AI Anime Video Generator
Bring illustrated characters and scenes to life as short animated clips. Start from a reference image so your character stays on model from one shot to the next.
- Reference images for character consistency
- Models tuned for illustrated motion
- Stylised looks, from soft to sharp
How to make an anime-style video
- 01
Prepare a reference of your character
Use a clean image of the character on a simple background. The reference is what keeps hair, eyes and outfit the same from shot to shot.
- 02
Describe the action and the style
Say what the character does and the look you want: soft pastel, sharp cel shading, painterly background. Keep the action to one clear movement per clip.
- 03
Generate shot by shot and join them
Make each shot separately, check that the character is still on model, and cut the shots together into a scene with your own music.
What people animate
Original characters
Give a character you designed their first moving shots, to test how they feel in motion.
Music videos and openings
Build stylised visuals for a track, an intro or a channel opening from a handful of shots.
Webcomic and story adaptations
Turn a key panel into a moving scene to promote a chapter or a project.
Concept and pitch reels
Show a studio, a publisher or a backer how a project could move before it is fully produced.
Keeping a character on model
In animation, a character that drifts from shot to shot, with different eyes, a changed hairstyle or an outfit that shifts, is called off model, and it is the first thing an audience notices. Generative video makes it a bigger risk than it is in hand-drawn work, because each clip is produced fresh, and the only continuity is what you supply.
The most reliable fix is a strong reference. A clear image of the character, with the main features visible and a plain background, gives the model something concrete to hold on to. Use the same reference for every shot in a scene and describe only what changes: the action, the camera, the lighting. Do not re-describe the character in new words each time.
Keep each shot simple. One character, one action and one camera idea per clip gives the cleanest result, and complicated choreography is where details fall apart. A scene built from five simple shots usually looks better than one ambitious shot that the model cannot fully hold together.
Choose the model for the style. Some are stronger on flat, graphic, cel-shaded looks, others on soft painterly ones, and the difference is large. Run a short test of the same reference on two models before you commit to making a whole scene with one of them.
Finally, edit like an animator. Hold on the strong frames, cut away from the weak ones, and use music and sound to carry the rhythm. Generated anime clips work best as ingredients in an edit, not as finished scenes on their own.
Anime video FAQ
How do I keep my character looking the same?
Use the same clean reference image in every shot and describe only what changes between shots, such as the action and the camera.
Can I use fan art or existing characters?
Use characters you created or have the right to use. Do not use another creator's work or a protected character without permission.
Which model is best for anime?
It varies by style. The models recommended for this scene are listed on this page, and a short test on two of them settles it quickly.
How long can a scene be?
Each clip is a few seconds. Make a scene by generating shots separately and joining them in an editor.
Related pages
Animate your first shot
Reference-image video models and every shot saved to your library for the edit.