The Monster Personification Project! AKB48’s Miku Tanabe Transforms into Tanamiclas!

The Monster Personification Project! AKB48’s Miku Tanabe Transforms into Tanamiclas!

On Oct. 12, a celebratory event was held for the release of collaborative cases and clear file folders of Tanamiclas, which was created as part of Tsuburaya Productions’ “Monster Personification Project.” At the event, held in AppBank Store Shinjuku, Miku Tanabe of the idol group AKB48 made an appearance dressed as Tanamiclas. The venue was heated up by Tanabe participating in a talk event, rock-paper-scissors tournament, and more.

Tanamiclas appears. The intensity shook the venue.

Tanamiclas is a character created as a collaboration between Tanabe and the capsule monster Miclas 1 from Ultra Seven. The anime otaku Tanabe had a burning desire to collaborate with Tsuburaya Productions, and that collaboration was finally realized.

The event was divided into two parts: a talk event & rock-paper-scissors tournament and an autograph signing. A crowd of people gathered before the event started, and fans blew up when Tanamiclas appeared. Due to the impact, a photography session immediately broke out. The second part of the event was simulcast on Nico Nico Douga 2, and fans watching online commented.

Tanamiclas’ face was hidden by everyone putting their hands up during the rock-paper-scissors tournament.
The event was simulcast on Nico Nico Douga. Fans were excited by the anime discussion and many commented in admiration, ”She really knows a lot about anime.”

The collaboration products are four types of cases for the iPhone 5s and clear file folders. Each design fully displays the cuteness of Tanamiclas. One of the iPhone cases features a red-lettered print with white as its base that was endorsed by Tanabe.

Dependent on how well these do, there may be even more new Tanamiclas products to come. Look forward to it!

^1^ A capsule monster that appeared in the Japanese special effects show Ultra Seven. When main character Dan Moroboshi couldn’t transform into Ultra Seven, Miclas fought enemies in his place. Its head is based on an Incan god.

^2^ An Internet-based video distribution service. User comments can be displayed within videos. The site was created by Dwango and sponsored by the subsidiary company Niwango.

©TSUBURAYA PROD.

This is a Tokyo Otaku Mode original article.

Just look at this intense costume!
Just look at this intense costume!
A crowd of people quickly gathered.
A crowd of people quickly gathered.
The iPhone cases show off a cute illustration of Tanamiclas.
The iPhone cases show off a cute illustration of Tanamiclas.
Those who purchased one of the products got to participate in the autograph signing.
Those who purchased one of the products got to participate in the autograph signing.
 
 
 
 
During the Nico Nico Douga simulcast, Tanamiclas played to the camera.
During the Nico Nico Douga simulcast, Tanamiclas played to the camera.
She attacks with her horns.
She attacks with her horns.
  
  
 
 
There were so many people, it was hard to see Tanamiclas.
There were so many people, it was hard to see Tanamiclas.
The fan who won the rock-paper-scissors tournament was presented with a special autographed picture.
The fan who won the rock-paper-scissors tournament was presented with a special autographed picture.
Presenting her autograph.
Presenting her autograph.
After the rock-paper-scissors tournament, there was a meet and greet. Even female fans were in attendance.
After the rock-paper-scissors tournament, there was a meet and greet. Even female fans were in attendance.
 
 
A line quickly formed due to her popularity. At the autograph session, some fans bought more than one product so that they could shake her hand multiple times.
A line quickly formed due to her popularity. At the autograph session, some fans bought more than one product so that they could shake her hand multiple times.
From the Nico Nico Douga simulcast.
From the Nico Nico Douga simulcast.
Excited by the anime discussion, several in attendance even stated their surprise at the extent of Tanabe’s anime knowledge.
Excited by the anime discussion, several in attendance even stated their surprise at the extent of Tanabe’s anime knowledge.
The front of Tanamiclas. The costume gave off the feeling that the entire thing was thoughtfully made.
The front of Tanamiclas. The costume gave off the feeling that the entire thing was thoughtfully made.
The costume from the back.
The costume from the back.
Ultra Beam pose.
Ultra Beam pose.
Attacking pose!
Attacking pose!
Well done, Tanabe!
Well done, Tanabe!
The four kinds of iPhone cases (compatible with iPhone 5/5s)
The four kinds of iPhone cases (compatible with iPhone 5/5s)
The four kinds of clear file folders.
The four kinds of clear file folders.

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