Live2D Creative Awards 2023

Live2D Creative Awards 2023

【Get Ready!】
The entry period for the “11th Live2D Creative Awards”, the contest to determine the best in the world of Live2D, has begun!

  • Adobe Creative Cloud Complete Plan

    Adobe Creative Cloud Complete Plan

  • AMD Ryzen series desktop processor (CPU)

    AMD Ryzen series desktop processor (CPU)

  • Clip Studio Paint EX 2 Device Plan (2 year version) + Clip Studio Tabmate

    Clip Studio Paint EX 2 Device Plan (2 year version) + Clip Studio Tabmate

  • KAI-YOU interview

    KAI-YOU interview

  • MSI gaming mouse M92, USB Type-C dock, and original backpack

    MSI gaming mouse M92, USB Type-C dock, and original backpack

  • TASCAM Mixcast 4 live streaming and podcast production mixer

    TASCAM Mixcast 4 live streaming and podcast production mixer

  • TASCAM TM-250U USB microphone *Not connectable to Mixcast 4

    TASCAM TM-250U USB microphone *Not connectable to Mixcast 4

  • TASCAM VL-S3BT Kagamine Rin/Len 2-way powered monitor speaker (Provided by TSUKUMO)

    TASCAM VL-S3BT Kagamine Rin/Len 2-way powered monitor speaker (Provided by TSUKUMO)

  • TASCAM VS-R265 live streaming hardware encoder/decoder with 4K support

    TASCAM VS-R265 live streaming hardware encoder/decoder with 4K support

  • TourBox Elite SP Set (Translucent controller + Special USB cable + Special carrying case)

    TourBox Elite SP Set (Translucent controller + Special USB cable + Special carrying case)

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NEWS

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AWARDS

Live2D Creative Awards 2023 Ceremony

Live2D Creative Awards 2023 表彰式

Live2D Creative Awards 2023 Ceremony

Grand-Prix

海と休日

海と休日

まほうしょうじょ*★ / sokat

Comment
「キャラクターがそこに居る」を再現するための細やかなこだわりを随所に感じます。この実写映像とデジタル表現の融合は、XR分野への可能性も示唆されていて、まさに今回のコンテストのテーマでもあるLive2Dの境界を越え、限界を超える作品だと感じました。

Video Expression Award

茸茸鼠吃蛋糕

茸茸鼠吃蛋糕

阿哲

Comment
キャラクターのダイナミックな動きが見ていてとても気持ち良いです。背景も遠近感を出すためにぼかしが入っていますが、よく見ると細かくアニメーションが施されているのが分かり、細部へのこだわりが作品全体のクオリティを押し上げている印象を覚えました。

Video Expression Award

サイマティクス / 骸リノア【アニメーションMV】

サイマティクス / 骸リノア【アニメーションMV】

Si+ON

Comment
カット数の多さ、演出、Live2Dであることを抜きに見ても、1つのアニメーションMVとして非常に高いクオリティを誇る映像作品だと感じました。どのシーンで再生を止めても原画として成立するビジュアルの美しさは非常に魅力的です。

Interactive Work Award

Live2Dで音ゲー

Live2Dで音ゲー

雪花しん

Comment
Live2Dの物理演算に新しい概念を持ち込んだ、非常にユニークかつ挑戦的な作品です。理論上可能なことと、それを実際に再現させることの間にはとても大きな壁が存在すると思っていますが、この作品はそんな壁を乗り越え、Live2D Cubism Editorの新たな可能性を見せてくれました。

Interactive Work Award

背景付きVtuberモデル ver.ちみしら

背景付きVtuberモデル ver.ちみしら

さーくる すいようび

Comment
背景のダイナミックな動きが非常に魅力的かつ衝撃的でした。配信モデルとしての活用はもちろんのこと、ゲームアプリやその他のインタラクティブ全般への応用も期待ができます。

Live2D Model Award

Live 2D Model / UKON / Vtuber

Live 2D Model / UKON / Vtuber

Pablette

Comment
美しいモデリングと表情の豊かさに一目で心を奪われました。イラストに命が宿り、イキイキと動いている様は、キャラクターのバックグラウンドまで想像させられるほど「生きている」という感覚を強く感じました。

Student Award (University and Vocational School Category)

マザーグーグー / 柊キライ feat.Yuma

マザーグーグー / 柊キライ feat.Yuma

めり

Comment
Live2Dを用いた映像作品として非常にユニークな手法ですね。180度映像×リリックビデオ×Live2Dという盛りだくさんな要素の中で、各々が上手くバランスを取り合い、技術が共存している様に、新しい表現への可能性を感じました。

Student Award (University and Vocational School Category)

ロボット

ロボット

レート.SOJ

Comment
ロボットとしての質感をこれでもかと取り入れた素晴らしい作品だと感じました。「ロボットならこういう動きが欲しいな」と思ったものにしっかりと応えてくれているのも、作品へのこだわりを感じますし、それを再現できるだけの技術力の高さにも非常に感心しました。

Student Award (University and Vocational School Category)

3Dを目指したLive2D(の頭)

3Dを目指したLive2D(の頭)

機歌ヰはな

Comment
Live2Dの頭に3Dの体という組み合わせに、まるで古い友人に会った時のような懐かしい気持ちになりました。3D空間上でのLive2D表現において、今後の進化に期待したい作品です。

Student Award (High School and Below Category)

○○できるモデル作ってみた!

○○できるモデル作ってみた!

こちゅう

Comment
制限のあるFREE版でここまでの表現ができることに驚きました。表現の取捨選択のバランスが見事で、不自然さを無くしつつ、できる範囲の中で最大のパフォーマンスを発揮しているとても素晴らしい作品だと感じました。

Student Award (High School and Below Category)

【Live2D showcase】さくらば幼女/Sakuraba youjo

【Live2D showcase】さくらば幼女/Sakuraba youjo

桜罵徹夜

Comment
コロコロと変わる表情とグリグリと動く全身の表現は、何回見ても見た分だけ新しい気付きを与えてくれるような新鮮さを感じます。等身の変化や顔のダイナミックな動きなど、挑戦的な表現も取り入れている点も高評価です。

Student Award (High School and Below Category)

Faribell Seireki model Showcase

Faribell Seireki model Showcase

Aozora Sukai

Comment
綺麗なモデリング、違和感の無い動き、Live2Dモデルとして非常にクオリティが高い作品ですね。カスタマイズ要素も多く、そのどれもがこのモデルの魅力を引き立てる要素としてしっかりと働いています。「もっと他の姿も見てみたい」と思わせるとても魅力的な作品です。

Future Award

[Live2D model showcase] Yori

[Live2D model showcase] Yori

Lan

Comment
イラストの魅力がLive2Dによって動くことで、より引き立てられているのを感じます。モデリングも破綻の無い綺麗な動きが再現されており、Live2Dの可能性について再認識させてくれる作品だと感じました。

FINALIST

Suwaa Sagryuu 2.0

Suwaa Sagryuu 2.0

Suwaa

猫旦那、再生産!

猫旦那、再生産!

猫旦那

四季

四季

ラビットモンスター

shocking innovative cosmic bird vtuber model no clickbait

shocking innovative cosmic bird vtuber model no clickbait

Merely Wufeii

Mariさん

Mariさん

すずた/Suzuta

リアルタイムでピアノ演奏できる!<br>ピアニストVtuber様Live2Dモデル

リアルタイムでピアノ演奏できる!
ピアニストVtuber様Live2Dモデル

古都Laz

Hana Light🌸

Hana Light🌸

Senkaro

Creator’s Inspiration Award

魔法使いの約束

Promise of Wizard

coly Inc. coly Live2D Creative Team

Comment
クリエイターズインスピレーション賞にノミネートいただき誠にありがとうございます。
『魔法使いの約束』は、多くの仲間と賢者様に支えられて11月に4周年を迎えました。
その節目に素敵な賞をクリエイターの皆さまに選んでいただき、とても光栄に思います。
本賞へノミネートいただいたことは、本作品に携わる多くの仲間の励みになりチーム一同大変喜んでおります。

作品をご覧になって、アニメーションの奥深さを感じていただけたら嬉しいです。
これからも心に響く体験をお届けできるよう精進してまいりますので、どうぞ引き続き応援していただけますと幸いです。
今後とも『魔法使いの約束』を何卒よろしくお願い申し上げます。
プロジェクトセカイ カラフルステージ! feat. 初音ミク

Project Sekai Colorful Stage! feat. HATSUNE MIKU

Colorful Palette Inc. アニメーションチーム&ストーリースクリプトチーム

Comment
「クリエイターズインスピレーション賞」にノミネートいただきありがとうございます。
「プロジェクトセカイ」のストーリーシーンにおいて、Live2Dによるキャラクターの繊細な感情表現は欠かせないもので、リリース前からチーム全員で様々な表現を模索して制作に取り組んできました。
この度はクリエイターの皆さまからインスピレーションの面で評価をいただけた賞とのことで、チーム一同大変嬉しく思っております。
今年で3周年を迎えた「プロジェクトセカイ」ですが、引き続きキャラクターの最大限の魅力をストーリーシーンを通してユーザーの皆さまに届けられるよう、チーム一丸となって制作に取り組んでいきたいと思っています。
今後とも「プロジェクトセカイ カラフルステージ! feat. 初音ミク」をよろしくお願いいたします。
ディズニー ツイステッドワンダーランド

Disney Twisted-Wonderland

f4samurai Inc Live2D Team

OUTLINE

Theme:
Imagination transcends dimensions

The theme for the Live2D Creative Awards 2023 is “Imagination transcends dimensions.”

This theme encourages creators to go beyond conventional boundaries and expand their imagination, opening the door to uncharted waters beyond.
Every year, the Live2D Creative Awards attracts creators from across the globe, transcending both national and linguistic boundaries to bring together a diverse array of creative works that are not bound by dimensions or structure.
Rapid technological developments in recent years have encouraged a lively discussion of the relationship between creators as well as freelance commercial activities and personal activities and promotion.
At Live2D, our goal is to use the Live2D Creative Awards to support and inspire ambitious individuals to succeed as creators in their own right.

We hope that everyone will take up the challenge of this year’s theme and harness their true potential to create unique works with Live2D.
We look forward to seeing what each of you can do!

WHAT ARE THE
Live2D CREATIVE AWARDS?

The Live2D Creative Awards are an annual contest where participants compete based on the quality of original works created using Live2D.

Started in 2014, this contest has been the starting point for a large number of Live2D pros.

Works from any genre can be submitted, including video, animated illustrations, games, and characters/avatars so long as they were made using Live2D.

We look forward to seeing the works that all of you have poured your hearts and strength into.

SCHEDULE

Entry period
June 16 (Fri) – October 16 (Mon), 2023
Announcement of winners
To be announced in December 2023

SPECIAL CONTENT

Messages of Support

Creator Interviews

AWARDS
AND
PRIZES

Grand-Prix

1 winner

Awarded to the best Live2D work

  • Adobe Creative Cloud Complete Plan

    Adobe Creative Cloud Complete Plan

  • Clip Studio Paint EX 2 Device Plan (2 year version) + Clip Studio Tabmate

    Clip Studio Paint EX 2 Device Plan (2 year version) + Clip Studio Tabmate

  • TourBox Elite SP Set (Translucent controller + Special USB cable + Special carrying case)

    TourBox Elite SP Set (Translucent controller + Special USB cable + Special carrying case)

  • MSI gaming mouse M92, USB Type-C dock, and original backpack

    MSI gaming mouse M92, USB Type-C dock, and original backpack

  • AMD Ryzen series desktop processor (CPU)

    AMD Ryzen series desktop processor (CPU)

  • TASCAM VL-S3BT Kagamine Rin/Len 2-way powered monitor speaker

    TASCAM VL-S3BT Kagamine Rin/Len 2-way powered monitor speaker
    (Provided by TSUKUMO)

  • VS-R265 live streaming hardware encoder/decoder with 4K support

    TASCAM VS-R265 live streaming hardware encoder/decoder with 4K support

  • USBマイク「TASCAM TM-250U」 ※Mixcast4への接続不可

    TASCAM TM-250U USB microphone
    *Not connectable to Mixcast 4

  • ライブ配信/ポッドキャスト制作用ミキサー「TASCAM Mixcast 4」

    TASCAM Mixcast 4 live streaming and podcast production mixer

  • KAI-YOU interview

    KAI-YOU interview

  • ¥500,000 + Trophy

    ¥500,000 + Trophy

Video Expression Award

2 winners

Awarded to works for the beauty of animation or for the use of new Live2D expression techniques
In addition to the common prizes, one of the following supplementary prizes will also be provided.

Common

  • ¥100,000 + Trophy

    ¥100,000 + Trophy

Supplementary prizes

  • Wacom Cintiq 16

    Wacom Cintiq 16

  • Clip Studio Paint PRO 1 Device Plan (1-year version)

    Clip Studio Paint PRO 1 Device Plan (1-year version)

  • TourBox Elite SP Set (Translucent controller + Special USB cable + Special carrying case)

    TourBox Elite SP Set (Translucent controller + Special USB cable + Special carrying case)

  • Azur Lane original goods set

    Azur Lane original goods set

  • “Diablo” gaming chair

    “Diablo” gaming chair

  • 1-year subscription to CGWORLD

    1-year subscription to CGWORLD

Interactive Work Award

2 winners

Awarded to original creative works or works of applied technology utilizing Live2D
One of the following supplementary prizes will be provided.

Common

  • ¥100,000 + Trophy

    ¥100,000 + Trophy

Supplementary prizes

  • TourBox Elite SP Set (Translucent controller + Special USB cable + Special carrying case)

    TourBox Elite SP Set (Translucent controller + Special USB cable + Special carrying case)

  • REALFORCE R3HC21 high-grade Japanese-made keyboard

    REALFORCE R3HC21 high-grade Japanese-made keyboard

  • Azur Lane original goods set

    Azur Lane original goods set

  • Unity goods set

    Unity goods set

  • auryn × Hatsune Miku latest collaboration product (now in production)

    auryn × Hatsune Miku latest collaboration product
    (now in production)

  • 1-year subscription to CGWORLD

    1-year subscription to CGWORLD

Live2D Model Award

1 winner

Awarded to a Live2D model with superior design features or range of movement

  • Clip Studio Paint PRO 1 Device Plan (1-year version)

    Clip Studio Paint PRO 1 Device Plan (1-year version)

  • Azur Lane original goods set

    Azur Lane original goods set

  • TM-250U USB microphone

    TASCAM TM-250U USB microphone
    *Not connectable to Mixcast 4

  • Mixcast 4 live streaming and podcast production mixer

    TASCAM Mixcast 4 live streaming and podcast production mixer

  • 1-year subscription to CGWORLD

    1-year subscription to CGWORLD

  • New! Streaming set (capture, microphone, control center)

    New! Streaming set (capture, microphone, control center)

  • ¥100,000 + Trophy

    ¥100,000 + Trophy

Student Award (University and Vocational School Category)

1 to 3 winners

Awarded to the best work by a creator who is a student (university or vocational school)
In addition to the common prizes, one of the following supplementary prizes will also be provided.

Common

  • Trophy

    Trophy

Supplementary prizes

  • Adobe Creative Cloud Complete Plan

    Adobe Creative Cloud Complete Plan

  • Clip Studio Paint PRO 1 Device Plan (1-year version)

    Clip Studio Paint PRO 1 Device Plan (1-year version)

  • Azur Lane original goods set

    Azur Lane original goods set

  • MSI device set: M92 gaming mouse, gaming headset, mousepad, keyholder

    MSI device set: M92 gaming mouse, gaming headset, mousepad, keyholder

  • “Square” beanbag sofa

    “Square” beanbag sofa

  • USBマイク「TASCAM TM-250U」

    TASCAM TM-250U USB microphone

  • Book: A Fun Introductory Lesson in Live2D

    Book: A Fun Introductory Lesson in Live2D

  • Book: Live2D Textbook (Revised): Full-Scale Animation from Static Illustrations

    Book: Live2D Textbook (Revised): Full-Scale Animation from Static Illustrations

  • New publication from Gijutsu-Hyoron Co., Ltd.

    New publication from Gijutsu-Hyoron Co., Ltd.

  • BRAIN MAGIC original goodies

    BRAIN MAGIC original goodies

Student Award (High School and Below Category)

1 to 3 winners

Awarded to the best work by a creator who is a student (high school and below)
In addition to the common prizes, one of the following supplementary prizes will also be provided.

Common

  • Trophy

    Trophy

Supplementary prizes

  • Adobe Creative Cloud Complete Plan

    Adobe Creative Cloud Complete Plan

  • Clip Studio Paint PRO 1 Device Plan (1-year version)

    Clip Studio Paint PRO 1 Device Plan (1-year version)

  • MSI character goods set: Thunderbird figurine, Lucky USB flash drive, Lucky keyholder

    MSI character goods set: Thunderbird figurine, Lucky USB flash drive, Lucky keyholder

  • Azur Lane original goods set

    Azur Lane original goods set

  • USBマイク「TASCAM TM-250U」

    TASCAM TM-250U USB microphone

  • Book: A Fun Introductory Lesson in Live2D

    Book: A Fun Introductory Lesson in Live2D

  • Book: Live2D Textbook (Revised): Full-Scale Animation from Static Illustrations

    Book: Live2D Textbook (Revised): Full-Scale Animation from Static Illustrations

  • New publication from Gijutsu-Hyoron Co., Ltd.

    New publication from Gijutsu-Hyoron Co., Ltd.

  • BRAIN MAGIC original goodies

    BRAIN MAGIC original goodies

Future Award

2 winners

Awarded to works that expand the applications of Live2D and give a sense of the future
In addition to the common prizes, one of the following supplementary prizes will also be provided.

Common

  • Trophy

    Trophy

Supplementary prizes

  • Clip Studio Paint PRO 1 Device Plan (1-year version)

    Clip Studio Paint PRO 1 Device Plan (1-year version)

  • ELSA latest graphics board with middle-high-class GPU

    ELSA latest graphics board with middle-high-class GPU

  • BHD-1200SAC SA tilting desk

    BHD-1200SAC Bauhutte SA tilting desk

  • REALFORCE R3HC21 high-grade Japanese-made keyboard

    REALFORCE R3HC21 high-grade Japanese-made keyboard

  • BRAIN MAGIC original goodies

    BRAIN MAGIC original goodies

  • 4Gamer (Aetas, Inc.) interview

    4Gamer (Aetas, Inc.) interview

Creator’s Inspiration Award

3 winners

Works that most inspired the creators are selected from titles made using Live2D

  • Original trophy

    Original trophy

  • Live2D original goodies

    Live2D original goodies

Participation Prize

100 winners

Presents awarded to selected participants who did not receive any of the above awards (Limited to entries from residents of Japan only)

  • Palmie free trial set

    Palmie free trial set

  • BRAIN MAGIC original clear plastic files (×2)

    BRAIN MAGIC original clear plastic files (×2)

  • Goods featuring the AMD logo

    Goods featuring the AMD logo

  • GameMakers sticker & ballpoint pen set

    GameMakers sticker & ballpoint pen set

  • Manju-style INSIDEChan Mark2 plush doll

    Manju-style INSIDEChan Mark2 plush doll

  • Live2D original goodies

    Live2D original goodies

3 STEPS TO
APPLY

STEP1

Produce any work using Live2D.

Try Live2D today!

Click here for free download

Includes a 42-day full-feature free trial! Put your creativity to work and enter the Live2D Creative Awards 2023!

STEP2

Upload the work you created to SNS.

Note: Upload to YouTube, Twitter, Bilibili, or Weibo.
Note: Include the specified hashtag in your post.

STEP3

Enter the necessary information in the special entry form to complete your entry!

Click to enter

Contact Us

HOW TO
APPLY

Entry period

June 16 (Fri) – 23:59 Japan time on October 16 (Mon), 2023

How to enter

Enter by uploading an original work to YouTube, Twitter, Bilibili, or Weibo, and completing the necessary items on the entry form.

Entry requirements
  • Works must be no longer than 5 minutes.
  • Entered works must be available to view on the Internet from the date of entry until the end of January 2024.
  • The designated hashtag (or tag) “#Live2DCreativeAwards_2023” must be added when submitting a work.

Click here for information on how to use the YouTube hashtag “#Live2DCreativeAwards_2023.”
Click here for information on how to use the Twitter hashtag “#Live2DCreativeAwards_2023.”
Click here for information on how to use the Bilibili tag “#Live2DCreativeAwards_2023#.”
Click here for information on how to use the Weibo hashtag “#Live2DCreativeAwards_2023#.”

Eligibility for entry

Both amateurs and professionals are welcome.
Creators of all ages, nationalities, and professions are welcome.
Group entries are permitted.
Corporations may not participate.
Multiple entries are welcome.

Standards for judging

Does the work communicate the characteristic and potential of Live2D or 2D works?
Is the quality of the Live2D animation at a high level?

Notes
  • If the entrant is a minor, the consent of a parent or guardian must be obtained before entering the contest. If there is an entry from a minor, it will be considered that the consent of a parent or guardian has been obtained.

Entrants must not submit entries to which any of the following applies. In the event that the organizer determines that any of the following applies to an entry, the organizer shall be permitted to invalidate the entry, cancel the award, or take other action without providing any notice to the entrant.

  • The work infringes on or may infringe on the copyright or other rights of a third party.
  • The work is or may be defamatory towards a third party, or infringes or may infringe on the privacy of a third party.
  • The work is or may be pornographic, discriminatory, violent, or otherwise contrary to public order and decency.
  • The work violates or may violate laws or other ordinances.
  • The work interferes or may interfere with operation of the contest.
  • The work is deemed inappropriate by the contest organizer for other reasons.

Note: Please feel free to contact us if anything about this competition is unclear or if you have any questions.

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SPONSORS AND PARTNERS

Sponsors

  • Adobe Inc.
  • Wacom Co., Ltd.
  • Celsys, Inc.
  • ANYCOLOR Inc.
  • COVER Corporation
  • Yostar, Inc.
  • Unity Technologies Japan
  • Palmie Inc.
  • GameMakers
  • BNN, Inc.
  • MdN Corporation
  • Topre Corporation
  • Micro-Star INT’L Co., Ltd.
  • YAMADA DENKI Co., Ltd. (TSUKUMO)
  • auryn corporation
  • BRAIN MAGIC Inc.
  • TourBox Tech Inc.
  • Seki Furniture Co., Ltd. (Contieaks)
  • TASCAM, TEAC Corporation
  • ELSA Japan Inc.
  • Bauhutte, be-s Co., Ltd.
  • Inti Creates Co., Ltd.
  • AMD Japan Ltd.
  • AVerMedia Technologies, Inc.
  • IID, Inc.
  • Cocos Technologies
  • f4samurai

Media Partners

  • GameMakers
  • Gijutsu-Hyoron Co., Ltd.
  • Tokyo Otaku Mode
  • KAI-YOU Inc.
  • PANORAPRO Inc.
  • IID, Inc. / GameBusiness.jp
  • Born Digital, Inc. / CGWORLD
  • Aetas, Inc.

Host

  • Live2D