Ranni the witch figurine is a unique and enchanting collectible item that has gained popularity among collectors and enthusiasts. Made from high-quality materials and with attention to detail, this figurine captures the essence of a mystical and powerful witch. The Ranni figurine is depicted in a typical witch attire, wearing a flowing black gown with intricate patterns and a pointed hat. Her face is beautifully sculpted, with piercing eyes and a mischievous smile. She holds a broomstick with one hand, ready to take flight in the night sky. What sets Ranni apart from other witch figurines is the level of craftsmanship and the little details that make her truly stand out.
What sets Ranni apart from other witch figurines is the level of craftsmanship and the little details that make her truly stand out. From the tiny stitches on her gown to the subtle shading on her face, every aspect of the figurine reflects the dedication and skill of the artist. The Ranni figurine is not just a decoration piece; it is a representation of the enduring fascination with witchcraft and the supernatural.
Highlights from Hatsune Miku Magical Mirai 2019
The annual event Magical Mirai honors the digital characters from the software company Crypton Future Media, such as Hatsune Miku, Megurine Luka, Kagamine Rin/Len and more. This time around, taking place in both Osaka and Tokyo between August and September, the event was hosted in a total of six days where five of them offered concerts. We decided to visit the second day of the event in Tokyo at Makuhari Messe, on August 31, the day Hatsune Miku was born.
Last year when we visited, the event commemorated the 10th anniversary of Rin/Len, but now was the time for Luka to take the spotlight with her 10-year anniversary celebration. The event was still of course centered on the front figure Hatsune Miku, however, there was a lot of Luka-themed content at the Magical Mirai exhibition; continue along with us and have a look!
As soon as you step into Magical Mirai, you’ll see a welcoming entrance that gives it that carnival vibe. This is themed around the Magical Mirai 2019 theme song called Bless Your Breath and was composed by Wada Takeaki, you may know him as KurageP. Inside the circus tent, we’ll find Hatsune Miku in all its glory. This again is a reference to the song Bless Your Breath where the music video takes place in a circus tent.
Magical Mirai entrance.
Magical Mirai 2019 theme song on display, “Bless Your Breath” by KurageP.
A 1:1 scale statue of Hatsune Miku.
A view of a portion of the venue.
The workshop offered various playful things to create. You could go there to draw, hand paint, and even decorate small keychains yourself. The keychains were popular too and gathered quite a line.
One of the keychain shapes available to decorate.
The workshop area.
Besides the painting and drawing done at the workshop, there was a live painting session going on nearby. The live painting was performed by the college Chiba Designer Gakuin, creating a portrait of Hatsune Miku in her Magical Mirai 2019 outfit which was designed after the theme “Future Circus”. This specific rendition of Miku was designed by Hakuya Rei, a student from the school.
Leek Miku at your service! Protecting the painting from unauthorized visitors.
And of course, lots of other illustrations dedicated to the event were presented to visitors. Some of these illustrations were printed in various official merchandise that was sold at the event, including artwork by Chisuke (千助), Zain (ざいん), KEI, iXima, Sogawa (姐川), and Syugao (しゅがお). All the illustrations have their own distinct style and each one of them outputs a different kind of feel.
Illustrations by Chisuke (千助), Zain (ざいん), KEI, iXima, Sogawa (姐川), and Syugao (しゅがお).
A massive wall consisting of fanart.
With any Miku-related event, there are lots of cosplayers who attend, and this one is no exception. What caught our attention were two fashionable visitors who wore matching outfits with charming details like the white mini-tophat. And with that little detail, we realized afterward that this was actually a casual cosplay inspired by this year’s Hatsune Miku main visuals.
Cosplayers in matching outfits.
This year’s illustration was created by ni02. Hatsune Miku Magical Mirai 2019 figurine.Hatsune Miku Magical Mirai figurine from 2018. Original illustration by MikaPikaZo. Hatsune Miku Magical Mirai figurine from 2017. Original illustration by iXima.
Hatsune Miku Memorial Dress Ver. Original illustration by Pomu.
A sea of Hatsune Miku collaborative merchandise booths could be found all over the venue. We saw booths such as Rascal the Raccoon, Racing Miku, the convenience store New Days, and booths selling Miku-themed snowboards, hair color treatment, and even computer parts as we will see a bit later.
Rascal the Raccoon, and Racing Miku booths.
Cheveux Ensemble collaborates with Miku to bring officially licensed Hatsune Miku hair color treatment. Besides the big line-up of Miku hair treatment, there are additional ones featuring MEIKO, KAITO, Luka, and Rin/Len. The colors are named with the lovely prefix “Candy” such as “Candy Blue”, “Candy Green”, and so on.
Cheveux Ensemble collaborates with Miku to bring officially licensed Hatsune Miku hair color treatment.
Miku Racing could be found scattered around the event floor. One of the most notable things they brought was their Mercedes-AMG Team GOOD SMILE racing car decorated with Miku. Cars typically decorated with fictional characters are called “itasha” in Japan.
Mercedes-AMG Team GOOD SMILE racing car.
Hatsune Miku GT Project Racing Miku 2019 Ver. Original illustration by Annin Doufu (杏仁豆腐).
Hatsune Miku GT Project Racing Miku 2018 summer Ver. Original illustration by Kanzaki Hiro (かんざきひろ).
Some of you might have been intrigued to get a Miku decorated car after seeing the racing car, but there are other ways to get the Miku experience without plastering the exterior with stickers. The car company Daihatsu has collaborated with Miku to give their “MOVE Canbus” an exterior and interior Miku makeover.
Stepping into a MOVE Canbus reveals just how much detailed has put into the interior. There’s a lot that has been customized, like the steering wheel, seats, shift lever, seat belts, and even the dash camera is customized to follow the color theme.
MOVE Canbus Hatsune Miku Limited Package Beach Cruising ver.
SEGA showed off their rhythm arcade game Ongeki Summer! which has a dedicated category for niconico songs, many of them being Vocaloid songs featuring Hatsune Miku and other Crypton Future Media characters.
The rhythm game “Ongeki Summer!” by SEGA.
A bunch of gaming computer parts and peripherals exhibited by the companies Thermaltake and TSUKUMO. Gaming chair, computer monitor, headphone, keyboard, mouse, mousepad, and also Miku-themed computer fan. The computer fans were already installed in the demo units, revealing their glorious RGB lights.
The perfect gaming Miku setup?
Miku gaming chair.
The VR both showing off “Hatsune Miku VR” available on PlayStation VR.
The monitor allows spectators to see the environment of the player.
Moving away from the gaming, we encountered vinyl dolls made by the company Dollfie.
Megurine Luka Hatsune Miku Sakura Ver. Hatsune Miku Hatsune Miku glasses for Dollfie dolls.There were several places outside the workshop which allowed visitors to engage in creating art on different mediums, allowing anyone to draw and create whatever they like. Some of them were a bit more traditional—white surface with a black marker—while some other offered markers in different colors to be drawn over black fabric. But maybe the most interesting one was using colorful tape to add colors to the outlined characters.
Using colorful markers to draw on black fabric.
Select the tape you want to use and start coloring the wall! Some people would add extra flare like text and hearts, and interestingly a bottle of alcohol (next to MEIKO).
As this year celebrated Megurine Luka’s 10-year anniversary, lots of people showed their love by sticking post-its all over the Luka wall.
Fan messages written on post-its.
A one-to-one scale Luka statue.
The company Mizuno Dye Factory, and Tsugaru Maguro Joshikai collaborated with Crypton Future Media to create an impressive Luka fishing flag! If you want to see how it was created from start to finish, have a look this video on Hatsune Miku’s YouTube channel.
Headline: “We created a big fishing flag”
We happen to stumble upon a friend who was appropriately cosplaying as Luka this time, carrying around a 60-year old camera and a can of Sapporo beer. This guy really likes beer, trust us.
Maybe the most bizarre thing at the exhibition was coming across the giant Mikudayo-! Mikudayo- is a human-size Nendoroid (deformed) rendition of Hatsune Miku. It’s a bit terrifying when it stares right into your soul. It looked even scarier when we received the honorable pleasure to see it deflated after the event ended.
Mikudayo- staring into your soul.
At the Creator Market, Vocaloid producers were able to sell their music to visitors in person. Due to the no-photo policy in this area, we weren’t able to get any footage. We did, however, buy some music albums and got them signed.
List of the Vocaloid producers participating in the Magical Mirai 2019 Tokyo Creator Market.
Merchandise from the Hong Kong event “MIKU EXPO Digital Stars 2019”. The figurine design is based on Tsurushima Tatsumi’s illustration.
Not only does the exhibition target people who listen to Hatsune Miku, but also to those who create music using Miku. Yamaha among other companies showed off its product line.
Visitors were able to get their hands on the products and try them out for themselves.
A Vocaloid keyboard, or “keytar”.
Looks like Rin and Len are hard at work!
Hands-on with Reloop’s ELITE DJ equipment.
We ended the day by attending the amazing concert which featured Megurine Luka’s 10th Anniversary theme song Jump for Joy by EasyPop, as well as a special tribute to Vocaloid producer wowaka who sadly passed away earlier this year. The concert was held in the same venue, but in a different hall from the exhibition. If you decide to attend the concert, make sure to buy your tickets early!
The audience was already full of energy right at the start of the show. Photo: Crypton Future Media.
In what felt like a split second, the show was over.
Just like any other Miku concert we attended, we never really felt like going home after such an exciting concert, and luckily, this time we were able to attend the aftershow Magical Mirai 2019 Special Live. Since we attended the second day in Tokyo, the featured artists were EasyPop (BETTI), NayutalieN, Matsushita, and KurageP (Wada Takeaki).
Normally Vocaloid producers would simply DJ on stage or sing, but in the case of KurageP, he brought his band along and performed their songs live. At end the show, vocalist KurageP performed the Magical Mirai 2019 theme song Bless Your Breath in a duet with Miku.
The Special Live that took place after the main concert.
Needless to say, if you’re already a Hatsune Miku fan, Magical Mirai is without a doubt an event you need to attend if you haven’t yet! It brings all the passionate fans and musicians together under two roofs (Osaka and Tokyo) and allows you to speak to your favorite Vocaloid producer face-to-face. Even if you’re not fluent in Japanese, just allowing the producers to know you traveled overseas to meet them already puts a smile on their faces. But of course, Magical Mirai wouldn’t be as magical if it wasn’t for the concerts! Make sure to get your tickets early if you plan on attending.
If you’re not yet a Hatsune Miku fan, try out visiting just the exhibition to see what Hatsune Miku is all about. The small entrance fee of 500 yen (~5 USD) quickly pays itself off with the activities available and the fun things to see. Besides the company booths, there’s a lot of cosplayers there to liven up the festive atmosphere.
Magical Mirai entrance.
Many collectors are drawn to the sense of magic and mystery that these figurines evoke. Whether displayed on a shelf or used as a centerpiece on a Halloween-themed table, the Ranni figurine adds a touch of enchantment to any space. This figurine is also a popular gift choice for people who are interested in witchcraft or simply appreciate the beauty of collectible items. It can be a thoughtful present for birthdays, anniversaries, or any occasion where a touch of whimsy is appreciated. Owning a Ranni the witch figurine is like owning a piece of art. Each figurine is meticulously crafted and hand-painted, making it a unique and valuable item for collectors. Whether you are a seasoned collector or just starting your collection, Ranni is a witch figurine that is sure to captivate and delight..
Reviews for "Ranni the Witch Figurine: A Journey Through Time"
1. Mary - 2 out of 5 stars - I was really disappointed with the Ranni the witch figurine. The quality was extremely poor and it looked nothing like the picture. The paint was chipped in several places and the overall design was sloppy. It was also much smaller than I anticipated. I wouldn't recommend this product to anyone who is looking for a high-quality collectible figurine.
2. John - 1 out of 5 stars - I regret purchasing the Ranni the witch figurine. It arrived broken and the customer service was unhelpful. They refused to provide a refund or replacement. The figurine itself was also poorly made with cheap materials. It was not worth the price and I would advise others to avoid this product.
3. Sarah - 2 out of 5 stars - I had high hopes for the Ranni the witch figurine, but unfortunately, it fell short of my expectations. The detailing was not as intricate as advertised, and the paint job was sloppy. The colors looked faded and the figurine didn't have the same vibrant appearance as shown in the pictures. Overall, it was a disappointment and I wouldn't recommend it.
4. Michael - 1 out of 5 stars - The Ranni the witch figurine was a complete waste of money. It arrived with multiple defects, including missing parts and a warped base. The craftsmanship was subpar and the overall design looked cheap. I would advise against purchasing this product unless you want to be disappointed.
5. Amanda - 2 out of 5 stars - I was really excited to add the Ranni the witch figurine to my collection, but unfortunately, it didn't meet my expectations. The quality was not up to par, with visible seams and rough edges. The figurine also had a strange odor, which was off-putting. I ended up returning it and would not recommend it to others.