Tako Luka

Tako Luka 「たこルカ」is an officially recognized derivative. The term "Derivative" is used here to describe a fanmade VOCALOID character that is based on an already existing character. She had a very important involvement in the VOCALOID fandom, most notably in the Japanese community. 
==Concept==
Tako Luka is the indirect result of the Character Item War that was made to determine Luka's character item. Tako Luka was created by Sangatsu Youka 「三月八日」 aka. Sanpachi, after realizing Luka's hair reminded him of an octopus. Her creation marked the end of the cyber-skirmish that ensued in the wake of Luka's announcement and launch.
Tako Luka shares pretty much the same voice as (or high pitched) Luka herself, regardless of voice bank.
===Etymology===
The word "Tako" 「たこ」 means Octopus, meaning that her English name is rendered as "Octopus Luka".
===Appearance===
She is the result of creativity of imagining Luka's hair in the form of an octopus, in a manner similar to how Hachune Miku was conceived.
===Relations===
*Megurine Luka: Source of inspiration
9ac26751202e057d88e3c7c99792b630.gif|concept art
Tako_Luka_merry_go_round.jpg|Tako Luka as she appears in 39's Caravan event
==Music featuring Tako Luka==
==Marketing==
Tako Luka is one of the VOCALOID derivatives that became officially recognized by Crypton Future Media, the publisher of the Character Vocal Series for VOCALOID2. The other derivatives bearing this distinction are Sakine Meiko, Akita Neru, Yowane Haku, and Hachune Miku.
===Merchandise===
Tako Luka has received official products such as phone charms and plush toys. She is also bundled with a Megurine Luka Nendoroid. If more than one version of Tako Luka is sold of any given item, a lottery is usually established for the item wherein one of 3 faces are able to be bought. However, the buyer will not be able to determine which of the 3 they receive. So far, this has been carried out with the Tako Luka plush doll and the charm.
===Video Games===
In the rhythm game, Hatsune Miku -Project DIVA- (series), Tako Luka has made several cameo appearances and is available as an accessory. In the game's PVs, she is usually spotted scampering around the scene or waving her tentacles at the viewer.
Megurine Luka Nendoroid 093.jpg|A Tako Luka puchi was also bundled with the Megurine Luka Nendoroid
FiguStnd LukaTako Charm.jpg|Tako Luka Charm
Tako Luka Plush.jpg|One of several Tako Luka plush dolls sold
DDreamsOctLuka.jpg|Dollfie Dream prop
==References==
==External links==
*SANPATI家: Sangatsu Youka
*Nico Nico Pedia
==Navigation==
Category:Vocaloid Derivatives
Category:Crypton Future Media, Inc.
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