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Misora Hibari LJ Pro robot accessory

Written by: Michael Keferl on March 17, 2008 at 5:46 pm | In DIGITAL LIFE |

Legendary Japanese enka singer Misora Hibari has been brought back to life as a robot, which is (IMHO) one of the greatest honors that can be bestowed upon an individual in Japan. While not a full-on model of Misora-san, the Little Jammer Pro audio system add-on let’s you play her songs and watch her perform in synchronization.

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While it doesn’t include her most famous Kawa no Nagare no Youni (As the River Flows), the set features most of her more big-band style hits like Omatsuri Mambo.

Is a Jero robot in the pipeline yet? Sign me up!

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Awesome, my mother-in-law loves her music.

Comment by Okinawa — March 20, 2008 #
[...] In addition to authentic details, down to the Toshiba signboard, this monument to nostalgia includes LED light displays, an assortment of retro melodies, a running streetcar, and other moving elements. The whole thing is mounted on top of a set of speakers, with a control panel for animating the display. There is also the modern addition of an outlet for connecting your iPod, so owners can contribute their own soundtrack of classic Misora Hibari. [...]

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