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Hop Step Sing! Happy People

Have you ever imagined supporting your idols in an intimate way like changing their hairstyles, photo shooting for them, or lighting up their stage in VR space? 《Happy People》 is the ultimate interactive entertainment that can fulfill your dream!

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Developer
Kodansha, Kodansha VR Lab
Publisher
KOMODO
Release
August 26, 2021
4 years and 342 days ago
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Positive32 reviews96.9%

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About the Game



Hop Step Sing! Unveils Revolutionary 6th VR Music Video, "Happy People": The Future of Interactive Idol Entertainment


After a year-and-a-half hiatus, Hop Step Sing! is back with an electrifying new VR music video. Ever fantasized about being a hands-on fan—styling your idols' hair, capturing their perfect moments on camera, or illuminating their stage in a virtual world? "Happy People" turns your dreams into reality.

Interactive Experiences Await


Engage with hidden interactive elements and your idols will directly communicate with you! And there's more: secure an autographed photo of your favorite character as a keepsake. The experience is accessible with interfaces and subtitles in Japanese, Chinese, and English. Karaoke functionality (in Roman alphabet) is also available.



A Milestone in Idol Entertainment


This release marks the zenith of five years of groundbreaking work by Hop Step Sing!'s VR production team. It's the ultimate interactive idol experience, and we can't wait for you to be part of it!

Cast and Staff


Vocalists:
  • Nijikawa Niina (CV: Maria Sashide)
  • Shiishiba Riri (CV: Toribe Mariko)
  • Mikasa Minowa (CV: Natsumi Hioka)
Lyrics:
  • Aira Yuki
Composer:
  • PandaBoY
Sound Producer:
  • Yohei Kisara (Stray Cats)

Planning & Production: Kodansha VR Lab
Ownership: Kodansha

About Hop Step Sing!


Hop Step Sing! is the inspiring journey of three girls leveraging VR technology to conquer the idol universe. Active since 2017, their portfolio spans five VR music videos, the Nico Nico Live Stream program "Hop Nama," and a comic series. Their 2020 global VR Live event, "Hop☆Summer," captivated over 20,000 fans.

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