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KUKU: A New Character Project
Co-Created by 8 Billion People

Characters that anyone can use freely. Fan works OK · Commercial use OK · Monetization OK.
Hand-drawn, AI, or any method - all are welcome.

✓ Fan Works OK
✓ Commercial Use OK
✓ AI Welcome

What is KUKU?

KUKU is a character and story world that anyone in the world can use freely.
The setting is a place where trees and light live together—"The Tree Village".
Whether hand-drawn or AI, you can participate in this world in any way.

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Open Access

Characters and world settings are freely available for anyone to use and create with

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All Expressions Welcome

AI, hand-drawn, photography, music, video - no style restrictions

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Monetization OK

Within guideline limits, you can monetize your works as your own creation

6 Characters

Each with unique personalities. Use them freely to create your own stories

Hinoki
Hinoki
Sakura
Sakura
Mizuki
Mizuki
Fuji
Fuji
Lino
Lino
Sazanka
Sazanka
📦 Download Character Images

ZIP format | Completely Free

⚠️ Important License Notice
KUKU is NOT CC0 (Public Domain).
Copyright © FOMUS. All rights reserved.
License: KUKU Open Use License

The World of KUKU

The above-ground "Tree Village" and the underground "Suikon District".
A mystical story woven by two worlds.

🌳 The Tree Village

The above-ground settlement where the KUKUs live. Giant ancient trees stand tall in a beautiful landscape in harmony with nature.

🌌 Suikon District

A mystical world of roots spreading far beneath the Tree Village. A sanctuary where forest memories accumulate and ancient wisdom and secrets sleep.

Getting Started (3 Simple Steps)

Anyone can easily start creating right now

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Download Images

Get character images for free

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Create

Hand-drawn / Photography / AI - any method is free. Short works are OK

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Share

Post on social media with #KUKUART. Eligible for official features and awards

💡 For commercial use: Free up to $140,000 annual revenue. Above that requires prior application.

Latest News

NEW

1st Short Movie Contest

Submission Period: November 1, 2025 - January 11, 2026

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Grand Prize $400
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Excellence Award $100
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Your creativity grows KUKU's story.
A new character IP that 8 billion people can participate in.