CLIP STUDIO PAINT (クリスタ)
Business Profile
Core Value Proposition
[CLIP STUDIO PAINT] provides an all-in-one illustration, manga, and animation painting solution available on PC and mobile/tablet that enables high-quality drawing with extensive brushes, materials, and 3D tooling, along with cross-device workflows and asset integration.
Target Customer
{"Manga artists","Illustrators / Concept artists","Animators / animation studios","Designers and artists creating comics, art, and animation","Educators and institutions (volume licensing for schools)"}
Key Differentiator
Integrated 2D/3D workflow tailored for manga/comics and animation, with extensive built-in and marketplace assets (40k+ brushes, 100k+ assets), 3D pose/reference tools (3D figure, hand scanner), vector capabilities, and two work modes (Studio Mode and Simple Mode) for flexible, high-quality digital drawing across devices.
Implementation Timeline
Free trial available; immediate access to features after download; ongoing updates and asset libraries provided through the platform; value can be realized from initial use of brushes, assets, and basic manga/animation workflows.
Pain Points
- 1Need for a professional-grade toolset that covers illustration, manga layout, and animation in one product
- 2Limited access to a large library of ready-to-use brushes and assets for fast production
- 3Difficulty achieving consistent, high-quality lines and coloring efficiently across pages and scenes
Key Features
- 140,000+ brushes available for use
- 2100,000+ free assets/materials available via CLIP STUDIO ASSETS
- 33D figure/pose support with adjustable default poses and 3D assets (3Dデッサン人形, 3D hand scanner)
- 4Vector and raster capabilities with advanced painting/inking tools, selection, and masking
- 5Time-lapse export, color correction and filters, perspective guides, and deformation tools (Puppet Warp, mesh deformation)
- 6Studio Mode and Simple Mode for different workflows and user preferences
- 7Cross-device availability (iPad, Android, Windows, macOS, iPhone) with cloud storage (10GB) and subscription/licensing options
- 8Manga-specific features: paneling, speech balloons, text, tone, speed lines, and multi-page management
Target Customer Industries
Decision Makers
- 1漫画家
- 2イラストレーター
Client Results
- 1High-quality artwork with efficient workflows (tight line work, coloring, and effects)
- 2Ability to manage multi-page manga and animation projects within a single tool
- 3Access to a broad ecosystem of brushes and assets that accelerates production
Competitive Advantages
- 1All-in-one solution for illustration, manga production, and animation
- 2Large built-in and community-supplied asset library (brushes and materials)
- 3Strong 3D support for posing and reference, plus vector capabilities for scalable artwork
- 4Cross-platform, cloud storage, and multi-device workflow
- 5Official community and learning resources (CLIP STUDIO TIPS, CLIP STUDIO ASK,クリエイター検定)
Key Benefits
Case Studies & Success Stories
Pro illustrator uses CLIP STUDIO PAINT as an essential multi-skill tool
A professional illustrator started CLIP STUDIO PAINT at launch and has since relied on it for illustration and manga page management, praising compatibility with Photoshop brushes and timelapse export, with ongoing updates meeting evolving needs.
Manga artist emphasizes ease of expression and productivity
A manga artist notes using CLIP STUDIO PAINT for the past two years, highlighting rapid exploration of new expressions and digital workflows that enable finishing projects efficiently, with confidence that the tool enables professional-level output.
Additional Product Information
Product Description
A paint and illustration software/app designed for comics, illustration, and animation, offering brush customization, 3D posing tools, asset libraries, and cross-device support with cloud storage and professional features for manga and animation production.
Target Market
Professional and aspiring manga artists, illustrators, animators, design studios, publishers, and educational institutions requiring a comprehensive digital art toolset
Unique Value Proposition
A single, user-friendly platform that combines high-end drawing tools, 3D references, vast asset libraries, and dedicated manga/animation features across multiple devices, enabling efficient, high-quality production for comics and animation.
Technical Requirements
Supported on iPad, Android, Windows, macOS, and iPhone; features include CLIP STUDIO ASSETS, cloud storage (10GB), and cross-device syncing; includes various license/plan options (PRO, EX, and downloadable licenses).
Pricing Model
Subscription plans: PRO from 100円/月〜, EX from 300円/月〜; downloadable license options: PRO 6,400円 (Windows/macOS), EX 26,900円 (Windows/macOS); cloud storage of 10GB; additional perks during subscription (monthly free asset downloads, CLIPPY access, etc.); free trial available.
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