Digital PaperCraft "SHIRYU"(Paper Dragon)

🌏English version of the software. The Japanese version is in a separate section.

🪄 Magical Papercraft Software — “SHIRYU” (Paper Dragon) - Born in Japan

Create your own 3D papercraft with just a few clicks!

SHIRYU is a digital papercraft design software that lets even a 10-year-old craft 3D paper models easily.

From 3D modeling to auto-printing, it covers everything you need to bring paper creations to life.

Design your model, print the pattern automatically, and assemble the real thing — the finished paper sculpture will perfectly match the 3D model on your screen!

Research shows that papercraft improves dexterity, spatial recognition, and creativity.

SHIRYU blends the charm of hands-on crafting with the fun of digital design,

making it ideal for families, classrooms, and creative minds of all ages.

🧩 Key Features

Design 3D models in minutes — auto-generate complex shapes

Combine and move multiple parts freely

One-click printing of cutting/folding layouts

DXF export for CAD / Blender workflows

Use it even without a printer as a 3D modeling starter tool

Free updates for licensed users

Commercial use permitted

🎉 Why you’ll love it

Enjoy creative time with your family or friends.

Gift your finished model or keep it as a personal collection piece —

the joy of “building life from paper” awaits you.

“SHIRYU turns ordinary paper into extraordinary imagination.”

📘 Technical Notes

Patented design (JP Patent Disclosure 2006-309363 / Utility Model No.3070126)

Research references:

[1] Funaki et al., Jpn. Cognitive Psychology Conf. Proc., 2018

[2] Takeuchi, Jpn. Educational Psychology Conf., 2016

[3] Linn & Petersen, Child Development, 1985

[4] Yonemura & Furukawa, NICOGRAPH 2012, 115-118

English version of the official website

Magical papercraft with SHIRYU

https://craft.inazuma7.co.jp/index_en.html

System requirements

OS: Windows 10 / 11

Memory: 2 GB or more

Storage: about 70 MB free space

Display: 800 × 600 pixels or higher

Printer: required for printing templates

For best results, we recommend slightly thicker paper. Many postcard-compatible inkjet printers can handle it.

Update History

[2025-11-26]

Software International Edition 1.7.3 Released