FEE

* Voidol
* CeVIO AI

**FEE** (フィー, also known as **FEE-chan** フィーちゃん, codename: **CCD-0500**) is a vocal synthesizer character developed by U-Stella Inc. and was first released for the *Voidol* voice conversion engine in August 2021. She was later released as a *CeVIO AI* Talk Voice voicebank in collaboration with Techno-Speech, Inc., in November 2021.

Her voice is provided by the voice actress Imai Asaka (今(いま)井(い)麻(あさ)夏(か)).

## Concept

FEE is conceptualized as a "general-purpose, care-type" android "Caricature (カリカチュア)" that was born in present day to support the every life scene of people. Her original concept as a Caricature was that she was made in modern times and could be customized to the user's liking with super technology that is as close as possible to human skin, body temperature, and structure. .

On August 26, 2021. FEE's initial age of seventeen was changed to eighteen, her initial concept was changed and various images were removed after receiving backlash due to the portrayal of the character.

She was illustrated by Tomori Kokage, a character designer from Japan.

### Appearance

FEE is an android with the appearance of a eighteen-year-old girl. Her design is futuristic and cute.

For her CeVIO AI release she wears a baggy white sleeveless dress. Around the collar of the dress is a short sky blue tie and black tie clip. The cape-like fins attach to the back of the skirt. Over her dress is a blue and white jacket with black detailing on the sleeves. On the left shoulder is what appears to be a barcode. The jacket is worn loosely, and it is only partially zipped up. She wears long black socks that reach her mid thigh. The socks have a blue stripe at the top, and a white stripe running down the sides. On her feet are a pair of white and black sneakers with light blue straps. She has short light pink hair with two long pieces in the front, and thick bangs. On the left piece of hair is a blue diamond print. She has two barrettes in her hair; one is shaped like a backwards ‘E’, and the other circular. FEE wears a black headset. Her eyes are a blueish-purple color.

### Personality

FEE is noted to have a calm and quiet, but occasionally playful personality, with above-average intelligence. While she has intelligence, FEE lacks experience, so she does not know how to use the five senses.

### Likes

* Reading
* Gaining knowledge

### Relations

* **CCD-0001**, codename "**UNI**", fellow "Caricature" android by U-Stella Inc.
* **CCD-0017**, codename "**SINA**", fellow "Caricature" android by U-Stella Inc.

## History

FEE was released for the Voidol AI voice conversion application on August 6, 2021.

FEE was announced through a *PR TIMES* press release to be in development for a CeVIO AI Talk Voice library. She was announced to be released for digital download with various options for purchasing including standard and Limited Edition versions. U-Stella Inc. also plans to release a voice material collection "FEE-chan SP VOICE" alongside the Limited Edition packages. Package contents and pricing were also announced including:

* [First Press Limited Edition] CeVIO AI FEE-chan Talk Voice Download Version "Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price: 8,778 yen (tax included)"
* [First Press Limited Edition] CeVIO AI FEE-chan Talk Starter Pack Download Version "Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price: 17,160 yen (tax included)" "
* CeVIO AI FEE-chan Talk Voice Download Version "Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price: 8,778 yen (tax included)"
* CeVIO AI FEE-chan Talk Starter Pack Download Version "Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price: 17,160 yen (tax included)
* FEE-chan "Dokidoki?!" SP VOICE [First Limited Edition] included.

She is noted to have a cute and gentle voice and will have four types of emotional speech synthesis parameters.

On October 29 2021, FEE was announced to be released on November 26, 2021 with a pre-order reservation period beginning on November 12.

### Marketing

FEE-themed merchandise including an acrylic stand featuring her key image for CeVIO was announced for distribution via lottery over Twitter on August 22, 2021 and would run until August 31. One winner would be selected.

Various 3D models have been made with her likeness for use in apps such as VR-Chat and other 3D programs as well as a model built for the Live2D animation software.

## Voicebanks

FEE

* FEE (*Voidol*), August 6, 2021
* FEE (*CeVIO AI*), November 26, 2021

## Reputation

### Reaction

Upon her CeVIO AI announcement, there was backlash surrounding her due to her age being reminiscent of a 17 year old and how sexualized she was; including nude reference sheets of the character and the official MMD model being able to be completely stripped naked. Shortly after, FEE's age was risen to 18 and the nude references, aswell as the mention of "sex" in the general usage of Caricature robots was removed. A exact reason for this change was not given why.

### Achievements

* First CeVIO release from U-Stella Inc.
* First Talk Voice from U-Stella Inc.
* First female voice from U-Stella Inc.
* First female Talk Voice from U-Stella Inc.

## References

1. ↑ https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000084261.html
2. ↑ https://crimsontech.jp/apps/voidol/voice\_model/fee\_chan/
3. ↑ https://twitter.com/U\_StellaWeb/status/1430407698558816256
4. ↑ https://twitter.com/jonhamu/status/1429465811744223233
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 http://chara.u-stella.co.jp/gallery/ccd-0500/
6. ↑ https://crimsontech.jp/apps/voidol/voice\_model/fee\_chan/
7. ↑ https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000084261.html
8. ↑ https://www.techno-speech-products.com/cevio-ai-fee-chan-talk
9. ↑ https://twitter.com/U\_StellaWeb/status/1429425131722444801?s=20
10. ↑ https://vr-lifemagazine.com/u-stella-inc-ccd-0500fee/
11. ↑ https://u-stella.co.jp/change-character-information\_ccd\_0500fee/