# Perfectly Poised Creations The Ultimate Japanese Virtual Idol Combines 61 Girls' Features By Leslie Chen | Published 2011-06-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-japanese-virtual-idol References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2011/06/japanese-super.php) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slvXiVsbkmU&feature=player_embedded) The Japanese always stay on the [cutting edge of technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-world-labs) and this Ultimate Japanese Virtual Idol proves that their advancements aren't just fixated on one subject. Created by a music group in Japan, the virtual idol is the [perfect combination of their features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avatai). Both amazing and a little freaky, the creation could easily trick you into believing it were a real girl. The Ultimate Japanese Virtual Idol was made for a promotion and has been dubbed a 16-year-old girl named Aimi Eguchi. Members of the group AKB48, a musical ensemble containing 61 girls, lent their physical attributes as well as voices and movements to create this perfect idol. Appearing completely realistic, the virtual idol may just represent what your perfect girl would look like; at least if you were a 13-year-old pop fiend living in Japan. **Implications** - The increasing number of technological advancements in the modern sphere are causing consumers to look for only the best. Products that strive for perfection and go beyond meeting the standards are the ones that will succeed on today's market. Companies could hone in on this desire for the ultimate quality in order to grow their revenue. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Virtual Idol Creation:** The trend of creating realistic virtual idols could disrupt the entertainment industry by replacing human performers. - **Hyper-realistic Technology:** The trend of hyper-realistic technology could disrupt multiple industries by providing consumers with near-perfect products and experiences. - **Collaborative Virtual Production:** The trend of collaborating multiple artists and creators to produce virtual content could disrupt the traditional production industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Entertainment:** Creating virtual idols with realistic features could disrupt the entertainment industry by providing a cheaper and more customizable alternative to human performers. - **Technology:** Advancements in hyper-realistic technology could disrupt multiple industries such as gaming, consumer goods, and healthcare, by fulfilling consumers' desire for perfection. - **Content Creation:** Collaborating multiple artists and creators to produce virtual content could disrupt the traditional content creation industry by providing a new platform for emerging artists and creators to showcase their work. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Virtual Idol Livestreams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-dol.md) - [Innovative Avatar-Creation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/idoru.md) - [Virtual Influencer Creators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optodolce.md) - [AI-Powered Virtual Influencers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-influencers.md) - [Virtual Wig Try-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genai-experience.md) - [AI Beauty Pageants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miss-ai.md) - [AI-Powered Avatar Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-magic-avatar.md) - [Unique AI-Generated Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skinny-mobile.md) - [Cutting-Edge AI Humanoid Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-world-labs.md)