[August & September 2026] September will be a month of "new beginnings" as we try Live2D.

August was unexpectedly hectic with my main job, and there were many days when my creative work didn't progress as smoothly as I'd hoped.

Nevertheless, the things we've been building up little by little are definitely starting to take shape.

Hi everyone! This is Shirayuki Pochi.

Today, I'd like to quietly reflect on that August. I'd like to explain why I'm designating September as a "month of challenges" and summarize my creative plans for the coming months.

A "new step" follows stagnation.

September will be the month to take that first step.

Click here for our August goals.

[August & September 2026] September will be a month of "new beginnings" as we try Live2D.

Looking back on my creative activities in August

August is a new month. note This month, starting this new feature significantly increased the frequency of updates.

The blog and thumbnails have a similar feel and are indistinguishable, but I've just accepted that this is my own personal memo.

Even though my main job keeps me busy, I'm able to update a lot this month thanks to having an environment where I can immediately turn my ideas into reality.

You can access note and YouTube from the banners below.

We've also included some behind-the-scenes glimpses of the production process, so please feel free to take a look!

I published a paid article on note.

On August 25th,I've published a paid article on note.

The content is what I've been experimenting with for a long time.Task management by energy typeThis is a summary of the topic.

As an INTP, I often struggled with time management, and relying on "motivation" or "willpower" would frequently halt my creative process.

So, I decided to take the plunge. “A method for deciding tasks based on "brain energy levels" After switching to this method, my creative process became incredibly smooth!

This article delves deeply into that personal experience.

As a related article, I previously wrote "Task Management Techniques Based on Brain Energy Levels" This is an expanded version of the previous content.

I hope this reaches those who struggle with time management or feel overwhelmed by creative waves.

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As a side note, I drew an illustration of Shirayuki Pochi in an INTP version specifically for this occasion!

I'm wearing a white coat.

I'd like to gradually draw more different versions of her in a white coat.

Progress update on the Heart Forecast Respect Animation Project!

Production of the animation paying homage to Kokoro Yohou is slowly but surely moving forward.

The clapping motion ② has been successfully completed, and nowHeart Motion (Chinese dress)We are currently working on it.

I was fortunate enough to receive a request for the illustration of the maid outfit.

I haven't yet written an article about the behind-the-scenes aspects of this production, so I plan to write about it slowly in September.

To be honest, my main job was busier than expected in August, and I wasn't able to secure as much time for production as I'd hoped.

However, September should be relatively calm, so I'm looking forward to making steady progress on both the animation and the illustrations.

Creative goal for September: Start working on Live2D.

The theme for September is something I've been cherishing in my heart for a long time.“Start Live2D”Is.

Now, we're finally stepping into the world of Live2D.

After all, if the "my child" that I drew is there...I think it's natural to want to try it out.

My knowledge is still practically zero, but September will be a month where I learn little by little by getting my hands dirty.

We plan to share our creative process and insights here as well.

While I do have some concerns, such as "It's going to be difficult" or "What if I just fail and can't finish it?", the excitement of trying something new outweighs those worries!

The Heart Forecast Respect Animation Project has been completed.

The Heart Forecast respect animation is finally entering its final stages.

Currently Heart Motion (Chinese dress) We are currently working on this, and once it's finished, we plan to connect all the motions we've accumulated so far and create a single animation.

Thanks to your request for a Chinese dress, this final motion has gained a special touch. Thank you so much.

The quiet, step-by-step process of creation is finally nearing its culmination.

Started Live2D

My main goal for September is something I've kept in mind all along. A Challenge to Live2DIs.

I've always wanted to do Live2D.

Now that I've replaced my PC and my environment is set up, that "someday" has finally arrived.

I'm ready to tackle this project, making full use of my new PC and iPad, these two production environments.

However, at this point, I have zero knowledge.

I plan to proceed in a style where we learn by doing, starting with hands-on activities.

It may seem difficult, but if you get used to it little by little, I'm sure you'll be able to make it work.

I'm also considering selling Live2D models of characters I've designed myself someday.

I'd like to finish one next year.

New challenges always bring both fear and excitement.

Even so, I feel like I can take that step now.

summary:My creative goal for September is to start working on Live2D.

August was a month in which my creative cycle gradually began to get in order, thanks to starting a new blog on note.

Without stopping this momentum, SeptemberA new challenge: Live2DI will take the first step.

There's still so much I don't know, but I believe that the process of gradually shaping things as I learn is one of the joys of creation.

I want to continue challenging myself with many more things in the future.

I would be delighted if you would watch over my creative process as I continue to build upon it.

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Summary of articles and videos published in August

I published a few blog posts in August, though not many.

Production log for July and goal setting for August to be a month of "maintaining the status quo while pushing forward."

Looking back on my creative work in July, my theme for August will be "proactive status quo maintenance."
This article outlines guidelines for continuing creative work without undue strain.
We also look back on the production records of the heart forecast animations, variant illustrations, and short videos.

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This article explains the "copying + something extra" practice method, which involves incorporating your own characters into copying existing works to stabilize your art style and cultivate original expression.

"Copying + something else" involves adding a little bit of your own character's elements to a copy. A new practice method that simultaneously cultivates observation, interpretation, and expression skills.This article introduces [the topic].

This guide clearly explains why you can't create original art just by copying, provides steps to incorporate your own character designs starting today, and shows before-and-after transformations.

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A reflection summarizing the insights gained from 50 blog posts and the reasons why starting a Note account accelerated my creative process.

The power of accumulation that became apparent when my PC blog reached 50 posts,
This article summarizes the reasons why I, who failed at a reading blog, was able to continue with a creative writing blog.

Furthermore, the change that occurred after I started using note has made the creative cycle start to flow more smoothly,
I also share the moment when the division of roles between my blog, YouTube, and note.com clicked perfectly.

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Production record of recreating the conductor's motion in a yukata for the "Heart Forecast"

How can I use blogs and Note (a Japanese blogging platform) effectively to keep my creative flowing?

"Blog = Research lab," "note = Notebook," "YouTube = Platform for presentation"This article explains how the roles of these three locations meshed together, allowing the flow of ideation → organization → visualization to naturally begin to cycle.

This post documents the process by which my creative process took shape, using the "space" created by closing my reading blog to open a new base on note.

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I also post the blog content on YouTube and note.

If you'd like, I hope you'll enjoy it along with the behind-the-scenes look at the production process.
(Your channel subscriptions and requests are truly encouraging!)

Pochi

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Illustrator.
This blog is my growth diary as an illustrator.
Opened since June 2023.
Starting YouTube in January 2025.