Aoki Lapis

Aoki Lapis (蒼姫ラピス / Aoki Rapisu) is a Vocaloid3 that was released on April 6th, 2012. On the 5th of August 2011, the announcement of her upcoming release was made.

Concept
She was made to be able to be easy to use for new producers of the Vocaloid software.

Appearance
Lapis' design is mostly based on a "Magical girl" design. Being a Fairy she is the smallest Vocaloid to date at 5.91 inches/15 cm. Her design is "light" in contrast with her sister, Merli. The large gem she has on her head is a Paraiba Tourmaline, an extremely rare and precious gemstone.

Character Traits
Aoki Lapis is named after the semi-precious gemstone Lapis lazuli because of her color palette. "Aoki" (her surname) means "Blue Princess".

Aoki Lapis is a fairy who has no memory of who she is. Her voice is said to have the power to give life when she sings.

Relations

 * Merli; Older sister

ToSpeak
On the 10th of August 2013, Aoki Lapis was shown in a demonstration using another synthesizer called "ToSpeak". The voice was shown at the "Comic Market 84", an event held at Osaki West Station shopping centre.

Examples of Usage

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Marketing
Lapis has had some fan direct marketing.

iOS app
A free to download iOS app can be downloaded based on her. It allows Aoki Lapis to appear on screen as though she was in the environment being pictured.

A second app has also been released for free. In it, Lapis counts sheep to help you fall asleep, it also comes with an alarm.

A third app has been produced, this one based on a game.

CD
A CD with all her demos was released on December 29th, 2011. The CD also included the unpublished demo "Think the Future".

VOCAFARRE 2011
On the 15th-16th of December Gumi, VY1V3 , Akikoroid-chan, Tone Rion and Aoki Lapis appeared in a 3D concert at VOCAFARRE 2011

Competition
There was a "dress up" competition for Lapis. A base picture was issued and fans were invited to dress her up and submit the entry. The contest is now complete with winners and runner ups announced. The winner's entry will be adapted and used as an official alternative costume. There was also an illustration contest held for her, where over 3 rounds, users would be able to submit drawings of her and the best would go into a future art book.

Figurine
A figurine was seen on display for Aoki Lapis recently. Details are currently unknown.

Twitter
Lapis has an official Twitter acount.

Wall scroll
A wall scroll of Merli and Aoki Lapis has been produced.

Food
Lapis and Merli are due to have chocolates released for Valentine's Day 2013.

Sponsorship
During the 2013 All Japan Ladies Motocross Championship, the driver Yasuhara Saya was sponsored by i-style project.

Trivia

 * Because of her iVocaloid and Vocalowitter adaptations, Lapis was the first and so far only Vocaloid3 vocal to later be released on a version of the Vocaloid2 engine.

Popularity
Lapis had a number of songs in the Nico Douga weekly ranking after release.

Notable for...

 * First I-Style Project VOCALOID released
 * First female vocaloid by I-Style Project
 * First Vocaloid to have a confirmed sibling

Gallery
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