Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA 2nd (初音ミク -Project DIVA- 2nd)[1] is the sequel to Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA. It is a rhythm game for the PlayStation Portable published by Sega and released in Japan on July 29, 2010,[2] featuring the virtual idol Hatsune Miku. This sequel also gives more attention to Crypton's other Vocaloids (MEIKO, KAITO, Kagamine Rin & Len, and Megurine Luka), each is giving their own alternate costumes, and even featuring a few of their most popular songs. And returning to round out the group are the popular Derivatives: Sakine Meiko, Akita Neru and Yowane Haku. Although the game features Hachune Miku, she is not, necessarily, a playable extra, but is able to be controlled at the games end. Another Vocaloid Mascot, Tako Luka, makes an appearance as well.
During October 2009 a contests was held that focused on fans creating new attire for the Vocaloids to preform in [3], a total of twenty-four winners were chosen, with additional attire created by known producers and illustrators.
An animated PV plays as players try to time their button presses with the colorful shaped icons moving across the screen. An update for PD 2nd, now makes use of the D-pad (arrow buttons) and a "hold and release" function for the face buttons. And like the previous game, the settings are "EASY" "NORMAL" "HARD", with the newest addition being "EXTREME".
The returning features is the highly praised Enhanced Edit mode that allows the players to create a customized music video of their desired song saved on their PSP and could even include gameplay. The edit mode also gives players the ability to import their own music and alter gameplay. The games playlist consist of 28 new songs with returning popular songs, and a new duet mode. Also returning are fan illustrations as loading screens.
The module Natural for the song "巨大少女 (Kyoudai Shoujo)" was designed by the artist KEI, and it was previously seen on one of his original character's (named Nanako [4]) years ago. Miku's likeness to the character is complete with the red eye color and glasses; the only difference being that Nanako is a smoker.
