Kagamine Len

Japanese Vocaloid virtual singer developed by Crypton Future Media.Debuted as part of the Character Vocal Series alongside twin Kagamine Rin. Voiced by Asami Shimoda. Became a cultural phenomenon through user-generated content, featuring in over 100,000 songs. Represents a male vocal with energetic and versatile characteristics.
  • Len and Rin share the same voice provider (Asami Shimoda), a rare case where one actress voices both male and female Vocaloids.
  • Initially criticized for unstable vocals, Len's popularity exploded after the 2010 'Append' update improved his range, leading to iconic songs like 'Servant of Evil'.
  • The twins starred in the 2014 video game 'Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA F 2nd', cementing their status in Vocaloid culture.
  • Crypton declared the Kagamines 'official virtual idols' in 2011, granting them fictional autonomy – a marketing strategy blurring character/reality lines.
  • Len's design by illustrator Kei features blond hair, yellow accents, and a rebellious aesthetic contrasting Rin's orange palette.