MEIKO

Pioneer of Japanese VOCALOID

The earliest Japanese VOCALOID female voice library sold by Crypton Future Media. A pioneering existence as a virtual singer.

Quotes

  • Downing a One Cup in one go, hoping it arrives tomorrow
  • I'll sing, for everyone

Trivia

  • MEIKO was one of the earliest releases of Japanese-compatible VOCALOID and became a pioneer of virtual singers.
  • There was a microphone illustration concept, but emphasizing MEIKO's image as a personality, it was changed to a girl character.
  • The image of liking alcohol is firmly established, and the Nendoroid comes with alcohol-related accessories.
  • Popularity revival from Nico Nico Douga posts occurred in 2007, contributing to the development of VOCALOID music.
  • Deployed together with other VOCALOID characters as a member of Piapro Characters.

Alternate names

Big Sis Meiko

Tags

Virtual Singer Virtual Vocalist VOCALOID Crypton Piapro Characters DTM Voice Synthesis Female Voice Library Nico Nico Douga

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Profile

Species
Humanoid
Gender
Male
Birth year
2004

Appearance

Overall appearance
Female virtual singer with chestnut short bob hair, wearing a red short-length top and miniskirt.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Brown
Distinguishing features
  • Chestnut short bob
  • Red top
  • Miniskirt
Iconic items
  • Microphone
  • Necklace
  • Bracelet

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Kind
Detailed personality
Known for her calm and approachable atmosphere, as a reliable big sister type. Also has an image of liking alcohol.
Keywords
  • Big sister type
  • Alcohol lover
  • Approachable
  • Kind
  • Pioneer
Talents
  • Singing
  • Voice synthesis
  • Expressiveness
Skills
  • DTM compatible
  • Wide vocal range
  • Singing in various genres
Motivation
Contribute to the development of the VOCALOID music scene and support the creations of many creators.
Habits
Songs and imagery themed around alcohol have become established.
Favorite foods
Sake, One Cup
Music
VOCALOID songs
Hobbies
Singing, Music production

History

Backstory
Released in 2004 as the first Japanese-compatible VOCALOID voice synthesis software developed by Crypton Future Media. A pioneering attempt to feature a character on the package, laying the foundation for virtual singers. Since 2007, with the rise of Nico Nico Douga, it was re-evaluated and gained support from many users.
Debut date
November 5, 2004
Work title
VOCALOID (MEIKO Voice Library)
Media type
Software

MEIKO V3 Release

Significant event
MEIKO V3 Release
Description
On February 4, 2014, a version equipped with a voice database compatible with the VOCALOID3 engine was released.

KarenT Song Distribution

Significant event
KarenT Song Distribution
Description
As of 2024, 720 songs and 300 albums of music content are being distributed from the KarenT label.

Piapro Characters Certification

Significant event
Piapro Characters Certification
Description
Due to the 2009 Piapro Character License Agreement, MEIKO began to be officially treated as a character.

Relationships

KAITO

Teammate

Together as early VOCALOID from Crypton Future Media, laid the foundation for virtual singers

Hatsune Miku

Teammate

Due to Hatsune Miku's success, MEIKO was also re-evaluated and gained popularity

Kagamine Rin-Len

Teammate

Active together as major members of Piapro Characters

Megurine Luka

Teammate

Recognized together as Piapro Characters

Piapro Characters

Piapro Characters: unknown

Media appearances

MEIKO VOCALOID

Software / Protagonist

November 5, 2004

MEIKO V3

Software / Protagonist

February 4, 2014

EXIT TUNES PRESENTS Meikonic feat. MEIKO

Music / Protagonist

Nendoroid MEIKO

Figure / Mascot

2011

Voice cast and creators

Meiko Haigō

Voice actor
Meiko Haigō
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Common to all series

Crypton Future Media

Creator name
Crypton Future Media
Role
Original author

Crypton in-house staff (unknown)

Creator name
Crypton in-house staff (unknown)
Role
Character designer

iXima (MEIKO V3 illustration)

Creator name
iXima (MEIKO V3 illustration)
Role
Character designer

Wataru Sasaki (planning and development related)

Creator name
Wataru Sasaki (planning and development related)
Role
Original author

Related goods

Nendoroid MEIKO

Item name
Nendoroid MEIKO
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

figma MEIKO

Item name
figma MEIKO
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Trading Mini Figure MEIKO

Item name
Trading Mini Figure MEIKO
Category
Figure
Availability
Limited

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