✶ About ✶
Mic check- mic check- one, two, three!Welcome to Rhapsody! ♫ We are a dual-themed merch box that wishes to represent everyone's favorite Vocaloid characters in the cute and cool styles of our themes — Sweet Melody and Bitter Dissonance. The project will feature two bundles of original merch, as well as a mini lookbook zine, and an original Rhapsody soundtrack CD featuring Vocaloid producers in our community!
sugar, spice, and everything nice ♡Sweet melody captures the happy, upbeat side of Vocaloid. Think of a picnic on a field of flowers, seafoam on the beach, bath bombs, bunnies, and bows. These Vocaloids are sure to enchant you with their loveliness!
snakes, snails, and puppy-dog tails ☆Bitter Dissonance is in the bad days that we all have, representing the darker feelings of Vocaloid songs. It's everything that charges us with emotion — whether it be a gloomy rainy day, the creepy mansion behind the hill, or the cymbals of a drum. Don't let these Vocaloids scare you, they're harmless!
✶ Timeline ✶
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Interest Check | September 1 - Oct 1 |
| Interest Check Results | October 6 - 13 |
| Contributor Applications | October 21 - Nov 30 |
| Contributor Results | December 7 |
| Creation Period | Dec 15 - Apr 27 |
| Preorders | May 11 - June 15 |
| Production | Summer 2025 |
| Shipping | Fall 2025 |
✶ Moderators ✶
BAO
Graphics, Formatting, ManagementHallo! I'm Bao and I discovered Vocaloid through producer self-covers and can't get enough. Currently, I am studying graphic design in university. I have experience producing merch with manufacturers and in project management through YouTube song covers. I hope you are as excited about this project as I am!
PAW
Finance, Production, OrganizationHi, I'm Paw! I first discovered Vocaloid through English covers on YouTube in middle school and I keep up with new releases to this day! I've headed Originium zine, done production and shipping for Libertas, and did finance for Inteyvat and Jade Reverie.
CHEMA
Fulfillment, Socials, OrganizationChem here~! When I was just eight years old, my cousin opened my eyes to the world of synthesized singers. Since then, Vocaloid has joined me in each phase of life, from the lowest of lows to the highest of highs! Outside of my interest in Vocaloid, I have experience in creating merch and running tables within my local community.
✶ FAQ ✶
✶ What is a Vocaloid merch box?
This project is an unofficial collection of branded merchandise, containing various media of Vocaloid characters in the form of stickers, charms, and more!✶ How big is this merch box?
Currently, we are planning for 25+ pieces of original merch, with each of our two themes having 10-12 items each. We will also have a small, ~20 page lookbook, and an original CD featuring exclusive music from Vocaloid producers!✶ Which characters will be featured in this merch box?
This merch box will feature popular Vocaloid characters such as Miku, Rin, Len, Luka, Kaito, Meiko, and others, but the full selection will be solidified after interest checks end.✶ Will the merch box be for profit?
This project will be for profit.✶ Is there a minimum age for contributors to participate?
Although this is a SFW project, we ask that all contributors be 18 or older to participate.✶ Is there a minimum age for contributors to participate?
A: All applicants must be 18 by the time applications close, so if the contributor turns 18 during this period, they will be eligible! If they are not 18 by the time applications close, then they will be ineligible.✶ Can contributors apply once they turn 18 after contributor application period?
Contributors can apply to both positions of merch illustrator and producer, but can only be accepted for one.✶ How will contributors be compensated for their contributions?
Contributors will be compensated by an equal split of profits. Profit is contingent on how sales perform, but we will aim to secure the merch and free shipping to everyone involved.✶ Where can additional inquiries be made about this project?
To bring specific questions to our attention, please interact with the ? icon to visit our Zaqa page!Rhapsody is an unofficial, fan-made project and does not claim to be affiliated with Crypton Future Media, Yamaha, Internet Co., or any subsidiaries of the companies.