Mannequin Character Generator

Devlog

• New Inochi2D Tutorial Video Released!
  November 04, 2024 by AR14

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  #tutorial, #inochi2d, #visual novel

  Hello! Today we have another tutorial video up. Still related to Inochi2D, but now more about utilizing it in Visual Novel development instead of just VTubing. Just like before, it's likely that long... Continue reading

  
• New VTubing Tutorial Video Released!
  October 21, 2024 by AR14

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  #tutorial, #inochi2d, #vtuber, #puppetstring

  Hello! We have just released a new tutorial video, to replace the ones that was released more than a year ago. A lot has changed since then, so feel free to check it out!... Continue reading

  
• Final Stretch Before 1.0
  April 30, 2024 by AR14

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  #updates, #stable

  Stable builds have been updated! This is the first step during our final stretch towards 1.0 release. A lot of changes have been happened: The reworked male template is now ready to use. Some clothing... Continue reading

  
• Happy Holidays! Let's Recap and Plan Forward
  December 24, 2023 by AR14

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  #general, #roadmap

  Hello! It’s the end of 2023 already. Happy holidays! Hopefully all of you will have a wonderful time with your family and friends. As we have done before, we’re writing some developer log at the e... Continue reading

  
• December 9 Hotfix and Content Update
  December 09, 2023 by AR14

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  #updates, #stable

  In the latest stable builds, we have fixed some things and added a bit of new content: Bugfix for Inochi2D export, fixing some wrong layer grouping; Added several furry tails which can be found in the... Continue reading
• November 24 Hotfix and Content Update
  November 24, 2023 by AR14

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  #updates, #stable

  In the latest stable builds, we have fixed some things and added a bit of new content: Bugfix for rendering process, making it more reliable and eliminating glitches like missing layers; Adjusted some... Continue reading
• October 10 Hotfix & Performance Update
  October 10, 2023 by AR14

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  #updates, #stable

  Fixed some parts causing error when exporting to Inochi2D with Puppetstring as Preferred Tracker; Fixed some irresponsive UI element in the free/demo version; Tweaked Inochi2D rigging for long, chest-... Continue reading
• September 10 Hotfix & Content Update
  September 09, 2023 by AR14

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  #updates, #stable

  Fixed a bug that causes clipping/artifacts with hair wisps; Fixed a bug that causes error message to be shown at the end of batch export process; Fixed wrong head position adjustment when using 'Mirro... Continue reading
• 0.3.18 Update: Wrapping Up Inochi2D Export
  August 16, 2023 by AR14

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  #updates, #stable

  Hello! Today we’re back with a new update to Mannequin, which wraps up Inochi2D export features (at least for some time). Shortly after the release of 0.3.17, Inochi2D started implementing some new... Continue reading

  
• March 24 Hotfix Update
  March 23, 2023 by AR14

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  #updates, #stable

  Fixed comedic eyes white parts disappearing when 'Skin Gloss/Shine' is deactivated. Fixed splitting brows for exported Inochi2D models when 'Thin (Raised)' brow template is used. Added 'Inochi2D' temp... Continue reading
• March 2 Hotfix Update
  March 02, 2023 by AR14#updates, #stable

  Fixed disappearing 'Face Color' browser button. Fixed splitting brows for exported Inochi2D models when 'Brow See-Trough' is enabled. Fixed error messages showing up due to bug regarding Steam Worksho... Continue reading
• February 19 Hotfix Update
  February 19, 2023 by AR14

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  #updates, #stable

  A hotfix update has been released to the stable builds, which brought these changes: Fixed 'Background Image' section constantly closing whenever any value is changed inside. Fixed female template arm... Continue reading
• Tutorials for VTubing with Mannequin and Inochi2D are Now Available!
  February 07, 2023 by AR14#tutorial, #inochi2d, #vtuber

  Hello! Just a quick update regarding Inochi2D export in the latest version of Mannequin. We have uploaded two videos that can be used for a quick visual guide regarding how to best use this feature st... Continue reading

  
• 0.3.17 is Here: Redrawn Female Template and VTuber Export via Inochi2D!
  February 05, 2023 by AR14

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  #updates, #stable

  Hello! It has been a very long time since we last wrote a development log, and the news we have today is a very big one. We have finally redrawn the female template, and with it comes a lot of additio... Continue reading

  
• Happy Holidays! Next Update Progress and Plans for 2022
  December 26, 2021 by AR14

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  #general, #roadmap

  Hello! Happy holidays everyone. We hope you can relax, meet up and have good time together with your friends and family in this festive season. Since now is the end of the year, we think that it is a... Continue reading

  
• 0.3.16 Update: UI Revamp, Randomizer, and Art Polish Progress Report
  August 27, 2021 by AR14

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  #updates, #stable

  Hello! Today we have released a new update which brought quite a big change in the UI/UX department of Mannequin. We also have some reports regarding the art polish and male/masculine-focused template... Continue reading

  
• 0.3.15 Update: Steam Workshop and Developer Mode
  July 26, 2021 by AR14

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  #updates, #stable

  Hello! Today we have updated Mannequin to version 0.3.15. Below you can find more details regarding what’s new in this release: Steam Workshop Steam Workshop is now implemented! You can browse the S... Continue reading

  
• 0.3.14 Update: Summer Collection!
  July 11, 2021 by AR14

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  #updates, #stable

  Hello! Mannequin version 0.3.14 has just released. This update brings new template selections and several performance improvements. Below you can find more details regarding what is changed: Summer Co... Continue reading

  
• 0.3.13 Update: I Am Speed
  May 28, 2021 by AR14

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  #updates, #stable

  Hello! Today Mannequin has just updated to 0.3.13. Well, that was fast. Indeed, it was fast. We have decided to move 0.3.13 release forward due to the significant amount of performance gain with the r... Continue reading

  
• 0.3.12 Update: Reworked Hairstyle Templates!
  May 24, 2021 by AR14

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  #updates, #stable

  Hello! Today Mannequin has been updated to 0.3.12 and we have brought a lot of big changes to the app. Let us go into more details! New Features Here are the highlights of the new features introduced... Continue reading

  
• Happy Holidays! Latest Update and Plans for 2021
  December 31, 2020 by AR14

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  #updates, #stable

  The year is coming to an end, and we have several updates to share, both inside outside the app. The latest version of Mannequin (0.3.11) brought so many new things to the table, and there are also se... Continue reading

  
• 0.3.10 Update: Happy Halloween!
  October 31, 2020 by AR14

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  #updates, #stable

  Happy Halloween, everybody! Today we have updated Mannequin to 0.3.10. The highlight of this version is the revamped default male template, which brought the art style and clothing template compatibil... Continue reading

  
• 0.3.9 Update: A Bit Spontaneous, But...
  September 09, 2020 by AR14

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  #updates, #stable

  Hello! We have another update to the stable builds today. It might look a bit out of sync considering the previous update released just a little over a week ago, but we have decided to do this due to... Continue reading

  
• 0.3.8 Update: Revamped Default Female Template & DLC Structure
  August 29, 2020 by AR14

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  #updates, #stable

  Hello! Today we have brought another update to the stable builds of Mannequin, and it is quite a big update, to say the least. We have revamped most of the clothing templates for the default female bo... Continue reading

  
• 0.3.7 Update: Various Bugfixes!
  August 10, 2020 by AR14

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  #updates, #stable

  Hello! The planned big update which will bring a more polished art and additional template options is still in the works, but we have quite a lot of tiny updates on the app side that has been accumula... Continue reading

  
• Steam Launch and Next Update Status
  July 31, 2020 by AR14

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  #updates, #nightly

  Hello! It has been a long time since the last development log and today we are happy to inform you that Mannequin is now also available on Steam! Based on the several feedback that we’ve received in... Continue reading
• 0.3.6 Update, Steam and Short-term Roadmap
  May 08, 2020 by AR14

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  #updates, #stable

  Hello! Today we have several things to talk about, which is the latest 0.3.6 stable update, our recently published Steam Store Page, and a bit more details about what is next in the upcoming two to th... Continue reading

  
• 0.3.5: Default Male Template Continued, Light Theme, and More!
  April 14, 2020 by AR14

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  #updates, #stable

  Hello, it's time for another update! With this release, we've brought several changes that are quite big. Let's delve into more details about them: New Feature: Light Theme A light theme option for th... Continue reading

  
• Default Male Template Now Usable with 0.3.4 Update
  March 27, 2020 by AR14

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  #updates, #stable

  Hello! Another stable release update has just been uploaded today, with one highlight in particular: the reworked default male template. Let's talk about it in more details, alongside some other chang... Continue reading

  
• 0.3.3 is Here: Expression/Hairstyle/Clothing Manager plus Minor Content Updates
  March 16, 2020 by AR14

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  #stable, #updates

  Hello! Today we've brought a new feature in the latest 0.3.3 update, which may be small but quite complex in nature. It's the expression/hairstyle/clothing manager! Anyway, that sounds quite a bit lon... Continue reading

  
• 0.3.2 is Here, with A Lot of Under-The-Hood Improvements
  February 21, 2020 by AR14

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  #updates, #stable

  Hello! It has been a week since the last stable release (0.3.1), and today we brought you another update for Mannequin! In this version, we mainly focused our effort towards bugfixes and performance/u... Continue reading

  
• Release 0.3.1 is Here, Plus Some Tips and Tricks!
  February 14, 2020 by AR14

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  #updates, #stable

  Hello! It has been a week since we released the big 0.3.0 update. First of all, we want to thank all of you for the encouraging messages here on itch.io, our Twitter account, and even our e-mail! We'r... Continue reading

  
• A Fresh Start in 2020: Updated Stable Build, Lite Version, and More!
  February 09, 2020 by AR14

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  #updates, #stable

  Hello there! It has been a very long time since the last time we wrote a Development Log, and today we're back with a bang! In this occassion, we'd like to tell you more about the recently updated sta... Continue reading

  
• Latest from Nightly: Redraws are Halfway Done!
  October 26, 2018 by AR14

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  #nightly, #updates

  Hello! It has been quite a long time since our last conversation, and today we brought quite a nice preview about what's happening in the nightly builds. Clothing redraws are roughly halfway done, wit... Continue reading

  
• Latest Progress from Nightly & Charity Sale
  October 01, 2018 by AR14

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  #nightly, #updates

  Hello! It has been quite a long time since our last development log, and we are here to recap all the updates that happened in the nightly channel, which ranges from UI improvements, bug fixes, and ar... Continue reading

  
• Store Page Update, Patreon Access, and More Art Style Update Progress
  June 28, 2018 by AR14

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  #updates, #nightly

  Hello! It has been two weeks since our last devlog, and today we're here to talk about the recent changes that happened with Mannequin: updates in the itch.io store page, progress with the ongoing art... Continue reading

  
• More Details on Custom Libraries & Art Style Update Progress
  June 13, 2018 by AR14

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  #nightly, #updates

  Hi there! It has been two weeks since our last devlog and we have quite a lot to share today. We've laid some parts of the ground work needed for custom library implementation, and also finalized some... Continue reading

  
• Setback Recovery & Ongoing Art Style Refinements
  May 25, 2018 by AR14

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  #nightly, #updates

  It has been quite a long time since our last devlog, and progress in the nightly channel has been cosiderably slow lately. We're really sorry for these unexpected delays, and hopefully when something... Continue reading

  
• Refinements, Refinements: Error Handling & Redrawn Parts
  April 24, 2018 by AR14

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  #nightly, #updates

  Hello! It has been a long three weeks since the 0.2.1 stable release, and we're back to our bi-weekly devlog schedule (last devlog for 0.2.1 was a week faster than usual). So here are what's brewing f... Continue reading

  
• Release 0.2.1 is Here!
  April 01, 2018 by AR14

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  #updates, #stable

  Greetings! It's been quite a long time since the 0.2.0 release, and a new stable build is finally available. As usual, a new stable release means an updated demo too; if you're still on the fence abou... Continue reading
• Let's Get Technical: Rendering Speed Improvements
  March 22, 2018 by AR14

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  #updates, #nightly

  Hello! It has been two weeks since our last devlog, and today we're talking about the progress that we've made since then. Mainly we'll be covering under-the-hood improvements which brought faster ren... Continue reading

  
• Progress Report: UI, Male Template & Art Style Updates
  March 05, 2018 by AR14

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  #updates, #nightly

  Hello! It has been two weeks since our last devlog, and today we'll be giving a short summary about changes that happened in the nightly builds. These are works in progress that are not fully function... Continue reading

  
• Check Out The (In Progress) Default Male Template
  February 19, 2018 by AR14

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  #updates, #nightly

  Hey there! It has been two weeks since the release of 0.2.0 update; and now, you can see our progress for the default male template in the nightly builds. Still naked without any clothing available th... Continue reading

  
• Stable Release of 0.2.0 is Now Available
  February 01, 2018 by AR14

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  #updates, #stable

  After several long (and painful) months, finally the stable build of 0.2.0 is available. This also means updated demo versions, which should be a good news if you're still on the fence about supportin... Continue reading

  
• Nightly Builds Now Available
  July 19, 2017 by AR14#updates, #nightly

  As mentioned in our post before, Mannequin is currently gearing up for the awaited 0.2.0 release. Due to the long duration for it to be ultimately finished, we've decided to change our release model a... Continue reading
• Gearing Up for 0.2.0
  June 28, 2017 by AR14

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  #updates

  Hi there! First, we're really sorry for going dark in the past few months. But the Mannequin project is not dead; in fact it's going stronger than ever with the (upcoming) 0.2.0 update which should co... Continue reading