AI anime video generator and 10 other art styles
Anime is one of the most popular AI art styles: expressive characters, dramatic skies and vivid colour. Choose the anime style and every scene in your video — images and motion — follows it, from the first frame to the last.
All art styles
| Style | Good for | Plans |
|---|---|---|
| Cinematic | Stories, history, motivation | All |
| Natural | Explainers, travel, nature | All |
| Anime | Fiction, fantasy, POV stories | All |
| Watercolor | Kids’ stories, calm content | Creator+ |
| Comic | Fun facts, action, humour | Creator+ |
| Oil painting | History, mythology | Pro+ |
| Digital art | Sci-fi, gaming | Pro+ |
| 3D render | Product, kids, playful | Premium |
| Pixel art | Gaming, retro | Premium |
| Sketch | Education, storyboards | Premium |
| Pop art | Bold social content | Premium |
Anime prompt tips
- Describe the character’s hair, eyes and outfit in detail for consistency.
- Ask for classic anime moments: wind in the hair, cherry blossoms, dramatic close-ups.
- Models with longer clips (Kling, Wan 2.7, HeyGen) give more room for motion.
Example anime prompts
- A fox courier delivering letters across a snowy forest at night, magical lighting.
- A girl discovers her umbrella can stop rain in one street of Tokyo.
- Two rival chefs compete in a floating sky market.
- A robot learns to paint by watching the sunset from a rooftop.
Choosing the right style for your story
Anime suits fantasy, slice-of-life and action. Watercolor softens stories for children; comic adds punch to humour and facts; 3D render feels playful and modern; pixel art fits gaming channels. Whatever you choose, keep it for the whole series so viewers recognise your videos.
Frequently asked questions
Can I make an anime series?
Yes. Reuse the same character and style description in each episode prompt to keep the look consistent.
Can I make videos in the style of a specific anime?
Describe the visual qualities you like (soft lighting, bold outlines, pastel colours) rather than naming a studio or copyrighted characters.
Make your first video in a few minutes
Type an idea and ShortsMachine writes the script, generates every scene, adds a voiceover and captions, and stitches it into one video — up to 5 minutes long.
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