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− | + | Image Tako Luka bySangatsuYouka.png |
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|gender = Female |
|gender = Female |
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|age = Unknown |
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|weight = Unknown |
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|illustrator = Sangatsu Youka |
|illustrator = Sangatsu Youka |
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|website = http://sanpati38.blog4.fc2.com/}} |
|website = http://sanpati38.blog4.fc2.com/}} |
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− | '''Tako Luka''' ( |
+ | '''Tako Luka''' (たこルカ) is an officially recognized derivative of [[Megurine Luka]], she is had a very important involvement in Vocaloid fandom, most notably in the Japanese community. Both Tako Luka and Hachune Miku are seen as mascots side by side with their source characters. |
The term "[[Derivative]]" is used here to describe a fanmade Vocaloid character that is based on an already existing character. |
The term "[[Derivative]]" is used here to describe a fanmade Vocaloid character that is based on an already existing character. |
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+ | ==Concept== |
Tako Luka is the indirect result of the Character [[Item War]] that was made to determine Luka's character item. Tako Luka was created by [http://sanpati38.blog4.fc2.com/ Sangatsu Youka (三月八日), aka. Sanpachi], after realizing Luka's hair reminded him of an octopus. Her creation marked the end of the cyberskirmish that ensued in the wake of Luka's announcement and launch. |
Tako Luka is the indirect result of the Character [[Item War]] that was made to determine Luka's character item. Tako Luka was created by [http://sanpati38.blog4.fc2.com/ Sangatsu Youka (三月八日), aka. Sanpachi], after realizing Luka's hair reminded him of an octopus. Her creation marked the end of the cyberskirmish that ensued in the wake of Luka's announcement and launch. |
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+ | ===Etymology=== |
+ | The word "Tako" means Octopus, meaning that her English name is rendered as "Octopus Luka". |
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+ | ===Appearance=== |
+ | She is the result of creativity of imagining Luka's hair in the form of an octopus, in the same manner as Hachune Miku. |
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⚫ | In [[Hatsune Miku -Project DIVA- (series)|Project DIVA]], |
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⚫ | Officially licensed Tako Luka merchandise |
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Tako Luka shares pretty much the same voice as (or high pitched) Luka herself, regardless of voice bank. |
Tako Luka shares pretty much the same voice as (or high pitched) Luka herself, regardless of voice bank. |
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− | ==Famous Songs== |
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+ | ==Examples of Usage== |
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− | {{Derivatives |
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+ | {{Derivatives|nnd_id = sm5990735 |yt_id = 4CgQv_dl8a0 |
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+ | |singer = Megurine Luka|author = [[Kyokuhoku-P]]|category = Unknown |
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|title = ルカ様からご挨拶です (Luka-sama kara Goaisatsu desu) |
|title = ルカ様からご挨拶です (Luka-sama kara Goaisatsu desu) |
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+ | |color = luka}} |
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+ | {{Derivatives|nnd_id = sm5994039 |yt_id = -Dx65lqDl78 |
+ | |singer = Megurine Luka|author = [[uniMemo-P]]|category = Unknown |
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⚫ | |description = The first Tako Luka video which got more than 100,000 view counts. Kagamine Rin and Len make attempts to speak English to Tako Luka, which fail as they cannot pronounce their words correctly. Hatsune Miku comes in and asks Megurine Luka what to eat. As Luka deliberates what to eat in Japanese, Rin and Len realize that this whole time Luka could actually speak Japanese. |
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− | |author = [[Kyokuhoku-P]] |
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− | |category = Unknown |
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− | |singer = Megurine Luka |
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|title = 巡音ルカ と 英語でおしゃべり (Megurine Luka to Eigo de Oshaberi) |romaji (english)= Speaking in English with Megurine Luka |
|title = 巡音ルカ と 英語でおしゃべり (Megurine Luka to Eigo de Oshaberi) |romaji (english)= Speaking in English with Megurine Luka |
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+ | |color = luka}} |
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+ | {{Derivatives|nnd_id = sm6028189|nnd_id2 = 6028189 |
+ | |singer = Megurine Luka|author = [[Saitamanisuto]]|category = Original song |
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− | |author = [[uniMemo-P]] |
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− | |category = Unknown |
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− | |singer = Megurine Luka |
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⚫ | |description = The first Tako Luka video which got more than 100,000 view counts. Kagamine Rin and Len make attempts to speak English to Tako Luka, which fail as they cannot pronounce their words correctly. Hatsune Miku comes in and asks Megurine Luka what to eat. As Luka deliberates what to eat in Japanese, Rin and Len realize that this whole time Luka could actually speak Japanese. |
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|title = まぐろといっしょ (Maguro to Issho) |romaji (english)= Together with Tuna |
|title = まぐろといっしょ (Maguro to Issho) |romaji (english)= Together with Tuna |
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+ | ==Marketing== |
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− | |author = [[Saitamanisuto]] |
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− | |category = Original song |
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+ | ===Appearances=== |
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− | |singer = Megurine Luka |
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⚫ | In [[Hatsune Miku -Project DIVA- (series)|Project DIVA]], Tako Luka makes random cameos in the PSP game, Hatsune Miku ~Project Diva~ and again in all of its sequels. Usually she is spotted scampering around the scene or waving her tentacles at the viewer, a few of her appearances are in the PV for Double Lariat and Luka Luka Night Fever. |
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⚫ | Officially licensed Tako Luka merchandise has been produced, such as phone charms and plush toys. She is also bundled with a Megurine Luka Nendoroid. If more than one version of Tako Luka is sold of any given item, a lottery is usually established for the item wherein one of 3 faces are able to be bought. However, the buyer will not be able to determine which of the 3 he or she receives. So far, this has been carried out with the Tako Luka plush doll and the charm. |
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− | ==Trivia== |
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*An octopus jar is the preferred Japanese traditional fishing gear to catch an octopus. |
*An octopus jar is the preferred Japanese traditional fishing gear to catch an octopus. |
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*Tako Luka marks the end of the item war procedure that has presumed since Hachune Miku. While it still goes on to a certain degree, for the large part it is mostly done as a joke now. |
*Tako Luka marks the end of the item war procedure that has presumed since Hachune Miku. While it still goes on to a certain degree, for the large part it is mostly done as a joke now. |
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==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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+ | <gallery columns=3 position=center spacing=small captionsize=0.9em bordercolor=#FFAABB hideaddbutton=true> |
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− | + | FiguStnd LukaTako Charm.jpg|Tako Luka Charm |
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− | + | Takolukaplush.jpg|One of several Tako Luka plush dolls sold |
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− | + | LukaLukaLuka.jpg|A Tako Luka puchi was also bundled with the Luka Megurine Nendoroid |
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− | + | 9ac26751202e057d88e3c7c99792b630.gif|concept art |
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− | + | Tako_Luka_merry_go_round.jpg|Tako Luka as she appears in 39's Caravan event |
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+ | </gallery> |
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+ | ==Reference== |
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==External links== |
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*[http://dic.nicovideo.jp/a/たこルカ NicoPedia:] たこルカとは (タコルカとは) [単語記事] - ニコニコ大百科 |
*[http://dic.nicovideo.jp/a/たこルカ NicoPedia:] たこルカとは (タコルカとは) [単語記事] - ニコニコ大百科 |
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Revision as of 03:55, 28 August 2014
Template:Infobox Mascot
Tako Luka (たこルカ) is an officially recognized derivative of Megurine Luka, she is had a very important involvement in Vocaloid fandom, most notably in the Japanese community. Both Tako Luka and Hachune Miku are seen as mascots side by side with their source characters.
The term "Derivative" is used here to describe a fanmade Vocaloid character that is based on an already existing character.
Concept
Tako Luka is the indirect result of the Character Item War that was made to determine Luka's character item. Tako Luka was created by Sangatsu Youka (三月八日), aka. Sanpachi, after realizing Luka's hair reminded him of an octopus. Her creation marked the end of the cyberskirmish that ensued in the wake of Luka's announcement and launch.
Etymology
The word "Tako" means Octopus, meaning that her English name is rendered as "Octopus Luka".
Appearance
She is the result of creativity of imagining Luka's hair in the form of an octopus, in the same manner as Hachune Miku.
Voice Portrayals
Tako Luka shares pretty much the same voice as (or high pitched) Luka herself, regardless of voice bank.
Examples of Usage
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Marketing
Tako Luka is one of the Vocaloid derivatives that became officially recognized by Crypton Future Media, the publisher of the Character Vocal Series for VOCALOID2. The other derivatives bearing this distinction are Sakine Meiko, Akita Neru, Yowane Haku, and Hachune Miku.
Appearances
In Project DIVA, Tako Luka makes random cameos in the PSP game, Hatsune Miku ~Project Diva~ and again in all of its sequels. Usually she is spotted scampering around the scene or waving her tentacles at the viewer, a few of her appearances are in the PV for Double Lariat and Luka Luka Night Fever.
Merchandising
Officially licensed Tako Luka merchandise has been produced, such as phone charms and plush toys. She is also bundled with a Megurine Luka Nendoroid. If more than one version of Tako Luka is sold of any given item, a lottery is usually established for the item wherein one of 3 faces are able to be bought. However, the buyer will not be able to determine which of the 3 he or she receives. So far, this has been carried out with the Tako Luka plush doll and the charm.
Trivia
- An octopus jar is the preferred Japanese traditional fishing gear to catch an octopus.
- Tako Luka marks the end of the item war procedure that has presumed since Hachune Miku. While it still goes on to a certain degree, for the large part it is mostly done as a joke now.
- Tako Luka shares some things with Megurine Luka, whose item is also a Tuna for example.
Gallery
Reference
External links
The contents of this page have been duplicated and expanded on the Fanloid Wiki (link).
- SANPATI家: Sangatsu Youka
- NicoPedia: たこルカとは (タコルカとは) [単語記事] - ニコニコ大百科
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