Live2D And NIJISANJI Launch Higuchi Kaede Fan Art Contest
The contest directly involves the VTuber as a judge and offers Live2D software licenses as prizes, signaling a structured pipeline between fan creators and the Live2D ecosystem.
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Live2D and NIJISANJI announced the nizima × Higuchi Kaede Fan Art Contest on June 4, 2026. The contest has two categories: Illustration and nizima ACTION!!, for fan works themed around VTuber Higuchi Kaede. Higuchi Kaede herself will judge entries. The entry period runs from June 4 to July 20, 2026.
The contest, announced on June 4, 2026, is a collaboration between Live2D and NIJISANJI. It is open to amateurs and professionals worldwide, with no age, nationality, or residency restrictions. AI-generated works are not allowed. Multiple entries are permitted, but only works created after the contest start date are eligible.
The Illustration Category accepts static images at least 3000px tall. The nizima ACTION!! Category accepts videos up to five minutes long, and entrants must use the nizima ACTION!! tool. Prizes include high-quality reproductions, original trophies, and Live2D Cubism Pro licenses. The grand prize winner in each category receives a one-year Cubism Pro license.
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