pixivision - Illustration features tagged ugoira

Ugoira of Characters Dancing - Born to Boogie

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +0900

These animated illustrations, called ugoira, capture the unbridled energy and joy of dance as characters bust out their best moves. Every single frame beautifully captures the subtleties of characters in motion, vividly bringing them to life.

Hit the floor with this collection of ugoira featuring characters dancing.

Ugoira Featuring Hatsune Miku - Moving to the Music

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 18:00:00 +0900

Famous for countless iconic songs, virtual singer Hatsune Miku celebrated the 18th anniversary of her creation in August 2025. On pixiv, fans have brought her to life in animated illustrations known as ugoira. These moving artworks capture her infectious energy and charm, vividly bringing this beloved diva to life.

Feel the rhythm with this collection of ugoira featuring Hatsune Miku.

[Featured Articles] Ugoira Animated Illustrations - Must-See Again and Again!

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0900

On pixivision, we often share features highlighting incredible ugoira, or animated illustrations, posted to pixiv!

In addition to still artworks, the ugoira (lit. moving illustration) feature on pixiv allows creators to upload pieces that come alive with subtle movement. From the sway of hair and clothing to delicate gestures and expressions, countless works capture these details with stunning precision.

This time, we’re rounding up past features of ugoira that you’ll want to watch on repeat. From Pokémon and chibi animations to irresistibly cute moments and breezy, wind-swept scenes!

These are tons of fun to watch, but they’ll also give you inspiration for your own art. Get moving with these features highlighting ugoira!

Ugoira Featuring Pokémon - Make Your Wonderful Dream a Reality ♡

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0900

Did you know that pixiv has a feature called ugoira, which allows you to create and upload animated illustrations? Like GIFs, animated illustrations have a different charm from still ones and allow artists to be more expressive. If you want to see your favorite Pokémon come to life—and who doesn’t?!—now’s your chance to take advantage of this feature!

Ready to get your daily dose of cuteness? Check out the illustrations below and enjoy the adorable, comical movements of these beloved munchkins!

Ugoira Featuring Characters Dancing - Move Your Feet To The Rhythm Of The Beat ♪

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0900

Did you know that pixiv has a feature called ugoira, which allows you to create and upload animated illustrations? Like GIFs, animated illustrations have a different charm from still ones and allow artists to be more expressive. If you’ve ever wanted to see your favorite character dance—especially if they’re not the dancing type—now’s your chance to take advantage of this feature!

Ready to show off your moves on the dance floor? Put on some tunes, check out the illustrations below, and dance like nobody’s watching!

Ugoira Where You Can “Feel the Breeze” - A Moment to Cool Down

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 17:00:00 +0900

Did you know that pixiv has a feature called ugoira, which allows you to create and upload animated illustrations? Like GIFs, animated illustrations have a different charm from still ones and allow artists to be more expressive. And what better way to use this feature than for posting breezy drawings that will help you beat the summer heat?

Feeling hot and sweaty? Check out the illustrations below and imagine that lovely breeze tickling your hair! If you try hard enough, you might just succeed in cooling yourself down!

Ugoira Featuring Characters Eating - It’s Munchy Time ♡

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 17:00:00 +0900

Did you know that pixiv has a feature called ugoira, which allows you to create and upload animated illustrations? Like GIFs, animated illustrations have a different charm from still ones and allow artists to be more expressive. And what could be cuter than seeing your favorite characters munching delicious food and looking absolutely blissed out?

Are you ready for a treat for your eyes and soul? Check out the illustrations below for some adorable munching scenes that are guaranteed to make you squeal with joy!

A Collection of Stinking Adorable Ugoira - Irresistibly Cute ♡

Mon, 06 May 2024 17:00:00 +0900

Did you know that pixiv has a feature called ugoira, which allows you to create and upload animated illustrations? Like GIFs, animated illustrations have a different charm from still ones and allow artists to be more expressive. Every now and then, you might come across an ugoira that’s so stinking cute you can’t help but smile at the sight of it. On pixiv, illustrations like these are sometimes tagged #なにこれかわいい (nanikore kawaii, lit. “What is this cute thing?”). From chibis with squishy cheeks to adorable roundish creatures, the following ugoira will surely brighten your day!

Check out the illustrations below for your daily dose of cuteness!

A Collection of Pixel Art Ugoira - Nostalgic and Futuristic

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 18:00:00 +0900

Did you know that pixiv has a feature called ugoira, which allows you to create and upload animated illustrations? Like GIFs, animated illustrations have a different charm from still ones and allow artists to be more expressive. In particular, ugoira of pixel art can evoke feelings of nostalgia, and their simplified boxy aesthetic can easily transport you to the past or have you hankering for the early days of the internet regardless of your age.

Which style of pixel art do you enjoy the most? Keep scrolling to discover the many types of pixel art created by our talented users, ranging from nostalgic to futuristic!

Animated Drawings Featuring Flowers - Bloom and Grow Forever

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 17:00:00 +0900

Did you know that pixiv has a feature called ugoira, which allows you to create and upload animated illustrations? Like GIFs, animated illustrations have a different charm from still ones and allow artists to be more expressive. Ugoira of flowers can be particularly fun to look at, and their many expressions as they dance in the wind or endlessly loop from bud to blossom have an allure that’s hard to tear your eyes away from.

Today, we have a collection of animated illustrations featuring various forms of flowers. Enjoy!

A Collection of Pixel Art Ugoira - Taking Things Back a Bit

Sat, 07 Jan 2023 17:00:00 +0900

The pixelated art style is one that brings up a lot of nostalgia for the early days of the internet, right? Back then, even the best images were made up of so few pixels that everything had a sort of boxy look to it. Seeing some of today's more popular characters depicted in this style is sure to bring a smile to many, especially those of a certain age.

Naofumi Iwatani (from The Rising of the Shield Hero) and Kaede Honjo (from BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense) are two prominent shield users who've been given a whole new pixelated look.

Have any of the illustrations below got you connecting the dots?

A Collection of Ugoira Works - Moving Pictures That Move You

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0900

Ugoira are works of art found on pixiv that incorporate movement. For example, grass and trees swaying in the wind or the sky slowly changing as time passes are artistic creations that can only be achieved with Ugoira. Each one is like an immersive mini-adventure.

Have any of the captivating artworks below drawn you into their world?

Collection of Ugoira Artworks - Art that Can't Keep Still

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 18:00:00 +0900

In the mood for art that not only moves you, but moves as well? Search the #ugoira tag on pixiv and you'll see many wonderful illustrations that include subtle movements in a continuous loop. Imagine seeing an image that can actually blink back at you!

Giorno Giovanna (from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure) looks practically ethereal as a "golden wind" passes over him.

Have any of the illustrations below moved you?

Animations of Works In Progress - Capturing the Creative Process

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 18:00:00 +0900

Have you ever heard of Ugoira (うごイラ)? The art form takes its name from an abbreviation of “ugoku irasuto”, which literally means “moving illustration”. Similar to GIFs, Ugoira are beautifully vivid and often intricately detailed images that are made to move slightly. Unlike GIFs, however, the animation is usually of a higher quality and so they’re perfect for capturing an artist’s creative process.

Which Ugoira WIP below sets your imagination in motion?

Collection of Pixel Art and Animations - Never Going Out of Style

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 17:00:00 +0900

Pixel art is one of those styles that will never die and is likely to evoke some level of nostalgia in almost every gamer around the globe.

While the latest trending games might have drifted away from this aesthetic, it's always interesting to look back on older titles, or even reinterpretations of our favorite characters in this art style.

Which of the featured artwork would you actually see fit in an arcade game?

Animations of Attractive Men - Practically Lifelike!

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 18:00:00 +0900

If you’re unfamiliar, ugoira (うごイラ, lit. “moving illustration”) are a type of animated work on pixiv. This style of animation gives the artist more fine tuning options than in gifs and even grants the viewer playback control.

The result is amazingly detailed animated images. Which work do you think is most impressive?

Making Backgrounds (Towns, Buildings, Nature, Indoors) - From Start to Finish, Take it All in!

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 18:00:00 +0900

"#Making Backgrounds" introduces how an artist draws the stunning landscapes and sceneries of their work. There are many Ugoira on pixiv that show the valuable production process of these drawings. From character designs to the endless amount of detail in the streets and buildings, there is a lot you can learn just by looking at these works of art.

Today we are featuring drawings that show the makings of a background. Here's something artists and non-artists alike can enjoy!

Pixel Ugoira - Like the world in a video game!

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 17:00:00 +0900

The very sight of these pixel ugoira (moving illustrations) will warm your heart with nostalgia. Watching such pictures come to life will make you feel as though you've gone astray into a world of the very video games you used to play some time ago.

This time we are featuring pixel ugoira. Enjoy!

"Smooth Movement" Drawings - Sure to become a habit♡

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 17:00:00 +0900

The smooth movement of these ugoira (moving illustrations) will make you want to stare at your screen for hours on end. pixiv has many works like these that will have you laughing and screaming, "This is amazing!"

This time we are featuring addictive illustrations that move smoothly. Enjoy. You may need to wait a few seconds for the image to load depending on the device you are using.

I want to know the secret behind this wonderful drawing♡ Making-of Ugoira

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 17:00:00 +0900

Everyone is curious about how beautiful illustrations that catch our eyes were made! If you want to find out about how an illustration was created, why don't you take a look at these making-of steps that are posted as ugoira (moving illustrations)? These ugoira may either help you understand how the illustrations were developed or make you think about even more questions... These moving illustrations may even inspire people who don't normally draw to grab a pen and start drawing.

This time we're featuring making-of ugoira. These ugoira may take a while before they start moving, but enjoy nonetheless!