Live2D Co. Adds nizima LIVE to its "Simple License Plan for Copyrighted Works"
Live2D Co. announced that its VTuber tracking app "nizima LIVE" has been added to the "Simple License Plan for Copyrighted Works" from April 30, 2026. This plan allows medium to large businesses to use Live2D's copyrighted materials, including Cubism SDK and original characters, without contract and free of charge for promotional purposes. This expansion aims to meet the growing demand for using nizima LIVE in VTuber-related promotions.
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Live2D Co. Adds nizima LIVE to its "Simple License Plan for Copyrighted Works"
Live2D Co., Ltd. (Head office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Tetsuya Nakajo; hereinafter referred to as Live2D Co.), which operates primarily in the research and development of "Live2D," an expressive technology that adds three-dimensional animation to 2D illustrations, announced that from Thursday, April 30, 2026, "nizima LIVE," Live2D's official VTuber tracking app, has been added to the "Simple License Plan for Copyrighted Works," which allows medium to large businesses to use Live2D's copyrighted materials for promotional purposes without a contract and free of charge.
nizima LIVE
What is the "Simple License Plan for Copyrighted Works"?
This system allows medium to large businesses (annual sales of 10 million yen or more) as defined by Live2D Co. to be exempt from contract signing and fees related to the temporary use of Live2D Co.'s copyrighted materials (Cubism SDK, character models, and nizima LIVE) for promotional purposes only.
Eligible copyrighted works and exemption details
- Live2D Cubism SDK
Exemption from the conclusion of a "Live2D Publishing License Agreement" and its fees for publications limited to the contents described in the Copyrighted Work Use Permission Notice.
- Live2D Original Characters
Exemption from the conclusion of a license agreement and its fees for the commercial or non-commercial use of "Live2D Original Characters," limited to the contents described in the Copyrighted Work Use Permission Notice.
- [Newly Added] nizima LIVE
Provision of a temporary license for the temporary use of "nizima LIVE" based on the "Simple License Plan for Copyrighted Works," limited to the contents described in the Copyrighted Work Use Permission Notice.
*For details on eligible contracts and conditions related to Live2D copyrighted works, please refer to the website.
Examples of eligible and ineligible temporary uses (promotion)
Examples of eligible temporary uses
- Exhibition/trial play at short-term events (e.g., exhibitions)
- Exposure in single media (e.g., interviews)
Examples of ineligible temporary uses
- Use that is not short-term (e.g., exceeding 1 week)
- Use involving content distribution such as beta tests or trial versions
- Use that directly benefits the user
- Promotion of content that may violate public order and morals, such as adult content, pornography, prejudice, violence, or other similar works.
Eligible and ineligible businesses or users
Eligible businesses
- Large businesses (annual sales of 100 million yen or more)
- Medium businesses (annual sales of 10 million yen or more)
Ineligible businesses or users
- Small businesses (annual sales of less than 10 million yen)
- General users (individuals, students, circles, and other organizations with annual sales of less than 10 million yen)
- Non-profit organizations (circles, voluntary organizations, educational institutions)
*The "ineligible businesses or users" listed above are not subject to this system. However, even without using this system, the conclusion of copyright agreements and fees are exempted under the terms of use established by Live2D Co. (For nizima LIVE, even for individuals and small businesses, the free version is limited to "internal or supervision purposes.")
*For details on eligible contracts and conditions related to Live2D copyrighted works, please refer to the website.
About application and screening
To use this system, an application must be submitted via the application form and adopted through Live2D Co.'s screening process. If adopted, a "Copyrighted Work Use Permission Notice" will be issued, granting permission to use the copyrighted work (exempting the contract) only for the temporary use specified in the application form (purpose, location, period, etc.).
Background of nizima LIVE addition
Previously, the "Simple License Plan for Copyrighted Works" only covered Live2D Cubism SDK and Live2D Original Characters.
However, in recent years, with the expansion of the VTuber market, there has been an increasing number of businesses wishing to promote using "nizima LIVE," Live2D's official VTuber tracking app (e.g., demonstrations at VTuber events, experiential exhibits at trade shows). To meet these needs, "nizima LIVE" has now been added to the eligible copyrighted works under this system.
▼ Click here for details on the "Simple License Plan for Copyrighted Works"!
https://www.live2d.com/business/SLP/
nizima LIVE is a VTuber tool that can bring out the maximum charm of Live2D models for beginners and professionals alike.
nizima LIVE Logo
nizima LIVE is an application that allows anyone to easily animate Live2D models according to facial expressions and movements.
"I want to be a VTuber, but how can I become one?"
Live2D Co., Ltd. (Head office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Tetsuya Nakajo; hereinafter referred to as Live2D Co.), which operates primarily in the research and development of "Live2D," an expressive technology that adds three-dimensional animation to 2D illustrations, announced that from Thursday, April 30, 2026, "nizima LIVE," Live2D's official VTuber tracking app, has been added to the "Simple License Plan for Copyrighted Works," which allows medium to large businesses to use Live2D's copyrighted materials for promotional purposes without a contract and free of charge.
nizima LIVE
What is the "Simple License Plan for Copyrighted Works"?
This system allows medium to large businesses (annual sales of 10 million yen or more) as defined by Live2D Co. to be exempt from contract signing and fees related to the temporary use of Live2D Co.'s copyrighted materials (Cubism SDK, character models, and nizima LIVE) for promotional purposes only.
Eligible copyrighted works and exemption details
- Live2D Cubism SDK
Exemption from the conclusion of a "Live2D Publishing License Agreement" and its fees for publications limited to the contents described in the Copyrighted Work Use Permission Notice.
- Live2D Original Characters
Exemption from the conclusion of a license agreement and its fees for the commercial or non-commercial use of "Live2D Original Characters," limited to the contents described in the Copyrighted Work Use Permission Notice.
- [Newly Added] nizima LIVE
Provision of a temporary license for the temporary use of "nizima LIVE" based on the "Simple License Plan for Copyrighted Works," limited to the contents described in the Copyrighted Work Use Permission Notice.
*For details on eligible contracts and conditions related to Live2D copyrighted works, please refer to the website.
Examples of eligible and ineligible temporary uses (promotion)
Examples of eligible temporary uses
- Exhibition/trial play at short-term events (e.g., exhibitions)
- Exposure in single media (e.g., interviews)
Examples of ineligible temporary uses
- Use that is not short-term (e.g., exceeding 1 week)
- Use involving content distribution such as beta tests or trial versions
- Use that directly benefits the user
- Promotion of content that may violate public order and morals, such as adult content, pornography, prejudice, violence, or other similar works.
Eligible and ineligible businesses or users
Eligible businesses
- Large businesses (annual sales of 100 million yen or more)
- Medium businesses (annual sales of 10 million yen or more)
Ineligible businesses or users
- Small businesses (annual sales of less than 10 million yen)
- General users (individuals, students, circles, and other organizations with annual sales of less than 10 million yen)
- Non-profit organizations (circles, voluntary organizations, educational institutions)
*The "ineligible businesses or users" listed above are not subject to this system. However, even without using this system, the conclusion of copyright agreements and fees are exempted under the terms of use established by Live2D Co. (For nizima LIVE, even for individuals and small businesses, the free version is limited to "internal or supervision purposes.")
*For details on eligible contracts and conditions related to Live2D copyrighted works, please refer to the website.
About application and screening
To use this system, an application must be submitted via the application form and adopted through Live2D Co.'s screening process. If adopted, a "Copyrighted Work Use Permission Notice" will be issued, granting permission to use the copyrighted work (exempting the contract) only for the temporary use specified in the application form (purpose, location, period, etc.).
Background of nizima LIVE addition
Previously, the "Simple License Plan for Copyrighted Works" only covered Live2D Cubism SDK and Live2D Original Characters.
However, in recent years, with the expansion of the VTuber market, there has been an increasing number of businesses wishing to promote using "nizima LIVE," Live2D's official VTuber tracking app (e.g., demonstrations at VTuber events, experiential exhibits at trade shows). To meet these needs, "nizima LIVE" has now been added to the eligible copyrighted works under this system.
▼ Click here for details on the "Simple License Plan for Copyrighted Works"!
https://www.live2d.com/business/SLP/
nizima LIVE is a VTuber tool that can bring out the maximum charm of Live2D models for beginners and professionals alike.
nizima LIVE Logo
nizima LIVE is an application that allows anyone to easily animate Live2D models according to facial expressions and movements.
"I want to be a VTuber, but how can I become one?"