Akikoloid-chan

In 2011, the LAWSON convenience store chain's new mascot, "Akiko-chan" received a synthesized Vocaloid voice makeover to become "Akikoloid-chan," who acts as a navigator for LAWSON's new Nico Nico Douga channel. On September 6 of 2011, Akikoloid-chan movies were uploaded on Nicovideo. The vocal was from Vocaloid3 engine and the voice provider was Arimoto (有本) from Koe-bu (こえ部), a voice sharing site for amateur voice actors. A video showing her "production" was made and she was revealed in a interview about Vocaloid with a Yamaha rep as well as songs using her vocals.[1]

She is based on Akiko-chan's character, much how Ryuto (Gachapoid) is based on Gachapin, she is not Akiko-chan herself.
Character Traits

Akikoloid is said to have been built by Akiko's older brother in a university lab, who built her in a week. Her appearance is based off Akiko-chan's, only made to look more like an android. She is said to be a university sophomore student who also works part time for Lawson.

Akiko-chan was originally introduced as a campaign character for Lawson under the profile "a university sophomore student and a part-time worker for Lawson".
Campaign

A new campaign related to the character has begun "LAWSON x Vocaloid" titled "Vocalawson campaign".[3] During the period of the campaign, customers at Lawson stores will be able to obtain an ID application upon purchase of the ten goods in the promotion, which will allow entry into a lottery. Applicants enter via mobile phone or the LAWSON website. This is the first campaign where original Yamaha VOCALOID goods can be won.[4]

This ran from 13/09/2011 to 26/09/2011.

A campaign is being run to introduce Akikoloid in Indonesia and other asian countries.[5]
Guest Appearances

The outfit design for Akikoloid-chan is being used as a collaboration outfit for the character Wang Yuanji in Koeis latest installment in the long running hack and slash adventure series Dynasty Warriors 8 (Shin Sangoku Musou 7 in Japan). Perched on her shoulder is the Lawson Chicken Nugget Mascot, Karaage-kun. She will also be receiving a unique skin for her throwing knives, which makes them look like musical notes.

This is the third Lawson collaboration outfit this character has been given in the Dynasty Warriors series. The first being the uniform of Akiko-chan, the second being a Lawson themed summer kimono.

Since her announcement Akikoloid-chan seemed to be well received by the Japanese fandom though this may be due to the fact that popular producers were the only ones who were allowed to use her for LAWSON's promotions. In the Western fandom she was well received as well with most fans.