[For Absolute Beginners] The Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Creating and Selling LINE Stickers with AI Illustrations | A Full Roadmap from Zero to First Revenue

“We live in an era where you can create and sell LINE stickers even if you can’t draw.”

This is by no means an exaggeration. With the evolution of AI image generation tools, even those with zero artistic talent can now create stickers that rival those of professionals. In fact, the number of people earning tens of thousands to over a hundred thousand yen per month as a side hustle is increasing.

However, when you try to get started, you might wonder:

• Which AI tool should I use?

• How do I apply to LINE?

• What is required to pass the review?

• What are the conditions for a sticker that sells?

Most people end up giving up before they even start because these questions keep popping up one after another.

In this note, I will explain the entire process from start to finish, with screenshots, for AI illustration beginners to create, sell, and earn their first revenue from LINE stickers.

This is literally an “all-inclusive” guide that integrates the know-how I gained through trial and error with the methods used by creators who consistently earn over 100,000 yen per month.

I have structured this so that you can start taking action the moment you finish reading, so please read until the end and take your first step today.

What you will gain from this note

• Understand the big picture of AI sticker sales in 30 minutes

• Clarify the necessary tools and costs

• Complete coverage from registration to application for LINE Creators Market with screenshots

• A concrete checklist to avoid rejection during the review process

• A realistic schedule to reach your first revenue

Introduction: Why “AI x LINE Stickers” Now?

The LINE sticker market is a massive marketplace targeting approximately 97 million LINE users in Japan. There is a definite demographic that purchases stickers on a daily basis, and stickers that are “a bit funny” or “niche and relatable” continue to sell consistently.

Until now, selling stickers was the domain of illustrators. However, the emergence of AI image generation has completely changed the situation.

3 Reasons Why AI x LINE Stickers Are Hot Right Now

1. You can enter even if you can't draw: You can create high-quality illustrations just by writing prompts

2. Mass production is possible: A set of 40 stickers can be produced in as little as one day

3. Competition is still low: The AI sticker market is just entering its full-scale phase

In fact, creators earning 50,000 to 300,000 yen per month with AI stickers are appearing one after another. Honestly, I feel that it is still plenty early enough to enter the market now.

Chapter 1: The Big Picture You Should Know Before Starting