If you are a VTuber, content creator, or streamer looking for a 2D avatar that moves with your face and expressions in real time, you need more than a beautiful illustration — you need Live2D rigging. Rigging is the technical process that turns a static 2D character into a reactive VTuber model. The rigger sets up deformers, parameters, physics, and tracking logic so your character can blink, speak, tilt, and react naturally in software like VTube Studio or Prism.
A well-rigged model feels alive: the eyes follow the camera, the mouth syncs to your voice, and hair or accessories can sway with motion. Poor rigging, on the other hand, can look stiff or break under certain angles. Choosing the right rigging tier and a clear workflow helps you get a model you will enjoy streaming with for a long time.
At Myth-Ink Studio, Live2D rigging is offered as a standalone service with clear tiers: Normal and Detailed (for normal proportion), and Chibi Normal and Chibi Detailed. You can combine these with our Live2D art services (full character design and PSD) or commission rigging only if you already have an existing PSD from another artist.
To keep things transparent, our rigging tiers are designed around how expressive and complex you want your VTuber model to be. Below is a simplified explanation aligned with the Live2D Rigging service page.
Best for: VTubers who want a clean, stable model for streaming without very complex physics or heavy animation. Great starting point for first-time Live2D models.
Best for: flagship VTuber models, lore-heavy characters, or creators who want cinematic movement and very nuanced facial performance.
Best for: mascots, pet models, or side characters with a lighter, playful presence.
Best for: chibi models that need a more expressive, polished look.
For smooth production, your Live2D art file should follow a few basic rules. If you are using Myth-Ink Studio for both art and rigging, we already handle this internally.
Our rigs are built in Live2D Cubism and exported so you can use them in the most common VTuber apps. We typically deliver a .moc3 (or equivalent) model file plus textures and motion data. These load directly into:
When you request a quote, tell us which platform you plan to use so we can confirm compatibility.
Once you contact us and confirm the scope (art only, rigging only, or both), we will:
The quality of your final VTuber model depends a lot on how the art is prepared. These tips apply whether you order art from us or bring your own PSD.
If you plan to use Myth-Ink Studio for both art and rigging, simply mention this during consultation — we will recommend a combination like Live2D Premium + Rigging Normal or Live2D Premium Detailed + Rigging Detailed depending on your budget and goals.
If you are new to Live2D or VTuber production, these terms may come up in conversations with your rigger:
Yes, as long as the original PSD and rig structure support the extra complexity. In many cases we can “upgrade” your rig by adding more physics, expressions, and leaning behaviour.
Yes, but we will first check whether the PSD is suitable for rigging and whether we have permission to rig the model. If the PSD is not Live2D-ready, additional art adjustment fees may apply.
Our rigs are prepared primarily for Live2D Cubism and tested in VTube Studio. If you use other software (e.g. Prism), please mention it during consultation so we can confirm compatibility.
Turnaround depends on tier, complexity, and our current queue. Normal rigging is often faster than Detailed. When you request a quote, we will give you an estimated timeline (and a timeline path such as Standard / VIP / VVIP if you need a guaranteed slot). Rush requests may be possible — ask us during consultation.
Personal and streaming use are standard. Commercial use (e.g. brand deals, merchandise based on the model) is subject to our licensing policy. Details are in our Terms of Service; we can also discuss a separate commercial license when you order.
Visit the Contact & Closing section on the main catalogue and send us:
From there, we will follow up with a detailed quotation, schedule, and next steps.
Check our Live2D Rigging service page for full pricing, scope, and terms. For a full character from scratch (art + rigging), see Live2D Art and Bundle Packages. When you are ready, head to Contact & Closing to get in touch — we look forward to bringing your character to life.
We offer many other creative services for VTubers and streamers. From illustration and character art to PNGTuber, stickers, streaming overlays, comic & webtoon, music production, and 3D modeling — you can see the full list with links to each service page on our Guides & Services blog index. There you’ll find all 12 service categories plus bundle packages and the Hall of Fame.