weatheroid
ウェザーロイド ウェザーロイドAiri ポン子 ウェザロアート
An android weathergirl character of a Japanese weather forecasting company Weathernews.
Official name: WEATHEROID Type A Airi (though other types do not yet exist)
"Airi" comes from Yamagishi Airi, a weather reporter at Weathernews who is the "voice model" and "manager" of Weatheroid. Airi is often referred to by fans as "Ponko", which later became official.
Debuting in 2012, she's considered a forerunner to virtual YouTubers, one of many Pioneers, and would later join them as well.
There was a contest to design the character (see Weatheroid Contest);
Here's the profile for Weatheroid that was provided for the contest:
WEATHEROID Type A（Airi）
プロフィール：（女性）年齢：24歳／身長：158cm
得意なジャンル：高層天気図
好きな空：飛行機雲のできた青空
拡張機能：虹アラーム
推奨気圧：1030hPa~1052hPa（高気圧）
愛称：アイリン
CV：山岸愛梨
天気予報の特徴：天気で元気を伝えるのがモットー。ダジャレやコメント仕立ての天気予報をするのが特徴。
Translation from here.
Weatheroid Type A (Airi)
Profile: Female Age: 24 Height: 158 cm
Forte: High-altitude weather maps
Favorite sky: Blue sky with jet streams
Recommended air pressure: 1030 hPa to 1052 hPa (High)
Nickname: "Ailin"
Voice actress: Airi Yamagishi
Unique traits in weather forecasts: Her motto is spreading good cheer through weather. Her specialty is forecasting the weather with puns.
