LLM
GA
Open weights
Tanuki 8x8B
Japanese-language open model work
Release2025-11
Context33K
Max output—
Parameters47B
Local / VRAM24–48 GB
LicenseOpen weights
Overview
Tanuki 8x8B is a model in the LLM category from SB Intuitions. It was released in 2025-11. The vendor is based in Japan. Best for: Japanese-language open model work.
Notes: Positioning from the vendor site; specs, access and pricing can change — verify before production use.
Strengths
- Japanese training data
- Open weights
- MoE efficiency
Limits
- 32K context
- Japanese-first
Specifications
| Vendor | SB Intuitions |
|---|---|
| Category | LLM |
| Release | 2025-11 |
| Status | GA |
| License | Open weights |
| License name | Apache-2.0 |
| Commercial use | Not specified |
| Parameters | 47B |
| Active parameters | 8B |
| Architecture | MoE |
| Context window | 33K |
| Input modalities | Text |
| Output modalities | Text |
| Prompt types | Text |
| Negative prompts | No |
| Max outputs | 1 |
| Local deployment | Yes |
| VRAM | 24–48 GB |
| System RAM | 32–64 GB |
| API access | Yes |
| Pricing | Free (self-host / API) |
| Confidence | Medium |
| Vendor country | Japan |
| Vendor type | Open lab |
Pricing & hardware
Free (self-host / API)
This model can be self-hosted or run locally. Approximate GPU memory: 24–48 GB. Approximate system RAM: 32–64 GB. API access is available.