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[Name]: Tash
[Age]: 29
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[Timezone]: Japan Standard Time
[Other Characters]: Grell Sutcliff, Pinkie Pie, Ran 'Aya' Fujimiya



[Name]: Gakupo Kamui
[Canon]: Vocaloid
[Age]: Appears around mid 20s, but manufactured only five years ago
[Gender]: Male
[Canon Point]: ah...2013?

[History]:

His timeline will be from the current year of 2013 (going into 2014) of current, modern day Japan. As Vocaloids are based off PVs and not a specific story, and thus considered 'canon', the following videos best represent his overall personality. He has done far more than these, however.

Dancing Samurai: the earliest basic representation of Gakupo, as INTERNET Co. portrayed to the public. There is an alternative video of the same song he has done.

Tsugai Kogarashi | English lyrics

Go Google It

ETERNAL FEEL | English lyrics can be chosen with close captioning.

[Personality]:

Gakupo was created by INTERNET CO. to be the, well, purplest of all the singing androids. This company, which excels at spewing out successful artists, is just one of the major ones that create musical, highly advanced machines to sing hit song after hit song in the entertainment sphere. His entire demeanor reeks of chivalry, honor, discipline, and musical talent that expands over a vivid spectrum of genres. Although the talent part is not as recognized as the other more popular androids of the Vocaloid family, he doesn't let that get him down. He's proud that they're getting far! He may be a bit worried about being left behind, though. The life of a musician is surely fast paced.

Gakupo is polite, yet when with friends or relatives he can be seen as having a playful nature. He is proud of his talents, but doesn't like to flaunt them, but if challenged he will prove his skills. Proud, when concerning Gakupo, is just a way of saying he is sure of himself, but he knows there are other flaws he needs to work on. Like keeping the mirror clear so other people can use it, or singing at a decent hour in the morning. Gakupo doesn't like making mistakes, but he will make amends to fix them. It would be the honorable thing to do. When he gets in a sour mood, he's sarcastic at best, mopey at the worst, and is not afraid of speaking his mind if something is bothering him. Usually it is easy to tell when Gakupo is upset, for this would be a rare occurrence.

Along with being a musical entertainer, he's a skilled dancer and warrior of the rainbow, noisy blade, Miburi, although self taught during whatever free time he has. Since his sword makes a sound similar to a glass harp, he tends to wait until no one is around before he practices. Gakupo simply refused to merely download the necessary information on being a proper samurai. Trial and error were better educators. He does try to live up to the Seven Virtues of Bushido, even if the life of a musician can challenge them. Even in modern day Japan, such virtues are still upheld to some degree.

The aesthetics of Bushido were instilled into him by his creators who designed him with an image of the traditional side of Japan. This may have been decided in order to appeal to the female crowd, as well as older generations. A good portion of his songs and collaborations are steeped in Japanese tradition while having a fusion with modern music, much like Japan today; a successful amalgamation of old and new. It was fate that his wiring be infused with the Seven Virtues.

No. 1
Rectitude (義 GI): this virtue is the ability to make a decision, respecting all equally.

No.2
Courage (勇 YU): This Virtue is the ability to handle any situation.

No. 3
Benevolence (仁 JIN): This Virtue is to prevent arrogance with in one's self.

No. 4
Respect (礼 REI): This virtue is to have respect for all.

No. 5
Honesty (誠 MAKOTO): This virtue is the ability to do things to the best of our ability.

No. 6
Honor (名誉 MEIYO): This virtue is sought after, but only follows correct behavior.

No. 7
Loyalty (忠義 CHUUGI): This virtue is the foundation of all the virtues, without dedication and loyalty to the task at hand, the desired outcome cannot be achieved.

It's this code that helped shape his personality to the likings of the current crowd. The only other things that he takes just as serious are music, dancing, and eggplants.

Gakupo has a tendency to be selfless and very determined in all he does, which may or may not be healthy. He usually has good intentions, even though it may be Gakupo butting into someone else's business or trying to charm someone who catches his eye. Vandalizing property? He'll be there. Getting mixed into the affairs of the heart? He'll be there. Swearing up a storm? Yes, he will be there, too. Disgracing the art of dance? He'll probably tell you to kill yourself. Nicely. Those sorts of situations tend to irk him, as they go against what he believes in. But overall, he is generally cool headed and friendly.

Traveling along this path, Gakupo wants to make himself more than just a singer. More than just a robot. Actually, he very much dislikes the term 'robot'. There will be a frown and an ensuing conversation on the differences between the two, at least what he believes them to be. Of course, he was created for music, the one language he believes to be spoken in any country and appreciated by all, but if that was all his creators wouldn't have put so much effort into him. INTERNET Co. gave the Vocaloid family leeway to define themselves and possess a more humanistic trait. Each and every one of them use their talents via promotional videos to prove to the world that they should be considered artists, first and foremost, over being seen as an android.

With all this combined, it's easy to see that fame did not make Gakupo obnoxious and spoiled as stardom did to most others, but he is a bit vain about his looks. The Big Wigs of INTERNET CO. would have his head if they found even a lock of hair out of place or a small wrinkle in his clothing. He had to keep up with the competition, after all! Even as a celebrity, he is very humble and does not go out of his way to make others jealous, although he could certainly understand such a feeling. But jealousy is an ugly trait in a person that can make them do equally, or more, ugly things.

[Abilities / Strengths & Weaknesses]:

As an android, Gakupo will have more strength than the average human, but it's usually limited to being able to leave dents in concrete walls or metal. He'll also have higher level of agility, such as running faster or having better reflexes. There are small panels that hide ports and retractable wires on the sides of his neck for interfacing with computers, downloading, and uploading data.

Without charging/rest he can run for sixty-nine hours, and while in sleep mode he can last a full week and reserve more energy and thus lasting longer during the times he would be awake. His batteries are solar powered via the turquoise panel on the front of his inner suit, so he usually does not need much down time to recharge if his batteries get too low. There is a port for charging via an electrical outlet, and he does possess a few different cables to do so. He doesn't necessarily need food and drinks, but alcohol somehow still has an effect on him. Eating slows down his processors and makes his system sluggish. Both characteristics not unlike humans

[Other Important Facts]:

He has the power to dance, sing, create music, play most stringed instruments that need plucking or strumming. Mostly ordinary skills for a musician. Eggplant dishes are his specialty when it comes to cooking, but anything outside of that and Gakupo is useless. Minus making tea.

Gakupo knows both Japanese and English, but it will be obvious that Japanese is his first language. Due to the musician he gains his voice from, Gakupo has a very wide vocal range, reaching higher octaves with ease. With the V3 system, has a more advanced vocal range and broader options in order to sound more natural and lifelike in comparison to the V2 system. There are three new voicebanks at his disposal: Native, Whisper, and Power.

Each voicebank has their strengths and weaknesses, but used with the right producer, anything is truly possible.

While the Native voicebank is meant to resemble a more natural human voice, whisper works well with calmer songs while sacrificing vocal range and some clarity issues when it comes to defining octaves. Power is meant to attempt to resemble the original provider's own voice and sound less nasal, however this particular voicebank has troubles sounding soft and gentle, and will at times resemble the Native voicebank.

All of these used together, when it comes to in game activities, will help Gakupo sound more natural, without a slight robotic sound when singing or speaking. Some may even realize that he's not human if they've never spoke with him before. He does tend to use phrases indicative to his true nature.

[Samples]:

♦ Thread: Finding another musician

♦ Post:

[VOICE/ACTION]

[As he looks around the Town Square in confusion, Gakupo can't help but think...]

I don't remember there being a music video for this time period in the schedule. [He crosses his arms, trying to go through his schedule saved in his memory bank.] We did this ages ago, anyway!

[The only video he really disliked doing...]

And where are the costumes? [He looks down at his own clothing, knowing that he stuck out.] I hope I don't have to buy one with my own money.

And where did this journal come from? [He currently has it open, unaware of it recording all his words, leafing through the pages and finding it already filled with so much.] It's such a primitive way of keeping notes. Doesn't anyone have a smartphone?