CUL

CUL (カル) is a Japanese VOCALOID developed and distributed by Internet Co., Ltd., and was created in collaboration with VOCALO Revolution. CUL is their mascot character and she was released as a VOCALOID in December 2011 for the VOCALOID3 engine. Her voice is provided by Japanese female voice actress, Eri Kitamura (喜多村 英梨; Kitamura Eri).

Concept
Originally, CUL was released without background information. However, background information was posted for her in 2013 when she was featured in a special event.

CUL was first introduced as the mascot for the show VOCALO Revolution.

Etymology
The name "CUL" has double meanings, short for "culture" and "Culnoza", a collaborative group organized by Hiroto-P.

Examples of Usage

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Marketing
She was introduced in "CUL makes Revolution!". CUL was featured in the shows introduction, the PV "白の季節" and the closing credits of the show. CUL was also the mascot of "CUL project; offical", a website designed to promote CUL to make her official. Stickers were also released on sale featuring her. The MMD model used in her PVs, such as "CUL makes Revolution!", was later released. CUL also appeared alongside 秋元結衣 in a music video that later made it to DVD.

As part of promotion, CUL has had several drinks named after her, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, as well as a chocolate dish. These include the "Bloody CUL", "CUL and Milk" and "CUL Chocolate".

Concerts
CUL has been performing on stage in a Nico Nico Douga broadcast, which ended on the 25/11/2012. CUL also performed at Nekocon 15 in 2012.

CUL was featured in a special event alongside other singers.

Book
A book for CUL was released as part of her background story.

VocaloTrack Song Contest
A contest was held on 2nd Dec, 2013 by VocaloTracks to create an original song using CUL. Her initial deadline was 1st Jan, 2014 but was held back due to system errors, the new deadline is 14th Jan, 2014. Winning songs will be able to sell their songs under a "professional label".

Trivia

 * Was also released on the same day as Yuzuki Yukari.
 * Like Lily and galaco, CUL is not part of Internets' "poid" series.

Notable for...

 * Hosted VOCALO Revolution
 * Performing with a live singer in a music video