On October 14 of 2007, when the Hatsune Miku movement was on the rise beyond expectations, a Japanese TV station suddenly broadcasted a program that stereotyped Miku users as 'anime freaks without stable work experience'. This section will list three of the most notable sources. However, there has been a consistency with names and phrases despite different retellings.
The exact origins of Neru vary and within the fandom this has caused some confusion.
