GUMI is the official mascot for Megpoid, a Vocaloid2-based singing synthesizer developed by INTERNET Co., Ltd. The character was illustrated by Masami Yuuki and is best known for her retro-futuristic aesthetic—a notably different direction from the company's previous release, Gakupo.
The software's name comes from voice provider Megumi Nakajima, specifically a childhood nickname. "Megpoid" essentially means "Megumi-like Vocaloid," with "poid" being shorthand for the Vocaloid concept itself.
Fans often note that GUMI gained popularity through various fan-created personas and storylines. Her most well-known alternative identities include Gumillia from the "Aku no Musume" (Daughter of Evil) series and Gumina Glassred, associated with the Venomania-kou no Kyouki (Mad Envy/Greed) narrative arc. These alternate versions have become almost as iconic as the original character design within the Vocaloid community.
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