Gakupo Kamui

Developer: Internet Co Ltd. Release Date: 7/31/2008 Language: Japanese Engine: Vocaloid 2 Voice Provider: Camui Gackt Image Design: Kentarou Miura Item: Eggplant Kamui Gakupo was the first Vocaloid released by Internet Co Ltd. Gackt was used as a voice provider after he was recommended to them by another company as a singer who was often cooperative as Internet Co Ltd thought that it would be difficult to get a singer to use their voice for a Vocaloid. Gackt also named the Vocaloid Kamui Gakupo being one phonetic letter off from Camui Gackt. He was originally supposed to be released in June 2008 but didnt have a design done at the time. He was released at the end of July after manga artist Kentarou Miura famous for Berserk did the design for free because he loved Nico Nico Douga. The name Camui Gackt spelled properly as Kamui Gakuto translates to Divine Power of Music or Divine Being of Music which carries over to his Vocaloids very similar name. Until Gakupos release the only maturesounding male Vocaloid was Kaito this and his large depth range has led to his popularity as well as being used for a variety in genres. His voicebank is said to be one of the best in quality. Fan reaction to Gakupos design was mixed some thought he was female and others thought that he seemed too flamboyant and effeminate but he was praised for being unique from the designs of the previous Vocaloids. He is often portrayed as a goof like Kaito but also as a pervert or a casanova. His character item is an eggplant likely based off of his purple hair.