Freedom and power to creators.

We are shaping
the new artform
of "Live2D"

News

Expanding Services
for New Markets

Education

Fostering and empowering the professional creators of tomorrow

Creative Research
&
Production

Exploring new possibilities for Live2D and 2D expression

Marketplace

Expanding the Live2D market with a safe and secure place to buy and sell

Creation Tool

Creating new possibilities for 2D illustration

Dev Tool

Expanding areas of application for animated illustrations

Online Video Editor

Expanding Live2D to the world of video editing

Streaming Tool

Expanding the world Live2D avatars can connect to

Live2D By
the Numbers

Live2D is the Core of Our Business

Our staff are devoted to developing products and services to further push the boundaries of the Live2D artform.

Software
For Creators

3

Middleware
For Developers

9

Live2D-related
Services

3

* marketplace, education, studio

Empowering Today’s Creators

Our products and services support the creative activities and career development of creators all around the world.

Monthly Active Users
Cubism Editor

~100k

Registered Market Users
nizima

~130k

*as of September, 2024

Usage Rate Among VTubers

Live2D has become the de-facto industry standard for character expression, connecting streamers and fans.

Market Impact (Annual)

As a global standard for animating illustrations, Live2D helps generate significant value across various content.

Live2D Game/App
Market Size
4.7
billionUSD
Live2D VTuber
Market Size
2
billionUSD

*as of 2024

An Industry Standard

Live2D is an industry standard for stereoscopic 2D animation in a variety of mediums including smartphone apps, console games, VTubing, and video production.

Global Reach

Cubism Editor is widely used in North America, Asia–Pacific as well as Europe, and the majority of Cubism Editor PRO license purchases now come from outside Japan.

Jobs Created

Live2D creates diverse employment opportunities and a platform for creators to thrive across borders and industries.

Live2D Inc.
Employees
130
Corporate Employment
in Live2D Production
1,500
Freelance Creators
Working with Live2D
30,000

*as of September, 2025

Contribution to Education

We help young creators acquire skills through free license programs and partnerships with educational institutions.

Educational Institutions
Using Live2D
580
Free Student
Licenses Provided
48,000
Our Investment
in Education
11
billionUSD

*as of September, 2025