Frimomen

* Debut, Pitagoe
* VOICEPEAK

**Frimomen** (フリモメン) is a vocal synthesizer character created by AH-Software Co. Ltd., initially created as a character mascot for the *FREE MOTION* high-performance Flash creation software. He has since received a *pitagoe* wave file collection, released in September 2021 and a *VOICEPEAK* text-to-speech library released in January 2023. On October 6, 2023, it was announced that Frimomen would be released as an AI voice database for *Synthesizer V Studio* and was expected to release in 2024.

His voice provider is Koga Akira (古(こ)賀(が) 明(あきら)).

## Concept

Frimomen made his debut in 2006 as the character mascot of AH-Software Co. Ltd.'s Flash creation software *FREE MOTION* through a series of promotional four-panel or "4-koma" (四コマ or 4コマ, *yon-koma*) comics illustrated by Japanese illustrator, maruan. He has since gone on to be used as an official mascot for AH-Software and has appeared in various AHS-related franchises such as the AHS Store and AHS official live broadcasts.

He is described as a "macho in tights" who can do almost anything.

### Etymology

**Frimomen** (**フリモメン**) is a portmanteau of the words **furimo** (**フリモ**), the katakana reading of the word **frimo** (short for *FREE MOTION*) and **men** (**メン**). He was originally named "Free Motion Men" (フリーモーションメン), though was renamed to "Frimomen" following the *FREE MOTION* software name change to *frimo*.

### Appearance

Frimomen is a muscular, superhero-like male who wears a teal bodysuit with the word "frimo" written in yellow katakana characters spelled down his abdomen. He wears the FREE MOTION logo atop his head just above his mask.

### Relations

* Towel Man (タオルの人) - A person who was aiming to become a Flash craftsman, but became entangled with Frimomen. He wears a towel wrapped around his head. He is noted to like beautiful girls.
* Frimomen 2 (フリモメン2) - Frimomen's younger brother. He is described as an attractive man in full body tights.
* Silver Frimomen (シルバーフリモメン) - A silver version of Frimomen.
* Frimo (フリモ) - Also known as Frimotan (フリモたん), is a mysterious magical girl who is known to be is a strong ally of Flash craftsmen.
* Kuro Frimo (黒フリモ, Black Frimo) - A mysterious magical girl who supports Frimo. She is noted to be a strong ally of Flash craftsmen.
* Gin Frimo (銀フリモ, Silver Frimo) - Also known as Gin Frimo-chan (銀ふりもちゃん, Silver Frimo-chan), is a mysterious magical girl who helped create Microsoft SilverLight. No one knows her true identity.
* Editan (えでぃたん) - A magical girl who cleans up HTML. She is noted to be surprisingly shrewd and is familiar with the Frimomen every day.
* Romeko (ろめ子) - A magical logo design girl who aims to be an orthodox character. She is a member of the AHS Neta Character Corps (AHSネタキャラ軍団). She still manages to but still fall prey to the Frimomen.
* Modeko (もで子) - A magical girl that meets users needs. She has the freedom to become an adult or a child at will. She is noted to compete with the Frimomen every day.
* Gods (神々たち) - A duo of an old man and a young woman appearing as gods of animation, with the image of gods.

## History

### 2021

On August 27, 2021, AH-Software Co. Ltd. announced a new lineup of a voice material collection series named "Pitagoe" that could be used for commercial and business purposes released on September 29 as a digital download. Included in this lineup was a collection of voice samples for Frimomen recorded by Japanese voice actor Koga Akira. This would mark the first time Frimomen would have a voice since his 2006 debut. Previously, Frimomen was treated as an April Fools joke on April 1, 2014 being advertised as an upcoming VOICEROID and VOCALOID3 male vocal from AH-Software. He was featured alongside other AH-Software characters later on in April 2014 during a live stream event.

### 2022

On November 18, 2022, AH-Software Co. Ltd. announced a new lineup of voice libraries for the text-to-speech software VOICEPEAK including Frimomen, announced to be released on December 15. He was given a new design, illustrated by Japanese illustrator muni, appearing to be a full body suit worn above his normal attire illustrated by maruan. His release date was later pushed back to January 13, 2023 due to staff illness.

### Marketing

Frimomen has been featured in various merchandise and media including an official 3D model for MikuMikuDance and Recotte Studio, LINE stickers, plush doll, face mask, acrylic stand and keychains.

He has also been featured in various promotional *Yu-Gi-Oh!*-styled trading cards often given as a bonus with purchases of AH-Software Co. Ltd. physical products.

## Voicebanks

Frimomen
The speaking voicebank for Frimomen.
* Frimomen (*pitagoe*), September 29, 2021
* Frimomen (*VOICEPEAK*), January 13, 2023
* Frimomen (*Synthesizer V Studio*); In development, expected for 2024

## Reputation

### Achievements

* First April Fools' Day prank to receive official (non-prank) Pitagoe recordings.
* First April Fools' Day prank to receive official (non-prank) VOICEPEAK library.

## References

1. ↑ https://twitter.com/ahsoft/status/1710208900451238126
2. ↑ https://www.ah-soft.com/fm\_1/frimo.html
3. ↑ https://www.ah-soft.com/frimomen/
4. ↑ https://dic.nicovideo.jp/a/%E3%82%BF%E3%82%AA%E3%83%AB
5. ↑ https://www.ah-soft.com/charactor/index.html#%E3%83%95%E3%83%AA%E3%83%A2%E3%83%A1%E3%83%B3
6. ↑ https://twitter.com/SevenTail770/status/1468420504273195008
7. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20130709182847/http://www.ah-soft.com/charactor/towel.html
8. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20130713030914/http://www.ah-soft.com/charactor/frimo.html
9. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20130716124723/http://www.ah-soft.com/charactor/blackfrimo.html
10. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20130713030939/http://www.ah-soft.com/charactor/silverfrimo.html
11. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20130713031542/http://www.ah-soft.com/charactor/editan.html
12. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20130713031832/http://www.ah-soft.com/charactor/romeko.html
13. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20130714125451/http://www.ah-soft.com/charactor/modeko.html
14. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20130714122234/http://www.ah-soft.com/charactor/kami.html
15. ↑ https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000060783.html
16. ↑ https://twitter.com/ahsoft/status/450899023776333825
17. ↑ https://twitter.com/ahsoft/status/450902019721555968/photo/1
18. ↑ http://www.ustream.tv/
19. ↑ https://www.ah-soft.com/voice/frimomen/index.html
20. ↑ https://twitter.com/dreamtonics\_jp/status/1599646739111505920
21. ↑ https://twitter.com/ahsoft/status/1599646153079132160
22. ↑ https://twitter.com/ahsoft/status/627036527856455680
23. ↑ https://twitter.com/ahsoft/status/629571259064430596
24. ↑ https://twitter.com/ahsoft/status/1377274659045920771
25. ↑ https://twitter.com/frimomen/status/1500759131342266368
26. ↑ https://www.chara-fab.jp/items/63385370
27. ↑ https://twitter.com/chara\_fab\_jp/status/1575681847857532928

## External links

### Official

* Character Page
* Frimomen Four-panel Comic Series
* Official Twitter

### Articles

* VocaDB
* VOCALOID Wiki Fakes/Jokes Article