Gundam x Hatsune Miku Haro Speaker Revealed for 45th Anniversary
Haro merges with Miku for an arcade prize celebrating the Gundam anniversary. Image via bsp-prize.jp
In a remarkable convergence of Japanese pop culture, a collaboration has been announced to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise. Starting in August 2025, an exclusive collector's item will be available: the "Lively Haro Speaker Miku ver." This product merges Gundam's iconic robotic mascot, Haro, with the aesthetic of the virtual pop diva, Hatsune Miku. The speaker will not be sold in stores; instead, it will be an exclusive prize in crane machines at arcade centers across Japan, underscoring its collectible nature.
This launch is a centerpiece of the "Gundam 45th Anniversary x Hatsune Miku" project, representing a strategic union of two intellectual property models: Gundam, with its traditional, centralized narrative approach, and Hatsune Miku, a digital phenomenon driven by the creativity of its global community. The speaker, featuring Miku's signature turquoise color and hair accessories integrated into Haro's spherical design, functions as a wireless device that lights up when turned on, combining aesthetic value with utility.
Collectible arcade item for the 45th Gundam anniversary. Image via bsp-prize.jp
Haro: The Perfect Canvas for Collaboration
Haro is an emblematic and recurring figure in the Gundam universe, transcending its initial role to become a symbol of the franchise. Originally built by protagonist Amuro Ray in the 1979 series, Mobile Suit Gundam, this small, spherical robot demonstrated the character's mechanical ingenuity. Its simple and adaptable design has allowed it to appear in multiple timelines and universes of the saga with varied functions.
It has been everything from a mass-produced toy in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam to an advanced co-pilot in Mobile Suit Gundam 00, where it assists in controlling defensive systems. In other iterations, such as Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, multiple colored Haros are owned by Lacus Clyne, while in Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn and Mobile Suit Gundam AGE, it functions as a modified family heirloom passed down through generations. This malleability—allowing it to be a pet, a tool, or an AI assistant without a rigid backstory—makes it the perfect canvas for collaborations. It permits aesthetic fusions like the one with Hatsune Miku without conflicting with the series' predominantly war-focused tone.
This unique collaboration merges two pillars of Japanese pop culture. What are your thoughts on the Haro and Miku fusion? Let us know in the comments below!
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Sources
- bsp-prize.jp. "Mobile Suit Gundam Series 45th Anniversary × Hatsune Miku Lively Haro Speaker Miku ver." (Accessed July 10, 2025)
- Essential Japan. "New Hatsune Miku x Gundam wireless speaker revealed" (Accessed July 10, 2025)
- GUNDAM.INFO. "A Special Collaboration Project Between Gundam Series' 45th Anniversary and Hatsune Miku Announced!" (Accessed July 10, 2025)
- Wikipedia. "Haro (character)" (Accessed July 10, 2025)
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