's enduring popularity and its narrative themes regarding mental health and self-discovery.

Kusunoki, who voices Kanade, and Tanabe, who portrays Mafuyu from the Nightcord at 25:00 unit, reflected on how their understanding of the characters has deepened over the six-year run. They emphasized that the game’s original characters allow players to relate to personal struggles, with music serving as a tool for healing and finding one’s true identity. Musinski noted that the diverse musical genres and emotional storytelling help connect with a broad international audience.

AniTrendz reported on September 29 that art and music details for Sparks of Tomorrow were discussed at Anime NYC 2026. Siliconera also covered the event on October 15, noting that Ironmouse costumes joined Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage for Halloween.