The manga starts with Meiko returning from work, when she suddenly notices a green-haired chibi-girl in an orange box at the street, just like a lost kitten. Meiko returns home with her, teaches her to talk and puts on a collar (Obviously a DearS reference). A great start for a good series.
Every major Vocaloid characters are present here. But the catch is, they are completely out of character, every single one of them:
- Miku is overly stupid, but cute.
- Rin is a Tsundere girl.
- Len is a lazy, no-good scumbag.
- Meiko is Miku's parent, always drinking alcohol.
- Kaito is a replica of Koizumi from "Suzumiya Haruhi". Absolutely carefree.
The personalities fits extremely well though, as the "Hatsune Mix" Manga is a comedy gag-manga. When it tries to get serious or dramatic, it ends up really cheesy, proving that comedy is what fits this artist the most. Everything from the usual facial expressions to the stereotypic personalities, there's something here for everyone to love.
The art-style is very interesting too, as this is made by a very popular artist. The drawings are pretty amateurish, but shaded in such a way that it looks impressive. There is a lot of weird expressions and chibi drawings though, so you can't help to feel that mangaka is pretty lazy sometimes. It reminds more of a doujinshi from a first-timer on "Comifest".
There are only 14 chapters scanlated, but if you're a fan of Miku, it's available for purchase and as huge as a phone book for a really cheap price. If you like jokes connected with personality traits, Vocaloids, or are searching for a good manga to pass some time with, this is the right choice. If you are looking for breath-taking art or a deep story, just watch Hatsune Miku music videos instead.
