Photo: Crypton Future Media
entertainment

Japanese government appoints Hatsune Miku as corona countermeasure spokesperson

7 Comments
By SoraNews24

International superstar vocaloid Hatsune Miku on Sept 9 assumed her new position as Coronavirus Countermeasure Supporter in the Office for Novel Coronavirus Disease Control of the Japanese government’s Cabinet Secretariat.

This office is responsible for informing the public of the latest in infection prevention methods based on the most up to date knowledge of the virus. Previous awareness campaigns include how to use the contact tracing app that no one else uses, and avoiding the “Three Cs” of closed spaces, crowded places, and close-contact settings.

▼ There is also a helpful infographic on how to cough properly.

poster.jpg

The singer of hits such as “Melt” and “Senbonzakura," will serve as a Supporter until 31 March 2021. Her exact duties are still in the planning stages but are expected to include social media campaigns and video PSAs.

Aside from her widespread popularity, Hatsune Miku’s appointment was partly due to the efforts of her developers at Crypton Future Media. Their voicebanks have been a great way for many to pass the time while in isolation, and to give something back the company created a free open-source coronavirus risk notification system, which is currently in use by several regional governments such as the prefecture of Hokkaido.

While it’s a generous and helpful tool, Hatsune Miku’s reach into certain segments of society will be perhaps an even more important avenue to help contain future spreading of COVID-19. As someone who is literally invulnerable to any coronavirus, novel or otherwise, she’s certainly a role model we can all aspire to be. We just have to figure out this coughing thing first it seems.

Sources: Crypton Future Media, Office for Novel Coronavirus Disease Control, J-Cast Trend

Read more stories from SoraNews24.

-- Say I do with Hatsune Miku! Virtual idol now gracing Japanese marriage certificates

-- Cafe in Japan will hook diners up with a virtual girlfriend to keep them company while they eat

-- Why have no COVID-19 clusters occurred in pachinko parlors?

© SoraNews24

©2024 GPlusMedia Inc.

7 Comments
Login to comment

If it gets the message across, good.

7 ( +7 / -0 )

"Mickelicious"

"If it gets the message across, good."

Sure, absolutely. Just don't understand why serious, important topics here always have to have some icon or mascot to cheer lead it.

8 ( +8 / -0 )

And some Licca-chans as commanders into the Aegis control units....lol

4 ( +4 / -0 )

Cool.

1 ( +1 / -0 )

Well it appears she is setting an example of social distancing, but where is her mask?

2 ( +2 / -0 )

as what Mickelicious said, if it works it works. The younger generations might be tired of listening to old guards from their long-winded speeches and soft words from authorities about the same old warnings, but they might listen to icons, be it virtual, that appeal to them. I can actually see this work. Just use more celebrities

1 ( +1 / -0 )

Well, at least the Otaku are trying. Can't hate on that.

0 ( +0 / -0 )

Login to leave a comment

Facebook users

Use your Facebook account to login or register with JapanToday. By doing so, you will also receive an email inviting you to receive our news alerts.

Facebook Connect

Login with your JapanToday account

User registration

Articles, Offers & Useful Resources

A mix of what's trending on our other sites