Camui Gackpo

Gakupo Kamui (神威がくぽ Kamui Gakupo) is an official mascot character of Gackpoid(がくっぽいど) which is a singing synthesizer application software powered by Yamaha's Vocaloid2 and was published by Internet Co., Ltd.

History
&nbsp Internet Co. wanted to utilize the voice of a singer for the creation of Vocaloid but felt it would be difficult to get a singer to agree. They consulted Dwango Co.,Ltd. who managed Nico Nico Douga, and Dwango suggested Gackt(神威 楽斗,'Camui Gackt'), a singer and actor, as he had previously provided his voice for Dwango's cell phone services. He lent his voice and named the Vocaloid, Gackpoid. The product was originally intended to be released in June 2008, but though Gackt existed as a model for the Vocaloid, its illustrated avatar was yet to be determined. Finally a popular manga author, Kentarou Miura, famous for his dark fantasy epic Berserk, was asked to do the illustration. Due to Miura's affection for Nico Nico Douga, he agreed to offer his services as a character designer for free. Gackpoid was released on July 31, 2008. Two of Gackt's songs and three other songs are also included as samples.

Gackpoid includes a new program, OPUS Express, for mixing vocal parts with accompaniment and phoneme data.

Kamui Gakupo has a samurai aesthetic—the Vocaloid is clad in a Jinbaori, a kind of kimono which was used as a battle surcoat, with parts of Japanese armor, and carries a katana which was named “Music katana, Miburi”(楽刀・美振,Gakutou Miburi). The patterns on its blade make sounds as a musical instrument when it is swung down.

Usage for Music
Until Gakupo's release, Kaito had been the only mature male voice bank among Japanese vocaloids.

Gakupo has one of the most quality voices in the Vocaloid 2 era voicebanks and one of the biggest depth ranges amongst the males. His popularity has led to a number of songs in different genres including Pop, heavy metal/rock, and disco.

Notable songs

 * At least there are 2,500 videos on Nico Nico Douga and 3,000 videos on Youtube which are related to Gakupo Kamui(Gackpoid).
 * More than 50 of his songs were viewed over 40,000 times & recorded in 1,000 mylists at lowest on Nico: Youtube Playlist

ダンシング☆サムライ (Dancing Samurai)
Music and lyrics written by Kanimiso-P
 * Original Video Nicovideo broadcast
 * Original Video Youtube broadcast

One of Gakupo's most well known songs. It's about Gakupo and his love for dancing, and how he has no respect for anyone who cannot dance, even so far as saying they should die (mirroring the samurai belief in Japanese history in which samurai without honor were supposed to commit suicide).

スーパートルコ行進曲－オワタ＼(^o^)／ /Super Toruko Koushinkyoku Owata (Super Turkish March, Finished)
Music written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Arranged and lyrics written by Owata-P
 * Nicovideo broadcast
 * Youtube broadcast

This is the 2nd biggest hit song of Gakupo's. It is based on "Turkish March Owata＼(^o^)／" made by Owata-P for Miku Hatsune. In it, Gakupo wakes up very late one morning and must hurry to get to a meeting with a friend of his (Presumably Kaito). After a series of mishaps, including forgetting his wallet and train pass, his cell phone battery dying on him, and missing the train, he finally makes it to the designated meeting place but can't find his friend anywhere. When he finally gets a charger for his phone and checks his messages, he finds out that his friend couldn't make it anyway. Gakupo flies into a fit of rage and disbelief, slicing his cell phone in half with his sword and sulking before Rin and Miku attempt to cheer him up with a little dance.

Paranoid Doll
Music and lyrics by natsu-P

Gakupo's voice by Kokutoupokky-P
 * Nicovideo broadcast
 * Youtube broadcast

疾風/Hayate (The Gale)
Music and Lyrics by Nori-P
 * Nicovideo broadcast
 * YouTube broadcast

The Gambler
Music and Lyrics by ROY
 * Nicovideo Broadcast
 * Nicovideo Broadcast (PV Remake Ver.)
 * YouTube Broadcast

Endless Nightmare
Music and Lyrics by ROY
 * Nicovideo Broadcast
 * YouTube Broadcast

World's Crying
Music and lyrics by otetsu Illustration by Kanae Fujishiro Guitar by Suke-P
 * Nicovideo broadcast
 * YouTube broadcast

呼吸(Breathe)
Music and lyrics by Teamaburitorodon
 * Nico broadcast
 * Youtube broadcast

Artemis
Music and lyrics by Naopo
 * Nico broadcast
 * Youtube broadcast

龍ノ啼ク箱庭拠リ/ Ryuuno Naku Hakoniwa Yori(From the Miniature Garden Where the Dragon Howls)
Originally sung by Miku

Orginal song and lyrics by Yowane-P Gkupo's cover by Yowane-P
 * Nico broadcast
 * Youtube broadcast

Stargazer
Orginally sung by Len Kagamine

Music and lyrics by Nata-P Gakupo's cover by Nata-P
 * Nico broadcast
 * Youtube broadcast

月色回帰/ Gesshoku Kaiki (Returning of the Color of Moon)
Music and lyrics by Nata-P
 * Nico broadcast
 * Youtube broadcast

カルミナ・マキーナ/ Carmina Machina
Composition by Aamin-P and Suzuki-P

Arrangement by Ootaisan-P and Suzuki-P

Illustration by Kure
 * Nico broadcast
 * Youtube broadcast

錦の舞（Remix完全版）(Dance of Splendor (Remix Full ver.)
Music and lyrics by Suzuki-P Also includes genderbend fan character Gakuko Kamui
 * Nico broadcast
 * Youtube broadcast

ゆりかごから墓場まで/ Yurikago kara Hakaba made (From the Cradle to the Grave)
Originally sung by KAITO Music and lyrics by Hagoromo-P Gakupo's cover by Hagoromo-P
 * Nico broadcast
 * Youtube broadcast

The Night of Vampire
Music by Maripoosa-P Lyrics by Lunatic
 * Nico broadcast
 * Youtube broadcast

In the name of God
Music and Lyrics by ROY
 * Nico broadcast
 * Youtube broadcast

Last Song(Full remake Ver.)
Music and Lyrics by ROY
 * Nico broadcast
 * Youtube broadcast

A.I. (is LOVE FOR MYSELF)
Trio with Sweet Ann and Big Al as back up

By KonKon
 * Nico broadcast
 * Youtube broadcast

カンタレラ (Cantarella)
Original song written by Kurousa-P

Originally sung by KAITO

Cover by Kokutoupokky-P
 * Nicovideo broadcast
 * Youtube broadcast

Trivia

 * His fanmade character item is an eggplant.
 * His design has had a very mixed reaction from fans. When first revealed, some thought he was female due to his long purple hair and effeminate face, others pointed out he was wearing make-up so commented his look gave him a flamboyant appearance. However, praises were given to his design for being more unique to previous vocaloids.