It's been a week since the Blu-ray/DVD release. Took forever for me to receive my package from AmiAmi, should of stuck to Amazon.
I couldn't make it to MM18, but Miku Expo 2018 USA and Europe kind of made up for it.
Let's see how this Blu-ray stacks up.
Stage and Lighting: The stage design is simple, not as extravagant than years past. Probably, due to easy transporting from Osaka to Tokyo. The lighting design is getting better and better every year. Especially, the lasers. The laser setup is insane!!
Camera Shots: The camera work is similar to 2017. A nice balance between vocaloids, the band, pans, close-ups, etc. Being the same venue(Hall 9) as 2016. I prefer the 2016 production. Having the wide-angle shots from the top rear corners of the venue, which makes the venue look much larger.
Audio: I love the audio!! I turned it up loud! The sound is very robust, you can hear all aspects of the concert. Love how I can hear all the instruments individually. The instrumentals are much more upfront and pronounce. So much so, that on some songs it nearly drowns out the vocals. This is the best audio mix by far!!!
Setlist: Though lacking newer songs/recent hits or any big surprises. I enjoyed the setlist. The songs that really put a smile on my face are Viva Happy, Meteor, Gemini, Reverse Universe, and Today the Future. Only a couple gripes, Luka only got one solo song and no new song for Meiko. Meiko only performed 4 songs since her concert introduction in 2012.
Overall Magical Mirai 2018 blu-ray has surprised me with its robust audio and made all the songs really fun. It really hypes me up!
Can't wait to attend MM this year!!!