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Live2D is the animation technology behind most illustrated VTuber avatars you see on Twitch and YouTube. Artists draw separated layers; riggers deform them in real time so the face follows yours on stream.
How it connects to tools
Production usually flows through Live2D Cubism, then streaming through VTube Studio. For a broader glossary, read what VTuber means.
Live2D vs other formats
Unlike full 3D VRM models, Live2D keeps a flat illustrated look. PNGTubers skip rigging entirely with static or toggled PNG layers.