DNP Launches Demonstration Experiment for 3D Item Distribution through Co-creation by VTubers and 3D Creators
DNP and Metaverse Creators Inc. launched a demonstration experiment on April 8, 2026, to distribute 3D items such as avatars and costumes co-created by VTubers and 3D creators. This experiment aims to solve monetization challenges for both VTubers and 3D creators, and to build new interaction models with fans, against the backdrop of the expanding social VR market.
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Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP), in collaboration with Metaverse Creators Inc., will begin a demonstration experiment on April 8, 2026, for the distribution of 3D items such as avatars and costumes co-created by VTubers and 3D creators.
In this demonstration experiment, opportunities will be provided for the exhibition, sale, and use of 3D items co-created by VTubers and 3D creators, verifying new ways and possibilities for interaction with fans. DNP is responsible for the planning and verification of the demonstration experiment, while Metaverse Creators Inc. is responsible for the creation and operation of virtual spaces on "VRChat," a platform for interaction in virtual spaces, as well as supporting 3D item creation and sales operations.
## [Background and Aim of the Demonstration]
In recent years, with the expansion of the social VR market, which allows communication via avatars, the creation and sale of digital content such as 3D models have significantly increased. The comprehensive marketplace for creations, "BOOTH," also saw its transaction volume in the 3D model category reach approximately 10.4 billion yen in 2025, showing a growth of about 179% year-on-year. On the other hand, when VTubers create and utilize 3D items, they face challenges such as individual coordination with 3D creators, the burden of production costs, and the difficulty of monetization, which serve as hurdles for entry and sustained activity.
Since 2022, DNP has supported the coexistence of creators' creative and economic activities through its "Image Archive Lab®." Furthermore, from 2025, it has expanded its scope to include the creative activities and sales of digital creators who handle VR and 3D data. This demonstration experiment focuses on a co-creation model involving VTubers with strong outreach capabilities and 3D creators with technical expertise. By building a mechanism for creation, distribution, and dissemination on "VRChat," DNP aims to verify new revenue opportunities and possibilities for building relationships with fans, and to establish that environment.
## [Overview of the Demonstration Experiment]
1. Sale of VTuber-supervised 3D items and avatars
VTubers "Hinamoto Mai," "Inu Miruku," and "Mansaya" will co-create with 3D creators "DEMITASS-KUN," "Researcher Chemical," "march-maru," "Inomoto Kazura," and "Virtual Garo Roromi" to produce 3D items and avatars that leverage their unique personalities and worldviews. These items will be sold through "BOOTH" and "VRChat Avatar Marketplace," and purchasers can use them within "VRChat." DNP will analyze purchasing behavior and usage patterns to verify the potential for sustainable revenue opportunities for both VTubers and 3D creators.
- Sales period: April 8, 2026 (Wednesday) - April 7, 2027 (Wednesday)
- Sales channels:
- BOOTH
In this demonstration experiment, opportunities will be provided for the exhibition, sale, and use of 3D items co-created by VTubers and 3D creators, verifying new ways and possibilities for interaction with fans. DNP is responsible for the planning and verification of the demonstration experiment, while Metaverse Creators Inc. is responsible for the creation and operation of virtual spaces on "VRChat," a platform for interaction in virtual spaces, as well as supporting 3D item creation and sales operations.
## [Background and Aim of the Demonstration]
In recent years, with the expansion of the social VR market, which allows communication via avatars, the creation and sale of digital content such as 3D models have significantly increased. The comprehensive marketplace for creations, "BOOTH," also saw its transaction volume in the 3D model category reach approximately 10.4 billion yen in 2025, showing a growth of about 179% year-on-year. On the other hand, when VTubers create and utilize 3D items, they face challenges such as individual coordination with 3D creators, the burden of production costs, and the difficulty of monetization, which serve as hurdles for entry and sustained activity.
Since 2022, DNP has supported the coexistence of creators' creative and economic activities through its "Image Archive Lab®." Furthermore, from 2025, it has expanded its scope to include the creative activities and sales of digital creators who handle VR and 3D data. This demonstration experiment focuses on a co-creation model involving VTubers with strong outreach capabilities and 3D creators with technical expertise. By building a mechanism for creation, distribution, and dissemination on "VRChat," DNP aims to verify new revenue opportunities and possibilities for building relationships with fans, and to establish that environment.
## [Overview of the Demonstration Experiment]
1. Sale of VTuber-supervised 3D items and avatars
VTubers "Hinamoto Mai," "Inu Miruku," and "Mansaya" will co-create with 3D creators "DEMITASS-KUN," "Researcher Chemical," "march-maru," "Inomoto Kazura," and "Virtual Garo Roromi" to produce 3D items and avatars that leverage their unique personalities and worldviews. These items will be sold through "BOOTH" and "VRChat Avatar Marketplace," and purchasers can use them within "VRChat." DNP will analyze purchasing behavior and usage patterns to verify the potential for sustainable revenue opportunities for both VTubers and 3D creators.
- Sales period: April 8, 2026 (Wednesday) - April 7, 2027 (Wednesday)
- Sales channels:
- BOOTH