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Hatsune Miku has become a global icon, transcending her origins to make anime more mainstream and approachable around the world. Now, she’s shattering another barrier with a groundbreaking Vocaloid collectible that’s sure to captivate fans.
Bandai is set to release the METAL BUILD Hatsune Miku figure, marking the first time Miku joins the prestigious line and introducing the series’ inaugural female character. This collectible features Miku in a striking new outfit with a quasi-mechanical design, incorporating real metal to enhance its style and heft. Currently available for pre-order, this figure represents Miku’s most sophisticated and futuristic incarnation to date.
While Miku has been featured in a variety of merchandise, the METAL BUILD figure stands out by swapping cuteness for a sleek, modern aesthetic. As the first female entry in the series, Miku’s inclusion is notable, especially since she’s not derived from a typical mecha anime. This places her among the ranks of figures inspired by legendary series like Mobile Suit Gundam, solidifying her status in this esteemed collection.
Amid her many other forms of branding and merchandise, the new METAL BUILD Hatsune Miku collectible eschews kawaii for cool. The figure is the first female character represented in the line, and strangely enough, she’s not directly derived from any mecha anime. Given that the other figures in the series are based on works such as the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise, this puts METAL BUILD Miku in esteemed company.
The overall design has a strong cyberpunk and cybernetic aesthetic to Miku’s usual appearance, making her look like a character out of Ghost in the Shell. This means that external joints and an exposed back are part of the equation, along with die-cast construction for her limbs. As a result, she’s loaded with articulation and can pose better than perhaps any other figure for Miku, and this isn’t hindered by her outfit.
Instead of her usual shirt, tie and skirt combo, this take on Miku has a cloth outfit comprised of a jacket and shin guard-like material. Her twintail hairstyle is also brought to life through PVC parts, creating an animated flow to the figure’s overall aesthetic while fitting the science-fiction tone of the release. Also befitting this concept while honoring the character’s musical roots is her weapon, which looks like a cross between a hi-tech guitar and a futuristic long rifle.
On top of this and four interchangeable faces, she also comes with three pairs of hands, alternate bangs that have their own headdress, two different backpacks and further armor to be placed on her wrist. The figure is set to become available for pre-order on Friday, April 3, with the online cost listed on Jump Ichiban as US$323. Expected to be released in October 2026, this take on Miku is certainly hitting higher (and more mechanical) notes than ever before.