About MMD
MMD Resource Website Compilation
An introduction to commonly used MMD resource websites, including models, scenes, actions, and more.
Model House
Model House
A model distribution sharing website powered by domestic enthusiasts.
- Introduction: Well-established with professional distribution procedures (following authors, leaving comments, liking, blocking, etc.)
- Resources: Most models come from domestic mobile game companies, such as “Arknights,” “Punishing: Gray Raven,” “Honkai Impact 3,” etc. You can also find many in-game scenes.
- Advantages:
- Supports action sharing
- Built-in model action preview
- Supports external links from Bilibili
- Disadvantages: Lacks small objects like chairs, sofas, and televisions, and currently has low visibility, resulting in fewer contributors.
B Bowl (Requires VPN)
B Bowl
One of the oldest MMD model sharing websites in Japan.
- Introduction: Although some authors have moved to other sites, there is still a large amount of resources, with most models coming from various anime characters, such as Touhou Project, Yu-Gi-Oh!, FGO, etc.
- Advantages:
- Rich resources, including models, scenes, actions, small objects, and V-tuber voice sources.
- Disadvantages:
- Most high-quality resources require distribution passwords, which can be found on authors’ Twitter, NICO static images, or NICO distribution videos.
- Often requires a VPN to access.
- When searching for model resources, use the character’s name in Japanese.
- Note: This website also has an 18+ section that can assist with modeling and modification.
NICO3D (Requires VPN)
NICO3D
A 3D model sharing website under niconico.
- Introduction: Initially had a momentum to rival B Bowl, featuring revolutionary model previews.
- Advantages: Offers newer types of resources, including popular V-tuber models, mobile game models, and animation models.
- Disadvantages:
- Requires a VPN.
- Requires registration for a nico account.
D Station (Requires VPN)
DeviantArt
A commonly used sharing website for creators in Europe and America.
- Introduction: Not strictly an MMD resource website; resources are diverse and include textures, 3DMAX models, Maya models, Blender models, etc.
- Advantages:
- Models generally have a Western style and may come from various single-player masterpieces, such as Devil May Cry, Horizon, etc.
- Contains a large amount of non-human resources, such as various dragons; if you need monster models, this is a good place to check.
- Disadvantages:
- MMD models are hard to find; it is recommended to add “MMD” as a suffix when searching.
- Model quality varies; some may be poorly rigged, requiring significant adjustments after download.
Special VPVP (Requires VPN)
VPVP Wiki
More like an index website, it collects a large number of model URLs and acquisition methods shared by authors in Japan.
- Introduction: Created a collection directory for series like Idolmaster, Touhou Project, V-tuber, etc., where you can find models of different styles created by various authors for different characters.
- Advantages: Notes authors, distribution videos/static images, download addresses, and password acquisition methods.
- Disadvantages: As it is a Japanese website, you may need to use Japanese translation software for indexing.
Other Resource Sites
Genshin Impact Models
MMD model resources for characters from the game Genshin Impact.