Tohoku Zunko (東北ずん子) is the original 'zunda-mochi girl,' created in 2012 to support the recovery of Japan's Tohoku region. She debuted as a VOICEROID+ voicebank and later joined VOCALOID3 (2014) and VOCALOID4 (2016).

What platforms is she on?

Zunko appears on VOICEROID+, VOCALOID3 & VOCALOID4, NEUTRINO, CeVIO AI, VOICEPEAK, and—most recently—VoiSona.

Who voices and illustrates her?

Her voice is by Satomi Sato (notable for Ritsu in K-ON!), and visuals by Edomura Ninico.

Tohoku Zunko (東北ずんこ) Faq Page

Q: What makes her stand out?

Fueled by zunda-mochi spirit, she wields the 'Zunda Arrow' that turns any rice cake into a zunda-mochi delight—spreading healing with sweetness.

Q: Any fun lore?

Beyond voice synthesis, she appears in a serialized Twitter novel by her voice actress and inspired the anime short 'Zunda Horizon.'

Tohoku Zunko – Character Guide

The original zunda-mochi girl from Japan’s Tohoku region.

Who is Tohoku Zunko?

Tohoku Zunko is the original “zunda-mochi girl,” created in 2012 to support the recovery of Japan’s Tōhoku region. She debuted as a VOICEROID+ voicebank and later joined VOCALOID3 (2014) and VOCALOID4 (2016).

What makes her stand out?

She wields the mystical “Zunda Arrow”, turning ordinary rice cakes into zunda-mochi and spreading sweetness and hope.

Platforms

VOICEROID+
VOCALOID3 & VOCALOID4
NEUTRINO / CeVIO AI / VOICEPEAK
VoiSona

Voice & Art

Voice: Satomi Sato
Illustrator: Edomura Ninico

Fun Lore

She features in a serialized Twitter novel by her voice actress and inspired the short anime Zunda Horizon.

Related Characters

Zundamon · Tohoku Kiritan · Tohoku Itako · Shikoku Metan · Ankomon