Pokémon fans will certainly be familiar with Alolan Vulpix. While the creature was initially a Kanto (Generation I) introduction, it received it's Ice Type Alolan version along with the rest in
Pokémon Sun and
Pokémon Moon for the Nintendo 3DS. What fans of the pocket monster may not be aware of is Hatsune Miku - the vocalist with whom Alolan Vulpix is doing an upcoming collaboration.
You read that right. A singer is doing a collaboration with a single Pokémon - none other than the adorable icy Alolan Vulpix itself. Now, this may seem like a ridiculous and unconventional promotion for a musician - but with a little more information about Hatsune Miku, it will all make sense.
See, Hatsune Miku isn't actually a person, but instead an anime-like girl that sings using a vocaloid software voicebank developed by Crypton Future Media. The 16 year old anthropomorph has long turquoise twitails and sports the usual anime look which will make her a decent companion for Alolan Vulpix and she surely won't look out of place.
Snow sculptures will be on site to be seen at the 71st Sapparo Snow Festival - depicting Snow Miku and Alolan Vulpix in matching scarves.
Pokémon Center locations will feature exclusive merchandise during this time as well. An image will be sold at the event which has been drawn by Naoko Saito who has been drawing art for the
Pokémon Trading Card Game cards ever since 2009. The image will feature Snow Miku dressed as a band leader with her trusty Alolan Vulpix at her side - a must have for fans of pocket monsters and Miku.
What do you think about this collaboration? Do you think we should see more innovative and interesting pairings like this or is it just a waste of time in your eyes? Sound off below!
The 71st Sapparo Snow Festival will take place from February 4-11, 2020.