How to Stan: Miku, Holograms, and a Redefining of Reality

On this week’s episode: a brief history of how the concept of “reality” has been redefined by live performances over time, from puppetry to holograms to famous virtual characters like Hatsune Miku. In addition, Hope breaks down why Miku and other “vocaloids” are so popular and what that says about how what is “real” to fans is actually quite subjective.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hope-jacobson/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hope-jacobson/support This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 17caratkpop.substack.com/subscribe