Generate stunning anime images and videos — instantly
Completely customizable. Fully online. Free to start.
Eye-catching anime images anyone can make
Generate studio-quality anime images in seconds with Kapwing's powerful AI anime Generator. Using simple conversational prompts, make completely original stylized scenes or transform your favorite pictures into the anime style.
No need for experience or tedious manual editing: just chat with Kai, Kapwing's AI assistant, to design and refine your anime masterpiece. Switch image styles, remove objects, change backgrounds or outfits, and overlay custom text art, all in the same chat.
Whether you're creating content for the latest social trend, designing marketing campaigns, or just having fun, Kapwing lets you design consistent, high-quality pictures that match the lighting, texture, and atmosphere found in true anime works.
And the best part? You own full copyright to every visual you create!
Generate and refine with an advanced video editor
Create cinematic, high-resolution anime videos — no animation skills required. Direct the motion, adjust the style, lighting, and cropping, and set the background and duration using straightforward prompts.
Sit back and watch as Kapwing's AI Video Generator generates 3-12 second clips that exactly match the classic anime style your requested.
Move to the full editing studio to seamlessly stitch clips together and apply a suite of professional video tools or drop your anime videos into larger projects. Boost engagement on TikTok, YouTube, or other video-focused platforms, or export as ready-to-share GIFs in just a few clicks.
Your anime visuals — ready to use in a full content editor
Generate, refine, and share, all from your browser
Kapwing's AI anime Generator is integrated with a complete editing suite, so you can immediately take advantage of a full range of professional tools. No downloads or additional software: your anime creations appear instantly in your media library, ready to edit or to drop into any project.
Designed for professionals, content creators, and anime fans, the AI anime Generator makes it easy to scale up your creations. Create endless consistent anime images and videos with a shareable Custom Kai that saves your prompts and model preferences. Streamline teamwork with simultaneous studio editing, instant feedback, and a convenient Brand Kit.
Refine your generations with features like social media safe zones and smart resizing tools to match any platform’s specifications. Skip tedious editing tasks with easy-to-use AI tools. Resize for any platform and share directly to social media, all without leaving your browser.
How to Create AI anime images & Videos
- Open Kai
Open a new chat in Kai.
- Enter prompt
Enter a prompt describing the anime style you want in as much detail as possible. Optionally, upload an image to transform.
- Generate anime
Click the arrow at the right to generate your anime masterpiece.
What's different about Kapwing?
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kapwing's AI anime Generator free?
Yes, anyone can try Kapwing’s AI Toolkit for free without watermarks. Our AI tools run on a credit system, with each feature costing a set number of credits. For maximum creativity and the best value, upgrade to a Pro account to unlock the full power of AI-driven content creation.
How do I create anime images?
To create a anime image or video with Kapwing, just open a new chat in Kai. Enter a prompt requesting a anime image, describing the visuals you want to create in detail. Optionally, you can upload a reference image or an image you want to transform into the anime style. Then click the arrow at the right to generate your image. Refine it with additional prompts or use the one-click download button.
Can I turn my anime images into videos?
Yes, you can ask Kai to animate your anime pictures into dynamic videos. Just enter a prompt like Turn this image into a video and describe the movement you want to see. Kapwing's AI Image to Video Generator will create a ready-to-share video matching your image.
Can I create anime images and videos on my phone?
Yes, you can use the AI anime Generator on your phone or tablet by opening Kai on your mobile browser. From there, you can chat with Kai to create your custom images and videos.
How should I write my prompt for the best results?
Kapwing's AI anime Generator has built-in prompt enhancement, so you don't have to worry about getting your prompt exactly right. Start with a prompt like Turn this picture into a anime-style image. Add a description of the exact style and details you want to see. Then watch as Kai generates your anime masterpiece.
What file formats does Kapwing support?
Kapwing supports most popular file formats. You can upload images as JPEG, PNG, or WEBP. When you generate a anime image, you can immediately download it as JPEG, or move it to the editing studio to export as PNG, WEBP, or GIF.
What models or AI technologies does Kapwing use?
Kapwing uses the most popular advanced AI image and video models, including Seedream, Google's Nano Banana, ChatGPT Image, Seedance, Sora, and Veo. You can set your model preferences by clicking on the settings icon, or let Kai choose the best model for each generation.
Do I need design or editing skills?
Kapwing's AI anime Generator is built for anyone, from design professionals to beginners. Whether you're a small business owner, content creator, or personal user, you can instantly create ready-to-share images and videos in the iconic anime style. Enter a simple prompt describing the anime scene and let Kapwing's built-in prompt enhancement take it from there.
Kapwing is free to use for teams of any size. We also offer paid plans with additional features, storage, and support.