LUMi

LUMi (ルミ) is an upcoming VOCALOID to be developed by Akatsuki Virtual Artists for the VOCALOID4 engine.

She is voiced by the Japanese voice actress Sayaka Ohara.

 days until release!

Appearance
LUMi's keywords are 'Buddhism', 'Jellyfish', 'Shrine Maiden' and 'Kamakura'. Yoshizawa Karou of AVA gave LUMi the religious theme, which in turn inspired a connection to mortality and death. In relation to this, LUMi was based on a jellyfish, specifically that of the Turritopsis nutricula. This species is known for its biological immortality: it is one of the few members of the animal kingdom able to revert its bioptic cycle, bypassing death. The jellyfish can return to its youthful polyp state when its body is damaged, giving it the potential to live for an apparently unlimited amount of time. Similarly to the jellyfish, LUMi will revert to her animal form if killed, from which she will slowly regenerate.

Originally, the image of death was more prevalent in her design, she had no eyes or nose, and was conceptualised around the idea of a jellyfish imitating human form. She was also intended to be a Bodhisattva, someone with the ability to reach nirvana, but who delays doing to out of compassion for those that are suffering. However, LUMi's concept was later lightened and a subtle schoolgirl theme added in order to make her easier to establish as a character. Her appearance and theme were made brighter and more positive. LUMi's concept now focusses on the theme of bringing light to those in pain, and shedding light on resolution. LUMi's official illustrator describes her as representing 'death for life'.

Marketing
Users of LUMi's character and vocals should read and agree to the usage guidelines seen on AVA's website.

Some forms of marketing have been a songwriting competition utilizing LUMi's trial voicebank, to be launched on June 5, 2017. And an potential concert that is said to be held in Shinjuku during September 2017.