--- title: "Rakugaki AR App Takes Japan by Storm! Turn Flat Drawings into 3D Animals Instantly, with Download Link and a Simple 4-Step Guide" locale: "en" language: "en-HK" published: "2020-08-12T13:28:03+08:00" updated: "2026-03-17T23:02:08.379Z" canonical: "https://accordhk.com/blog/rakugaki-ar-app-takes-japan-by-storm-turn-flat-drawings-into-3d-animals-instantly-with-download-link-91" --- # Rakugaki AR App Takes Japan by Storm! Turn Flat Drawings into 3D Animals Instantly, with Download Link and a Simple 4-Step Guide Rakugaki AR is a new app from Japanese creative studio Whatever that turns flat drawings into 3D animals which you can even raise and feed like electronic pets. Shortly after its launch it went viral on Twitter. ## In brief Rakugaki AR is an iOS-only app from Japanese studio Whatever that uses AR to turn flat 2D drawings into 3D figures you can feed, photograph and record. Using it takes four steps: prepare a clear image, scan it, feed the figures, and take photos or videos. "らくがきAR" (Rakugaki AR) is a new app recently released by the Japanese creative studio Whatever. It can turn flat drawings into 3D [animals](), and you can even raise and feed them like electronic pets. Shortly after its launch it went viral on Twitter. Let's take a look at what makes it special! ## [Rakugaki AR]() App! The Hit Popular App from Japan Have you ever wondered what it would be like if your own drawings came to life? Shortly after its release, Japan's Rakugaki AR app quickly became a sensation and spread rapidly across the internet. Rakugaki AR uses augmented reality [AR]() technology to make flat 2D illustrations leap off the page and become three-dimensional 3D figures. It works on whiteboards, drawing paper, or notebooks, and is not limited to characters; emoticons or text work as well. It also has a feeding function that lets players interact with the creatures: you can feed them bananas, fish, carrots and other foods, and after eating they will even relieve themselves, just like an electronic pet, which is great fun! You can also use the built-in photo and video features to record your 3D doodles, whether to keep for yourself or to share with friends. However, for now it is only available on iOS, for users of an [iPhone]() or iPad, and it is very easy to use, requiring just 4 steps! 1. First, prepare the image you want to use. We recommend choosing a photo with a clear image and clean lines to make scanning easier. If you use materials with complex patterns or uneven surfaces, such as coins or packaging bags, the resulting 3D figure will be incomplete and may easily be missing a corner. 2. Open the app and point the camera at the image you want to scan. When a pink frame appears, tap the "+" at the bottom to start scanning. 3. The image becomes a 3D figure and jumps up off the paper. The figure that comes to life has a cardboard-cutout shape; although its body is flat, it is extremely lively, running and wandering around everywhere with plenty of energy. In addition, you can scan multiple images at the same time, so creating a family or even a zoo is no problem! 3. Tap on an empty spot to feed them. Different foods, such as apples, fish, bananas and cheese, will drop at random. The AR figures eat very quickly and clear the food in no time, and the leftover crumbs disappear naturally. AR animals are no different from ordinary pets: after eating, they also relieve themselves, which is adorable! Tap on an empty spot to feed them. 4. If you want to capture their lovely moments, press the two buttons at the bottom left and bottom right, which are the video recording and photo functions respectively. Go ahead and record videos and take photos as keepsakes! ## Shared by other netizens: Many netizens have already downloaded the Rakugaki AR app and joined the 3D family, sharing their creations with everyone on various social platforms. They can be seen on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook alike, which shows how popular the app is. Taiwanese illustrator 消極男子 and [Cherng馬來貘]() both shared their works on Facebook earlier. They are cute and charming, so everyone should give it a try! Original article: https://bit.ly/30BH8xN ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the Rakugaki AR app? Rakugaki AR is an app released by the Japanese creative studio Whatever. It uses AR technology to turn flat 2D drawings into 3D figures that you can feed like electronic pets. ### Which devices can use Rakugaki AR? For now, it is only available as an iOS version, so it can be used on an iPhone or iPad. ### What kind of image works best for scanning? The article recommends a photo with a clear image and clean lines. Materials with complex patterns or uneven surfaces, such as coins or packaging bags, produce incomplete 3D figures that may be missing a corner. ### What can you do with the 3D figures after scanning? You can scan several images at once, tap an empty spot to feed them foods such as apples, fish, bananas and cheese, and use the built-in buttons to record video or take photos.