Editing AzukiTiger

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{{Creator Infobox
| name         = AzukiTiger
| aliases      = Azuki · AzukiKemono
| occupation   = Software Engineer · VRChat Avatar Creator · Kemono Suiter
| known_for    = [[Mayu (Kemono Feline Avatar)]]
| languages    = English · Spanish
| company      = Azuki LLC
| website      = mayu.azuki.tech
| gumroad      = azukitiger.gumroad.com
| jinxxy       = jinxxy.com/azukitiger
| kofi         = ko-fi.com/azukitiger
| twitter      = x.com/AzukiKemono
| conventions  = TFF · FWA · ArFF · Anthrocon · Infurnity · FURUM
| status       = Active
}}

'''AzukiTiger''' (also known as '''Azuki''', online handle '''@AzukiKemono''') is a [[VRChat]] avatar creator, software engineer, bilingual kemono suiter, and the creator of the '''[[Mayu (Kemono Feline Avatar)]]''' — one of the most widely-used and technically accomplished avatar bases in VRChat's modern furry community. Operating under '''Azuki LLC''', Azuki distributes the Mayu avatar through official storefronts on Gumroad and Jinxxy, and maintains a dedicated official website at [https://mayu.azuki.tech mayu.azuki.tech].

Azuki describes himself as: '''LVL 32 Software Engineer, Kemono Suiter, VRChat Avatar Maker, Gym Fanatic and many hobbies. Speak English/Spanish.'''

== Background ==

AzukiTiger is a software engineer by profession — a background that visibly informs the technical quality and thoughtful construction of his avatar work. The Mayu avatar's optimized FX controller architecture, VRCFury integration, and careful use of VRChat SDK features reflect a developer's approach to avatar creation rather than a purely artistic one.

He is a '''kemono suiter''' — meaning he owns and wears a physical kemono-style fursuit — and the Mayu avatar's origin is directly tied to this: as Azuki himself stated on X (formerly Twitter):

<blockquote>
"Never posted this here, but I made an avatar based on my fursuit for VRChat!"
<br/>— <i>@AzukiKemono, X (Twitter)</i>
</blockquote>

This origin is significant for VRCHistory: the Mayu avatar began as a personal project — a digital recreation of Azuki's own kemono fursuit character — before being packaged, refined, and released commercially. It is simultaneously a self-portrait and a community tool.

Azuki is bilingual in English and Spanish, and reflects this in the Mayu community: the avatar's Discord server and support resources are provided in both languages — an uncommon accessibility feature in the VRChat avatar creator space.

He is an active convention attendee, with his X bio listing appearances at TFF (Texas Furry Fiesta), FWA (Furry Weekend Atlanta), ArFF, Anthrocon, Infurnity, and FURUM, among others.

== Profile ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Field !! Details
|-
| '''Creator Name''' || AzukiTiger
|-
| '''Aliases''' || Azuki, AzukiKemono
|-
| '''Profession''' || Software Engineer (day job) · VRChat Avatar Creator
|-
| '''Company''' || Azuki LLC (© 2026)
|-
| '''Known For''' || [[Mayu (Kemono Feline Avatar)]]
|-
| '''Languages''' || English & Spanish (bilingual)
|-
| '''Convention Presence''' || TFF, FWA, ArFF, Anthrocon, Infurnity, FURUM
|-
| '''Distribution Platforms''' || Gumroad, Jinxxy
|-
| '''Official Website''' || [https://mayu.azuki.tech mayu.azuki.tech]
|-
| '''Support Model''' || Purchaser-only Discord community + public Substance Painter files
|-
| '''Status''' || Active — ongoing Mayu development
|}

== The Mayu Avatar ==

The '''Mayu (Kemono Feline Avatar)''' is AzukiTiger's primary and flagship creation. It is a kemono-style feline avatar base designed for [[VRChat]] that has become a standard-setter for technical quality in the western VRChat furry avatar market.

''For the full dedicated article, see: [[Mayu (Kemono Feline Avatar)]]''

=== Design Philosophy ===

The Mayu avatar reflects several clear design principles that distinguish it from many competing bases:

* '''Technical depth over simplicity''' — The FX controller is described by Azuki himself as "optimized & complex, I'm not kidding!" — VRC controller parameters are used as Float type rather than their intended type, requiring care when merging other controllers. This is a deliberate trade-off: more expressive, but requires more sophisticated handling.
* '''Pre-purchase transparency''' — Substance Painter 2022 texturing files are made publicly available *before* purchase, allowing potential buyers to inspect and test the texturing workflow before committing.
* '''Try-before-you-buy''' — Free public VRChat avatar versions (Tora and Oyama variants) are available for anyone to try in-world before purchasing.
* '''Ongoing updates included''' — Azuki's release model provides all future updates to purchasers at no additional cost.
* '''Bilingual community support''' — English and Spanish support is explicitly provided in the Mayu Discord server.

=== Mayu v1 — Technical Specifications ===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Component !! Polygon Count !! Materials
|-
| Body mesh || 38,600 || 3
|-
| Hoodie & collar mesh || 8,745 || 1
|-
| Pants mesh || 3,530 || 1
|-
| Arm & leg warmers || 4,424 || 1
|-
| Collar only mesh || 3,469 || 1
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! VRChat Feature !! Status
|-
| PC Performance Rank || Medium
|-
| Quest Performance Rank || Very Poor
|-
| Full Body Tracking (FBT) || ✅ Compatible
|-
| Face Tracking || ✅ Ready (Unified Expressions prefab included)
|-
| MMD Visemes || ✅ Compatible
|-
| AudioLink || ✅ Ready
|-
| Eye Hypnosis || ✅ Compatible
|-
| Heart Rate (HRtoVRC) || ✅ Compatible
|-
| VRCFury || Required (must be installed)
|-
| Shader || Poiyomi Toon (required for decals, emissions, alpha, UV tile discard)
|-
| Resonite Compatibility || Partial (not guaranteed out of the box)
|}

=== Mayu v2 — Additions & Changes ===

Version 2.0 expanded the base significantly:

* '''New body variants''' — Tora (38,168 polygons) and Oyama (38,422 polygons) with mix-and-match ear and tail combinations
* '''New clothing''' — Jacket (7,267 polygons), Joggers (5,512 polygons), Underwear (4,778 polygons)
* '''New accessory''' — Tuna prop (2,604 polygons)
* '''New blendshapes''' — Puffy cheeks, updated butt physique, iris highlight shape customization
* '''Security system''' — Ownership verification layer added to the upload process
* '''Improved heartbeat''' — Enhanced HRtoVRC integration

=== Interactions & Customization ===

The Mayu avatar features an extensive set of interactive features — a hallmark of Azuki's approach to experiential richness:

==== Interactions ====
Head rubs, belly rubs, cheeks interaction, ear pull, cheese slap, nose boop, feet poke, tail pull, hoodie strings pull, and bell sound physics.

==== Customization Sliders ====
Gaze direction, pupil shape, eyebrow shape, whisker configuration, long muzzle toggle, saber tooth teeth, female chest option, cheek fluff density, ear style, eyelash toggle, and retractable claws.

==== Physics ====
VRChat PhysBones on: cheek fluff, whiskers, ears, nose, face cheeks, butt cheeks, tail, and toes — plus hoodie strings and hood. Muzzle and feet serve as global colliders.

=== Package Contents ===

Each purchase includes:

* Unity Package (PC and Quest prefab variants)
* Substance Painter 2022 texturing files
* Blender source file for mesh modification
* Video tutorials for setup and VRChat upload
* Access to the purchaser-only Discord community

=== Distribution & Licensing ===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Channel !! Link
|-
| Gumroad (primary) || [https://azukitiger.gumroad.com/l/mayu azukitiger.gumroad.com/l/mayu]
|-
| Jinxxy (alternative) || [https://jinxxy.com/azukitiger/mayu jinxxy.com/azukitiger/mayu]
|-
| Official Website || [https://mayu.azuki.tech mayu.azuki.tech]
|}

Key licensing notes:
* '''Non-refundable''' — digital goods cannot be returned
* '''Substance Painter files publicly available''' — anyone can download texturing files pre-purchase to assess quality
* '''Commission-friendly''' — texture commissions are allowed without extra licensing; the base license covers commissioned work
* '''Redistribution prohibited''' — sharing, reselling, or rehosting files for others who haven't purchased is not permitted
* '''Free texture commission path''' — commissioners who don't own the base can access the public Substance Painter files for texture work

=== Community ===

The Mayu avatar has its own dedicated Discord community, accessible only to purchasers. The community serves as a hub for:

* Setup help and technical support
* Avatar adoption posts (community members sharing custom Mayu avatars for others to use)
* Asset and add-on discovery
* VRChat event attendance and social gatherings
* Community showcases and creator networking

== Technical Significance ==

AzukiTiger's Mayu represents a particular moment in VRChat avatar evolution — the convergence of '''professional software engineering discipline''' with '''kemono/furry aesthetic sensibility'''. Several choices reflect this:

* The FX controller's use of Float parameters as a universal type (rather than mixing Bool/Int/Float) reflects a deliberate architectural decision to maximize expression range at the cost of developer-friendliness — a trade-off a software engineer would consciously make.
* The inclusion of HRtoVRC heart rate integration means the avatar can display the wearer's real-time biological heartbeat in VR — a deeply immersive feature rarely included at the base level.
* Eye Hypnosis compatibility and AudioLink readiness are both community-standard integrations that require explicit developer support; their inclusion reflects awareness of the broader VRChat creator ecosystem.
* The security verification layer introduced in Mayu 2.0 — linking the uploaded avatar build to verified purchaser status — is an anti-piracy measure that reflects both a developer's problem-solving instinct and a creator's economic concern.

== Archival Note ==

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'''📋 Attribution Correction:''' An earlier version of the [[Kingsley Vega]] article on this wiki incorrectly attributed the Mayu avatar to a creator named "Laska 69." Research confirms the Mayu (Kemono Feline Avatar) is created solely by AzukiTiger / Azuki LLC. The Kingsley Vega article should be updated to reflect the correct attribution. "Laska 69" may refer to a texture artist or commissioner who created a custom Mayu texture for King's specific avatar — not the base creator.
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== Online Presence ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Platform !! Handle / Link
|-
| Official Website || [https://mayu.azuki.tech mayu.azuki.tech]
|-
| Gumroad || [https://azukitiger.gumroad.com azukitiger.gumroad.com]
|-
| Jinxxy || [https://jinxxy.com/azukitiger jinxxy.com/azukitiger]
|-
| Ko-fi (Support) || [https://ko-fi.com/azukitiger ko-fi.com/azukitiger]
|-
| X (Twitter) || [https://x.com/AzukiKemono @AzukiKemono]
|}

== See Also ==

* [[Mayu (Kemono Feline Avatar)]] — Dedicated article for the Mayu avatar *(stub — to be created)*
* [[Rezillo Ryker]] — Creator of the [[The Rexouium|Rexouium]]; parallel figure in the furry avatar creator space
* [[The Rexouium]] — Another major furry avatar base for comparison
* [[Furality]] — Major VRChat furry convention where Mayu avatars are commonly seen
* [[Category:Avatar Creators]]
* [[Category:Furry Community]]

== External Links ==

* [https://mayu.azuki.tech Official Mayu Website]
* [https://azukitiger.gumroad.com/l/mayu Mayu — Gumroad Listing]
* [https://jinxxy.com/azukitiger/mayu Mayu — Jinxxy Listing]
* [https://mayu.azuki.tech/avatar/texturing/substance-painter Mayu Substance Painter Files (Public)]
* [https://ko-fi.com/azukitiger Ko-fi — Support AzukiTiger]
* [https://x.com/AzukiKemono X/Twitter — @AzukiKemono]

== References ==

* mayu.azuki.tech — Official Mayu website (© 2026 Azuki LLC)
* azukitiger.gumroad.com/l/mayu — Gumroad product listing
* jinxxy.com/azukitiger/mayu — Jinxxy product listing with full feature breakdown
* @AzukiKemono on X — Creator self-description and Mayu origin tweet
* Mayu v1 & v2 package statistics (via community documentation)
* Last documented: April 19, 2026

[[Category:VRChat Creators]]
[[Category:Avatar Creators]]
[[Category:Furry Community]]
[[Category:Kemono Community]]
[[Category:Software Engineers]]
[[Category:Bilingual Creators]]
[[Category:Active Creators]]