2023/06/16
Now accepting entries for the Live2D Creative Awards 2023 contest to determine the world’s best Live2D! Entries accepted until October 16 (Mon).

We are now accepting entries for the Live2D Creative Awards 2023. We look forward to seeing the works that all of you have poured your hearts and strength into!

Contest Overview

Entry period

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

Announcement of winners

Before the end of 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.

Awards and prizes

Grand-Prix (1 winner)

Awarded to the best Live2D work

Adobe Creative Cloud Complete Plan
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)
MSI gaming mouse M92, USB Type-C dock, and original backpack
AMD Ryzen series desktop processor (CPU)
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 TM-250U USB microphone *Not connectable to Mixcast 4
TASCAM Mixcast 4 live streaming and podcast production mixer
KAI-YOU interview
¥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

Supplementary prizes

Wacom Cintiq 16
Clip Studio Paint PRO 1 Device Plan (1-year version)
“Diablo” gaming chair
Azur Lane original goods set
TourBox Elite SP Set (Translucent controller + Special USB cable + Special carrying case)
1-year subscription to CGWORLD

Interactive Work Award (2 winners)

Awarded to original creative works or works of applied technology utilizing Live2D
In addition to the common prizes, one of the following supplementary prizes will also be provided.

Common

¥100,000 + Trophy

Supplementary prizes

TourBox Elite SP Set (Translucent controller + Special USB cable + Special carrying case)
REALFORCE R3HC21 high-grade Japanese-made keyboard
Azur Lane original goods set
Unity goods set
auryn × Hatsune Miku latest collaboration product (now in production)
1-year subscription to CGWORLD

Live2D Model Award (1 winner)

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

Azur Lane original goods set
TASCAM Mixcast 4 live streaming and podcast production mixer
TASCAM TM-250U USB microphone
Clip Studio Paint PRO 1 Device Plan (1-year version)
1-year subscription to CGWORLD
New! Streaming set (capture, microphone, control center)
¥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

Supplementary prizes

Adobe Creative Cloud Complete Plan
Clip Studio Paint PRO 1 Device Plan (1-year version)
MSI device set: M92 gaming mouse, gaming headset, mousepad, keyholder
“Square” beanbag sofa
Azur Lane original goods set
TASCAM TM-250U USB microphone
Book: A Fun Introductory Lesson in Live2D
Book: Live2D Textbook (Revised): Full-Scale Animation from Static Illustrations
New publication from Gijutsu-Hyoron Co., Ltd.
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

Supplementary prizes

Adobe Creative Cloud Complete Plan
Clip Studio Paint PRO 1 Device Plan (1-year version)
MSI character goods set: Thunderbird figurine, Lucky USB flash drive, Lucky keyholder
Azur Lane original goods set
TASCAM TM-250U USB microphone *Not connectable to Mixcast 4
Book: Live2D Textbook (Revised): Full-Scale Animation from Static Illustrations
Book: A Fun Introductory Lesson in Live2D
New publication from Gijutsu-Hyoron Co., Ltd.
BRAIN MAGIC original goodies

Future Award (2 winners)

Awarded to works demonstrating future potential and originality in expressions and techniques
In addition to the common prizes, one of the following supplementary prizes will also be provided.

Common

Trophy

Supplementary prizes

Clip Studio Paint PRO 1 Device Plan (1-year version)
ELSA latest graphics board with middle-high-class GPU
Bauhutte BHD-1200SAC SA tilting desk
REALFORCE R3HC21 high-grade Japanese-made keyboard
BRAIN MAGIC original goodies
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
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
GameMakers sticker & ballpoint pen set
BRAIN MAGIC original clear plastic files (×2)
Manju-style INSIDEChan Mark2 plush doll
Goods featuring the AMD logo
Live2D original goodies

See “Awards and prizes” for details.

How to Enter

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#.”