KADOKAWA will release illustrator VTuber Nijipuka Nuhu‘s (MillionProduction) first book, The Textbook for Illustrations That Bring Characters to Life: Magical Hints from Zero to Skilled, on October 5, 2026 (Mon). The instructional book covers everything from character illustration techniques to animation production, and includes a special dialogue with Shigure Ui. Nijipuka Nuhu has over 380,000 YouTube subscribers.

“Fully Self-Made VTuber” Nijipuka Nuhu’s First Illustration Instructional Book

Nijipuka Nuhu is an illustrator VTuber who is half flapjack octopus, half human. Known as a “fully self-made VTuber” who handles everything from character design to Live2D modeling herself, she has gained widespread attention on social media for her high-quality illustrations and animations. She joined MillionProduction in July 2025 and was appointed as an official CLIP STUDIO PAINT ambassador in March 2026.

The book thoroughly covers the basic steps for drawing character illustrations, Nijipuka Nuhu’s signature techniques, how to draw mini/chibi characters, and animation production — her trademark specialty. It also features extensive bonus content including Q&A sections and behind-the-scenes insights that weren’t covered during livestreams, making it an enjoyable read for fans as well.

Special Dialogue with Shigure Ui

As a special feature, the book includes a dialogue with Shigure Ui, who is widely active as both an illustrator and VTuber. The “creative talk” between these two artists — both prolific creators as illustrators and VTubers — offers valuable insights for aspiring creators.

Nijipuka Nuhu herself commented, “It’s been one year since I started my VTuber activities in earnest, and I’ve been able to fulfill my long-held dream of publishing a book!”

Purchase Bonuses and Acrylic Stand Special Edition

Different purchase bonuses are available depending on the retailer. Amazon offers the cover illustration’s line art data as a gift, which can be used for coloring practice (available for purchases made by February 1, 11:59 PM). Animate and Gamers each offer a reproduction signed bromide with a message (both while supplies last).

Additionally, a special edition with an acrylic stand featuring the cover illustration has been confirmed for release exclusively at KADOKAWA Store.

Commentary and Outlook

The fact that a popular illustrator VTuber with 380,000 subscribers is publishing her first book through a major publisher like KADOKAWA symbolizes the growing recognition of VTubers’ value as creators in the publishing industry. The dialogue with Shigure Ui adds significant appeal, and the book is poised to attract a broad audience from illustration beginners to existing fans. This release is likely to pave the way for more VTuber-authored publications in the future.

Source: PR TIMES