Turn yourself into anime with AI: styles, prompts and moving clips

Why is the anime filter trend so popular?

Anime has one of the biggest fan communities in the world, and seeing yourself as a character in that style is irresistible. AI makes it possible from a single selfie: the model redraws you with anime proportions, big expressive eyes and painted backgrounds while keeping what makes you recognizable, like your hair color, glasses, freckles or favorite jacket.

It's also a fun way to make profile pictures, couple portraits and group shots that feel personal without showing your real face.

Which anime styles can I try?

• Soft hand-painted: watercolor skies, gentle light, cozy countryside scenes.
• 90s cel animation: crisp lines, flat colors, a slightly grainy, retro feel.
• Action series: bold lines, dramatic poses, speed lines and energy effects.
• Romance and slice of life: soft pastels, school uniforms, sunsets.
• Cyberpunk: neon cities, rain and holograms.
• Chibi: tiny, cute, big-headed versions.

How do I turn my photo into anime?

1. Step 1

   Upload a clear selfie

   Front-facing, good light, hair and face visible.

2. Step 2

   Name the style and scene

   In AI Image: "90s cel anime style portrait, same hair color and glasses, denim jacket, neon city at night, rain, cinematic lighting".

3. Step 3

   Keep your key features

   List one or two: hair color, glasses, freckles, earrings.

4. Step 4

   Generate a few versions

   Each image uses 10 credits; try two or three styles.

Which details keep the anime version recognizable?

Anime simplifies faces, so likeness comes from your distinctive features rather than exact proportions. Mention your hair color and style, glasses, eye color, freckles, a beard or a signature accessory. Keep your outfit or describe a similar one. A front-facing photo with clear features helps the AI pick up what matters. If the result looks generic, add one more specific detail and try again.

How do I animate my anime portrait?

Anime is full of iconic small moments: hair and a scarf blowing in the wind, cherry blossoms drifting, rain on a window, a slow turn to the camera with a gleam in the eye. Take your favorite image into AI Video and describe one: "wind blows her hair and petals drift past, she turns and smiles, anime style". A five-second anime clip on Dromana is 70 credits.

• Wind in the hair and clothes.
• Cherry blossoms or leaves drifting past.
• Rain and neon reflections.
• A dramatic slow turn or a smile.
• Clouds moving over a countryside scene.

Can I make couple or group anime portraits?

Yes. Use one photo with everyone in it, faces clearly visible, and describe the scene: a summer festival, a rooftop at sunset, a train station. Mention each person's main feature if you can, like "one with red hair, one with glasses". Group portraits make great profile banners and gifts. Ask your friends or partner first. For realistic rather than anime group scenes, see best AI apps for group photos and videos.

Is it okay to make anime versions of characters from shows?

Turning yourself into an original anime character is fine. Recreating a specific copyrighted character, like using their exact costume, logo or name to sell something, can infringe the creator's rights. Keep it personal and original, especially if you plan to use the image commercially. For commercial use on Dromana, results need to come from a paid plan or a pack you bought.

What else can I turn myself into?

If you like anime, you'll also like a Renaissance portrait, a superhero version or a 3D cartoon version of yourself, all coming to our guides this month. For a realistic city-night look with an anime feel, try the neo Tokyo look, and for retro styles, see the 80s AI photo trend. New accounts get 140 free credits with no card.