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Kisaragi Tsuina (如月ついな), also known as Tsuina-chan (ついなちゃん) is a Japanese VOICEROID2 and Synthesizer V Studio and AI voicebank by AH-Software Co. Ltd. in collaboration with a crowdfunding campaign by her creators of the "Tsuina, the Ogre Hunter Project" (鬼っ子ハンターついなちゃん). Her VOICEROID2 is capable of speaking in both Standard and Kansai-ben dialects and was released in November 2019. In October 2020 it was announced that a crowdfunding campaign would be started for her to receive a singing voicebank[3] which was later revealed to be for Synthesizer V Studio. Her AI and Standard Synthesizer V voice databases released at the end of November 2021.[4][5] She later received a VOCALOID6 AI voicebank at the end of September 2024, developed and distributed by Internet Co., Ltd..
Her creator and voice provider is Kadowaki Mai (門脇 舞以).
Concept[]
Tsuina originates from a popular "meme" character in the online Japanese anime community - Hinomoto Oniko. Oniko was created by denizens of 2ch in order to combat a particular Chinese ethnic slur against Japanese people by using that term and making it into a "cute anime girl." By doing so, they would "embrace" said term and make it useless as an insult.
She is the first VOICEROID to have both standard and Kansai-ben dialects, the second of which is due to a stretch goal for her crowdfunding campaign having been reached. Previously, this was achievable with Kotonoha Akane & Aoi, but as two separate characters.
In November 2021, Tsuina-chan had an update to her website and more details about her character were given. Her blood type is "O-ni".
Etymology[]
Although her real name is "Kisaragi Tsuina", she's commonly referred to as "Enno Tsuina" 役ついな or 役追儺). She prefers being referred to as "Enno" as she considers it cooler than "Kisaragi" (which she is embarrassed by).[6]
Kisaragi (如月) is an outdated term referring to the second month of the year, known as February. Tsuina's original online debut was February 3rd, which is also her character birthday.
Enno (役) can be translated to "role," "duty," "responsibility," etc. When combined with the kanji of Tsuina's first name, 追儺, which means "the ceremony of driving out evil spirits", her full name can be translated to "the duty of driving out evil spirits," which is the basis of her character.
Appearance[]
Kisaragi Tsuina is albino with red eyes, faint pink hair, long nails, and pointy ears. Her hair is spun into very long twindrills tied with red and gold ribon. She also had a ahoge ontop of her head which is visible without her mask.
Her demon hunter outfit used for her VOICEROID release is made up of a kashiko-iro and red top. Her skirt and her tsutsusode are black and red. The shoes she wears are black geta with red straps.
Dickson is the four-eyed gigaku mask that sits atop her head. He is red with thick black eyebrows and golden eyes.
Her school uniform, which was also used for her VOICEROID release is made up of a white, pink, and red sailor top with a red and pink skirt. She also wears a white tie with a red stripe. Her socks are each white with a pink stripe and she wears brown loafers. A tiny Dickson is tied to her hair's right ribbon.
Relations[]
- Dickson - The four-eyed gigaku mask on her head. He is described as "quiet and a nice guy".[7]
- Kisaragi Hoan - Her grandfather. He is a mad scientist and a priest.[8]
- Takato Saki - Tsuina-chan's friend and fellow member of the newspaper club.
- Kobayashi Kotaro - Tsuina-chan's friend and fellow member of the newspaper club.[9]
- Zenki & Goki - Tsuina-chan's shikigami (後鬼), the front and back demons. A pair of demons originally of a married couple who serve as Tsuina-chan's companions.[10][11]
- Hinomoto Oniko (日本鬼子) - Demon and formerly Tsuina's rival. The Tsuina, the Ogre Hunter Project is no longer affiliated with the Oniko Project as of the release of Tsuina's VOICEROID in 2019.
- Enno Odzuna (役小角奈) - Recognized alongside her at the Kisshousouji Temple
- Maita - Same voice provider
- Chiiro Ichiru - Same voice provider
History[]
2011 Beginnings[]
Kisaragi Tsuina resulted from a member of the "Hinomoto Oniko Project," Oohenri Saki, wanting to create a "rival" character to Oniko - as Oniko is a demon, Tsuina was conceptualized as a demon hunter. Tsuina-chan made her official online debut on Oohenri's pixiv on February 3rd, 2011 (the initial upload has since been deleted, however).
Her character is inspired from the "Tsuina" Event, which is an annual ceremony performed on December 30th each year. It is a ceremony designed to exorcise demons/bad spirits, which is the basis of Tsuina's character. Elements of the ceremony (instruments, wooden masks, traditional clothing) are all part of Tsuna's character design.
2016 Drama series[]
In August 2016, Tsuina's voice drama series, "Demon Hunter Tsuina", began. While it's primarily an audio-only series detailing her attempts at capturing demons (usually resulting in failure), there have been many guest appearances and commentary by the developers as well.[12] Important Tsuina-chan related news, including announcements regarding the voice drama series, are announced on her Fantia page.
On January 17th, 2017, Tsuina-chan, along with another character named Enno Odzuna, became an officially recognized character of the Kisshousouji Temple. Acrylic stands of the two were set up at the location. [13]
2018 VOICEROID campaign[]
On December 16th, 2018, Tsuina-chan's official PR twitter announced a crowdfunding campaign to become a VOICEROID. [14] The actual campaign began two months later, on February 5th, 2019, and would run until February 20th.[15]
The goal for the campaign was 4,800,000 yen, as a VOICEROID2 speaking in standard dialect. However, if the campaign could reach 11,500,000 yen, Tsuina-chan would receive the capability of speaking in Kansai-ben as well. By the end of the campaign, she had far surpassed that stretch goal, with the final total being 14,052,884 yen - surpassing her original goal by 292%. [16]
On October 16th, 2019, early copies of Tsuina-chan's VOICEROID2 package were shipped out to those who had backed her fundraiser. [17] She then released to the general public on November 1st that same year.
Synthesizer V campaign[]
On September 14th, 2020, Tsuina-chan launched a contest for fans to design what would be an outfit for her if she were to become a singing synthesizer.[18] The contest is set to last until November 14th. Less than a month later, on October 5th, 2020, Tsuina-chan's official twitter account confirmed that she would be starting a crowdfunding campaign for a singing synthesizer later in winter.[3] The results of the contest were revealed December 6th, 2020 with the winning design concept illustrated by Twitter user ゆゆのすけ (@51714_yuriyuri).[19] Runner ups were also announced for various awards including the: AHS Excellence Award[20], Mai Kadowaki Excellence Award[21], Feeling of Dynamism Award[22], Lovely Poster Award[23], Kouhaku Maruko Kobayashi Award[24], Tsuina-chan Meme Material Contest Award[25], and the Koufudaiji Temple Award[26].
On October 30th, 2020, Synthesizer V AI was announced, and it was revealed that Tsuina-chan would begin a crowdfunding campaign for Synthesizer V and Synthesizer V AI banks later that year.[27][28] The campaign began on December 4th, and reached its initial goal of 5,000,000 yen in one day.[29][30] By December 26th, 2020, the crowdfunding campaign exceeded it's 10,000,000 yen stretch goal for development of a Synthesizer V AI for Tsuina-chan. Additional stretch goals were added for each increment of 1,000,000 yen for the the creation of new 3D models and additional voice recordings for Tsuina-chan. [31]
On December 6, the results of the design contest were revealed with the winning design concept illustrated by Twitter user ゆゆのすけ (@51714_yuriyuri).[32] Runner ups were also announced for various awards including the: AHS Excellence Award[33], Mai Kadowaki Excellence Award[34], Feeling of Dynamism Award[35], Lovely Poster Award[36], Kouhaku Maruko Kobayashi Award[37], Tsuina-chan Meme Material Contest Award[38], and the Koufudaiji Temple Award[39].
By December 26, the crowdfunding campaign exceeded its 10,000,000 yen stretch goal for development of a Synthesizer V AI voicebank for Tsuina-chan. Additional stretch goals were added for each increment of 1,000,000 yen for the creation of new 3D models and additional voice recordings. [40] She was expected to release toward the end of 2021.[41]
2021[]
On April 22, 2021, in response to a fan's question regarding Lite versions, Tsuina-chan's Twitter replied that it was a possibility.[42] On May 30, 2021, the initial sketch for Tsuina-chan's Synthesizer V design was released. [43]
On August 27, it was announced that Tsuina-chan would be receiving a set of voice samples in the pitagoe series alongside Kyomachi Seika, newcomers Asumi Shuo, Asumi Ririse, Young Man, Young Woman, Old Man, Old Woman would be receving pitagoe releases. They and the previously announced Furimomen[44] and Mitarashi Mary[45] would have the first volume of samples release on September 28, 2021.[46]
On November 4, Tsuina-chan's website was updated and revealed her Synthesizer V design, which was noted as her "Diva Costume".[47] Two additional full body illustrations were presented on Twitter, which were noted to be her Standard and AI designs respectively. Pre-orders launched on the same day and her release date was confirmed to be November 26.[48][49] According to her Synthesizer V character page on AH-Software's website, Lite versions were expected at a later date.[50]
On November 19, both lite versions of the Standard and AI voice databases were made available.[51]
2024 VOCALOID6[]
On August 29, 2024, the official Tsuina-chan PR Twitter account announced that it was preparing a big announcement, that was being kept a secret, on the following day, August 30 between 3:00 to 4:00 P.M. JST. [52] In accordance with the announcement, a set of voice materials was also announced to be released on the official Tsuina-chan Fantia account the same day.[53] The following day, Internet Co., Ltd. and Tsuina, the Ogre Hunter Project announced the development of an AI voicebank to be released for VOCALOID6 for Tsuina-chan on September 30, based on the voice of Mai Kadowaki. Pre-orders were opened the same day and would be available in both digital download and packaged editions as well as Starter Pack options. Pre-orders would include a set of bonus "Tsui Tsui Voice Vol. 1" (ついついボイス Vol.1) featuring over 200 audio files (.WAV format). Tsuina-chan noted that voice lines were selected that could be useful for music production and also included a selection of long-awaited "non-verbal voices".[54][55] Tsuina-chan noted that this was a dream of hers for a long time and hoped for everyone to use it.[56][57][58] It was noted by Tsuina-chan that this was made possible by permission from AH-Software Co. Ltd. who, up until the VOCALOID6 announcement, had handled the development and distribution of Tsuina-chan's earlier VOICEROID2 and Synthesizer V Studio products. Tsuina-chan expressed gratitude to AH-Software, Internet Co., and the YAMAHA Corporation for allowing her to become a cross-platform vocalist.[59][60]
It was noted that the Tsuina-chan Project was inspired by the VOCALOID movement led by Hatsune Miku, and became a goal of the project for over 14 years to develop a VOCALOID for Tsuina-chan.[61][62][63][64] Tsuina-chan was reinvigorated by the announcement of Hatsune Miku’s return to VOCALOID.[65] Tsuina-chan noted that the voice between the VOCALOID6 edition and the Synthesizer V Studio edition, while both having been recorded by Mai Kadowaki, carry different accuracies.[66] It was also stated that both softwares would be continued to be sold side-by-side, with Tsuina-chan encouraging users to "choose the one you like... or rather, use both and try out the full potential of her voice."[67] Tsuina-chan noted that if users preferred a more natural singing style, to try the Synthesizer V Studio voice database, though if they preferred a more synthetic style of vocal synthesis, to try out her VOCALOID6.[68] Tsuina-chan noted that if the conditions are good, Tsuina-chan aims to put products out anywhere, even to the extent of CeVIO.[69] There were however, no plans for the creation of a library for VOICEPEAK at this time.[70] Five demonstration songs were released upon Tsuina-chan's debut on the official Internet Co. SoundCloud, each performed with a different style.[71][72][73][74] Tsuina-chan introduced each song and producer individually featuring: ざるぼうる (@zal_bowl2222)[75], 荒芳樹 (@carrotwine_)[76], azuma (@bk_azuma), who returned to produce a demo song after producing one for her Synthesizer V voice database [77][78], collt (Kalpanica, @yuh2532)[79] and EO (エオ, @eo_aui7740).[80] The demonstrations were instructed to be unfinished versions and not master recordings, though Tsuina-chan was very humbled at the quality of the recordings.[81]
Marketing[]
Tsuina has an official MMD model and Live2D/Facerig data available on AHS' VOICEROID omake page available here.
Voicebanks[]
- Tsuina-chan
- Tsuina-chan comes with two sets of vocals; one for standard intonation, and another for Kansai-ben intonation. While the two are very similar, they each carry their own distinct tone.
- Both dialect voices have a soft, high tone in contrast to her louder, more energetic voice from her voice drama series. The standard dialect voice is more somber and deeper than the Kansai-ben one. The pronunciation is more standard and fluid.
- The Kansai-ben voice is brighter and more energetic than the standard dialect one. The pronunciation is very particular, as she stresses each mora for emphasis.
- Tsuina-chan (VOICEROID2), November 1, 2019
- Tsuina-chan (pitagoe), September 29, 2021
- Tsuina-chan Standard Lite (Synthesizer V Studio), November 19, 2021
- Tsuina-chan AI Lite (Synthesizer V Studio), November 19, 2021
- Tsuina-chan Standard (Synthesizer V Studio), November 26, 2021
- Tsuina-chan AI (Synthesizer V Studio), November 26, 2021
- AI Tsuina-chan (VOCALOID6), September 30, 2024
Reputation[]
Trivia[]
- Tsuina-chan's VOICEROID2 product won the Creator's Category Prize in the 33rd Vector ProRegi Awards.[82]
- On her father's side, she is a decedent of Otsuno, who is the founder of Shugendou[83] and on her mother's side she is a decedent of the demon Kiichi Hōgen.[84]
- Tsuina's voice actor Kadowaki Mai also voiced a UTAU in 2012 for the Windows100% magazine named Maita. Tsuina's official twitter suggested that she could be used as a singing voice for Tsuina.[85]
Achievements[]
- First popularized 'meme' character to become a VOICEROID through campaigning.
- Second VOICEROID revealed to be voiced by their voice provider and creator.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 https://ついなちゃん.com/character/
- ↑ Physical bundle that includes both Standard and AI voice databases.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Tsuina-chan singins synthesis announcement
- ↑ https://x.com/ahsoft/status/1456457051459055619
- ↑ https://x.com/ahsoft/status/1456457517769248774
- ↑ https://x.com/Tuina_chan_PJ/status/1227231473142337538
- ↑ Tsuina-chan's secrets part 7
- ↑ Tsuina-chan's secrets part 26
- ↑ https://fantia.jp/posts/879937#post-content-id-1381505
- ↑ https://x.com/tuina_chan_pj/status/802704488775548928
- ↑ https://x.com/Tuina_chan_PJ/status/801940848589950980
- ↑ vocaloidnews
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/gosegirl/posts/1518634621560927
- ↑ https://x.com/tuina_chan_pj/status/1074275008807989248
- ↑ https://x.com/Tuina_chan/status/1092687774119940096
- ↑ https://greenfunding.jp/pub/projects/2625
- ↑ https://greenfunding.jp/pub/projects/2625/activities/9481
- ↑ https://fantia.jp/posts/460822
- ↑ https://x.com/Tuina_chan_PJ/status/1335582807746170881
- ↑ https://x.com/Tuina_chan_PJ/status/1335585716797992960
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- ↑ https://x.com/Tuina_chan_PJ/status/1335595829969600516
- ↑ https://dreamtonics.com/en/synthesizer-v-ai-announcement/
- ↑ https://x.com/Tuina_chan_PJ/status/1322058582993465344
- ↑ https://x.com/Tuina_chan_PJ/status/1334697472090726406
- ↑ https://camp-fire.jp/projects/view/334914
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- ↑ https://x.com/Tuina_chan_PJ/status/1378593269035139077
- ↑ https://x.com/Tuina_chan_PJ/status/1385430398784598018
- ↑ https://x.com/Tuina_chan_PJ/status/1398873554033152000
- ↑ Furimomen pitagoe announcement
- ↑ Mary pitagoe announcement
- ↑ pitagoe press release
- ↑ https://x.com/Tuina_chan_PJ/status/1456101007499292676
- ↑ https://x.com/ahsoft/status/1456457051459055619
- ↑ https://x.com/ahsoft/status/1456457517769248774
- ↑ https://www.ah-soft.com/synth-v/tsuina/
- ↑ https://x.com/ahsoft/status/1461531098622541825
- ↑ https://x.com/Tuina_chan_PJ/status/1829174877460582472
- ↑ https://x.com/Tuina_chan_PJ/status/1829375909746639014
- ↑ https://x.com/Tuina_chan_PJ/status/1829443253755846782
- ↑ https://x.com/Tuina_chan_PJ/status/1829444409987125300
- ↑ https://x.com/INTERNETjp/status/1829397807146680733
- ↑ https://x.com/Tuina_chan_PJ/status/1829401929891582093
- ↑ https://x.com/Tuina_chan_PJ/status/1829441380445540659
- ↑ https://x.com/Tuina_chan_PJ/status/1829402921026597218
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- ↑ https://x.com/Tuina_chan_PJ/status/1829403922089255185
- ↑ https://x.com/Tuina_chan_PJ/status/1829513743589613795
- ↑ https://x.com/Tuina_chan_PJ/status/1829514259036057704
- ↑ https://x.com/Tuina_chan_PJ/status/1829405526783848950
- ↑ https://x.com/Tuina_chan_PJ/status/1829404664732758153
- ↑ https://x.com/Tuina_chan_PJ/status/1829404349765951883
- ↑ https://x.com/Tuina_chan_PJ/status/1829405980297429278
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- ↑ [1]
- ↑ Tsuina-chan's secrets part 27
- ↑ https://fantia.jp/posts/229314
- ↑ Tsuina-chan's secrets part 29
External links[]
Official[]
- Website
- Fantia
- Twitter (@Tuina_chan; project account)
- Twitter (@Tuina_chan_PJ; character account)
- Fediverse/Voskey (@Tuina_chan_PJ@voskey.icalo.net)
- Youtube Channel (@YouTuber-eg8lf)
Articles[]
- Wikipedia.ja
- Synthesizer V Wiki
- VOCALOID Wiki
- VOICEROID Wiki
- VocaDB (VOICEROID2)
- VocaDB (Synthesizer V Studio)
- VocaDB (Synthesizer V Standard)
- VocaDB (Synthesizer V AI)
- VocaDB (VOCALOID6)
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