MAIKA's promotion was handled very differently to her predecessors. NOVA - A floating robot that acts as MAIKA's microphone and speaker.Relations įor more on VOCALOID relationships, see the FAQ. Noriko Hayashi stated that some honorable mentions would be listed in the final artbook. First place was by Yukina Esteban, while second and third place were by Marisol Azcarate and Namy-bot. In January 18, 2016, the winners were announced. The winning piece was considered as a new official design. Prizes included a signed and dedicated MAIKA artbook and MAIKA merchandise. The runner ups also received prizes, though their designs weren't included in the artbook. The winner's design appeared in MAIKA's artbook, which was released in the first half of 2016 and illustrated by Noriko. In November 18, 2015, celebrating MAIKA's second anniversary, Voctro Labs, along with Noriko Hayashi, Akuo and Yoistyle organized a contest to create a brand new outfit for MAIKA based on the "Sky" theme. ĭetails about her biography such as her height, age, etc, are included within her package. The design itself did not pull any references from Spanish culture, as it was decided that a more international feel would make her more approachable by non-Spanish people and would avoid racial cliches. NOVA was purposely created to make her design different from other VOCALOIDs. She was asked also to make MAIKA look a little happier, so her face was adjusted slightly. Noriko tested various color combinations with Voctro choosing the final color scheme. The last one was to avoid comparisons with previous VOCALOIDs like IA or Megurine Luka, as originally, the hair was a gradient of peach to light pink. The lineart was completed first Voctro Labs requested Noriko to adjust the hair color scheme.
Due to the number of female VOCALOIDs out, it was felt that if the hair was not something bold, MAIKA would not stand out. The hairstyle was a main focus in the design. However, it was accepted that MEIKO's design was a little plain, and so Noriko Hayashi went for a design that was more like Lady Gaga. It was reported via a YouTube video that MAIKA's design was made to look mature like MEIKO's. Later, on December 22, the site stated that the winning name was "NOVA". The little droid that accompanies her acts as a pet, microphone and speaker on October 16, MAIKA's Facebook page started a poll asking fans to give a name to the floating droid. She has a play/pause tattoo (▶❚❚) located on her left cheek. According to Noriko Hayashi, MAIKA was based on the "Pop Diva" appearance requested by Voctro Labs.
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