{"rewrite":{"id":"r_74e7593a054ed20abfc5be07","clusterId":"c_c427fa22c162c0b090406033","slug":"desktop-mate-releases-meiko-and-kaito-dlc-for-pc-desktops","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Desktop Mate Releases MEIKO and KAITO DLC for PC Desktops","summary":"Infinite Loop released DLC for virtual singers MEIKO and KAITO on the Desktop Mate platform on July 9, 2026. The paid add-ons, each priced at 2,200 yen, are available on Steam and add new 3D models supervised by Crypton Future Media, along with original motions and voice lines. MEIKO, who debuted in November 2004 as the first Japanese-language virtual singer, can be seen striking poses, singing, fixing her hair, relaxing with a drink, and waving when pinched. KAITO, the first male Japanese virtual singer since February 2006, performs singing gestures, poses, eats ice cream, and exits with a polite bow. Both characters have an alarm function that displays them full-screen at a set time. Desktop Mate itself is a free app that displays 3D characters on the PC screen, with additional DLC available for other characters. With the release of MEIKO and KAITO, all six Piapro Characters are now represented in Desktop Mate.","whyItMatters":"The DLC completes the Piapro Characters lineup on Desktop Mate, giving users access to all six Crypton virtual singers on one platform.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe new DLC adds a range of interactive behaviors beyond simple decoration. MEIKO can take out a microphone and mimic singing when idle, and if placed on the taskbar she may produce a wine glass and drink. KAITO is shown eating ice cream, a signature trait, and performs a gentlemanly bow when the app is closed. Both characters can be resized, dragged, and placed on top of open windows. The alarm feature, which can be set to a specific time, causes the character to appear full-screen and notify the user. The models were newly created under the supervision of Crypton Future Media, and the voice lines are exclusive to Desktop Mate. Infinite Loop, the developer based in Sapporo, has released multiple character DLCs for the platform since its launch. The app supports Windows 10/11 (64-bit) and macOS 26 Tahoe or later on Apple Silicon, with a minimum of 8GB RAM required.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"MEIKO and KAITO DLC for Desktop Mate is out now. MEIKO can take out wine and drink, KAITO eats ice cream, and both have an alarm function. 2,200 yen each on Steam.","twitterPost":"With the release of MEIKO and KAITO DLC, Desktop Mate now hosts all six Piapro Characters. The virtual singers bring new 3D models and voice lines. Available now on Steam for 2,200 yen each.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Desktop Mate, the app that shows 3D characters on your PC screen, has added virtual singers MEIKO and KAITO as paid DLC. The two pioneers of Japanese vocal synthesis now come with original motions, voice lines, and an alarm function. Available on Steam for 2,200 yen each.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"GIGAZINE\",\"url\":\"https://gigazine.net/news/20260709-desktop-mate-meiko-kaito/\",\"title\":\"Desktop Mate 'MEIKO DLC' and 'KAITO DLC' Review: Virtual Singers MEIKO and KAITO Appear on Desktop, Exuding Adult Charm\"},{\"source\":\"PANORA\",\"url\":\"https://panora.tokyo/archives/148264\",\"title\":\"Desktop Mate Releases DLC for Virtual Singers MEIKO and KAITO\"},{\"source\":\"The Indonesian Anime Times\",\"url\":\"https://www.kaorinusantara.or.id/newsline/246067/temani-layar-pc-kalian-meiko-dan-kaito-hadir-di-platform-desktop-mate\",\"title\":\"Temani Layar PC Kalian, MEIKO dan KAITO Hadir di Platform Desktop Mate\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":8861,"outputTokens":2846,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1783819423,"createdAt":"2026-07-12T01:19:37.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-07-12T01:22:28.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-12T01:19:37.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_c427fa22c162c0b090406033","canonicalTitle":"デスクトップにバーチャル・シンガーのMEIKOとKAITOが登場して大人の魅力を振りまくDesktop Mateの「MEIKO DLC」「KAITO DLC」レビュー","representativeArticleId":"a_18eca70b46bbf334f62257ae","sourceCount":3,"writtenSourceCount":3,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":false,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[],\"studios\":[\"Infinite Loop\",\"Crypton Future Media\"],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"release\",\"domain\":\"music\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-07-09T03:00:00.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-07-09T12:42:18.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-12T01:22:28.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"GIGAZINE","url":"https://gigazine.net/news/20260709-desktop-mate-meiko-kaito/","title":"デスクトップにバーチャル・シンガーのMEIKOとKAITOが登場して大人の魅力を振りまくDesktop Mateの「MEIKO DLC」「KAITO DLC」レビュー"},{"source":"PANORA","url":"https://panora.tokyo/archives/148264","title":"Desktop Mate、バーチャルシンガー「MEIKO」と「KAITO」のDLCをリリース"},{"source":"The Indonesian Anime Times","url":"https://www.kaorinusantara.or.id/newsline/246067/temani-layar-pc-kalian-meiko-dan-kaito-hadir-di-platform-desktop-mate","title":"Temani Layar PC Kalian, MEIKO dan KAITO Hadir di Platform Desktop Mate"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":[],"studios":["Infinite Loop","Crypton Future Media"],"people":[],"type":"release","domain":"music","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":["Desktop Mate DLC for MEIKO and KAITO was released on July 9, 2026 on Steam.","Each DLC costs 2,200 yen (tax included).","The DLC adds new 3D models supervised by Crypton Future Media and original voice lines.","With the addition of MEIKO and KAITO, all six Piapro Characters are now available in Desktop Mate.","MEIKO debuted in November 2004 as the first Japanese-language virtual singer; KAITO debuted in February 2006 as the first male Japanese virtual singer."]}