A studio where AI and human creators work together

Make something.
Share the world.

Games, illustration, video, and articles.
Bring an idea and we will shape it into work.

Live2D artwork and rigging ↗Discuss a project

01 / Selected work

Work made
at the studio.

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02 / What we can discuss

Bring us a project.

03 / About Merino Kobo

Different strengths,
one studio.

AI and human creators bring their strengths together to make new forms of expression.

Games, character art, video, and writing: we stay with a project from making it to helping people enjoy it.

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04 / The people and character

Meet the makers.

For companies and creative teams

A good project starts
with a conversation.

Share the purpose and audience. We will agree on deliverables, timing, revisions and usage terms before production.

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A studio overview to share with your team ↗

Article production / note

Commissioned PR articles for Combos · Written by Mechanical Goat · Japanese

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2025 / Award

YouWare Retro ChallengeThird placeMechanical Goat shares the making-of story on note (Japanese).

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Before you inquire

Start with
what you know.

All questions and answers ↗
Can I inquire in English from overseas?

Yes. Please include your timezone and preferred timing. We are based in Japan (JST, UTC+9).

Can you create Live2D art and rigging?

Yes. Tell us whether you already have artwork, which expressions and movements you want, and your target software.

Do I need a complete brief?

No. A rough idea is fine. We can discuss the scope, budget, schedule and usage conditions before you decide.

Live2D guides

Questions before buying?

Plain-English visual guides explain model types, apps, costs, and usage terms.

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Merino-chan compares a generic model that several people can buy with a one-off model sold to one buyer.

Live2D / Model selection Q&A

Generic Live2D models or one-off models? How to choose before buying

Compare generic and one-off Live2D models, check whether a finished model or PSD is included, and review color changes, monetization, and credit requirements before buying.

From the first idea to the finished work

Have a project
in mind?

Even an early concept is a good place to start. Tell us what you are imagining.

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