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Spec score 7.0 #26 of 29 in 3D Character Animation Software

What it is

MikuMikuDance is a tool for choreographing a 3D Miku model and exporting AVI files, described by the Vocaloid Promotion Video Project as part of its tools for making Vocaloid-series promotion videos. The Multi Model Edition can move two or more models and use the Bullet physics engine, though the site identifies it as an older edition for Windows XP machines. Separate DirectX 9 and 64-bit versions are described for PCs running Windows Vista, 7, 8, or 10; the 64-bit edition is for 64-bit systems. If those Windows versions fail to run, the site advises installing Microsoft Visual C++ redistributable packages and the DirectX End-User Runtime. For Kinect motion capture, the DxOpenNI driver reads joint positions and can be used as a MikuMikuDance plug-in. MoggDxOpenNI can capture neck, wrist, upper-body, lower-body, and ankle motion. The site links an English tutorial document and operation tutorial videos. Pricing is listed as a free plan with paid access from 7.99 one-time.

Spec sheet

Purpose
The Vocaloid Promotion Video Project describes its tools as being for making promotion videos of the Vocaloid series.Read 7 Oct 2026 · sites.google.com
Headquarters
Mansa, ZambiaRead 28 Sep 2026 · sites.google.com
64-bit edition
The x64 version is described for 64-bit systems running Windows Vista, 7, 8, or 10.Read 7 Oct 2026 · sites.google.com
64-bit version
The 64-bit version is listed for 64-bit operating systems running Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 10.Read 7 Oct 2026 · sites.google.com
Choreography
MikuMikuDance is a tool for choreographing a 3D Miku model and can output AVI files.Read 7 Oct 2026 · sites.google.com
DirectX edition
The DirectX 9 version is described for PCs running Windows Vista, 7, 8, or 10.Read 7 Oct 2026 · sites.google.com
DirectX version
The DirectX 9 version is described for PCs running Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 10.Read 7 Oct 2026 · sites.google.com
Expanded motion capture
The site says MoggDxOpenNI can capture neck, wrist, upper-body, lower-body, and ankle motion for MMD Kinect motion capture.Read 7 Oct 2026 · sites.google.com
Kinect integration
The DxOpenNI driver reads joint positions from Kinect and can be used as a MikuMikuDance plug-in to use Kinect in MMD.Read 7 Oct 2026 · sites.google.com
Kinect plugin
DxOpenNI reads joint positions from Kinect and can be used as a MikuMikuDance plugin to use Kinect in MMD.Read 7 Oct 2026 · sites.google.com
Learning resources
The site links an English tutorial document and two MikuMikuDance operation tutorial videos.Read 7 Oct 2026 · sites.google.com
Legacy edition
The site describes the Multi Model Edition as an old edition for Windows XP machines.Read 7 Oct 2026 · sites.google.com
Legacy support
The site labels the Multi Model Edition as an old version for Windows XP machines.Read 7 Oct 2026 · sites.google.com
Motion capture
The site says MoggDxOpenNI can capture neck, wrist, upper-body, lower-body, and ankle motion for MMD Kinect motion capture.Read 7 Oct 2026 · sites.google.com
Multi-model edition
The Multi Model Edition can move two or more models and use the bullet physics engine.Read 7 Oct 2026 · sites.google.com
Multiple models
The Multi Model Edition can move two or more models and can use the Bullet physical engine.Read 7 Oct 2026 · sites.google.com
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.Read 7 Oct 2026 · sites.google.com
Runtime requirements
The site advises installing Microsoft Visual C++ redistributable packages and the DirectX End-User Runtime if the Windows versions cannot run.Read 7 Oct 2026 · sites.google.com
Tutorials
The site links to a volunteer-made English tutorial and operation tutorial videos with English translation.Read 7 Oct 2026 · sites.google.com

Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Choreographs a 3D Miku model
  • Exports AVI files
  • Multi Model Edition supports two or more models
  • Kinect plug-in can read joint positions
  • Free plan with paid access from 7.99 one-time

Limits

  • Multi Model Edition is labeled an old Windows XP version
  • Listed Windows editions target Vista, 7, 8, or 10

Who it suits

MikuMikuDance suits people creating Vocaloid promotion videos through 3D Miku choreography, particularly those interested in multi-model work or Kinect motion capture. Check the specific edition and Windows requirements before choosing a download.

Verdict

The listed tools focus on Miku choreography, with additional multi-model and Kinect motion-capture options. The edition descriptions target older Windows versions, so check the requirements for the version you plan to use.

Where Specifiction places it

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