Aoki Lapis

Aoki Lapis (蒼姫ラピス) is an upcoming Vocaloid. On the 5th of August 2011, it was confirmed I-Style Project had a vocaloid known as "Aoki" and will be released for Vocaloid3.

History
Aoki Lapis debuted at the Comiket 80. She is part of a joint collaborative project between Japanese search engine site Surfer’s Paradise, anime studio Studio Deen, and Nico Nico Douga users, called “i-style Project.” An introduction video has also been released.

A voice recording competition was held to find the voice provider by uploading a song they think best suits her, this ended on the 9th of September 2011.

Aoki Lapis's voice was revealed during the Vonama event celebrating the release of Vocaloid 3. Her voice can be heard here


 * Voice sample
 * Nicovideo Broadcast YouTube Broadcast

Usage for Music
She is being designed to work with everyday users of VOCALOID, not just professional musicians and will be designed for a new type of music, termed “lifestyle".

Trivia

 * Aoki Lapis is named after the semi-precious gemstone Lapis lazuli, of which she wears a large jewel of on her head.
 * "Aoki" means "Blue Princess".