Hikaru Aizawa
| Application Mascot | |
|---|---|
 | |
| General Information | |
| Full Name | Hikaru Aizawa |
| Designer | Shinia |
| Debut | 2010-09-27 |
| Representation | |
| Represents | Microsoft Silverlight |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| Appearance | |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Eye Color | Blue |
Hikaru Aizawa (藍澤光), is the mascot for Microsoft Silverlight promoted by Microsoft Taiwan.
History
Hikaru Aizawa first appeared on the Microsoft Taiwan's Silverlight website on September 27 2010.[1] She was originally planned for Microsoft Taiwan's 2010 Tech Days campaign [2], to promote Microsoft Silverlight.
Profile
Her profile from the original website [3];
- Born: September 27 (Libra);
- Measurements: 158 cm, 42 kg;
- Hobbies: singing, dancing, listening to music;
- Likes: Sweets, roast meat, rice cake red bean soup;
- Dislikes: Spicy food, natto.
Hikaru is the last of four sisters. Her elder sisters are Yu, Aoi, and Lei. [4] She is also the cousin of Inori Aizawa. [5]
What Makes Her a Mascot?
- Her design features Microsoft Silverlight's logo elements.
- She was endorsed by Microsoft Taiwan as a virtual brand ambassador.
Trivia
- After the discontinuation of Microsoft Silverlight in October 2021, Hikaru Aizawa's original designer Shinia repurposed her character for a dating sim game called Brilliant Starlight Secret Love (星光燦爛 Secret Love)[6], and renamed her Hikaru Hoshi.
See also
External Links
- Hikaru Aizawa on OS-tans.moe
Notes and References
- ↑ Akihabara News:Microsoft Taiwan Out-Otakus Japan
- ↑ cnBeta.com article of Hikaru Aizawa (archived)
- ↑ Hikaru Aizawa's page on Microsoft Taiwan's website (archived)
- ↑ Forum post featuring the four sisters
- ↑ Inori Aizawa's gallery on Nanami Madobe's Facebook account
- ↑ The dating sim game's website which is still available