Live2D's Nizima Action Editor Adds VOICEVOX and Zundamon Model
Live2D announced on May 27 a major update to its free browser-based video editor nizima ACTION!! β. The new Subtitles and Speech Synthesis feature now integrates the text-to-speech system VOICEVOX, allowing users to generate character voices including Zundamon by inputting text. Users can adjust speech speed, pitch, volume, and intonation, and add the audio to the timeline with one click. The update also includes a Live2D model of Zundamon illustrated by Ahiru Sakamoto in the asset library. The model supports lip-sync with VOICEVOX, preset motions and expressions, hand tracking, and can connect with tracking apps like nizima LIVE and VTube Studio. Eight other Live2D models from the Tohoku Zunko and Zundamon Project shop, including Tohoku Zunko, Tohoku Kiritan, and Shikoku Metan, were also added. VOICEVOX currently supports 37 characters, with usage requiring compliance with each character's terms and credit attribution. Live2D plans to release a desktop version with offline startup and local saving, and is developing collaborative editing, drawing, and user template distribution features. The beta version is free with a nizima account.