How to Create Anime Videos withDomo AI
Turn a simple prompt or photo into an anime style video in minutes no drawing skills, no editing headaches. In this step-by-step guide, you’ll learn exactly how to use Domo AI’s anime tools, restyle effects, lip-sync, and upscaling to create smooth, scroll-stopping anime clips for TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts.
How to Create Anime Videos with Domo AI (Step by Step)
Anime-style videos are everywhere right now YouTube Shorts, TikTok edits, gaming clips, travel reels, product ads, even “anime version of me” transformations. The problem is: traditional animation takes time, skill, and expensive software.
Domo AI makes this much easier by offering tools like Text to Video, Image to Video, Restyle Video, AI Anime Video Generator, Upscaler, Lip Sync, and Templates so you can go from an idea to an anime clip in minutes.
This guide walks you through multiple step-by-step methods (beginner to advanced), plus prompt templates, settings tips, style consistency tricks, troubleshooting, and a full workflow for making anime videos that look clean and share-ready.
What You Can Make with Domo AI Anime Video Tools
Before the steps, here are common anime video types you can create:
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Anime character cinematic clips (walking, turning, dramatic camera moves)
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Anime talking videos (avatar + lip sync + voice)
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Anime travel reels (your photo → anime clip)
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Anime product promos (stylized shots + templates + zoom effects)
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Anime music-style edits (loop clips + motion + transitions)
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Anime memes (hug/kiss templates, quick reactions)
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Anime scenes (short story clips: “rainy alley,” “sunset rooftop,” etc.)
Quick Overview: The 4 Main Ways to Create Anime Videos in Domo AI
You’ll usually follow one of these paths:
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Text → Anime Video
You describe the scene and Domo AI generates the full clip. -
Image → Anime Video
You upload an image (your own art/photo) and Domo AI animates it in anime style. -
Video → Anime Style (Restyle / Anime Generator)
You upload a normal video and convert it into anime. -
Talking Anime (Avatar + Lip Sync)
You generate/choose a character, add audio, and Domo AI makes them speak.
In this article, you’ll learn step-by-step for each method.
Before You Start: Get Better Results with These 5 Basics
1) Decide your anime style
Pick one style and stick to it:
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Studio-style cinematic anime (soft shading, film look)
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Cute chibi (big eyes, simple shapes)
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Shonen action (sharp lines, dramatic lighting)
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Retro 90s anime (grain, limited colors)
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Cyberpunk anime (neon lighting, rain, city glow)
2) Choose your video format
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Vertical 9:16 (TikTok/Reels/Shorts) - best for social
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Horizontal 16:9 (YouTube, cinematic)
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Square 1:1 (feed posts)
3) Keep clips short
Anime AI works best with:
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3–6 seconds for clean motion
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6–10 seconds if you want more action (but may introduce artifacts)
4) Use consistent character description
If you want the same character across clips, repeat:
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Hair color + hairstyle
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Eye color
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Outfit
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Age range
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Mood/vibe
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Accessories (scar, earrings, bag)
5) Use “camera + lighting + mood” in prompts
This is the #1 quality booster.
Method 1: Text to Anime Video (Step by Step)
This is the fastest way to create anime scenes from scratch.
Step 1 - Open Domo AI and choose “Text to Video”
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Go to the Generate tools
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Select Text to Video
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Choose aspect ratio (9:16 recommended for social)
Step 2 - Pick “Anime” style (or use Anime Video Generator)
Depending on what Domo AI shows:
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If there’s a style selector: choose Anime / Anime Cinematic
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Or generate normally, then convert using AI Anime Video Generator later
Step 3 - Write a strong anime prompt (use this structure)
Use this formula:
Subject + environment + action + camera + lighting + style + quality
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.”
Step 4 - Add motion instructions (keep it simple)
Good motion phrases:
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“slow pan”
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“gentle wind”
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“subtle hair movement”
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“blink and smile”
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“walk forward slowly”
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“camera dolly-in”
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“turn head slightly”
Avoid overloading:
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Too many actions can confuse the model.
Step 5 - Generate 2–4 versions
Don’t settle on the first output. Generate a few variations:
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Change only one thing each time (camera angle, lighting, background).
Step 6 - Save the best one and enhance
After you choose the best clip:
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Use AI Video Upscaler (for sharper output)
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Use Restyle Video (if you want stronger anime look)
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Use Zoom In template (if it feels static)
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Use Loop Animation (if you want repeating motion)
12 Ready-to-Copy Text-to-Anime Video Prompts
You can paste these as-is and replace details.
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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.”
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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.”
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Fantasy forest
“Anime elf archer in green cloak runs through a glowing forest, floating particles, magical light, dynamic camera, smooth anime animation, clean outlines.”
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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.”
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Action punch
“Shonen anime fighter throws a punch with energy burst, motion lines, dramatic shadows, fast camera push, high impact animation.”
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Snow scene
“Anime couple walking in snowfall under streetlights, soft glow, calm mood, slow camera pan, cinematic anime.”
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Travel vibe
“Anime traveler with backpack looks at mountains during sunrise, wide cinematic shot, soft anime painting style.”
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Ocean wave
“Anime surfer riding a wave, bright sunlight, dynamic camera, smooth motion, high detail anime style.”
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Samurai
“Anime samurai draws sword in bamboo forest, mist, dramatic lighting, close-up on eyes, cinematic anime.”
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Space window
“Anime astronaut floating near a space station, Earth in the background, slow rotation, soft anime rendering, cinematic shot.”
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School hallway
“Anime student walking in a school hallway, sunlight through windows, slow motion, calm mood, clean anime line art.”
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Cute chibi
“Chibi anime cat character dancing, bright pastel background, loop animation, smooth and cute style.”
Method 2: Image to Anime Video (Step by Step)
This method is perfect if you already have:
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a selfie
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a travel photo
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an illustration
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a character design
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a product image
Step 1 - Choose “Image to Video”
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Go to Image to Video
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Upload your image
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Pick the aspect ratio (match your target platform)
Step 2 - Decide: Keep original look or convert to anime?
You have two options:
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Option A: Animate first, then convert to anime using AI Anime Video Generator
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Option B: Convert the image to anime first (Text to Image / Restyle), then animate
For beginners, try Option A first.
Step 3 - Add a motion prompt
Keep it minimal. Your goal is natural anime movement:
Examples:
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Gentle hair sway, blinking, subtle smile”
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Camera slowly zooms in, soft wind”
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Character turns head slightly”
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Walking forward slowly”
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background parallax motion”
Step 4 - Generate multiple versions
Try:
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Zoom in
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Pan left/right
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Light wind motion
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Smile/blink
Step 5 - Convert to anime (if needed)
Use:
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AI Anime Video Generator OR Restyle Video
Then pick: -
“clean line anime”
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“cinematic anime”
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“anime watercolor”
(whatever options Domo AI provides)
Step 6 - Upscale + cleanup
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If edges look messy, reduce strong effects and regenerate.
Best Image Types for Anime Video
Works great:
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Clear face photos
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Portrait art
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High-contrast images
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Simple backgrounds
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Single subject
Harder:
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Very dark photos
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Busy crowds
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Tiny faces far away
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Heavy blur
Tip: If your photo is busy, first use Background Remover and place the subject on a cleaner background.
Method 3: Turn Normal Videos into Anime (Step by Step)
If you already have a clip (phone video, travel footage, vlog, product shot), you can convert it.
Step 1 - Upload your video
Select:
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Restyle Video OR AI Anime Video Generator
Upload your video clip.
Step 2 - Choose anime style strength
In most stylizers, you’ll see strength controls.
General rule:
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Low/Medium strength = keeps motion stable and faces recognizable
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High strength = more anime look but may distort details
Start medium.
Step 3 - Add a style prompt (optional but powerful)
Example:
“Clean cinematic anime style, sharp line art, soft shading, high detail, consistent character face, smooth motion.”
If your result is too messy:
“Simplified anime shading, clean lines, minimal artifacts, stable faces.”
Step 4 - Generate and review frame stability
Watch for:
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face “warping”
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flickering outlines
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changing clothing patterns
If you see flicker:
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lower strength
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shorten the clip
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use calmer motion clips
Step 5 - Upscale and finalize
Run AI Video Upscaler and export.
Method 4: Create Talking Anime Videos (Avatar + Lip Sync)
This is one of the most viral formats: anime character speaking, narrating, explaining, reacting.
Step 1 - Create or choose your character
Use:
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Text to Image (create anime character)
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Character to Video
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Upload your anime character image
Keep character design simple and consistent.
Step 2 - Go to “AI Talking Avatar” or “AI Video Lip Sync”
Choose the tool available in Domo AI:
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AI Talking Avatar (often text/voice-driven)
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AI Video Lip Sync (sync mouth movement to audio)
Step 3 - Add your audio
Options:
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Upload voice audio (MP3/WAV)
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Use recorded voice
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Use text-to-speech (if available)
Step 4 - Improve lip sync quality
To get cleaner mouth movement:
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Use clear audio (no loud music)
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Speak at normal pace
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Avoid heavy echo
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Keep clips 10–30 seconds for best control
Step 5 - Add anime style (if needed)
If the avatar looks too realistic, convert it:
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AI Anime Video Generator OR Restyle Video
Step 6 - Export and add captions
Captions boost watch time on Shorts/Reels.
The Best Full Workflow (Pro-Level) for Anime Videos in Domo AI
Here’s a clean, repeatable workflow you can follow every time.
Workflow A: “Consistent Anime Character Series”
Goal: Same character across multiple videos.
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Create your character image
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Use Text to Image
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Save the best image as your “master character”
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Make multiple Image-to-Video clips
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Use small motion prompts
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Keep camera consistent
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Anime stylize if needed
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Restyle Video / Anime Generator
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Use medium strength
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Upscale
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AI Video Upscaler
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Apply templates (optional)
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Zoom In, Loop, 360 view
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Export
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Save in 1080×1920 for social
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Workflow B: “Anime Travel Reel from Photos”
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Pick 5–10 travel photos
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Make each photo a 3–5 second anime animation
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Apply the same anime style prompt every time
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Upscale each clip
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Combine in CapCut/Premiere (optional)
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Add captions + music (your own or licensed)
Camera words that instantly improve quality
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“cinematic”
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“close-up”
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“wide shot”
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“shallow depth of field”
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“slow dolly-in”
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“tracking shot”
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“smooth camera pan”
Lighting words that make scenes feel “studio”
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“soft rim light”
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“warm sunset lighting”
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“neon reflections”
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“moonlight”
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“volumetric light”
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“backlit”
Style words for cleaner anime output
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“clean line art”
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“soft shading”
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“high detail”
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“consistent face”
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“stable outlines”
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“studio anime style”
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“minimal flicker”
Motion words that stay stable
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“gentle hair sway”
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“blink”
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“subtle smile”
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“slow head turn”
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“slow walking”
Avoid:
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“explosion, fight, chase, transformation, 10 actions at once” (unless you’re okay with chaos)
Common Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)
1) Flickering lines or changing face
Fix:
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Use shorter clips (3–5 sec)
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Reduce style strength
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Use calmer motion prompts
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Try “stable face, consistent character” in prompt
2) Character changes outfit mid-video
Fix:
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Specify outfit clearly
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Avoid “high chaos” prompts
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Keep background simpler
3) Too blurry / low quality
Fix:
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Use AI Video Upscaler
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Start with higher-quality input image
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Avoid extreme restyle strength
4) Weird mouth movement in lip sync
Fix:
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Clean audio
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Slower speech
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Shorter segments
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Use front-facing character image
5) The anime style is weak
Fix:
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Use AI Anime Video Generator after generation
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Add stronger style prompt:
“high detail anime, clean line art, studio shading” -
Increase strength slightly (but watch flicker)
Templates You Can Use (And When)
If Domo AI shows templates like AI Hug, AI Kiss, Zoom In, 360 View, Loop, use them strategically:
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Zoom In: makes static clips feel cinematic
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Loop: perfect for background clips or lofi vibe
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360 View: nice for characters, product-style spins
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Hug/Kiss templates: viral meme content (use responsibly)
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Kiss Cam: reaction-style fun edits
Tip: Templates are best after you already have a good base anime clip.
Anime Video Ideas (Fast Content Plan)
If you’re making content regularly, here are easy repeatable ideas:
10 easy anime short formats
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“Anime version of my day” (3 clips)
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“Anime travel reel” (5 photos)
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“Anime motivation quote” (talking avatar)
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“Anime before/after transformation”
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“Anime city night loop”
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“Anime character POV walking”
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“Anime product showcase”
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“Anime reaction meme”
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“Anime story in 5 seconds”
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“Anime wallpaper motion clip”
Mini Cheat Sheet: Which Tool to Use?
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Want a fresh scene from imagination → Text to Video
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Have a photo/character art → Image to Video
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Have real footage to convert → Restyle Video / Anime Generator
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Want anime character speaking → Talking Avatar / Lip Sync
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Want more crisp output → Video Upscaler
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Want quick effects → Templates
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Want cleaner subject for stylizing → Background Remover
Step-by-Step Example Project (Beginner Friendly)
Let’s create a simple anime clip for a TikTok/Short.
Goal:
Anime girl in rainy neon street, cinematic.
Step 1: Text to Video
Prompt:
“Anime girl with short black hair and green eyes wearing a white hoodie stands on a rainy neon Tokyo street at night, reflections on wet pavement, she blinks and smiles softly, cinematic close-up, slow camera push in, clean line art, soft shading, high detail, smooth animation.”
Step 2: Pick best output
Generate 3 variations:
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Version A: close-up
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Version B: medium shot
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Version C: wide shot
Step 3: Restyle / Anime Generator (optional)
If it’s not anime enough:
Prompt:
“Studio anime style, clean outlines, soft shading, stable face, cinematic lighting.”
Step 4: Upscale
Run AI Video Upscaler.
Step 5: Export
Export 1080×1920.
Step 6: Final touches (optional)
Add subtitles in CapCut:
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Keep text big
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Add soft shadow
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Add music at low volume
Advanced Tips for “Higher-End Anime Look”
1) Keep your prompts consistent across episodes
Make a “series prompt” like this:
Series Style Prompt (copy/paste)
“Cinematic studio anime style, clean line art, soft shading, consistent faces, stable outlines, high detail, smooth motion, film grain, realistic lighting.”
Paste it into every generation/restyle.
2) Use a master character sheet
Create 3–5 images of the same character:
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front view
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side view
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smiling
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surprised
Then animate whichever fits the scene.
3) Use smaller motion for cleaner animation
The smoother your motion, the more “studio-like” it feels.
4) Make scenes with depth
Add:
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foreground object (rain, hair strand, window frame)
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midground (character)
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background (city, sky)
This creates a cinematic feel even in short clips.
Export Settings Recommendations (For Social Media)
If you can choose export settings:
| Platform | Aspect Ratio | Recommended Length | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| TikTok | 9:16 | 5–12s | Hook in first 1 second |
| Reels | 9:16 | 5–12s | Bright visuals perform well |
| Shorts | 9:16 | 6–15s | Add captions |
| YouTube (normal) | 16:9 | 10–30s | More cinematic pacing |
If you’re unsure, export 9:16. It’s the most flexible.
FAQs: Creating Anime Videos with Domo AI
1) What’s the easiest way to make anime videos in Domo AI?
Use Text to Video or Image to Video, then apply AI Anime Video Generator for stronger anime styling.
2) How do I keep the same character across multiple videos?
Use one “master character” image and animate it repeatedly. Keep the character description and style prompt identical each time.
3) Why does my anime video flicker?
Flicker usually comes from high style strength or complex motion. Shorten the clip, reduce strength, and use calmer motion prompts.
4) How do I make the output sharper?
Run AI Video Upscaler, and start with higher-quality inputs (clear images, stable videos).
5) Can I make anime talking videos?
Yes—use AI Talking Avatar or AI Video Lip Sync with a clear character image and clean audio.
6) How long should my prompts be?
Long enough to define the scene, but not overloaded. Aim for 1–3 sentences plus camera/lighting/style keywords.
7) What if the anime style looks too weak?
Restyle the video using a stronger anime style option, or add clear keywords like “clean line art, studio anime shading.”
Conclusion
Domo AI makes anime video creation simple because it gives you multiple paths: Text to Video, Image to Video, Restyle / Anime Generator, Talking Avatar, and quality boosters like Upscaling and Templates. The best results come from short clips, consistent character descriptions, cinematic camera words, and stable motion prompts.