Start with clean input
Clear faces, good light, simple backgrounds, one subject.
Step-by-step tutorial
How to Create Anime Videos with Domo AI
Four methods, 12 prompts and a pro workflow
Make anime videos from a text prompt, a photo, real footage or a voice track — then sharpen them with upscaling, lip sync and templates. Beginner friendly, step by step.
4ways to make anime
3–6 scleanest clips
9:16best default format
Which tool should I use?
- A scene from my imaginationText to Video
- A photo or character artImage to Video
- Real footageRestyle / Anime Generator
- A character that speaksTalking Avatar / Lip Sync
- Sharper outputVideo Upscaler
- Quick effectsTemplates
- A clean subject to styleBackground Remover
Before you start
5 basics for better anime videos
Keep clips short
3–6 s gives the cleanest motion; 6–10 s risks more artifacts.
One simple action
Blink, hair sway, slow walk — not fights or transformations.
Describe the character
Hair, eyes, outfit, accessories — the same words every time.
Pick the format first
9:16 for TikTok, Reels and Shorts; 16:9 for YouTube.
The 4 methods
Choose how you want to start
- 01
Open Text to Video
Or the AI Anime Video Generator Quick App.
- 02
Choose an aspect ratio
9:16 is the best default for social.
- 03
Pick the anime style
Studio cinematic, chibi, shonen, 90s retro, cyberpunk…
- 04
Write the prompt
Subject + environment + action + camera + lighting + style + quality.
- 05
Generate 2–4 versions
Keep the steadiest take.
- 06
Enhance
Upscale, restyle or add a template.
Example prompt
A teenage anime girl with short black hair and green eyes wearing a white hoodie stands on a rainy Tokyo street at night, neon signs reflecting on wet pavement. She slowly looks up and smiles. Cinematic close-up, shallow depth of field, soft anime shading, ultra clean line art, film grain, dramatic lighting, smooth animation.
- 01
Open Image to Video
Upload a selfie, photo, illustration or character design.
- 02
Decide the order
Animate first and convert to anime after — or convert the image first.
- 03
Add a small motion prompt
“Gentle hair sway, blink, subtle smile, slow push-in.”
- 04
Generate several versions
Pick the one with the most stable face.
- 05
Convert to anime
Use the AI Anime Video Generator or Restyle Video.
- 06
Upscale
Finish with the Video Upscaler.
Best images
- Clear face photos
- Portrait art
- High contrast
- Simple background
- One subject
Avoid
- Very dark photos
- Busy crowds
- Tiny, distant faces
- Heavy blur
- 01
Upload your clip
Short, steady, well-lit footage of one subject.
- 02
Choose the tool
Restyle Video or the AI Anime Video Generator.
- 03
Set style strength
Start low or medium — see the slider below.
- 04
Add an optional style prompt
“Studio anime style, clean line art, consistent face.”
- 05
Check stability
Watch for face warping, flickering outlines and shifting patterns.
- 06
Upscale & export
Sharpen, then export in your platform’s format.
If it flickers: lower the style strength or shorten the clip. Video to Anime guide →
- 01
Create your character
Use Text to Image or Character to Video for a front-facing design.
- 02
Open Talking Avatar or Lip Sync
Upload the character image.
- 03
Add the voice
Upload audio or use text-to-speech.
- 04
Keep audio clean
No music bed, normal pace, minimal echo.
- 05
Stay at 10–30 s
Shorter clips give better control.
- 06
Style, caption & export
Convert to anime if needed, then add captions.
Full walkthrough: Talking Avatar tutorial →
Copy & paste
More prompts →12 ready-to-copy text-to-anime prompts
Swap in your own character and keep the camera, lighting and quality words.
01 · Rooftop sunset
Anime boy with messy brown hair wearing a school uniform stands on a rooftop at sunset, warm orange sky, wind blowing his tie, cinematic wide shot, slow camera pan, soft anime shading, clean line art, high quality.
02 · Cyberpunk alley
Anime girl with white hair and neon jacket walks through a cyberpunk alley, rain, neon reflections, steam, cinematic tracking shot, dramatic lighting, ultra-detailed anime style.
03 · Fantasy forest
Anime elf archer in green cloak runs through a glowing forest, floating particles, magical light, dynamic camera, smooth anime animation, clean outlines.
04 · Cafe close-up
Anime girl with short blue hair sipping coffee at a cozy cafe, warm lights, bokeh background, close-up shot, gentle blink and smile, studio anime style.
05 · Action punch
Shonen anime fighter throws a punch with an energy burst, speed lines, dramatic shadows, fast camera push, high impact animation.
06 · Snow scene
Anime couple walking in snowfall under streetlights, soft glow, calm mood, slow camera pan, cinematic anime.
07 · Travel vibe
Anime traveler with backpack looks at mountains during sunrise, wide cinematic shot, soft anime painting style.
08 · Ocean wave
Anime surfer riding a wave, bright sunlight, dynamic camera, smooth motion, high detail anime style.
09 · Samurai
Anime samurai draws sword in bamboo forest, mist, dramatic lighting, close-up on eyes, cinematic anime.
10 · Space window
Anime astronaut floating near a space station, Earth in the background, slow rotation, soft anime rendering, cinematic shot.
11 · School hallway
Anime student walking in a school hallway, sunlight through windows, slow motion, calm mood, clean anime line art.
12 · Cute chibi
Chibi anime cat character dancing, bright pastel background, loop animation, smooth and cute style.
Series style lock
Cinematic studio anime style, clean line art, soft shading, consistent faces, stable outlines, high detail, smooth motion, film grain, realistic lighting.
Settings
Style strength: find the sweet spot
When restyling video, strength controls how far the footage moves toward anime. Higher looks more anime — but raises the risk of warped faces and flicker.
Rule of thumb: start at medium. Go higher only on short, calm clips with a clear face.
LowMediumHigh
Anime look
Motion stability
Face recognizability
Pro level
Two complete workflows
A · Consistent anime character series
- Create one master character image with Text to Image.
- Make Image-to-Video clips with small motion prompts.
- Keep the camera style the same in every clip.
- Stylize with Restyle or the Anime Generator at medium strength.
- Upscale every clip.
- Export at 1080×1920 for social.
B · Anime travel reel from photos
- Pick 5–10 travel photos.
- Create a 3–5 s anime animation from each.
- Use the identical anime style prompt for all of them.
- Upscale each clip.
- Combine them in your editor.
- Add captions and music.
Example project · beginner
“Anime version of my day” in 3 clips
Morning coffee, the commute, the evening walk home. Shoot three 4-second phone clips, run each through Video to Anime at medium strength with the series style lock, upscale, then cut them together with a caption: “My day, but anime.”
MorningCommute
EveningPrompt tips
Keywords that make anime look better
Click any keyword to copy it.
Camera
Lighting
Style & quality
Stable motion
Avoid: explosion, fight, chase, transformation, many actions at once.
Anime styles to try
Studio cinematic animeCute chibiShonen actionRetro 90s animeCyberpunk animeClean line animeAnime watercolor
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting guide →Common mistakes & fixes
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| Flickering lines or a changing face | Shorter clips (3–5 s), lower style strength, calmer motion, add “stable face, consistent character” |
| Outfit changes mid-video | Describe the outfit clearly, avoid chaotic prompts, simplify the background |
| Blurry or low quality | Run the Video Upscaler, start from better input, avoid extreme restyle strength |
| Odd mouth movement in lip sync | Clean audio, slower speech, shorter segments, a front-facing character |
| Anime style looks weak | Re-run through the Anime Video Generator; add “high detail anime, clean line art, studio shading” |
Finishing touches
All templates →Templates & content ideas
Templates — apply after a clean base clip
| Zoom In | Makes a static clip feel cinematic |
|---|---|
| Loop | Backgrounds and lofi visuals |
| 360 View | Character spins and product showcases |
| Hug / Kiss | Viral meme-style edits |
10 anime video ideas
My day, but animeAnime travel reelAnime motivation quoteBefore / after transformationCity night loopCharacter POV walkAnime product showcaseAnime reaction memeA story in 5 secondsWallpaper motion clip
Export
Export settings for social
When in doubt, export 9:16 — it works almost everywhere.
| Platform | Aspect ratio | Length | Tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| TikTok | 9:16 | 5–12 s | Hook in the first second |
| Instagram Reels | 9:16 | 5–12 s | Bright visuals perform well |
| YouTube Shorts | 9:16 | 6–15 s | Add captions |
| YouTube | 16:9 | 10–30 s | Cinematic pacing |
| Feed posts | 1:1 | 5–10 s | Center the character |
What’s the easiest way to make anime videos in Domo AI?
Use Text to Video or Image to Video to create the clip, then run it through the AI Anime Video Generator for a stronger anime look.
How do I keep the same character across multiple videos?
Use one master character image and animate it repeatedly. Keep the character description and the style prompt identical every time.
Why does my anime video flicker?
Flicker usually comes from high style strength or complex motion. Shorten the clip, lower the strength and use calmer motion prompts like blink, hair sway or slow walking.
How do I make the output sharper?
Run the AI Video Upscaler at the end, and start from higher-quality inputs — clear images and stable, well-lit video.
Can I make talking anime videos?
Yes. Use AI Talking Avatar or AI Video Lip Sync with a clear, front-facing character image and clean voice audio, ideally in 10–30 second segments.
What if the anime style looks too weak?
Restyle the video with a stronger anime option, or add keywords like “clean line art, studio anime shading, high detail anime” to your prompt.
Your first anime clip is minutes away.
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