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GUMIV4AdultIllust.png|Adult
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|gender = Female
  
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|code = VA-M01
  
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|voice = [[Megumi Nakajima]]
  
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|illustrator = Masami Yuuki<br>(Original\2009)<br>(V3 Megpoid\2012)
  
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|company = [[INTERNET Co.,Ltd]]
  
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|tab2 = V3
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|distributor = INTERNET Co.,Ltd
  
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|affiliation = [[Yamaha|YAMAHA]]<br>[http://www.asgard-japan.com/paraphray/meg/index.html ParaPhray] }}
  
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Gumi_7.jpg|Sweet & Power
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'''GUMI''' (グミ) is an official mascot character of '''Megpoid''' (メグッポイド / ''Meguppoido'') which is a singing synthesizer application software powered by Yamaha's Vocaloid2 and was published by INTERNET Co.,Ltd. The avatar character of the software drawn by the illustrator Masami Yuuki (ゆうきまさみ ''Yuuki Masami'').
  
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Gumi_5.jpg|Adult
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Gumi_6.jpg|Whisper
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==History==
  
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EnglishGumi.jpg|English
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===Vocaloid 2===
  
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Megpoid was voiced by [[wikipedia:Megumi Nakajima|Megumi Nakajima]] and released on June 25, 2009. <ref>[http://www.ssw.co.jp/products/vocal/megpoid/index.html] INTERNET Co.,Ltd - Megpoid</ref> It comes with 3 sample VSQ files, "Happy Birthday", "be MYSELF" <ref>[http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm7120667] Nico - メグッポイド(Megpoid)　サンプル曲『Be MYSELF』</ref> , and "[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IjYCYmu0Uo Hitori Yurari]". "be MYSELF" is an original song by Nakajima.　
  
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|image3 = Ofcl_boxart_ic_GUMI-_transparent.png
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There are five demos on the official site;<ref>[http://www.ssw.co.jp/products/vocal/megpoid/demo/index.html] INTERNET Co.,Ltd - Megpoid demos</ref>
  
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*[http://www7.ssw.co.jp/vl2/megpoid_bemyself.wax be MYSELF],
  
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|sex = Female
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*[http://www7.ssw.co.jp/vl2/megpoid_bemyself2.wax be MYSELF (one chorus)],
  
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|age = See the "''[[#Appearance|appearance]]''" section
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*[http://www7.ssw.co.jp/vl2/megpoid_flyme1.wax Fly Me to The Moon-Part1],
  
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|voice = Megumi Nakajima
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*[http://www7.ssw.co.jp/vl2/megpoid_flyme2.wax Fly Me to The Moon-Part2],　
  
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*[http://www7.ssw.co.jp/vl2/megpoid_bluebtfly.wax BLUE BUTTERFLY].
  
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|company1 = Internet Co., Ltd.
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|release1 = November 5, 2015 :: V4
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Gumi was illustrated by the manga artist [[wikipedia:Yuuki Masami|Yuuki Masami]].
  
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|language1 = Japanese
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|illustrator1 = Masami Yuuki :: V4
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====Megpoid Extend====
  
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|type1 = VOCALOID4, Mobile VOCALOID Editor
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Following the success of Crypton's Append, Internet Co., Ltd had confirmed Gumi will receive a "Megpoid Extend" edition in 2011.<ref>[http://vocaloid.wikia.com/wiki/Vocaloid_on_Twitter#Extend_-_the_Future_of_Megpoid] Tweet - Extend - the Future of Megpoid</ref>
  
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|code1 = VA-M01
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|affiliation1 = *[[YAMAHA Corporation]]
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On 2011/20/1 confirmation was released that recordings had started for the Megpoid Extend, several vocal recordings have already been recorded.<ref>[http://vocaloid.blog120.fc2.com/blog-entry-7768.html] Vocaloid Blog - 「メグッポイドextend」の収録が行われたらしい件 (Megpoid Extend)</ref>
  
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*ParaPhray
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The first voicebank demo, Megpoid Extend Power β was [http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/nm14519177 uploaded] on the 21/05/2011 onto Nico Nico Douga, its time spent up was only brief.<ref>[http://twitter.com/#!/noboru1963/status/71929627022594048] Tweet</ref> Demos for Power and Whisper were also put up, but also removed a short time later.<ref>[http://z8.invisionfree.com/VocaloidOtaku/index.php?showtopic=13076&st=120] VocaloidOtaku - The voicebanks still to come</ref> A more permanent version was uploaded later.<ref>[http://sswnetstage.ssw.co.jp/POWER_WISPER__.mp3] Power_Wipser_mp3</ref> Gumi's whisper Extend was used to sing [http://sswnetstage.ssw.co.jp/FlyWisperGumi.mp3 "Fly me to the moon"] and [http://sswnetstage.ssw.co.jp/BeMySelfPower.mp3 "BeMyself"] in her power Extend, their upload was also temporary and were removed at a later date.
  
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|company2 = Internet Co., Ltd.
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===Vocaloid 3===
  
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|release2 = *October 21, 2011 :: V3
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====V3 Megpoid====
  
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*March 16, 2012 :: V3 Native
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The Extend idea was later dropped and instead they were launched as new voicebanks for ''Vocaloid 3''. The voicebanks in are sold individually or as a pack. The new update of information confirmed a October 21st release date.<ref>[http://www.ssw.co.jp/products/vocal/v3/ link]</ref> It is also confirmed they are no longer a expansion pack, rather then being called "Megpoid Extend" they are now called "Vocaloid 3 Megpoid" and each vocal has its own appearance to go alongside it.
  
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*February 28, 2013 :: English
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|language2 = Multilingual; Japanese & English
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{{Gallery|width=120|height=160|position=center|captionsize=0.9em
  
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|illustrator2 = Masami Yuuki :: V3
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|Adult Gumi.jpg|Adult Gumi
  
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|type2 = VOCALOID3, VOCALOID NEO, Mobile VOCALOID Editor
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|PowerGumi.jpg|Power Gumi
  
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|code2 = VA-M01
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|Whisper Gumi.jpg|Whisper Gumi
  
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|affiliation2 = *[[YAMAHA Corporation]]
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|Sweet Gumi.jpg|Sweet Gumi
  
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*ParaPhray
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|company3 = Internet Co., Ltd.
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|release3 = * June 26, 2009 :: V2
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*January 16, 2014 :: Talk
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|language3 = Japanese
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|illustrator3 = *Masami Yuuki :: V2
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*Sely :: Talk, 3Dmodel
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|type3 = VOCALOID2, Megpoid Talk
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|code3 = *VA-M01
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*MPT10W-JAN：4900607111795
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|affiliation3 = [[YAMAHA Corporation]]
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'''GUMI''' (グミ) is a Japanese VOCALOID developed and distributed by [[Internet Co., Ltd.]] as '''Megpoid''' (メグッポイド) which was initially released in June 2009 for the ''[[VOCALOID2]]'' engine. There have since been three installments developed for the ''[[VOCALOID3]]'' engine, one that includes an update of the VOCALOID2 voice bank. She was updated to the ''[[VOCALOID4]]'' engine in November 2015. Her voice is provided by Filipino-Japanese singer and voice actress [[Megumi Nakajima]] (中島愛; ''Nakajima Megumi'').
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Some demos have been released as well;
  
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*[http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm15699979 Vocaloid 3 Megpoid Sweet - 雨が降って。] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8bmza3dKUA Youtube broadcast]
  
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*[http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/1316851816 Vocaloid 3 Megpoid Power - 狂躁ヒュプノシス][http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gczd7MnQgxs&feature=related Youtube broadcast ]
  
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*[http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/nm15713658 Vocaloid 3 Megpoid Adult - Showroom Dummy] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlNxXTB-ZhE Youtube broadcast ]
  
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*[http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/nm15711290 Vocaloid 3 Megpoid Power - NIGHTMARE] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajsY633uSvQ Youtube broadcast ]
  
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*[http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/nm15715386 Vocaloid 3 Megpoid Whisper - Waltz for stranger] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2mmHdMObFc Youtube broadcast ]
  
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*[http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/nm15714610 Vocaloid 3 Megpoid Sweet - 真夏の閃光][http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nfGrhtkt_M Youtube broadcast ]
  
   
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==Concept==
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A [http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/1317556483 introduction] about her was also added.
  
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GUMI was the second VOCALOID released by Internet Co., Ltd and had a more retro-futuristic approach than [[Camui Gackpo]].
   
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===Etymology===
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====Vocaloid 3 Megpoid Native====
  
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"Gumi" is a childhood nickname of [[Megumi Nakajima]].<ref>[http://dic.nicovideo.jp/a/メグッポイド] Nico Pedia - メグッポイド (Megpoid)</ref> The software name, "Megpoid", was taken from the provider's name "Megumi." The second half, "poid", is a combination of "ppoi" ([[wiktionary:っぽい|っぽい]]: resembling) and "loid": "like Vocaloid". The full implied name of this product is "Megumi-like Vocaloid."
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Internet Co., Ltd. is working on a Vocaloid 3 revamp of Gumi's Vocaloid 2 voicebank.<ref>[http://www.vocaloidism.com/2012/01/26/internet-working-on-v3-revamp-of-v2-gumi/] Vocaloidism - Internet working on V3 revamp of V2 GUMI</ref> A clip has been uploaded of her singing [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvznXP8DRHc Be MYSELF] using an in-development beta version. Another clip has been uploaded of her singing [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmc4ZMltsX8 Blue Butterfly]. The release date is set to be the 16/03/12, those who pre-order before the 15th will receive a technique guide. An official demo of her new Voicebank was uploaded of her singing [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiRtLeDUdYw Fragments Of Star] with some info saying that "Readjustment of the speech database technology and the adoption of triphone VOCALOID3, due to modification of the portions of consonants, singing voice synthesis to achieve a sense of transparency and high-quality sound relaxed further.'
  
   
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Less experienced overseas fans often mislabel GUMI as a "Megpoid" rather than a "VOCALOID" and sometimes dismiss that she is a VOCALOID entirely. Another notable mistake is labeling her name as "Megpoid Gumi" or "Gumi Megpoid". This is due to the confusion between the software package's name and the name of the VOCALOID mascot. The same issue occurs with [[Camui Gackpo]] and his software [[Gackpoid]].
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Sale of the DVD package of Megpoid ''Vocaloid 2'' ceased on March 15th 2012, though the download version is still available from the online shop of Internet Co.
  
   
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===Appearance===
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The original avatar character of the software was drawn by Masami Yuuki (ゆうきまさみ ''Yuuki Masami''). Her design is often said to be influenced by {{IW|macross|Ranka Lee}}'s character (one of the first roles done by Megumi Nakajima as seiyuu (voice actress)). Ranka Lee's main outfit (which she wears for the notable song "Seikan Hikou") contains the colors green, yellow, and orange. This has never been officially confirmed, but is still a popular assumption with both Japanese and overseas VOCALOID fans.
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Internet Co, Ltd tweeted that they have begun production of an English version of the Megpoid software, however, confirm it will take some time to produce.<ref>[http://twitter.com/noboru1963/status/217273354426650625 link]</ref> Recording for the data had finished in mid-2012 according to Noboru, the database for the English voicebank is 5 times the size of that of the Japanese voicebanks size, and that they are following the standard build set by Yamaha for a English voicebank.<ref>[http://twitter.com/noboru1963/status/249069543773847552 link]</ref> Currently they hope that the release of the voicebank will come next year.<ref>[http://twitter.com/noboru1963/status/248815817729392640 link]</ref>
  
   
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Her belt buckle incorporates the {{wp|Tenori-on}} device's design.
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Later confirmations expect it Feb 2013, the English version is being released in conjuction with the aim to introduce Vocaloid into Amercia as part of "[[VOCALOID Trans-Pacific]]", this version of Megpoid is aimed at America and is therefore dubbed "the American Megpoid".<ref>[http://vocaloid.blog120.fc2.com/blog-entry-13393.html link]</ref>
  
   
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GUMI's [[Megpoid English]] design has a different direction to previous illustrations.<ref>https://twitter.com/noboru1963/status/304536862360469505</ref>
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==Concept==
  
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Gumi was the next Vocaloid to be released from Internet Co., Ltd and had a more retro-futuristic approach than [[Kamui Gakupo|Gakupo]] had.
  
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===Etymology===
  
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The name GUMI is from the voice provider Megumi Nakajima's nickname in her childhood.<ref>[http://dic.nicovideo.jp/a/メグッポイド] Nico Pedia - メグッポイド (Megpoid)</ref> The software name of "Megpoid" is taken from the provider's name "Megumi".
  
   
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Concerning GUMI's age, during the [[V3 Megpoid|Extend]] development, Noboru once tweeted that there was a rough age preferred for GUMI set around the teenage years. However, no official age was given to GUMI in her designs. When writing about Extend, it was noted the voice could be considered 'extensions' of the age conceptualized for GUMI.<ref>https://twitter.com/noboru1963/status/88949029383307264</ref>
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==Marketing==
  
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Gumi originally did not have much marketing, but has since gained enough popularity for furher marketing possiblities. She is Internet co, Ltd's most success Vocaloid and since the launch of Vocaloid 3, has seen a increase in merchandise based on her.
 
   
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==History==
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Originally, Gumi songs were not allowed to be sold on [[Karen-T]], this was later changed and INTERNET Co., gave permission for both her and Gakupo in 2009.
  
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===Marketing===
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[[File:Gumi 3 glass 11.jpg|thumb|right|GUMI has received various merchandise since gaining popularity<ref>[http://vocaloid.blog120.fc2.com/blog-entry-12234.html link]</ref>]]GUMI originally did not have much marketing, but since gained enough popularity for further possibilities. She is Internet co, Ltd's most successful VOCALOID and since the launch of ''VOCALOID3'', has seen an increase in merchandise.
   
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Originally, GUMI songs were not allowed to be sold on [[KARENT]]. This was later changed when INTERNET Co., gave permission for both her and Gackpo in 2009.
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===Taiwan release===
  
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On Dec 11th, 2010, the president of INTERNET Co. announced that Kamui Gakupo, GUMI and Lily will be distributed in Taiwan.<ref>[http://vocaloid.wikia.com/index.php?title=Vocaloid_on_Twitter#Gakupo.2C_Gumi.2C_Lily_Taiwan_release] Tweet - Gakupo, Gumi, Lily Taiwan release - 12:13 PM Dec 11th, 2010</ref>
  
   
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Her English version is aimed more at the English-speaking market. This is the first English capable vocal to be purchasable from the VOCALOID shop itself, as well as the developer's own website. Her vocal can be bought by anyone in the USA or the UK, however, other English-speaking countries still cannot purchase it directly.
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===Robot Gumi===
  
   
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===Voicebanks===
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Megpoid was one of 3 voicebanks the robot model [[wikipedia:HRP-4C|HRP-4C]] was set up to react to<ref>[http://www.japancorp.net/japan/Article.Asp?Art_ID=50029] JCN NETWORK - Diginfoビデオレポート：歌声合成ソフト「VOCALOID」を使った 歌を歌うロボット (A robot that sings using Vocaloid software)</ref>, the other two being Miku Hatsune and Crypton's non-commercial Vocaloid named [[CV-4Cβ]].<ref>[http://www.itmedia.co.jp/news/articles/0910/08/news107.html] IT Media News - 新VOCALOID「CV-4Cβ」、CEATECで歌う　声は中村繪里子さん (CV-4Cβ voicebank in use)</ref>
  
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;Megpoid - Native
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:This is the original Japanese GUMI vocal and has seen several voicebank updates. It is designed to have the vocal traits of Megumi Nakajima. It is a professional vocal and realistic. Its intention is to represent a voice of a cute young girl about of teenage age.
   
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* [[Megpoid]] (''[[VOCALOID2]]''), June 26, 2009
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUindRYXNKs Youtube broadcast:] 開発者による産総研ロボット＆ボーカロイドの解説 CEATEC Japan (HRP-4C as Gumi)
  
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* [[V3 Megpoid - Native]] (''[[VOCALOID3]]''), March 16, 2012
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4iwuFTUorQ Youtube broadcast:] 産総研ロボットHRP-4C 未夢（ミーム）「異邦人」CEATEC Japan (HRP-4C Singing)
  
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* V3 Megpoid - Native (''[[VOCALOID NEO]]''), February 26, 2014
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* [[Megpoid V4]] (''[[VOCALOID4]]''), November 5, 2015
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* Megpoid (''[[Mobile VOCALOID Editor]]'')
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* Megpoid (''[[VOCALOID Keyboard]]''), 2017
   
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;Megpoid - Native Fat
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===King Run Anison Red and White Concert===
  
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:Similar to the "Native" vocal, it was designed to be a thicker in strength at lower frequencies. The result is a heavier sounding voicebank.
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Gumi and Gakupo made special appearances in the 2010 new year celebration event known as King Run Anison Red and White.
  
   
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* Megpoid V4 (''VOCALOID4''), November 5, 2015
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The songs they covered were;
  
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*アニソン紅白2010 M-32[Love Letter]神威がくぽ(がくっぽいど) "Love Letter" covered by Gackupo originally from "Mobile Suit Z Gundam", which had originally been sung by Gackt himself.
  
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*アニソン紅白2010 M-33[星間飛行]GUMI(メグッポイド) "Interstellar Flight" covered by Gumi from "Macross Frontier", which had originally been sung by Megumi Nakajima herself.
  
   
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;Megpoid - Adult
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Their appearance was strictly a one off event.<ref>[http://vocaloidotaku.net/index.php?/topic/12267-gakupo-and-gumi-appear-in-king-run-anison-red-and-white-concert] VocaloidOtaku - Gakupo and GUMI appear in King Run Anison Red and White Concert</ref><ref>[http://vocaloid.blog120.fc2.com/blog-entry-7628.html] 「キングラン アニソン紅白2010」に「がくぽ」と「GUMI」が出演を果たした件 (King Run Anison Red and White Concert)</ref>
  
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:This is a tone change that is designed to be natural so changing mid-song is not so noticeable. It can be used for most of the roles and genres of music that the "Native" vocal can be used for. The main difference between this and the "Native" vocal is this is designed to be more "mature" sounding and represents GUMI as an adult.
   
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* [[V3 Megpoid]] (''VOCALOID3''), October 21, 2011,
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===3D Concert===
  
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* V3 Megpoid (''VOCALOID NEO''), February 26, 2014
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Gumi and [[Akikoloid-chan]] appeared in a concert together in Japan dancing on stage. Though other concerts have been done for Vocaloid, this is the first official "3D" [[concert]], previously all concerts had been done with 2D technology.<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-15487181 link]</ref> Later a merchandise related to the concert was released including DVD and CDs of the event.<ref>[http://www.ssw.co.jp/l_gumi.html link]</ref>
  
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* Megpoid V4 (''VOCALOID4''), November 5, 2015
   
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;Megpoid - Mellow Adult
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On the 2nd of November a video-clip about the 3D Concert "Vocaloid x LiveAR" was released
  
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:Similar to "Adult". This is designed to sound more laid back compared to the normal vocal.
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*"Vocaloid x LiveAR" at DIGITAL CONTENT EXPO 2011 [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8Lf8o_CXOU Youtube Broadcast]
  
   
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* Megpoid V4 (''VOCALOID4''), November 5, 2015
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On the 15th-16th of December Gumi , VY1V3 , Akikoloid-chan, Tone Rion and Aoki Lapis appeared in a 3D concert at VOCAFARRE 2011
  
   
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;Megpoid - Sweet
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*Gumi - Megu Megu Fire Endless Night [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1ASO0c2aNY Youtube Broadcast]
  
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:This is a tone change that is designed to be natural so changing mid-song is not so noticeable. It can be used for most of the roles and genres of music that the "Native" vocal can be used for. The main difference between this and the "Native" vocal is this is designed to be cuter.
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*Gumi - Love Droid [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NApY-vdt44c (official upload)] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4n9PHGqMQE Youtube Broadcast]
  
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*Gumi & Akikoloid-chan - Cyber Thunder Cider [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tCRB6tOwxM Youtube Broadcast]
  
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*Gumi & Akikoloid-chan - Beyond the glass World [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iRewnargCE (official upload)] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFRIN-75Q_M Youtube Broadcast]
  
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*VY1V3 Mizki - Opening VOCAFARRE [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNzJferU8gg Youtube Broadcast]
  
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*Aoki Lapis - Daydream Flight [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FG2U0_07N8Youtube Broadcast]
  
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*Aoki Lapis - Little Wish [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1D_L4hTM8s Youtube Broadcast]
  
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*All Involved - VocaLawson Vocafarre Full Concert [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0XgKrKlzBk Youtube Broadcast]
  
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*<span style=; ">All Involved (Including Tone Rion who's full part is difficult or impossible to find) - VocaLawson Vocafarre Concert Summary </span>[http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/1324953135 Nico Nico Douga Broadcast]
  
   
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* V3 Megpoid (''VOCALOID3''), October 21, 2011
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===Figurines===
  
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* V3 Megpoid (''VOCALOID NEO''), February 26, 2014
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The first of two figurines based on Gumi's art on an [[Exit Tunes]] album are due for release. Details are currently unknown. Gumi is also due a Nendoroid figurine produced by the [[Good Smile company]]. There is also going to be a few figurines based on her Vocaloid3 design. Details are also unknown.
  
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* Megpoid V4 (''VOCALOID4''), November 5, 2015
   
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;Megpoid - Natural Sweet
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===Vocaloid-P Data Series===
  
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:This is similar to the "Sweet" vocal. This vocal is a more natural sounding version of the "Sweet" vocal which does not sound so forced.
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Vol.3 of the [[Vocaloid-P Data Series]] had only Megpoid songs in it and was released on the 16th of March 2012, the same day of V3 Megpoid - Native's release, as part of a promotion of the new updated voicebank.
  
   
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* Megpoid V4 (''VOCALOID4''), November 5, 2015
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===Song Contest===
  
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In May 2012, a song contest was announced for Gumi, which was hosted by CreoFUGA. Producers entering the contest could use any ''Vocaloid2'' or ''Vocaloid3'' Gumi voicebank. Winning entries would make it into a game made by [[wikipedia:NAMCO Bandai|NAMCO Bandai]]. The contest will begin on May 26, 2012 and will end on June 26, 2012. As part of promotion, CreoFUGA will offer coupons to buy other Internet co., Ltd Voicebanks before the end of the competition.<ref>[http://www.vocaloidism.com/2012/05/11/creofuga-namco-bandai-and-internet-announce-gumi-song-contest/ link]</ref>
  
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===V3 Song Contest===
  
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Commemorating Lily’s 2nd anniversary and VOCALOID3 GUMI’s 1st anniversary, Avex Management and INTERNET Co., Ltd are holding a music contest, accepting entries in the span of time between August 25, Lily’s release date and October 15, with winners being announced on October 21, VOCALOID3 GUMI’s release date. To enter, the applicant must upload a song made using Lily and/or GUMI to Nico Nico Douga before the deadline, add the tag “LilyGUMI楽曲コンテスト” and lock it. The fine print says that previously uploaded works are eligible, although uploaded songs must be the original work of the uploader. The grand prize winning song nets 100,000 JPY of prize money and gets added to the upcoming 2013 “LilyxMegpoid Split Album”. Three songs receiving an award of excellence will net 30,000 JPY in prize money. Finally, three special prize winners will result in a copy of Singer Song Writer 9 Professional each.
  
   
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;Megpoid - Whisper
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===Video Game===
  
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:This is a tone change that is designed to be natural so changing mid-song is not so noticeable. It can be used for most of the roles and genres of music that the "Native" vocal can be used for. The main difference between this and the "Native" vocal is this is designed to be much more shy sounding. The vocal is much teen-like then adult-like when compared to "Adult".
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[[file:Gumi & Luka Project Mirai.jpg|thumb|right|Gumi in Hatsune Miku Project Mirai]]
  
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Gumi made a guest appearance in [[Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai]]. This is the second time an Internet Co., Ltd Vocaloid has appeared along side Crypton Future Media Vocaloids, the first being Kamui Gakupo in [[Maker Hikōshiki Hatsune Mix]].
  
   
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* V3 Megpoid (''VOCALOID3''), October 21, 2011
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Gumi is due to have a video game produced starring her, this will be released for the PSP in 2013.<ref>[http://vocaloid.blog120.fc2.com/blog-entry-13326.html link]</ref><ref>[http://asgard-japan.com/paraphray/meg/ link]</ref>
  
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* V3 Megpoid (''VOCALOID NEO''), February 26, 2014
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* Megpoid V4 (''VOCALOID4''), November 5, 2015
   
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;Megpoid - Soft Whisper
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*''For more see [[Megpoid the Music♯]]''
  
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:Similar to "Whisper" except a lot more gentler.
   
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* Megpoid V4 (''VOCALOID4''), November 5, 2015
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===iPhone===
  
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A iPhone featuring Gumi on its casing has been produced.<ref>[http://vocaloid.blog120.fc2.com/blog-entry-13398.html link]</ref>
  
   
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;Megpoid - Power
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{{clr}}
  
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:This is a tone change that is designed to be natural so changing mid-song is not so noticeable. It can be used for most of the roles and genres of music that the "Native" vocal can be used for. The main difference between this and the "Native" vocal is this is designed to be much more bolder sounding and is used for notes that require more precision.
   
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* V3 Megpoid (''VOCALOID3''), October 21, 2011
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==Voicebank Libraries==
  
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* V3 Megpoid (''VOCALOID NEO''), February 26, 2014
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===Vocaloid 2===
  
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* Megpoid V4 (''VOCALOID4''), November 5, 2015
   
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;Megpoid - Power Fat
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*''Gumi has songs in the Nico Nico Douga [[Hall of Fame]]''
  
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:Similar to the "Power" vocal, it was designed to be a thicker in strength at lower frequencies. The result is a heavier sounding voicebank.
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*''[http://www.itmedia.co.jp/news/articles/1008/31/news057.html Comparing VY1(β version), Miku Append (Soft), Gumi, Lily]''
  
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*''Comparison between the Vocaloid and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_R-zf7HfuHM voice provider]''
  
   
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* Megpoid V4 (''VOCALOID4''), November 5, 2015
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====Megpoid====
  
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{{Infobox voicebank
  
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|backgroundcolor =#FF9900; color:#1DA237
  
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|name = Megpoid
  
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|company = [[INTERNET Co.,Ltd]]
  
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|logo = Megpoid.png
  
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|logo_size = 100
  
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|developer = [[INTERNET Co.,Ltd]]
  
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|initial release = June 26, 2009
  
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|stable release = [[Vocaloid2]]
  
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|status = Retired; Replaced with V3 Megpoid - Native
  
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|osystem = Windows 32-bit operating systems (XP, Vista)
  
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|language = Japanese
  
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|license = Proprietary
  
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|website = [http://www.ssw.co.jp/products/vocal/megpoid/index.html Homepage]
  
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|tempo = 60 - 175 BPM
  
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|range = F2 - A4
  
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}}
  
   
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;Megpoid - English
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Megpoid, was the second of Internet co., Ltd's "Vocaloid Artist" series and was designed to be a professional standard vocal of noted quality. She was also the second addition to Internet co., Ltd's "poid" series. ''Vocaloid 2'' Megpoid was offered alongside other software deals when it was released. These deals made Gumi a bargain for those interested in both her and the software she was sold with.
  
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:This is the English version of the "Native" vocal. Designed to have similar traits to the "Native" vocal but in English instead of Japanese.
   
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* [[Megpoid English]] (''VOCALOID3''), February 28, 2013
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<div style="margin: auto; margin-bottom:10px;"><tabber>
  
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* Megpoid English (''VOCALOID NEO''), February 26, 2014
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|-|Megpoid= {{MegpoidV2/Megpoid}}
  
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* Megpoid English (''Mobile VOCALOID Editor'')
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</tabber></div>
  
   
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;Megpoid - Falsetto
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===Vocaloid 3===
  
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:A falsetto vocal for GUMI. Though this vocal was recorded and its existence is known, it was never released due to issues with balancing it with other GUMI vocals. Instead it lead to the creation of [[kokone]], who was created to be the falsetto vocal GUMI was incapable of being.<ref>http://www.dtmstation.com/archives/51885529.html</ref>
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====V3 Megpoid====
  
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{{Infobox voicebank
  
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|backgroundcolor =#FF9900; color:#1DA237
  
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|name = V3 Megpoid
  
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|company = INTERNET Co.,Ltd
  
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|logo = V3megpoid.png
  
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|logo_size = 100
  
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|developer = [[INTERNET Co.,Ltd]]
  
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|initial release = October 21, 2011
  
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|stable release = [[Vocaloid3]]
  
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|status = Released
  
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|osystem = Windows 7
  
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|language = Japanese
  
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|license = Proprietary
  
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|website = [http://www.ssw.co.jp/products/vocal3/megpoid/index.html Homepage]
  
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|voicebanks = Adult{{•}}Power{{•}}Sweet {{•}}Whisper
  
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}}
  
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Gumi's new voicebanks are sold as a pack ("V3 Megpoid - Complete") or individually and do not require the ''Vocaloid 2'' Megpoid<ref>[http://www.vocaloidism.com/vocaloid3-megpoid-voicebank-release-information/#disqus_thread link]</ref> or V3 Megpoid - Native software to use. Unlike the Appends of Crypton's CV series, this means you are not forced to purchase voicebanks you have no interest in, and can acquire them all or only the ones you want specifically. There are some differences between the voicebanks overall quality and usage so users will have to bare this in mind. However, overall the quality of these voicebanks is much higher then those of the original ''Vocaloid 2'' voicebank. This originally was intended to be a expansion pack for ''Vocaloid 2'' Megpoid.
  
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All of V3 Megpoid's Voicebanks use [br1]-[br5], but however, can still use the import feature too. They also share the same optimum vocals range and tempo as the original, resulting in the package providing Gumi with simple change of tone in each voicebanks. This is a contrast to the [[Crypton Future Media]] Character Vocal "Append" series, which act as a "expression of colour" for each vocaloid and allows Megpoid to maintain a more natural sound of tone rather then a contrasting tone. It makes this package relatively simpler to use and editing is less demanding (though not unavoidable) and the same VSQ files in the original Gumi vocals will working for each of these vocals.
 
   
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;Megpoid - Talk
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The downside is that on occusion the vocals can sound far too close to the original Megpoid vocal and do not offer as much of a contrast as the Crypton "Appends", but are intended to produce a more natural tone rather then be expressive. The result is a more professional singing vocal sound rather then a more expressive one and therefore is the result is that there is less distinction between the voicebanks, however, changing voicebanks mid-song is less noticable and the Megpoid software can more easily maintain a good singing vocal performance.
 
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:Another voicebank released for GUMI, this was not released for VOCALOID and was designed to allow GUMI to "Talk". It is designed to match the "Native" voicebank.
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{{clr}}
  
   
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* [[Megpoid Talk]] (''FineSpeech Ver3''), January 16, 2014
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<div style="margin: auto; margin-bottom:10px;"><tabber>
  
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|-|V3 Megpoid; Power = {{V3Megpoid/Power}}
  
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|-|V3 Megpoid; Whisper = {{V3Megpoid/Whisper}}
  
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|-|V3 Megpoid; Adult = {{V3Megpoid/Adult}}
  
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|-|V3 Megpoid; Sweet = {{V3Megpoid/Sweet}}
  
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</tabber></div>
  
   
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{{Clr}}
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====V3 Megpoid - Native====
  
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==Music featuring GUMI==
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{{Infobox voicebank
  
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{{Music featuring}}
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{{/Examples of usage}}
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|name = V3 Megpoid - Native
  
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{{external search box |color=gumi|search for=
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|company = INTERNET Co.,Ltd
  
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* {{external search listing|all|GUMI}}
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|logo = V3megpoid.png
  
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* {{external search listing|all|グミ}}
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|logo_size = 100
  
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* {{external search listing|all|Megpoid}}
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|developer = [[INTERNET Co.,Ltd]]
  
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* {{external search listing|all|メグッポイド}}
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|initial release = March 15th 2012
  
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|stable release = [[Vocaloid3]]
  
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|status = Released
  
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|osystem = Windows 7
  
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|language = Japanese
 
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|license = Proprietary
  
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|website = [http://www.ssw.co.jp/products/vocal3/megpoid/index.html Homepage]
  
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|tempo = 60 - 175 BPM
  
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|range = F2 - A4
  
 
}}
  
}}
   
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==Reputation==
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V3 Megpoid - Native is a additional vocal that has been added to the previous V3 Megpoid line up, although its production and release were set at different times to them. It is being sold seperately to other voicebanks and is not included in the "V3 Megpoid - complete" package. Several software package deals were offered with the Megpoid ''Vocaloid 2'' voicebank included, this voicebank will replace ''Vocaloid 2'' in those packages. It was designed to be as close in tone to the original voicebank as possible. This voicebank is created to replace the ''Vocaloid 2'' voicebank and includes improvements over the original, removing some of the issues that users experienced with the old Voicebank.
  
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{{Reputation
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|GoogleTrends = GUMI,グミ,Megpoid,メグッポイド
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|Sales =
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GUMI struggled to build popularity against the [[Character Vocal Series]] and was considered to be "nothing special" when first released. She was, however, quicker to gain popularity in comparison to [[Camui Gackpo]].<ref>http://sekiseblog.blog51.fc2.com/blog-entry-134.html</ref>
   
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By 2010, GUMI's popularity was on par with Crypton Future Media's voicebanks and outsold her predecessor Gackpo, becoming the most popular and well known non-Crypton VOCALOID. In 2011, her usage grew and, in a number of weeks, she would have even more songs in the top 100 rankings than some of the Crypton Future Media vocalists.
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Since this voicebank is basically a ''Vocaloid 3'' version of the original Megpoid voicebank, it still has some of the problems of the original, though overall due to the improvements there are less of the original ''Vocaloid 2'' version's flaws. However, for users with the original ''Vocaloid 2'' Megpoid voicebank there may not be a rush to purchase this voicebank as it still similar enough to the ''Vocaloid 2'' version.
  
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|Reaction =
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GUMI gained a stable popularity by [https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=all&q=Vocaloid%20GUMI,メグッポイド,MEGPOID August 2011] according to Google trends and the stability is most likely linked to her entry into the VOCALOID3 era vocals. Her popularity peeked in March 2013 when she received a sudden increase in interest, but returned to its normal popularity a month later. This was most likely due to the release of her English version in the previous month (February 2013). This was the only time during the ''VOCALOID3'' era GUMI had a notable increase of popularity.
   
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It was reported that her VOCALOID3 English trial had issues in early release. This was due to the unexpected large amount of requests for download from the server.<ref><s>http://www.vocaloidotaku.net/index.php?/topic/33420-english-megpoid-gumi/page__view__findpost__p__935157</s>{{Deadlink}}</ref>
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<div style="margin: auto; margin-bottom:10px;"><tabber>
  
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|-|V3 Megpoid; Native = {{V3Megpoid/Native}}
  
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|Impact =
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</tabber></div>
  
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In terms of contributions to VOCALOID history, Camui Gackpo's voice provider, [[Gackt]], noted that the creation of Gackpo and GUMI allowed for the possibility of other providers being used for VOCALOID. VOCALOID was no longer just [[Hatsune Miku]] and the [[Kagamine Rin & Len|Kagamines]]. This influenced voice providers such as [[Madoka Yonezawa]], who during the early era of the software wanted to one day make a VOCALOID. This was later achieved with [[Kizuna Akari]] who was both a VOCALOID and a [[VOICEROID]] product. Yonezawa noted that at the time, the field of voice acting was narrow with limited job choices and VOCALOID added another possibility to the career path.<ref>https://www.dtmstation.com/archives/22442.html</ref>
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|Misc =
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In 2011, an independent report was made into the popularity of VOCALOID, and revealed that most VOCALOIDs had less than 1,000 videos uploaded to Nico Nico Douga between July 1 and December 15. GUMI managed to succeed in grabbing more attention than most VOCALOIDs, and at 2,107 uploads, had the third highest video upload count relating to a VOCALOID. At 9,538,464 views and 929,810 mylists, GUMI was the VOCALOID to receive the second highest number of views overall. Based on average views, she managed to come out on top with 4,527.04 views (and 441.3 mylists) on average per video. When the mean count was performed on the VOCALOID results, GUMI remained on top with 485 views and 34 mylists per video, and was the only one besides the Kagamines to successfully be on all lists performed in the report.<ref>http://www.vocaloidism.com/2012/01/04/the-harsh-realities-of-vocaloid-on-nico/</ref>
   
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In 2012, a cosplay competition was held for a TV program in France with the aim to find "the French version of GUMI". 1,200+ entries were submitted, despite the fact that the entries being submitted were to win a Japanese version of Megpoid.<ref>https://twitter.com/noboru1963/status/266765940425904128</ref>
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=====Demo Version=====
  
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A trial version was issued with the June 2012 DTM magazine issue.<ref>[http://www.dtmm.co.jp/item/949 link]</ref> The trial period will expire in 14 days. However, it is fully functional; the user can save VSQX project files.
  
   
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A survey released in 2015 showed that GUMI was the second most popular VOCALOID in 2015 on Nico Video. However, her popularity was only between 3rd/4th of the most popular VOCALOID Hatsune Miku.<ref>http://ch.nicovideo.jp/kadotanimitsuru/blomaga/ar699704</ref>
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====V3 Megpoid - English====
  
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|-
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{{Infobox voicebank
  
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|Trivia =
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|backgroundcolor =#FF9900; color:#1DA237
  
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*With 17 voicebanks in total, GUMI is currently the VOCALOID with the most voicebanks. With 10 vocals in the package, her V4 complete package also sports the most vocals released within a single package.
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|name = V3 Megpoid - English
  
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*GUMI has proven to be quite a popular VOCALOID for MMD model makers and has several models, which is notably more compared to most other VOCALOIDs. One of them is ISAO's model, available by purchase from the Windows 100% magazine and MMD Starter Pack magazine.
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|company = INTERNET Co.,Ltd
  
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*The Megpoid English vocal was the 22nd product released for ''VOCALOID3'', putting the total amount of VOCALOID3 releases on par with the number of VOCALOID2s.
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|logo = no_image.png
  
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|logo_size = 100
  
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|Achievements =
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|developer = [[INTERNET Co.,Ltd]]
  
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*First female VOCALOID from Internet Co. Ltd.
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|initial release =
 
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|stable release = [[Vocaloid3]]
  
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|status = In development
  
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|osystem = Windows 7
  
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|language = English
 
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|license = Proprietary
  
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|website =
 
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|hidet = none }}
  
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<div style="margin: auto; margin-bottom:10px;"><tabber>
  
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|-|V3 Megpoid; English = {{V3Megpoid/English}}
  
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</tabber></div>
  
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==Examples of Usage==
  
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<!-- no more then 3 songs max please in this section, please leave explaination as to why it should be used over other songs! Songs chosen should be by 3 different producers in 3 different styles/approaches, do NOT use demo songs -->
  
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{{Song Derivative
  
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|yt_id = tv35z_8ZRNg
  
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|author = [[Live-P]]
  
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|category = Original Song
  
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|singer = Gumi
  
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|description = A song that puts Gumi's raspy voice to good use.
  
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|tittle = Green Straight|thumb = 3}}
  
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{{Song Derivative
  
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|image =
  
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|nnd_id = sm15944604
  
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|yt_id = ghU6xcDGmfo
  
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|author = [[YM]]
  
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|category = Original Song
  
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|singer = V3 Megpoid
  
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|description = A cover of the popular song originally sung by Gumi's original ''Vocaloid2'' voicebank using all 4 of her V3 voicebanks.
  
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|tittle = Juu-Mensou (Ten-Faced) colorful version}}
  
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{{Song Derivative
  
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|image =
  
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|nnd_id = sm17321551
  
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|author =
 
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|category = Cover Song
  
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|singer = Megpoid Native
  
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|description = A cover of a well known song using Megpoid Native.
  
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|tittle = Tori no Uta}}
  
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==Notable Gumi Songs==
  
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{{Main|Songs featuring Gumi}}{{Main|Youtube List/Gumi Songs}}
  
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==Additional information==
  
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===Popularity===
  
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Gumi has seen a faster growth of usage within the Japanese fandom, gaining popularity faster than her predecessor Gakupo. She has quickly become a fan favorite in both Japanese and Western fandoms and arguably has been the most commonly used non-Crypton Future Media Vocaloid.
  
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By 2010, Gumi's popularity was on par with Crypton Future Media's voicebanks and had also out sold her predessor [[Kamui Gakupo]], becoming the most popular and well known non-Crypton Vocaloid. In 2011, her usage grew and in a number of weeks, she would even have more songs in the top 100 rankings then some of the Crypton Future Media based Vocaloids.
  
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In 2011 a independent report was made into the popularity of Vocaloid and revealed that most Vocaloids had less then 1,000 videos uploaded on Nico Nico Douga in between July 1 and December 15, 2011. Gumi, had managed to succeed at grabbing more attention then most Vocaloids and at 2,107 uploads was the 3rd highest video upload related to a Vocaloid. At 9,538,464 views and 929,810 Mylists, Gumi was the Vocaloid to receive the 2nd highest number of views overall. Based on average views, managed to come out on top with 4,527.04 views (and 441.3 mylists) on average per video. When the mean count was performed on the Vocaloid results, Gumi remained on top with 485 views and 34 mylists per video and Gumi was the only one besides the Kagamine's to successfully be on all lists performed in the report. <ref>[http://www.vocaloidism.com/2012/01/04/the-harsh-realities-of-vocaloid-on-nico/ link]</ref>
  
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===Trivia===
  
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*Gumi has proven to be quite a popular Vocaloid for MMD model makers and has several models compared to most other Vocaloids. One of them is ISAO's model, available by purchase of Windows 100% magazine and MMD Starter Pack magazine.
  
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*Less experienced overseas fans often mislabel Gumi as a "Megpoid" rather than a "Vocaloid" and sometimes dismiss that she is a Vocaloid altogether. This is owed to the confusion over the name.
  
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*Gumi's design is often said to be influenced by [http://macrossfrontier.wikia.com/wiki/Ranka_Lee Ranka Lee]'s character (one of the first roles done by Megumi Nakajima as seiyuu). Ranka Lee's main notable outfit had the colours green, yellow, and orange also. This has never been confirmed as anything more than coincidence; still it is a popular assumption in both Japan and overseas Vocaloid fans.
  
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===Notable for...===
  
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*First female Vocaloid from Internet Co. Ltd.
  
 
*One of 3 voicebanks used by the robot HRP-4C.
  
*One of 3 voicebanks used by the robot HRP-4C.
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*First Vocaloid from Internet Co. Ltd to be upgraded to ''Vocaloid 3''.
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*First VOCALOID from Internet Co. Ltd to be upgraded to ''VOCALOID3''.
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*First Internet Co. Ltd. Vocaloid to get an Extend.
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*First Internet Co. Ltd. VOCALOID to get an Extend.
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*First Internet Co. Ltd. VOCALOID to get an English voicebank.
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*First Internet Co. Ltd. VOCALOID to have a video game starring the VOCALOID itself.
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*One of the first VOCALOIDs to be upgraded to ''VOCALOID3 ''(along with [[VY1v3|VY1]])
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*One of the first 4 ''VOCALOID3'' vocals released for the engine
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{{Vocaloid Character Poll|gumi}}
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==Gallery==
  
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<div style="margin: auto; margin-bottom:10px;"><tabber>
  
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|-|Boxart = {{Gallery/Gumi Boxart}}
  
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|-|Promotional art = {{Gallery/Gumi Promo art}}
  
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|-|MMD models = {{Gallery/Gumi MMD art}}
  
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|-|Game art = {{Gallery/Gumi Game art}}
  
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|-|Misc. = {{Gallery/Gumi Misc. art}}
  
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== References ==
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{{Reflist}}
  
   
 
==External links==
  
==External links==
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{|class="wikitable" style="font-size:11px; width:100%;"
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'''Official''' :
  
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!Language!!Description!!Site
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*[http://www.ssw.co.jp/index.html Internet Co]
  
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*[http://www.ssw.co.jp/products/vocal3/goods/megpoid/index.html Internet Co] Megpoid
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{{Website cell row|Japanese|SingerSongWriter Jp|official homepage|http://www.ssw.co.jp/index.html}}
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{{Website cell row|Japanese|Megpoid|product page for VOCALOID2 GUMI|http://www.ssw.co.jp/products/vocal/megpoid/index.html}}
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*[http://www.youtube.com/user/SingerSongWriterjp Youtube Channel] Singer Song Writer
  
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{{Website cell row|Japanese|V3 Megpoid|product page|http://www.ssw.co.jp/products/vocal3/megpoid/index.html}}
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{{Website cell row|Japanese|V3 Megpoid English (JP)|product page for|http://www.ssw.co.jp/products/vocal3/megpoid/products/english/index.html}}
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{{Website cell row|Japanese|V3 Megpoid English|product page|http://www.ssw.co.jp/en/products/vocal3/megpoid/index.html}}
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{{Website cell row|Japanese|GUMI from Megpoid|The official Facebook page for VOCALOID GUMI|https://www.facebook.com/GUMI.from.Megpoid}}
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{{Website cell row|Japanese|SingerSongWriter Jp|The official YouTube channel|http://www.youtube.com/user/SingerSongWriterjp}}
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{{Website cell row|Japanese|GUMI from Megpoid|The official tumblr for VOALOID GUMI|http://gumi-from-megpoid.tumblr.com/}}
   
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{{Website cell row|Japanese|Megpoid|Nico Nico Pedia entry|http://dic.nicovideo.jp/a/メグッポイド}}
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'''Fandom''' :
  
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{{Website cell row|English|deviantArt|, art and media community|http://www.deviantart.com/browse/all/?order&#61;9&q&#61;Vocaloid+Gumi}}
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*Gumi fanart [http://browse.deviantart.com/?qh=&section=&q=Gumi DeviantArt] / [http://www.pixiv.net/search.php?s_mode=s_tag&word=Gumi Pixiv] / [http://piapro.jp/content_list/?view=image&tag=Gumi Piapro]
  
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{{Website cell row|Japanese|Pixiv|, art and media community|http://www.pixiv.net/search.php?s_mode&#61;s_tag&word&#61;Gumi}}
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*Gumi models on [http://mikumikudance.wikia.com/wiki/Category:Gumi_Models MikuMikuDance wiki]
  
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*Gumi derivatives on [http://fanloid.wikia.com/wiki/Category:Derivative_of_Gumi Fanloid wiki]
  
   
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==Navigation==
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GUMI (グミ) is a Japanese VOCALOID developed and distributed by Internet Co., Ltd. as Megpoid (メグッポイド) which was initially released in June 2009 for the VOCALOID2 engine. There have since been three installments developed for the VOCALOID3 engine, one that includes an update of the VOCALOID2 voice bank. She was updated to the VOCALOID4 engine in November 2015. Her voice is provided by Filipino-Japanese singer and voice actress Megumi Nakajima (中島愛; Nakajima Megumi).

Concept

GUMI was the second VOCALOID released by Internet Co., Ltd and had a more retro-futuristic approach than Camui Gackpo.

Etymology

"Gumi" is a childhood nickname of Megumi Nakajima.[1] The software name, "Megpoid", was taken from the provider's name "Megumi." The second half, "poid", is a combination of "ppoi" (っぽい: resembling) and "loid": "like Vocaloid". The full implied name of this product is "Megumi-like Vocaloid."

Less experienced overseas fans often mislabel GUMI as a "Megpoid" rather than a "VOCALOID" and sometimes dismiss that she is a VOCALOID entirely. Another notable mistake is labeling her name as "Megpoid Gumi" or "Gumi Megpoid". This is due to the confusion between the software package's name and the name of the VOCALOID mascot. The same issue occurs with Camui Gackpo and his software Gackpoid.

Appearance

The original avatar character of the software was drawn by Masami Yuuki (ゆうきまさみ Yuuki Masami). Her design is often said to be influenced by Ranka Lee's character (one of the first roles done by Megumi Nakajima as seiyuu (voice actress)). Ranka Lee's main outfit (which she wears for the notable song "Seikan Hikou") contains the colors green, yellow, and orange. This has never been officially confirmed, but is still a popular assumption with both Japanese and overseas VOCALOID fans.

Her belt buckle incorporates the Tenori-on device's design.

GUMI's Megpoid English design has a different direction to previous illustrations.[2]

Concerning GUMI's age, during the Extend development, Noboru once tweeted that there was a rough age preferred for GUMI set around the teenage years. However, no official age was given to GUMI in her designs. When writing about Extend, it was noted the voice could be considered 'extensions' of the age conceptualized for GUMI.[3]

History

Marketing

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GUMI has received various merchandise since gaining popularity[4]

GUMI originally did not have much marketing, but since gained enough popularity for further possibilities. She is Internet co, Ltd's most successful VOCALOID and since the launch of VOCALOID3, has seen an increase in merchandise.

Originally, GUMI songs were not allowed to be sold on KARENT. This was later changed when INTERNET Co., gave permission for both her and Gackpo in 2009.

Her English version is aimed more at the English-speaking market. This is the first English capable vocal to be purchasable from the VOCALOID shop itself, as well as the developer's own website. Her vocal can be bought by anyone in the USA or the UK, however, other English-speaking countries still cannot purchase it directly.

Voicebanks

Megpoid - Native
This is the original Japanese GUMI vocal and has seen several voicebank updates. It is designed to have the vocal traits of Megumi Nakajima. It is a professional vocal and realistic. Its intention is to represent a voice of a cute young girl about of teenage age.
Megpoid - Native Fat
Similar to the "Native" vocal, it was designed to be a thicker in strength at lower frequencies. The result is a heavier sounding voicebank.
  • Megpoid V4 (VOCALOID4), November 5, 2015
Megpoid - Adult
This is a tone change that is designed to be natural so changing mid-song is not so noticeable. It can be used for most of the roles and genres of music that the "Native" vocal can be used for. The main difference between this and the "Native" vocal is this is designed to be more "mature" sounding and represents GUMI as an adult.
  • V3 Megpoid (VOCALOID3), October 21, 2011,
  • V3 Megpoid (VOCALOID NEO), February 26, 2014
  • Megpoid V4 (VOCALOID4), November 5, 2015
Megpoid - Mellow Adult
Similar to "Adult". This is designed to sound more laid back compared to the normal vocal.
  • Megpoid V4 (VOCALOID4), November 5, 2015
Megpoid - Sweet
This is a tone change that is designed to be natural so changing mid-song is not so noticeable. It can be used for most of the roles and genres of music that the "Native" vocal can be used for. The main difference between this and the "Native" vocal is this is designed to be cuter.
  • V3 Megpoid (VOCALOID3), October 21, 2011
  • V3 Megpoid (VOCALOID NEO), February 26, 2014
  • Megpoid V4 (VOCALOID4), November 5, 2015
Megpoid - Natural Sweet
This is similar to the "Sweet" vocal. This vocal is a more natural sounding version of the "Sweet" vocal which does not sound so forced.
  • Megpoid V4 (VOCALOID4), November 5, 2015
Megpoid - Whisper
This is a tone change that is designed to be natural so changing mid-song is not so noticeable. It can be used for most of the roles and genres of music that the "Native" vocal can be used for. The main difference between this and the "Native" vocal is this is designed to be much more shy sounding. The vocal is much teen-like then adult-like when compared to "Adult".
  • V3 Megpoid (VOCALOID3), October 21, 2011
  • V3 Megpoid (VOCALOID NEO), February 26, 2014
  • Megpoid V4 (VOCALOID4), November 5, 2015
Megpoid - Soft Whisper
Similar to "Whisper" except a lot more gentler.
  • Megpoid V4 (VOCALOID4), November 5, 2015
Megpoid - Power
This is a tone change that is designed to be natural so changing mid-song is not so noticeable. It can be used for most of the roles and genres of music that the "Native" vocal can be used for. The main difference between this and the "Native" vocal is this is designed to be much more bolder sounding and is used for notes that require more precision.
  • V3 Megpoid (VOCALOID3), October 21, 2011
  • V3 Megpoid (VOCALOID NEO), February 26, 2014
  • Megpoid V4 (VOCALOID4), November 5, 2015
Megpoid - Power Fat
Similar to the "Power" vocal, it was designed to be a thicker in strength at lower frequencies. The result is a heavier sounding voicebank.
  • Megpoid V4 (VOCALOID4), November 5, 2015
Megpoid - English
This is the English version of the "Native" vocal. Designed to have similar traits to the "Native" vocal but in English instead of Japanese.
  • Megpoid English (VOCALOID3), February 28, 2013
  • Megpoid English (VOCALOID NEO), February 26, 2014
  • Megpoid English (Mobile VOCALOID Editor)
Megpoid - Falsetto
A falsetto vocal for GUMI. Though this vocal was recorded and its existence is known, it was never released due to issues with balancing it with other GUMI vocals. Instead it lead to the creation of kokone, who was created to be the falsetto vocal GUMI was incapable of being.[5]
Megpoid - Talk
Another voicebank released for GUMI, this was not released for VOCALOID and was designed to allow GUMI to "Talk". It is designed to match the "Native" voicebank.

Music featuring GUMI

  • On this wiki, GUMI is featured in 846 songs , 579 albums , 35 series , 3 events.
Megpoid
ディス・イズ・ラブソング
Niconico logo
[nn]
Translation ディス・イズ・ラブソング (This is Love Song)
Featuring
GUMI
Producers
Categories Original song
Dearest (yks remix)
Niconico logo
[nn]
Featuring
GUMI
Producers
Categories Cover song
Description
Uses Vocannaindesu
ハートブレイク・ヘッドライン
YouTube logo
[nn][yt]
Translation ハートブレイク・ヘッドライン (Heartbreak Headlines)
Featuring
GUMI, Yuzuki Yukari (talking)
Producers
Categories Original song
被害妄想携帯女子（笑）
Niconico logo
[nn]
Translation 被害妄想携帯女子（笑） (Higai Mousou Keitai Joshi (Wara))
Featuring
GUMI
Producers
Categories Original song
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Reputation

Status

Google Trends

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Sales

GUMI struggled to build popularity against the Character Vocal Series and was considered to be "nothing special" when first released. She was, however, quicker to gain popularity in comparison to Camui Gackpo.[6]

By 2010, GUMI's popularity was on par with Crypton Future Media's voicebanks and outsold her predecessor Gackpo, becoming the most popular and well known non-Crypton VOCALOID. In 2011, her usage grew and, in a number of weeks, she would have even more songs in the top 100 rankings than some of the Crypton Future Media vocalists.

Reaction

GUMI gained a stable popularity by August 2011 according to Google trends and the stability is most likely linked to her entry into the VOCALOID3 era vocals. Her popularity peeked in March 2013 when she received a sudden increase in interest, but returned to its normal popularity a month later. This was most likely due to the release of her English version in the previous month (February 2013). This was the only time during the VOCALOID3 era GUMI had a notable increase of popularity.

It was reported that her VOCALOID3 English trial had issues in early release. This was due to the unexpected large amount of requests for download from the server.[7]

Impact

In terms of contributions to VOCALOID history, Camui Gackpo's voice provider, Gackt, noted that the creation of Gackpo and GUMI allowed for the possibility of other providers being used for VOCALOID. VOCALOID was no longer just Hatsune Miku and the Kagamines. This influenced voice providers such as Madoka Yonezawa, who during the early era of the software wanted to one day make a VOCALOID. This was later achieved with Kizuna Akari who was both a VOCALOID and a VOICEROID product. Yonezawa noted that at the time, the field of voice acting was narrow with limited job choices and VOCALOID added another possibility to the career path.[8]

Misc

In 2011, an independent report was made into the popularity of VOCALOID, and revealed that most VOCALOIDs had less than 1,000 videos uploaded to Nico Nico Douga between July 1 and December 15. GUMI managed to succeed in grabbing more attention than most VOCALOIDs, and at 2,107 uploads, had the third highest video upload count relating to a VOCALOID. At 9,538,464 views and 929,810 mylists, GUMI was the VOCALOID to receive the second highest number of views overall. Based on average views, she managed to come out on top with 4,527.04 views (and 441.3 mylists) on average per video. When the mean count was performed on the VOCALOID results, GUMI remained on top with 485 views and 34 mylists per video, and was the only one besides the Kagamines to successfully be on all lists performed in the report.[9]

In 2012, a cosplay competition was held for a TV program in France with the aim to find "the French version of GUMI". 1,200+ entries were submitted, despite the fact that the entries being submitted were to win a Japanese version of Megpoid.[10]

A survey released in 2015 showed that GUMI was the second most popular VOCALOID in 2015 on Nico Video. However, her popularity was only between 3rd/4th of the most popular VOCALOID Hatsune Miku.[11]

Trivia
  • With 17 voicebanks in total, GUMI is currently the VOCALOID with the most voicebanks. With 10 vocals in the package, her V4 complete package also sports the most vocals released within a single package.
  • GUMI has proven to be quite a popular VOCALOID for MMD model makers and has several models, which is notably more compared to most other VOCALOIDs. One of them is ISAO's model, available by purchase from the Windows 100% magazine and MMD Starter Pack magazine.
  • The Megpoid English vocal was the 22nd product released for VOCALOID3, putting the total amount of VOCALOID3 releases on par with the number of VOCALOID2s.
Achievements
  • First female VOCALOID from Internet Co. Ltd.
  • One of 3 voicebanks used by the robot HRP-4C.
  • First VOCALOID from Internet Co. Ltd to be upgraded to VOCALOID3.
  • First Internet Co. Ltd. VOCALOID to get an Extend.
  • First Internet Co. Ltd. VOCALOID to get an English voicebank.
  • First Internet Co. Ltd. VOCALOID to have a video game starring the VOCALOID itself.
  • One of the first VOCALOIDs to be upgraded to VOCALOID3 (along with VY1)
  • One of the first 4 VOCALOID3 vocals released for the engine

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References

  1. ↑ [1] Nico Pedia - メグッポイド (Megpoid)
  2. ↑ https://twitter.com/noboru1963/status/304536862360469505
  3. ↑ https://twitter.com/noboru1963/status/88949029383307264
  4. ↑ link
  5. ↑ http://www.dtmstation.com/archives/51885529.html
  6. ↑ http://sekiseblog.blog51.fc2.com/blog-entry-134.html
  7. ↑ http://www.vocaloidotaku.net/index.php?/topic/33420-english-megpoid-gumi/page__view__findpost__p__935157[dead link]
  8. ↑ https://www.dtmstation.com/archives/22442.html
  9. ↑ http://www.vocaloidism.com/2012/01/04/the-harsh-realities-of-vocaloid-on-nico/
  10. ↑ https://twitter.com/noboru1963/status/266765940425904128
  11. ↑ http://ch.nicovideo.jp/kadotanimitsuru/blomaga/ar699704

External links

Language Description Site
Japanese SingerSongWriter Jp official homepage Link
Japanese Megpoid product page for VOCALOID2 GUMI Link
Japanese V3 Megpoid product page Link
Japanese V3 Megpoid English (JP) product page for Link
Japanese V3 Megpoid English product page Link
Japanese GUMI from Megpoid The official Facebook page for VOCALOID GUMI Link
Japanese SingerSongWriter Jp The official YouTube channel Link
Japanese GUMI from Megpoid The official tumblr for VOALOID GUMI Link
Japanese Megpoid Nico Nico Pedia entry Link
English deviantArt , art and media community Link
Japanese Pixiv , art and media community Link

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