We’ve mentioned Hatsune Miku before, the virtual pop star taking Japan by storm.  Now she’s moved to the next level through corporate sponsorship and a television commercial for the new Toyota Corolla.

Watch Hatsune Miku as she steps out of her new 2011 Toyota Corolla and then steps onto the stage. With big dreams in a compact package, both the Corolla and Miku are driving straight to the top.

The commercial is well-done, although it’s just basic CG and comp work, none of the Pepper’s Ghost illusion (until the very end).

The 2011 Toyota Corolla.