Talk:Utatane Piko/@comment-28055079-20170107211549/@comment-53539-20170116193816

The English vocaloids did well for their market + time, Piko did not do overwhelming well for a Vocaloid in the bigger Japanese market. He has fewer users now then he did in V2... And this is because V2 is retired. Those who do have him did so before V2's update timer ran out. and many will always rely on Len or Kaito for roles that other male vocaloids dobetter or can do... It is a dire situation for the boys and men of Vocaloid, tho I'd like to think over time this is improving. The most successful vocals are still females.

In contrast, the English vocaloid market is now bigger, tho still smaller then the Japanese one there is potential for some English vocaloids to be re-released with more success then before. I will not say ALL will, but some will likely do much better then they did when Vocaloid was lesser known. This is because the attitude is better towards English vocaloids and more are using or willing to use them.

Be aware that one factor in all of this is the license fee for re-releases is higher then first time releases. so if a vocaloid does not do well it can have consequences. Sony, being who they are would have had high expectations and tighter control over things. We don't know the consequences behind Piko's initial release and its lackbuster reaction. Does the provider also want to do an update? It is not just the company involved here.

At the end of the day, my friend... Vocaloid production isn't simple to be thankful for what we had, what we have and hopeful for the future. I do not condemn any update... And V1/V2s benefit from it more then V3->V4 update does right now. But I can understand why vocals will be left behind and accept that to. I suggest you remain hopeful but don't cling onto the idea an update will come. It may stop you liking newer releases too much over time.