Live2D Creative Awards 11th

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Entry Period:
June 14, 2024(Fri)(JST) – September 30, 2024(Mon) 11:59PM(JST)

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News

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2024.11.05: Creative Awards; Announcing the 18 Finalists for the “11th Live2D Creative Awards”
2024.06.14: Creative Awards; The entry period for the “11th Live2D Creative Awards”, the contest to determine the best in the world of Live2D, has begun!
2023.12.01: Creative Awards; Winners of the Live2D Creative Awards 2023 have been announced!
2023.11.24: Creative Awards; Live2D Creative Awards 2023: Announcement of 21 Finalists.
2023.09.21: Creative Awards; Now accepting entries for the Live2D Creative Awards 2023 contest to determine the world’s best Live2D! Entries accepted until October 16 (Mon).

Awards

11th Live2D Creative Awards Ceremony

Grand Prix

The stand-out work of the contest.

A Demon’s Requiem – The Birth of Malice

46cm and Vivipooh

Comment: We were continuously blown away by the series of high-quality scenes from start to finish. In combination with the fantastical worldview, the subtlety in character movement that conveys the emotions of the characters through even the movement of fingertips gives the viewer a unique experience. The work also deserves praise for the depth of expression achieved through use of the Cubism AE Plugin. It is an extremely impressive display of skill and charm that exemplifies flagship-level Live2D quality.

Special Award

An outstanding work from any Live2D genre or format.

ChatterModel Showcase & Introduction

すずた / suzuta

Comment: This is a terrific work that can expand the accessibility and demand of Live2D models by providing a cost-effective model for prospective VTubers and a time-effective solution for modelers. As the creator mentions, this model type is indeed by no means a downgrade to a traditional VTuber model, and possesses its own charms and advantages, such as being able to use just a microphone for movement. We hope this will become a new option for both creators and users to explore.

Video Expression Award

The work best showing visual beauty through animations and new techniques for expression.

🧚‍♂️🧑‍🎨（絵描きと妖精）

ラビットモンスター

Comment: The dynamic and comical movements makes you feel like you can hear the characters laughing even without dialogue, and it was a lot of fun to watch. Even in the context of a casual comedic scene, the work incorporates a variety of challenging expressions. We felt that this work truly embodies the spirit of Live2D’s mission of “See your creation come to life”.

Interactive Award
Games / Applications

The work that best exemplifies user interaction and experience with Live2D.

Live2D Sync

させぴこ

Comment: This innovative and unique work shows the potential for “Games for VTubers” as a genre, taking VTuber models from a stream element alongside the game, to being directly influenced by it. As we've seen in recent years with game modes and even character dialogue tailored to streamers, we're excited to see further developments that bring game and VTuber interaction even further.

Interactive Award
AI / Talk interfaces

The work that best shows the potential of Live2D as an interactive interface for AI / conversational engines (can include artistic works, demos, etc.)

対話型AIアニメキャラクター『こはね』

原田海夢

Comment: The richness of the facial expression patterns and over-the-top reactions garnered high praise for really capturing the charming “anime character” personality type. It’s an exciting work that keeps you wondering how the character will react to different topics.

Live2D Model Award

The work that best displays a high range of motion and/or an outstanding design.

Raespark Live2D Model

Raespark

Comment: This model stands out not only for its distinctive illustration work, but motions and animation that greatly accentuate the illustration’s charm. We could feel the close attention to detail from the animations, such as the lower body movement when the character turns left or right. Furthermore, the use of soft, squiggling lines really gave the feeling of watching a living cartoon animation.

Student Award
University and Vocational

The stand-out work from a creator who is a student (university or vocational school).

nizimaLIVEのスクリプト機能を利用したLive3D（仮）

機歌ヰはな

Comment: We’ve seen many creators take on the challenge of making 3D representations using Live2D to create 3D representations, but one thing that stands out about this entry is its use of nizima LIVE’s scripting function to achieve this. In addition to modeling technology, this application of features and the ability to think creatively to make use of them really stood out to us. In the words of this creator, “It’s no longer a dream to achieve full-body movement in Live2D,” and we’re excited to see what innovation will come next.

Student Award
High School and Below

The stand-out work from a creator who is a student (high school or below).

【Live2D Showcase】12歳女子小学生が自作した新モデルを紹介！💟

maru

Comment: This work was praised for its expressiveness and wide variety of toggles, showcasing the creator’s willingness and determination to implement all the expressions and animations she wanted to add without compromise, including difficult elements such as the togglable hood. This work perfectly encapsulates the many feelings involved in learning Live2D. To be inspired, the drive to to create, to overcome hurdles and complete a work, and to keep challenging yourself. We look forward to seeing the creator’s future successes as well.

Finalists

Godless Season

雨水

Live2Dアニメ～居酒屋～

雪花しん/シロエ

Meet Neph!

Nanoquill Studios (typeou & b00_byte)

Rikku’s Interactive Room

BlubbrMuffins

こだわり詰め込みすぎた新衣装

恩田玲生

Πανδώρα

Ἡφαιστος

ひつじが1匹

皇ヒユ

潜水艇のジャングルクルーズ

かわにな、唐揚丸

相棒と仲良くおしゃべりモデル

日日さん家

紐途 ver.2.0 -礼装-

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Creator’s Inspiration Award Winners

Awarded to a Live2D-powered commercial title that most inspired creators, as voted on by the creators themselves.

Azur Lane

Live2D Creative Team / Manjuu Technology Co.,Ltd

Comment: Thank you so much for nominating us for the Creators’ Inspiration Award.
Thanks to the support and affection of all our commanders, Azur Lane is celebrating its seventh anniversary this year.
We've put a lot of effect on the visual side to craft characters that users love.
Our in-house production team is still exploring the upper limits of Live2D expression and a wide variety of animations to meet everyone’s expectations.
Azur Lane will continue to evolve, and we will do everything we can to bring you new content and stories to enjoy.
We are truly honored to receive such a wonderful award from Live2D creators once again.
Thank you for your continued support of Azur Lane.

MementoMori

MementoMori Group / Bank of Innovation, Inc.

Comment: Thank you very much for this prestigious award.
The characters of MementoMori are not limited to just moving 2D illustrations: we work really hard to make it feel like they truly live and exist in the world.
Live2D is equipped with features that help us add detailed emotions and gestures, allowing us to push the boundaries of character expression in Memento Mori.
We're overjoyed to see that our passion for character development has been conveyed to other creators, and we're all very proud to receive the Creators’ Inspiration Award.
We will continue to work hard to make the characters of MementoMori interesting and memorable.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone supporting us.

ENSEMBLE STARS!!

『ENSEMBLE STARS!!』team / Happy Elements K.K

Comment: Thank you for choosing us as for Live2D Creators’ Inspiration Award.
Live2D animation has become an integral part in instilling the energy of the the idols in the story of “ENSEMBLE STARS!!”.
In addition to expressing emotions through facial expressions and movement, we have been working to create a more magical space for users to spend time with their idols in, whether through the addition of sparkling idol costume parts to express their gorgeous attire, or the introduction of the “Emotion” feature for moving stills.
The team is very happy to receive such recognition from Live2D creators.
Looking ahead to our 10th anniversary, we will continue to work hard to show you the brilliance of the idols.
We look forward to your continued support of “ENSEMBLE STARS!!”!

What are the Live2D Creative Awards?

The Live2D Creative Awards is an annual contest to celebrate and select the best original Live2D works of the year.

Creators put their skills and creativity to the test, pushing the boundaries and potential of artistic expression through Live2D.

Entries can include Live2D works of all genres and formats, including videos, games, characters/avatars, interfaces and more.

We look forward to another year of seeing everyone’s amazing works of passion and technical skill.

Awards and Prizes

Grand Prize: 1 Winner300,000 yen & trophy

The stand-out work of the contest.

Video Expression Award: 1 Winner100,000 yen & trophy

The work best showing visual beauty through animations and new techniques for expression.

Interactive Award (Games / Applications): 1 Winner100,000 yen & trophy

The work that best exemplifies user interaction and experience with Live2D.

Interactive Award (AI / Talk interfaces): 1 Winner100,000 yen & trophy

The work that best shows the potential of Live2D as an interactive interface for AI / conversational engines (can include artistic works, demos, etc.)

Live2D Model Award: 1 Winner100,000 yen & trophy

The work that best displays a high range of motion and/or an outstanding design.

Special Award: 1 Winner100,000 yen & trophy

An outstanding work from any Live2D genre or format.

Student Award (University and Vocational): 1 Winner50,000 yen & trophy

The stand-out work from a creator who is a student (university or vocational school).

Student Award (High School and Below): 1 Winner50,000 yen & trophy

The stand-out work from a creator who is a student (high school or below).

Creator’s Inspiration Award: 1-3 Winner(s)Trophy

The Live2D-powered title(s) that most inspired creators, as voted by creators.

How to Enter

Entry Period

June 14, 2024 (Fri) (JST) – September 30, 2024 (Mon) (JST). 11:59PM (JST) *Strict deadline

Participation

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

Entry requirements

Entries must be no longer than 5 minutes.
Entries must be live and publicly viewable on the Internet from the date of entry through the end of January 2025.
The designated hashtag “#Live2DCreativeAwards11” must be added when submitting entry.

Click here for information on how to use the YouTube hashtag “#Live2DCreativeAwards11”
Click here for information on how to use the X hashtag “#Live2DCreativeAwards11”
Click here for information on how to use the Bilibili hashtag “#Live2DCreativeAwards11#”

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?

Entry Qualifications and Conditions

Both amateurs and professionals can enter.
There is no age, nationality, or occupation requirement.
There is no requirement to have won a past award.
Multiple or group entries are accepted.
Multiple entries are accepted.
Corporate entries are not accepted.
Entries from users with business experience with Live2D Inc. are accepted. However, entries from users involved in the preparation, judging and administration of this contest are not accepted.
Entries from Live2D employees or their family members (spouses and first-degree relatives) are not accepted.
If an entrant is a minor, a parental authority must first give consent to these terms and conditions before they can enter. For any entries submitted by a minor, the consent of a parental authority will be deemed to have been obtained beforehand.

Disqualification and Forfeiture

Live2D Inc. may disqualify or forfeit any entry without any prior notice if it is determined that an entry for the Contest or conduct of an entrant:

involves creation and entry when remuneration from a third party was received for it,
invades or may invade rights of any third party,
defames or may defame the rights or privacy of any third party,
causes or may cause harms to a computer or network,
is or may be unlawful under the social conventions,
is or may be illegal,
is or may be interfering the operation of this competition,
that uses a feature or information that has been obtained through involvement in the development and/or promotion of Live2D Inc. products and technologies, that is not available to the public as of the start of the contest,
uses illustrations that were created using image generation AI or similar technologies, or features content involving use of such illustrations (hereinafter referred to as “content containing image generation AI”) in all or part of the production process. This includes any content created through the modification of image generation AI. However, the following exemptions do not fall under the category of “content containing image generation AI”:
- Content created using a function in the paint tool that assists in the creation process, such as automatic coloring, background extension etc. for objects that exist in the original image.
- Content created using Live2D production assistance features in “Live2D Cubism Editor”
contains false information provided at the time of entry, or is deemed to not contain sufficient information,
damages the reputation or credibility of Live2D Inc., the Contest, or anyone involved in the Contest,
is deemed unsuitable for the Contest by Live2D Inc.

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FAQ

We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions about the Live2D Creative Awards.
If you have any other questions or need further assistance, please feel free to contact us via inquiry form.

Where can I access the Entry Terms and Conditions?: Click here (entry form).
I’m not sure about the usage rights of the materials used in my work. Can I submit my work anyway?: No. We will not accept entries with works that are not free of suspected rights infringements, including copyrights.
See Article 4, “Entries,” in the Entry Terms and Conditions.
Can I submit my work to both the Live2D Creative Awards and nizicon?: Yes.
Those also interested in entering contests other than nizicon are required to ensure there are no violations to the entry conditions of each contest before entering.
Note: The entry conditions for nizicon are subject to change. Please review the entry conditions before entering. (Click here for more information on nizicon.)
Is it possible to submit works created by more than one person?: Yes.
There is no limit to the number of creators for a work.
Are works created by a group of students and non-students eligible for the Student Award?: No, such works will not be eligible.
The Student Award is reserved for works made only by students.
Can I submit a work that was created as a project for others?: No, entrants may not submit any work for which you have received remuneration from a third party to create.
Can I submit more than one work?: Yes.
There is no limit to the number of works that can be submitted.
Also, if you are submitting multiple works, please submit one entry for each work. Please do not include information for multiple works in a single entry.
The illustration and Live2D production were done by different creators. Which name should be registered as the handle name?: For the “Handle Name” in the entry form, use any handle name, group name, or other name that you would like published for your work.
How can I edit or change the information on an entry form that has already been submitted?: You will need to submit a new entry form with the correct information.
To notify us that this is a resubmitted form, please indicate so in the Comments section.
Will I receive a notification upon entering the contest?: An email will be sent to the email address provided in the entry form.
If you have not received a notification, check your Junk email folder. If you still have not received a notification, please resubmit your entry form.
Contest winners will be contacted by email, so please be sure to enter an email address that we can use to contact you if you are selected as a winner.
Can I submit a work that contains materials/assets obtained from a material/asset website?: Yes, such works can be submitted.
Any works that include usage of materials/assets that are sold or freely distributed are also eligible for submission.
Please describe in the “If your work includes usage of materials/assets that are sold or freely distributed” section of the entry form what materials/assets were used in which parts of the work.
* Please be sure to refer to the Terms of Use for the service(s) providing the material/asset regarding their permitted usage.
Are works that include usage of materials/assets obtained from material/asset sites still eligible for the “Student Award”?: Yes, such works are still eligible for the “Student Award”.
Any works that include usage of materials/assets that are widely sold or freely distributed are still eligible for submission for the “Student Award”.
* Please be sure to refer to the Terms of Use for the service(s) providing the material/asset regarding their permitted usage.