MikuMikuDance
MikuMikuDance is a tool from the Vocaloid Promotion Video Project for choreographing a 3D Miku model and making promotion videos for the Vocaloid series.
What MikuMikuDance is
MikuMikuDance is a tool from the Vocaloid Promotion Video Project for choreographing a 3D Miku model and making promotion videos for the Vocaloid series. It can output AVI files. The Multi Model Edition can move two or more models and use the Bullet physics engine, though the site labels it an old edition for Windows XP machines. Separate DirectX 9 and 64-bit versions are listed for Windows Vista, 7, 8, or 10; the 64-bit version is for 64-bit systems. If those Windows versions do not run, the site advises installing Microsoft Visual C++ redistributable packages and the DirectX End-User Runtime. For Kinect motion capture, DxOpenNI can read joint positions as an MMD plug-in, while MoggDxOpenNI can capture neck, wrist, upper-body, lower-body, and ankle movement. The site links an English tutorial document and operation tutorial videos. Pricing is freemium, with a free plan and paid access from $7.99 one-time.
Good
- Choreographs a 3D Miku model and outputs AVI files
- Multi Model Edition moves two or more models
- Bullet physics engine is available in Multi Model Edition
- Kinect plug-in reads joint positions
- English tutorial and operation videos are linked
Watch out
- Multi Model Edition is labeled an old Windows XP edition
- Listed Windows versions stop at Windows 10
- Original edition cannot display models other than Miku
Who it suits
It suits people making Vocaloid-series promotion videos who want to choreograph a 3D Miku model. Kinect users may also find the listed motion-capture tools relevant.
Verdict
MikuMikuDance centers on choreographing a 3D Miku model, with additional multi-model and Kinect options. Check the listed edition and Windows requirements against your setup before choosing it.
The facts
Each one read from MikuMikuDance's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- 64-bit edition
- The x64 version is described for 64-bit systems running Windows Vista, 7, 8, or 10.checked 7 Oct 2026
- 64-bit version
- The 64-bit version is listed for 64-bit operating systems running Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 10.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Choreography
- MikuMikuDance is a tool for choreographing a 3D Miku model and can output AVI files.checked 7 Oct 2026
- DirectX edition
- The DirectX 9 version is described for PCs running Windows Vista, 7, 8, or 10.checked 7 Oct 2026
- DirectX version
- The DirectX 9 version is described for PCs running Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 10.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Expanded motion capture
- The site says MoggDxOpenNI can capture neck, wrist, upper-body, lower-body, and ankle motion for MMD Kinect motion capture.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Kinect integration
- The DxOpenNI driver reads joint positions from Kinect and can be used as a MikuMikuDance plug-in to use Kinect in MMD.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Kinect plugin
- DxOpenNI reads joint positions from Kinect and can be used as a MikuMikuDance plugin to use Kinect in MMD.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Learning resources
- The site links an English tutorial document and two MikuMikuDance operation tutorial videos.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Legacy edition
- The site describes the Multi Model Edition as an old edition for Windows XP machines.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Legacy support
- The site labels the Multi Model Edition as an old version for Windows XP machines.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Motion capture
- The site says MoggDxOpenNI can capture neck, wrist, upper-body, lower-body, and ankle motion for MMD Kinect motion capture.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Multi-model edition
- The Multi Model Edition can move two or more models and use the bullet physics engine.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Multiple models
- The Multi Model Edition can move two or more models and can use the Bullet physical engine.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Original edition limit
- The Japanese page describes the original MikuMikuDance as a PV creation tool dedicated to Hatsune Miku and says it cannot display models other than Miku.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- The Vocaloid Promotion Video Project describes its tools as being for making promotion videos of the Vocaloid series.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Runtime requirements
- The site advises installing Microsoft Visual C++ redistributable packages and the DirectX End-User Runtime if the Windows versions cannot run.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Tutorials
- The site links to a volunteer-made English tutorial and operation tutorial videos with English translation.checked 7 Oct 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- Mansa, Zambiachecked 28 Sep 2026
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