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Hatsune Miku Joins the Ring in Fitness Boxing!

Need an extra boost of motivation for your at-home workout? Hatsune Miku joins the boxing ring in a new edition of the popular guided workout game Fitness Boxing on the Switch.

Fitness Boxing Feat. Hatsune Miku takes the same successful formula of a Switch-based workout and adds Hatsune Miku and other Piapro characters as your personal virtual instructors. Hatsune Miku rhythm games are popular across the globe, now, you can add a little more heat to the mix by punching, jabbing, and grooving to the beat of Hatsune Miku songs while you work up a sweat! 

Now on sale for $49.99, team up with the iconic virtual idol Hatsune Miku and work up a sweat in the classic Fitness Boxing Mode, or dive into the all-new “Miku Exercise” mode featuring original tracks from Kagamine Rin, Kagamine Len, and Megurine Luka. Piapro characters plus Fitness Boxing’s instructors Lin and Evan are available to support your fitness goals.

With 24 iconic Piapro tracks like “Melt” and “The Vampire” alongside six new songs for the game, including the main theme “Let’s Mikusercise!” by Japanese games, Vocaloid, and anime song musician, cosMo@Bousou-P, you’ll have the perfect playlist to keep you motivated. The game also includes over 30 background tracks from the Fitness Boxing series, making this entry the most musically packed installment yet!

Fitness Boxing Feat. Hatsune Miku supports players in daily exercise by offering a wide range of warm-up options, difficulty settings, and the ability to practice individual moves. If you want to keep up with your new boxing routine this installation includes all the exercise support features of Fitness Boxing, such as daily stamps that record your exercise history and the goal management system, now just with Hatsune Miku guiding you along your fitness journey! And if that wasn’t enough, long-time Hatsune Miku and Piapro fans will enjoy the new art style of the characters and outfits by Iwato. Unlock sporty outfits to customize your character of choice to keep you inspired and motivated to crush your workout goals!

In the coming weeks, players can expect new content to keep their workout fresh and exciting. Here’s what’s on the horizon for Fitness Boxing Feat. Hatsune Miku:

  • Miku Exercise Editor (Sept 19, $9.99)
  • Exercise BGM Pack Vol.1 (Sept 26, $4.99)
  • Exercise BGM Pack Vol.2 (Oct 3, $4.99)
  • Additional Costume Sakura Miku (Oct 10, $4.99)

If you’re feeling creative, the Miku Exercise Editor DLC allows you to personalize your workouts, create new routines, and share courses with other players online. Additionally, new exercise background music (BGM) packs and the Sakura Miku costume are available for download. Songs include “World is Mine” and “Hand in Hand,” arranged specifically for Fitness Boxing. 

Are you ready to crush your fitness goals with Hatsune Miku? Get in the virtual ring and box to your heart’s content at the beat of Miku’s songs!

Brianna Fox-Priest

Brianna Fox-Priest is a freelance journalist based in Tokyo. Covering video games and Japanese pop culture, her work can be seen in Otaku USA, Anime USA, Jotaku Network, and Sprudge.

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