Pixiv

Pixiv
Screenshot of Pixiv's homepage; 2013
Type of site
Artist community, SNS
Available inJapanese, Chinese, English, Korean
HeadquartersShibuya, Tokyo, Japan
OwnerPixiv Inc.
Created by
  • Takahiro Kamitani[1]
  • Takanori Katagiri[1]
URLwww.pixiv.net
CommercialYes
RegistrationOptional
LaunchedSeptember 10, 2007 (2007-09-10)
Current statusActive

Pixiv[a] (Japanese: ピクシブ, Hepburn: Pikushibu) is a Japanese online community for artists. It was first launched as a beta test on September 10, 2007, by Takahiro Kamitani and Takanori Katagiri. Pixiv Inc. is headquartered in Sendagaya, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan.[2] As of January 2024, the site consists of over 100 million members,[3] over 115 million illustration and manga and over 21 million novel work posted. Pixiv aims to provide a place for artists to exhibit their illustrations and get feedback via a rating system and user comments. Works are organized in an extensive tag structure which forms the backbone of the website.

  1. ^ a b "All for One: pixiv Management Pursues Accomplishment of the Team". Medium. July 16, 2015. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
  2. ^ "Pixiv Inc. company info" (in Japanese). Pixiv Inc. Archived from the original on 2010-09-14. Retrieved 2009-03-02.
  3. ^ "pixiv Has Topped 100 Million Total Registered Users: To Commemorate, pixiv's Posting Event 'My pixiv Memories' Will Celebrate Everyone's Best Memories With the Platform". Newswire. Retrieved January 24, 2024.


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