Anime is a visual language, not just a filter. Cel-shaded characters, painted backgrounds, dramatic clouds, and a camera that holds a beat are what make a scene feel like anime rather than a photo with a cartoon overlay.
This workflow starts from text, so you can describe the character, the setting, the time of day, and the camera move in one prompt. If you already have a character reference, switch to reference-to-video to keep the design closer to the original.
Last updated: 2026-10-20
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Say cel-shaded 2D animation, painted background, dramatic cloud shapes, and a specific camera move. Those phrases tell the model how the scene should look, not only what is in it. A prompt that only says anime girl on a roof gives the model too much freedom; a prompt that adds sunset, wind, coat movement, and a slow tilt gives it a shot.
Use a reference image when the same character appears in multiple clips. Keep the reference clean and frontal, describe the new pose and camera angle, and avoid changing the costume and hair in every prompt. If a shot drifts, simplify the action before adding more style words.
A cel-shaded anime heroine standing on a rooftop at sunset, wind moving her coat, a dense city skyline below, dramatic painted clouds, 2D animation style, detailed background art, slow camera tilt, cinematic composition, no text, no watermark.
Change the character and the rooftop, but keep the cel-shaded style, the painted clouds, and the slow tilt. Those three details carry the anime look.
The page opens the workspace in text-to-video, image-to-video, or reference-to-video mode. That choice decides whether the model starts from words, a still image, or a set of references.
The loaded prompt describes a subject, a camera move, lighting, and a visual style. Replace the subject and setting with your own, but keep the structure so the model still has clear direction.
Generate one short clip, check the motion and subject consistency, then adjust one variable at a time. Once the look is stable, reuse the prompt with new subjects instead of starting from zero.
You do not have to read a guide, open another tab, and guess which controls matter. The workflow is already configured and the generator is directly below the explanation.
A 4 to 15 second shot is enough to judge motion, framing, and subject consistency. Iterate on a short clip first, then generate the final shot with the settings you trust.
Text, image, and reference workflows share the same task history and controls, so you can move from a still-led shot to a reference-led shot without learning a second product.
Short answers about the workflow, the inputs, and what to expect from a first generation.
You can describe cel-shaded 2D, painted backgrounds, dramatic clouds, soft watercolor, or a darker cinematic look. Be specific about the style and the camera move, not only the character.
Yes. Use reference-to-video with a clear character image, then describe the new action and camera angle. Keep the reference consistent across clips.
No. Treat the output as a short generated shot, not a hand-animated sequence. Review the motion and use it as a proof of concept or a standalone clip.
You can use the clips as short shots in a larger edit. Review the terms of service and make sure you have the rights to any characters or references you provide.
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