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|voice = [[Megumi Nakajima]]
  
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|illustrator = Masami Yuuki<br>(Original\2009)<br>(V3 Megpoid\2012)<br>(Megpoid English\2013)
  
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|company = [[Internet Co., Ltd.]]
  
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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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|sex = Female
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|age = See the "''[[#Appearance|appearance]]''" section
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|voice = Megumi Nakajima
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|company1 = Internet Co., Ltd.
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|release1 = November 5, 2015 :: V4
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|language1 = Japanese
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|illustrator1 = Masami Yuuki :: V4
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|type1 = VOCALOID4, Mobile VOCALOID Editor
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|code1 = VA-M01
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|affiliation1 = *[[YAMAHA Corporation]]
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*ParaPhray
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|company2 = Internet Co., Ltd.
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|release2 = *October 21, 2011 :: V3
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*March 16, 2012 :: V3 Native
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*February 28, 2013 :: English
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|language2 = Multilingual; Japanese & English
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|illustrator2 = Masami Yuuki :: V3
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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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|type3 = VOCALOID2, Megpoid Talk
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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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'''GUMI''' (グミ) is the official mascot character of '''Megpoid''' (メグッポイド / ''Meguppoido'') which is singing synthesizer application software powered by Yamaha's Vocaloid2. '''Megpoid''' was published by INTERNET Co.,Ltd. The original avatar character of the software was drawn by the illustrator Masami Yuuki (ゆうきまさみ ''Yuuki Masami'').
  
   
 
==Concept==
  
==Concept==
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Gumi was the next Vocaloid to be released by Internet Co., Ltd and had a more retro-futuristic approach than [[Kamui Gakupo|Gakupo]] had.
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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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"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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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===
  
===Appearance===
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Her 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 most main outfit (which she wears for the notable song Seikan Hikou) had the colors green, yellow, and orange. This has never been confirmed as anything more than coincidence, but still is a popular assumption with both Japanese and overseas Vocaloid fans.
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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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Her belt buckle incorporates the {{wp|Tenori-on}} device's design.
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===Character Traits===
  
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The name GUMI is the voice provider Megumi Nakajima's nickname from 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, "Megpoid", was taken from the provider's name "Megumi." The second half, the "poid", is short for "like Vocaloid," the full implied name of this product is a "Megumi-like Vocaloid."
  
   
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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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===Vocaloid Releases===
  
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*''Gumi has songs in the Nico Nico Douga [[Hall of Fame]]''
  
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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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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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{| align=center
  
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|{{CharPortal|articlename=Megpoid|name=Megpoid|image=Ofclboxart icltd Megpoid Gumi.png|background=gumi}}
  
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|{{CharPortal|articlename=V3 Megpoid - Native|name=Native|image=Megpoid native.png|background=gumi}}
  
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|{{CharPortal|articlename=V3_Megpoid|name=V3 Megpoid|image=V3Megpoidbox.jpg|background=gumi}}
  
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|{{CharPortal|articlename=Megpoid English|name=English|image=Englishmeg.png|background=gumi}}
  
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|}
  
   
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==History==
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==Examples of Usage==
  
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===Marketing===
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{{Translation eou}}
  
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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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<div style="margin: auto; margin-bottom:10px;"><tabber>
  
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|-|Megpoid={{Gumi/eou1}}
  
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|-|V3 Megpoid={{Gumi/eou2}}
  
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{{Music featuring Vocaloid|vcolor = gumi}}
  
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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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==Marketing==
  
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[[file:Gumi_3_glass_11.jpg|GUMI has received various merchandise since gaining popularity<ref>[http://vocaloid.blog120.fc2.com/blog-entry-12234.html link]</ref>]]
  
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Gumi originally did not have much marketing, but has since gained enough popularity for further possibilities. She is Internet co, Ltd's most successful Vocaloid and since the launch of ''Vocaloid 3'', has seen a increase in merchandise.
  
   
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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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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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===Voicebanks===
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Her English version is aimed more at the English speaking market. This is the first actual English capable vocal to be purchasable from the Vocaloid shop itself, as well as the 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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;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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===Taiwan release===
  
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* [[V3 Megpoid - Native]] (''[[VOCALOID3]]''), March 16, 2012
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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>[https://twitter.com/noboru1963/status/13627352554676225] 8:13 AM - 11 Dec 10</ref>
  
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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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===Robot Gumi===
  
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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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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 V4 (''VOCALOID4''), November 5, 2015
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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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*[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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;Megpoid - Adult
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===King Run Anison Red and White Concert===
  
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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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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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* [[V3 Megpoid]] (''VOCALOID3''), October 21, 2011,
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The songs they covered were;
  
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* V3 Megpoid (''VOCALOID NEO''), February 26, 2014
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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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* Megpoid V4 (''VOCALOID4''), November 5, 2015
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*アニソン紅白2010 M-33[星間飛行]GUMI(メグッポイド) "Seikan Hikou (Interstellar Flight)" covered by Gumi from "Macross Frontier", which had originally been sung by Megumi Nakajima herself.
  
   
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;Megpoid - Mellow 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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:Similar to "Adult". This is designed to sound more laid back compared to the normal vocal.
   
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* Megpoid V4 (''VOCALOID4''), November 5, 2015
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===3D Concert===
  
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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 merchandise related to the concert was released, including a DVD and CDs of the event.<ref>[http://www.ssw.co.jp/l_gumi.html link]</ref>
  
   
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;Megpoid - Sweet
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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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: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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*"Vocaloid x LiveAR" at DIGITAL CONTENT EXPO 2011 [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8Lf8o_CXOU Youtube Broadcast]
  
   
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* V3 Megpoid (''VOCALOID3''), October 21, 2011
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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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* V3 Megpoid (''VOCALOID NEO''), February 26, 2014
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{{Main|Vocafarre 2011|VOCAFARRE 2011}}
  
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* Megpoid V4 (''VOCALOID4''), November 5, 2015
   
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;Megpoid - Natural Sweet
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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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|Gumi - Megu Megu Fire Endless Night
  
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|[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1ASO0c2aNY Youtube]
  
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|Gumi - Love Droid
  
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|[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NApY-vdt44c (official upload)] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4n9PHGqMQE Youtube]
  
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|Gumi & Akikoloid-chan - Cyber Thunder Cider
  
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|[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tCRB6tOwxM Youtube]
  
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|Gumi & Akikoloid-chan - Beyond the glass World
  
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|[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iRewnargCE (official upload)] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFRIN-75Q_M Youtube]
  
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|All Involved - VocaLawson Vocafarre Full Concert
  
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|[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0XgKrKlzBk Youtube]
  
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|All Involved - VocaLawson Vocafarre Concert Summary
  
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|[http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/1324953135 NicoVideo]
  
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* Megpoid V4 (''VOCALOID4''), November 5, 2015
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===Figurines===
  
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[[file:nendoroid GUMI.jpg|thumb|right|Nendoroid GUMI]]
  
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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. As of now Gumi also has a nendoroid released from [[Good Smile company]]. Along with this, there are also going to be a few other figurines based on her Vocaloid3 design. Details are unknown.
  
   
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;Megpoid - Whisper
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===Vocaloid-P Data Series===
  
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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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Vol.3 of the [[Vocaloid-P Data Series]] which had only Megpoid songs in it was released on the 16th of March 2012, the same day as V3 Megpoid - Native's release, as part of a promotion of the new updated voicebank.
  
   
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* V3 Megpoid (''VOCALOID3''), October 21, 2011
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===Song Contest===
  
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* V3 Megpoid (''VOCALOID NEO''), February 26, 2014
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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 began on May 26, 2012 and ended on June 26, 2012. As part of promotion, CreoFUGA offered 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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* Megpoid V4 (''VOCALOID4''), November 5, 2015
   
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;Megpoid - Soft Whisper
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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 these songs must all 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 be rewarded one copy of Singer Song Writer 9 Professional each.
  
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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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Another song contest was run, linking with the release of her English vocal.<ref>[http://www.ssw.co.jp/en/products/vocal3/megpoid/contest/index.html link]</ref>
  
   
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;Megpoid - Power
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===Video Games===
  
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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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[[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 and Future Stars Project mirai|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, which was 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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*''For more see [[Megpoid the Music♯]]''
  
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* Megpoid V4 (''VOCALOID4''), November 5, 2015
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On June 26, 2013, GUMI was revealed to be featured in [[Hatsune Miku Project mirai 2|Project mirai 2]] as a guest appearance for her 4th anniversary<ref>[http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/1372127601 niconico]</ref>. After listening to the players responses and demands she was also given her own playable nendoroid character.
  
   
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;Megpoid - Power Fat
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===iPhone===
  
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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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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 V4 (''VOCALOID4''), November 5, 2015
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===Calendar===
  
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A calendar for 2013 was also produced for Gumi.<ref>[http://www.ssw.co.jp/products/vocal3/goods/megpoid/calender2013.html link]</ref>
  
   
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;Megpoid - English
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===Manga===
  
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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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Gumi has a short manga.<ref>[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2013-02-03/vocaloid-megpoid-gumi-mascot-gets-her-own-manga-series link]</ref> In 2013 "[[GUMI from Vocaloid]]" was released.<ref>[http://vocaloid.blog120.fc2.com/blog-entry-16734.html link]</ref>
  
   
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* [[Megpoid English]] (''VOCALOID3''), February 28, 2013
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A few songs using her also got a short web manga adaption, and she currently has the following: "[http://comic.pixiv.net/works/336 Mozaik Role]", "[http://comic.pixiv.net/works/335 Setsuna Trip]" and "[http://comic.pixiv.net/works/458 Ren'ai Yuusha]", "[http://comic.pixiv.net/works/457 Kiritorisen]", "[http://comic.pixiv.net/works/334 Megu Megu ☆ Singer Songwriter]", "[http://comic.pixiv.net/works/516 Shiryokukensa]" and "[http://comic.pixiv.net/works/595 Hyoushi Making]" which were part of the ''[http://comic.pixiv.net/magazines/30 web COMIC@LOID]'' magazine.
  
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* Megpoid English (''VOCALOID NEO''), February 26, 2014
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* Megpoid English (''Mobile VOCALOID Editor'')
   
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;Megpoid - Falsetto
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===3D model===
  
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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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Gumi features two 3D models in "AHS キャラミん Studio" as "guest" models for the software. They are of her her [[Megpoid]] and [[V3 Megpoid]] designs. [[Yuzuki Yukari]] and [[Tohoku Zunko]] also feature in the software.<ref>[http://vocaloid.blog120.fc2.com/page-1.html link]</ref>
  
   
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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 have even more songs in the top 100 rankings then some of the Crypton Future Media 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 to Nico Nico Douga in between July 1 and December 15, 2011. Gumi had managed to succeed in grabbing more attention then most Vocaloid, 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 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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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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*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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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

Gumi 3 glass 11

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

GUMI,グミ,Megpoid,メグッポイド

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

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