The Miku expo was held in Portland on April 6.
However, the sheer eccentricity of the event is causing concertgoers to complain.
A slightly larger TV screen was placed in the center of the stage and the band members playing were caged
“Free Miku” this and “Free Miku” that. What about her poor live band???? They’re doing SO MUCH HEAVY LIFTING after the rest of the mayhem around this show and they’re CAGED! 😢 #MIKUEXPO2024 pic.twitter.com/NQlknCjp3k
— Mary Woodard (@WritingWoodard) April 7, 2024
#MIKUEXPO2024 heres how it looked if anyone was curious pic.twitter.com/olr0v51uOS
— C:\CHISEI\⭐️ (@balisonqs) April 7, 2024
We have considered why they chose this stage configuration.
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It can also be seen as a metaphor for the world situation, as Palestine and Israel are currently at war.
FREE HER#MIKUEXPO2024 pic.twitter.com/vPsVJsMQsh
— 💬 ▕▏ TEA ! (@Teamiibo) April 7, 2024
Metaphor for Japanese society and economy
Perhaps it is a metaphor for Japan, which is stagnating due to a combination of factors, including Japan’s economic growth rate, declining birthrate, and aging population.
cost effectiveness
perhaps they simply chose the most cost-effective method.
What we have listed here is only a guess, so readers are asked to make their own judgments.
People’s Voices
There were many critical comments, including the following
Positive comments are as follows
I really enjoyed the show! I had a lot of fun and I'm looking forward to seeing Miku again in Paris!
— Kenni @ 🍓 (@eggsinarow) April 7, 2024
The LED screen is fine, but I wish the stage lightshow didn't come from behind the screen; it made it very obvious. I hope the merch line situation improves for future shows too.
Although the concert was controversial, we look forward to Hatsune Miku‘s future.