Announcement of Release Date for Original 3D Model "Tabimakura Yoka"

Kotobukiya Digital Content is introducing a new character as part of its business expansion. Yoka of the Idling Tribe is planned as a character aiming for product development using the latest technologies such as VR and AI. As the first product in this series, 3D data that can be used in popular VR services like "VRChat" will be available for purchase as the "Original 3D Model Tabimakura Yoka" from 11:00 AM on Thursday, April 30th, at Avatar Shop Kotobukiya.

—Developed by an 8-company team transcending industry boundaries: games, apparel, VTubers... In the development of Tabimakura Yoka, focus was placed on the three elements of avatar needs: "expressions," "outfits," and "customization." Experts from each field were gathered, and the model was meticulously crafted by an 8-company team.

—Over 300 rich shape keys for expressive faces To richly express Tabimakura Yoka's facial expressions, VTuber expression technology was incorporated in the early stages of production. Based on the original illustrations, facial variations and animations were created using Live2D. This craftsmanship enabled the expansion of facial variations without compromising the character's image. Additionally, it includes shapes for adjusting facial part placement and shapes for face tracking, supporting diverse facial modifications. Furthermore, a newly developed shape key adjustment editor tool called "Munimaro" is included. Munimaro is a curve-based mesh editing tool that allows intuitive adjustment and creation of shape keys directly within UnityEditor. This makes the patterns for facial expression modification virtually infinite.

—Virtual apparel expression backed by structural accuracy that invites immersion In response to current needs where fashion culture is rooted in the VR avatar community, the expression of avatar outfits and clothing...