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2D Animation

Character and information in motion through the right production tool: Spine, Adobe Character Animator, After Effects or Live2D.

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OVERVIEW

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KENIKO uses After Effects for motion graphics and film, Spine for skeletal animation in games and applications, Adobe Character Animator for dialogue and performance-led content, and Live2D for expressive avatars and streaming. We can connect illustration layer planning, 2D modeling, rigging, motion, video finishing and implementation-ready exports around the intended use.

Challenges

Creating runtime 2D character motion / preparing layered artwork and a usable rig / producing recurring dialogue-led character content / developing a Live2D model for streaming or content / explaining a service through motion graphics

Deliverables

After Effects motion graphics / Spine models, rigs and motion / Adobe Character Animator puppets / Live2D models and motion / 2D modeling and layer preparation / film and implementation-ready exports

Process

Discovery → Runtime and delivery specifications → Layer and rig planning → 2D modeling → Rigging → Motion production → Runtime or film review → Organized delivery

Timeline

Short After Effects work typically takes two to three weeks. Core Spine or Adobe Character Animator setups typically take three to five weeks, while Live2D models typically take one to two months or more.

THE KENIKO ADVANTAGE

Connected across
disciplines.

Illustration worlds can continue into comics and animation, narrative structure can shape film and web, and graphic identity can move across screens. Because the disciplines share one production direction, the expression stays coherent across media.

REFERENCE PRICING

Models for
planning.

Reference models are organized by tool and use. Final quotes reflect supplied artwork, layer count, rig complexity, motion count, expressions, physics, export formats and target software versions.

REFERENCE MODEL 01

After Effects motion graphics (15 sec)

15 sec · From JPY 200,000

ASSUMPTION: Approximately 15 seconds of motion graphics in After Effects using type, shapes and supplied illustration assets.
INCLUDED: Structure review / simple storyboard / core motion graphics / edit / 2 revision rounds / MP4 delivery
NOT INCLUDED: Extensive original illustration / character design / voice-over and audio costs / source files / copyright assignment
REVISIONS: Approximately 2
LEAD TIME: From 14 days
TAX: Tax excluded

REFERENCE MODEL 02

Spine 2D character motion set

1 character · From JPY 180,000

ASSUMPTION: A core Spine rig and three motions for one supplied, layered character.
INCLUDED: Layer review / core bones and mesh / weight adjustment / idle, walk and action motions / 2 revision rounds / Spine project, JSON, Atlas and textures
NOT INCLUDED: New character design / layer separation / advanced physics / additional motions / game implementation / Spine license
REVISIONS: Approximately 2
LEAD TIME: From 21 days
TAX: Tax excluded

REFERENCE MODEL 03

Adobe Character Animator puppet

1 puppet · From JPY 180,000

ASSUMPTION: One Adobe Character Animator puppet prepared from supplied, layered artwork for dialogue and expressive recording.
INCLUDED: Layer review / core rig / face, gaze and lip-sync setup / 3 triggers / test / 2 revision rounds / Adobe Character Animator puppet
NOT INCLUDED: New character design / layer separation / recording and talent / additional triggers / streaming environment / Adobe license
REVISIONS: Approximately 2
LEAD TIME: From 21 days
TAX: Tax excluded

REFERENCE MODEL 04

Core Live2D model

1 model · From JPY 250,000

ASSUMPTION: One core Live2D model for streaming or content, based on a supplied, layered PSD.
INCLUDED: Layer review / core deformers and parameters / face and body XY / eyes, brows and mouth / breathing / 3 expressions / physics adjustment / 2 revision rounds / Live2D model delivery
NOT INCLUDED: New character design / layer separation / advanced hair or garment physics / extra expressions and motion / streaming setup / Live2D license
REVISIONS: Approximately 2
LEAD TIME: From 30 days
TAX: Tax excluded

REFERENCE MODEL 05

After Effects service explainer (60 sec)

60 sec · From JPY 800,000

ASSUMPTION: Approximately 60 seconds explaining a service or system with original diagrams, illustration and After Effects animation.
INCLUDED: Discovery / structure and script / storyboard / core illustration / After Effects animation / edit / 2 revision rounds / MP4 delivery
NOT INCLUDED: Voice talent / original music / localized editions / live-action production / editable project files / copyright assignment
REVISIONS: Approximately 2
LEAD TIME: From 45 days
TAX: Tax excluded

COMMON ADDITIONAL OPTIONS

Additional duration From +JPY 50,000 per 5 sec Varies with motion and asset scope

Original illustration From +JPY 30,000 each Varies with level of detail

Voice-over recording From +JPY 80,000 Indicative talent, recording and mix fee

Music and sound effects From +JPY 30,000 For licensed production music and SFX

Subtitles or localized edition From +JPY 30,000 per language Translation varies with word count

Editable project files From +30% of production fee Excludes plugins and third-party assets

Rush delivery From +30% of production fee Subject to schedule availability

Reference prices assume the scope shown above. We confirm requirements first and provide a formal quote, including any additional costs, before production begins.

PAYMENT METHOD & SCHEDULE

Payment is available by bank transfer or card through Stripe. Standard projects are normally billed 50% on order and 50% before final delivery. Small or short assignments may be billed in full in advance, while larger or longer projects may use 30% on commencement, 40% at an agreed review milestone and 30% before final delivery. Monthly services are billed each month by bank transfer or Stripe. The formal quote and contract confirm the applicable terms.

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