
AI Anime Generator for Art & Videos
Turn a prompt or photo into anime art, then bring your character to life with image-to-video. Make character portraits, manga-style artwork, and short animated scenes.

Three ways to start an anime project
Create an original character
Specify the character’s silhouette, hairstyle, outfit, and expression. Generate a still you can reuse as a reference.
Open Image GeneratorTurn a portrait into anime art
Use a clear, well-lit photo you have permission to use. Describe the linework, palette, and details you want to keep.
Restyle a photoAnimate an anime still
Upload the chosen frame and describe one motion, such as a turn, a blink, or fabric moving in the wind.
Open Video GeneratorHow to use the AI Anime Generator
Design the reference frame
Describe the character, setting, lighting, and visual style. Save one clean portrait or full-body view.
Animate one action at a time
Start from the approved still. Give the character one action and specify whether the camera should move.
Check continuity and edit the cut
Compare the eyes, colors, outfit, and pose across shots. Assemble your best takes, then add titles and sound in the editor.
Prompts to try
Retro cel animation
Hand-drawn anime frame of a bicycle courier with a teal jacket and round glasses on a rooftop at dusk. Use fine ink outlines, warm peach rim light, and a restrained blue palette.
Soft fantasy portrait
Anime portrait of an apprentice cartographer in a lantern-lit shop. Soft watercolor textures, moss-green scarf, gold light, and consistent face and clothing details.
Animate a character still
Use the attached anime frame. Hold the face and costume design. The character looks up, one loose strand of hair moves, and the paper lantern sways once. Keep the camera still.
Choose a workflow
Image Generator
Develop the character’s look, pose, and palette before generating motion.
Create anime artKling 4.0
Test deliberate movement and check supported controls where a particular starting or ending pose matters.
Explore Kling 4.0Seedance 2.0
Test reference-led shots and compare whether character details remain recognizable across takes.
Explore Seedance 2.0What you can make
Original characters
Develop recurring heroes, side characters, and expression sheets.
Manga and webtoon art
Create cover concepts, story panels, and character turnarounds.
Anime Shorts
Animate one memorable action in a vertical frame.
Profile pictures and avatars
Restyle a portrait, or add a voice to an approved character still.
Talking PhotoAnime-style brand videos
Create a mascot reveal or short brand story using approved assets.
Game and story concepts
Visualize characters and worlds, then animate a key moment for a pitch.
Frequently asked questions
What is an AI anime generator?
It creates anime-style artwork from text or images and can animate a selected still into a short clip.
Can I try AKOOL for free?
Check the current plan and the credit estimate in the editor before generating. See AKOOL pricing
Can I turn my photo into anime?
Yes. Start with a sharp, well-lit portrait and describe the look and identifying details you want to preserve.
Can I turn anime art into a video?
Yes. Import an anime still into Image to Video and describe one clear action.
What anime styles can I try?
Use style descriptions such as retro cel, chibi, inked action, or hand-painted fantasy. Describe palette, linework, and lighting.
How do I keep the same character across scenes?
Reuse an approved reference where supported, repeat the character’s defining details, and compare each take.
What makes a good anime prompt?
State the subject, outfit, setting, style, lighting, and one action. Change one detail at a time as you iterate.
Can I use the result commercially?
Check your plan and model terms and the rights to any source images, characters, or voices.
How do I turn an anime image into a short video?
Start with a finished character frame and describe one clear movement, such as a blink, a head turn, or wind moving through hair. Specify the camera movement separately. Review the generated clip for changes to the eyes, hands, costume, and background before using it.
Why does my anime character change between shots?
Changes in framing, lighting, or the reference image can lead to different character details. Reuse the same approved reference, repeat the defining outfit and facial details, and keep each shot focused on one action. Compare the results and regenerate shots that do not match.
How can I make a longer anime story?
Plan the story as a sequence of short shots. Create a reference frame for each shot, animate it, and assemble the selected clips in a video editor. Add dialogue, music, and captions during editing, then check continuity between cuts.
What should I check before exporting my anime video?
Watch the full clip for flickering, distorted hands, changing facial features, and unwanted camera movement. Check the crop and text readability for your destination. Confirm the available resolution, duration, credit estimate, and watermark settings in the selected tool and plan before generating.



















