Let me explain first. Basically, if you're looking for recommended creators who
don't use Hoyoverse characters, there aren't many of them. I'll be using
IWARA as the main reference here.
Originally, the site was focused purely on MMD dance videos — mostly sexy dances, sometimes with nudity, but nothing too extreme. It started out as a creator sharing and interaction platform.
But, well… human desire knows no limits. Once people discovered they could add more plugins and push the boundaries, things gradually became more and more explicit — and from there, it just got completely out of hand (lol).
You can search for creators you like using either the
Most Viewed (
https://www.iwara.tv/videos?sort=views) or
Most Liked (
https://www.iwara.tv/videos?sort=likes) sections.
By the way, IWARA has a blacklist feature. You can set tags like
Live2D,
HS2,
VAM, or
HMV to be blacklisted, so you won't see those types of works or their creators.
Also, a quick mention:
Fantia is another platform, but it's paid. Some creators post their works on IWARA to attract fans and drive traffic to Fantia. Once they gain enough followers or popularity, they often stop posting new content on IWARA altogether.
IWARA is currently the largest platform for MMD or similar 3D animation content. Important note — it's the
original creators who upload their own works there, not a site for pirated or reuploaded content.
So I recommend using those two filters (most viewed and most liked) to find good creators — it'll make your search a lot easier.
That said, more than half of the creators have already retired… For those who are still active, you'll usually find links to their
Patreon,
Fantia, or other subscription platforms on their profile page.
