Zundamon Video Creation Tips
How to Use the Hottest Commentary Character
Zundamon is a character based on zunda mochi (edamame rice cake) from the Tohoku region, and is the flagship voice of the VOICEVOX speech synthesis engine. Between 2022-2024, it rapidly rose as a commentary character replacing Yukkuri Reimu and Marisa.
Yukkuri vs Zundamon Comparison
| Item | Yukkuri (AquesTalk) | Zundamon (VOICEVOX) |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Quality | Mechanical/retro | Natural with rich emotion |
| Commercial Use | License ¥9,240 | Completely free |
| Emotion | Limited | Joy, sadness, whisper, etc. |
| Recognition | Legendary (20+ years) | Rapidly rising (2022~) |
| Character Assets | Touhou fan-made | Official lip-sync assets abundant |
Why Zundamon Is Popular
- VOICEVOX is free: Unlike AquesTalk, commercial use (YouTube monetization) is completely free
- Voice quality: Deep learning-based, much more natural than Yukkuri
- Emotion parameters: Adjustable for joy, sadness, anger, whisper, etc.
- Character assets: Rich official and fan-made lip-sync assets (PSDTool compatible)
- Speech style: Characteristic "~nanoda" ending is cute and gets good viewer reactions
Setting Up Zundamon in YMM4
- Install VOICEVOX → Select Zundamon voice
- Link VOICEVOX in YMM4 character settings
- Apply lip-sync assets (PSD) → Auto-sync expressions and mouth movements
- Set conversation partner character (Shikoku Metan, Kasukabe Tsumugi, etc.)
Popular Combinations (2-Character Dialogue)
Zundamon × Shikoku Metan: Most popular combo, Zundamon (questions) + Metan (explanations)
Zundamon × Kasukabe Tsumugi: Bright and upbeat atmosphere
Zundamon × Nurse Robot Type T: Calm explanation + reactions
Guidelines (Terms of Use) Notice
Zundamon is a character owned by SSS LLC
Must check usage guidelines (violence/sexual content restrictions)
VOICEVOX voice terms of use must also be checked separately
Credit notation: "VOICEVOX: Zundamon" recommended
Step-by-Step
Install VOICEVOX → Download Zundamon voice
Link VOICEVOX in YMM4 (Voice engine → Select VOICEVOX)
Download Zundamon lip-sync PSD assets → Apply to YMM4 character
Add conversation partner (Shikoku Metan recommended) → Set up 2-character dialogue
Use emotion parameters: high pitch for surprise, normal for explanation, low for emotion
Add "VOICEVOX: Zundamon" credit in description
Pros
- ✓ VOICEVOX completely free — zero license cost even with YouTube monetization
- ✓ More natural voice than Yukkuri reduces viewer drop-off
- ✓ Scene-specific mood creation with emotion parameters
- ✓ Aligns with 2024 trends, favorable for attracting new viewers
Cons
- ✗ Shorter history than Yukkuri, weak with retro/nostalgia fans
- ✗ Zundamon popularity has saturated channels using this character
- ✗ Must comply with usage guidelines (content restrictions)
- ✗ VOICEVOX supports Windows/Mac but voice generation is slow without GPU