Hatsune Miku: HSP ver. is a 1/7 scale figure by Max Factory, based on a newly drawn illustration of Hatsune Miku by Hiro Kanzaki.
The design combines a shoulder keyboard with a green sound module connected to it, capturing the uniquely Hatsune Miku-like fusion of music and character illustration. This article introduces the product specifications, design highlights, the background of Hatsune Miku as a character, and related figures.
- Product Details for Hatsune Miku: HSP ver.
- Who Is Hatsune Miku?
- A Design Based on Hiro Kanzaki’s Newly Drawn Illustration
- The Musical Image Created by the Shoulder Keyboard
- Collectibility as a Hatsune Miku Figure Released in 2012
- Hatsune Miku Scale Figures by Max Factory
- Enjoying Hatsune Miku Through Max Factory’s figma Series
- Add Hatsune Miku: HSP ver. to Your Collection
Product Details for Hatsune Miku: HSP ver.
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Product Name
Hatsune Miku: HSP ver.
Product Information
| Series | Character Vocal Series 01: Hatsune Miku |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer / Release | Max Factory |
| Distributor | Good Smile Company |
| Release Date | April 2012 |
| Category | 1/7 scale figure |
| Specifications | Painted PVC figure with stand included |
| Height | Approx. 200mm |
| Sculptor | Konoka Okuda |
Hatsune Miku: HSP ver. is a figure that brings the soft contours and pop color palette of the official illustration into three-dimensional form. At approximately 200mm tall, this 1/7 scale figure offers detailed sculpting while still being easy to display on a collection shelf.
This figure is based on a newly drawn illustration by Hiro Kanzaki, an illustrator who also posts Vocaloid songs under the name Hana Soumen P. One of its standout features is how Kanzaki’s two creative worlds—illustration and music—come together in a single collectible figure.
Who Is Hatsune Miku?
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Hatsune Miku is the character associated with singing voice synthesizer software developed by Crypton Future Media. Originally introduced as software that could sing lyrics and melodies entered by users, Miku grew into a major creative movement as countless creators produced music and shared it online.
Today, Hatsune Miku has expanded beyond the framework of music software into live concerts, art, games, figures, and more as a virtual singer. Because different illustrators can add their own interpretations to each work, Hatsune Miku continues to appear with a wide range of expressions, outfits, and visual styles.
Hatsune Miku: HSP ver. is based on the world of Hiro Kanzaki’s illustration and music activities. It is an appealing figure both for fans who enjoy Hatsune Miku as a character and for those drawn to the culture of Vocaloid music.
A Design Based on Hiro Kanzaki’s Newly Drawn Illustration
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One of the biggest highlights of this figure is that it is based on a newly drawn illustration of Hatsune Miku by Hiro Kanzaki. The rounded cheeks and slightly youthful expression give the figure a warm, approachable charm.
Hiro Kanzaki is known for providing the original illustrations for Dengeki Bunko’s Oreimo and also for his work on Eromanga Sensei. His ability to capture character expressions, flowing hair, and fine costume details is widely recognized among light novel and anime fans.
The sculpt is arranged so that the hair, outfit, and musical equipment all fit naturally within the same composition, making it feel as if the illustration has leapt into three-dimensional form. It is a design that rewards viewing from multiple angles, from the front view to the twin tails and equipment placement.
The Musical Image Created by the Shoulder Keyboard
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Source: Good Smile Company
In Hatsune Miku: HSP ver., the shoulder keyboard is positioned almost as if it has become part of her outfit. It is a design that clearly expresses Hatsune Miku as a character who creates music.
At the end of the cable extending from the keyboard is a creature depicted as a green sound module. This unique detail allows mechanical music equipment and cute character design to coexist naturally. It gives HSP ver. a charm that sets it apart from more standard Hatsune Miku figures.
Collectibility as a Hatsune Miku Figure Released in 2012
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Source: Good Smile Company
Hatsune Miku: HSP ver. was released in April 2012. Hatsune Miku figures come in many forms, including figures based on her official outfit, figures inspired by songs or games, and figures based on newly drawn illustrations by individual artists.
Among them, HSP ver. stands out as a figure that brings an individual creator’s interpretation into three-dimensional form. Because many years have passed since its release, it is also a rewarding piece to hunt for collectors who want to trace the history of Hatsune Miku figures.
Hatsune Miku Scale Figures by Max Factory
Max Factory has produced a variety of Hatsune Miku scale figures that incorporate different illustrators’ styles and interpretations of her world. Even within the same 1/7 scale format, each figure differs in pose, costume, base design, and use of space. Here are some scale figures that pair well with Hatsune Miku: HSP ver.
Hatsune Miku
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Source: Good Smile Company
“Hatsune Miku” is a 1/7 scale figure by Max Factory released in 2009. It is based on the pose from the singing voice software package illustration, and uses translucent materials for parts of the hair, forearm displays, and skirt. Displaying it alongside HSP ver. lets collectors compare a figure based on Miku’s official outfit with one shaped by an illustrator’s unique interpretation.
Hatsune Miku: Tony ver.
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Source: Good Smile Company
“Hatsune Miku: Tony ver.” is a 1/7 scale figure released in 2011. Based on a newly drawn illustration by Tony, it recreates Miku with transparent-looking paintwork and a dynamic pose. Like HSP ver., it presents Hatsune Miku through the eyes of a single illustrator. Displaying the two together highlights how Miku can embrace many different visual interpretations.
Hatsune Miku: mebae Ver.
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Source: Good Smile Company
“Hatsune Miku: mebae Ver.” is a 1/7 scale figure released in 2016, based on a newly drawn illustration by mebae and featuring Hatsune Miku in a ballerina-inspired outfit. The tutu, hair ornament, and twin tails create the impression of a fleeting moment on stage. In contrast to the pop, music-equipment-inspired style of HSP ver., this figure emphasizes graceful movement and theatrical presentation.
Hatsune Miku: Risa Ebata Ver.
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Source: Good Smile Company
“Hatsune Miku: Risa Ebata Ver.” is a 1/7 scale figure released in 2015, based on a newly drawn illustration by Risa Ebata. It combines a pose of Miku sitting on a floating diamond, twin tails flowing in the wind, and a translucent overall texture. Compared with the pop and approachable expression of HSP ver., this figure offers a more delicate and fantasy-like interpretation of the same character.
Enjoying Hatsune Miku Through Max Factory’s figma Series
In addition to scale figures, Max Factory, the maker of Hatsune Miku: HSP ver., also produces the articulated figure series “figma.” Unlike HSP ver., which is enjoyed as a completed pose, figma figures allow collectors to choose expressions and accessories. The appeal of figma is that you can create your own favorite Hatsune Miku scenes.
figma Hatsune Miku 2.0
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Source: Good Smile Company
“figma Hatsune Miku 2.0” is an articulated Hatsune Miku figure released in 2013 as figma No.200. It includes three face plates—a smiling face, singing face, and embarrassed face—along with a microphone, microphone stand, guitar, and wings. Max Factory’s original joint system makes it possible to recreate singing and performance poses.
Displayed alongside HSP ver., it lets collectors enjoy both the atmosphere of a fixed illustration-based figure and the freedom of changing poses and expressions.
figma Racing Miku 2013: EV MIRAI ver.
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Source: Good Smile Company
“figma Racing Miku 2013: EV MIRAI ver.” is a figma figure by Max Factory based on Racing Miku from the Hatsune Miku GT Project. Racing Miku was created as a motorsports support character derived from Hatsune Miku. This figure was released in 2014 and stands approximately 130mm tall.
While HSP ver. is based on a newly drawn illustration by Hiro Kanzaki, this figure lets collectors enjoy the costume and world of the Hatsune Miku GT Project. Comparing the two reveals the appeal of Hatsune Miku as a character who can move freely between music, illustration, and racing culture.
figma Hatsune Miku V4X
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Source: Good Smile Company
“figma Hatsune Miku V4X” is a 2018 articulated figure based on the Hatsune Miku V4X visual by iXima. It recreates the gradients seen in her hair, arms, and legs, and includes three expressions: a smiling face, singing face, and winking face. With a microphone, microphone stand, and guitar included, it can create live performance scenes that differ from the shoulder-keyboard style of HSP ver.
figma Sakura Miku
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Source: Good Smile Company
“figma Sakura Miku” is a figma figure released in 2020, featuring Sakura Miku in an outfit inspired by cherry blossoms. It comes with accessories such as cherry blossoms, a Japanese tray, three-color dango, amazake, a camera, and a special base with a cherry blossom pattern. Displaying it alongside the music-equipment-inspired HSP ver. expands the collection into seasonal character expressions derived from Hatsune Miku.
Add Hatsune Miku: HSP ver. to Your Collection
Source: Good Smile Company
Hatsune Miku: HSP ver. offers the following appeal:
- A pop and approachable expression based on a newly drawn illustration by Hiro Kanzaki
- A music-inspired design featuring a shoulder keyboard and green sound module
- The dimensional appeal of the twin tails and accessories in an approx. 200mm-tall 1/7 scale figure
- A background where Hatsune Miku’s creative culture meets the individuality of an illustrator
- Collectibility that makes it enjoyable to compare with other Hatsune Miku scale figures and figma figures
This figure lets you experience one of the many expressive sides of Hatsune Miku as a physical collectible. Whether you entered the world of Hatsune Miku through music, illustration, or Max Factory scale figures, this is a memorable piece that can stand out in your collection.
If you are looking for Hatsune Miku: HSP ver., you can check the current listing from the eBay product page below.
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