Anime AI Prompts & Templates
Anime is one of the most-requested styles in AI image generation, and also one of the easiest to get wrong: generic prompts produce generic waifu clones with melted hands and dead eyes. The prompts below are pulled from our production template library — each one was written for a specific look (cel-shading, 90s retro anime, Ghibli-adjacent softness, modern webtoon) and has real generation counts behind it.
Every template works with the anime-capable models on CreateVision AI. Copy the prompt as a starting point, or open it in the generator and swap the subject for your own.
Why these prompts made the cut
We pulled 90 anime-tagged candidates from the library and reviewed every thumbnail by hand — cutting celebrity-face conversions, copyrighted characters and tag-noise selfies. What survived is the range that actually teaches: cel-shading, 90s OVA grain, chibi sheets and two tested video sequences.
Hand-picked by the CreateVision editorial team — every entry reviewed one by one.
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14 hand-picked Anime prompts
4K Anime Illustration of Girl in Rain
Nano Banana ProUsed 12×{ "image": { "type": "ultra high-definition anime illustration", "resolution": "4K ultra HD", "quality": "crisp linework, detailed shading", "setting": "quiet anime city street during light rain", "subjects": [ { "role": "anime girl", "attire": "school uniform with cardigan", "pose": "holding a transparent umbrella, looking back softly" } ], "lighting": "cool ambient streetlights", "details": [ "rain reflections on road", "soft glowing lights", "gentle facial expression" ], "mood": "calm, nostalgic" } }
View full prompt →by @lypz ♡
Dynamic Wide-Angle Action Pose Prompt (Gatotsu Style)
Nano Banana ProUsed 10×Scene: type: "battle scene" camera_angle: "dramatic dutch angle, tilted composition" lens: type: "super wide-angle lens" effects: - "extreme perspective" - "strong spatial compression between foreground, midground, background" Character: identity: ethnicity: "Japanese" gender: "girl" hair: "Brown medium length hair with cat ears" outfit: style: "windy, dressy, Idol costumes that resemble high school girl uniforms" pose: description: "bold, dynamic action pose" body_orientation: "leaning with momentum implied by the tilt" Hands_and_Gesture: right_hand: gesture: "holding a Japanese sword" position: "held in front of her face, higher than her left hand, blade down and pointing towards you" gaze_alignment: "her eyes follow the pointing direction" left_hand: gesture: "open hand" fingers: "all five fingers widely spread" position: "The palms are facing forward as if aiming." palm_direction: "facing upward as if supporting it" perspective_role: "dominates the extreme foreground" perspective: dominance: "left hand is massively enlarged by wide-angle distortion" clarity: "both hands and face in sharp detail" depth_of_field: "full DOF, no background blur" Lighting: type: "soft indoor lighting" mood: "gentle highlights, controlled shadows" background: "neutral, blurred environment" Cinematic_Effects: atmosphere: "action tension + stylized anime dynamism" motion_sense: "perspective and Dutch angle add momentum" Output: aspect_ratio: "16:9" style: "high-quality anime illustration" rendering: "clean lines, sharp details, accurate anatomy"
View full prompt →by @きゅにお@行けたら行くで来る率高い小学5年生は人造人間108号📦🚀⛑️
Photo-to-Realistic Anime Character Conversion
Nano Banana ProConvert the uploaded photo into an ultra-realistic, cinematic, fully photorealistic scene. the characters must be transformed into real human versions of the original uploaded references, The facial structure, key features, and overall likeness of each character from the reference are strictly preserved.
View full prompt →by @Ai Prompts Lab
Anime Character to Photorealistic Portrait Conversion
Nano Banana ProConvert character into a photorealistic live-action portrait / fashion editorial photograph, modern cinematic style, high-fashion grade, punchy but natural contrast, refined filmic color science, subtle halation and lens bloom, controlled highlights, soft roll-off, realistic skin pores and texture, lifelike hair strands, premium fabric/material rendering, studio-quality lighting with natural depth, preserve the original camera framing and composition exactly, no text, no logo.
View full prompt →by @underwood
Chibi Anime Girl Sticker Sheet
Nano Banana ProA sticker sheet of a cute anime chibi girl with long brown hair and a white sweater, multiple poses and facial expressions (happy, angry, crying, sleeping), white border around each character, flat 2D vector style, high resolution, white background
View full prompt →by @Noor 🌸
Anime Style Keyframe Prompt for Music Video Scene Generation
Nano Banana ProStyle_prompt: > anime style, cinematic lighting, shallow depth of field, soft shadows, quiet atmosphere, emotional subtlety, hands and fingers emphasized, clean composition, no text, no speech bubbles character sample righ is ●●、character sample left is ▲▲ negative_prompt: > messy text, misspelled kanji, blurry, photorealistic, 3d render, dark colors, complex background, small text, crowded layout aspect_ratio: '16:9' シーン - シーン名（例：スーツ姿の男も手を伸ばす） シーンプロンプト（例 A cool, handsome man in a suit extending his hand calmly, controlled and confident movement, his fingers opening toward the younger man, close-up composition focusing on the hand, contrast between steady hand and soft lighting,） - 画面内に文字を入れないでください。シーンはあくまで説明です。
View full prompt →by @天汐香弓@Moguchatコラボ中
Modern Anime Illustration with Golden Hour Lighting
Nano Banana Pro{ "prompt_configuration": { "type": "illustration", "quality_tier": "ultra_hd_masterpiece", "aspect_ratio": "9:16", "orientation": "vertical_long" }, "visual_elements": { "subject": { "demographics": "Young female character", "hair": "Voluminous, wavy chestnut brown hair, slightly messy and wind-swept look, layered texture", "expression": "Serene, eyes closed, peaceful slight smile, soft makeup with blushing cheeks", "body_type": "Curvy, fit physique, soft skin texture" }, "apparel": { "top": "Plain white ribbed racerback tank top, tight fit, sleeveless", "bottom": "High-waisted two-tone denim shorts (split color: one leg white/very light wash, one leg classic light blue), raw frayed hem lines, button closure" }, "pose_and_action": { "stance": "Standing relaxed, leaning back against a dark wall or doorframe", "arms": "Both arms raised, one hand touching the back of the head/hair, elbows out", "framing": "Upper body to mid-thigh (3/4 shot or cowboy shot)" }, "art_style": { "genre": "Modern Anime / Manhwa style digital illustration", "rendering": "Cel-shaded with soft airbrushed gradients, clean thin line art", "aesthetic": "Warm, nostalgic, summer vibe, romanticized realism" }, "lighting_and_atmosphere": { "source": "Golden hour sunlight (late afternoon sun)", "direction": "Side lighting creating strong contrast", "shadows": "Deep, warm shadows on the background and side of the body not facing the light", "highlights": "Bright, warm glow on skin and hair, rim lighting effect" }, "background": { "details": "Dark, minimalistic interior wall or doorframe", "purpose": "To provide high contrast against the brightly lit subject" } } }
View full prompt →by @TJ
Dynamic Anime Battle Poster with Japanese Text
Nano Banana ProSuper dynamic Anime art of the 【REFERENCED CHARACTER OR ANIME CHARACTER NAME】referenced character 【〈 REMOVE SECTION FOR MORE CREATIVE RESULTS〉with his exact exact characteristics and facial expressions lineart-proportions】 in the exact same artstyle in battle with his signature energy matching the vibe of the referenced image, power and aura surrounding them, anime style, high resolution, high quality, high detail, dramatic anime background matching background of referenced image, anime key visual, write 【TEXT】 on the 【POSITION】 in japanese at the attack in a chaotic and dramatic anime font that fits the power and energy of the attack, anime key poster.
View full prompt →by @KiriKev
Chaotic Maximalist Anime Poster Prompt (100 Girls)
Nano Banana Pro[100 girls with high school uniform] Chaotic and anime illustration poster design featuring the subject. Theme: Visual overload, maximalism, and disordered composition. Interpret the subject into a fragmented explosion of related concepts and abstract shapes. Randomly redraw input subject and chaotically arrange elements similar to the input subject, creating a sense of visual noise and repetition. Style: Mixed media collage, glitch art, acid graphics, random scattered objects. No negative space, fill every corner with details. High saturation, clashing colors, psychedelic atmosphere.Chaotic visual layout.
View full prompt →by @HERO | AIクリエイター ＆ アートディレクター
Kawaii Doll Magical Realism Character Portrait Prompt
Nano Banana Pro{ "Objective": "Create a highly detailed kawaii doll-like character portrait with a cozy, whimsical, magical realism aesthetic", "PersonaDetails": { "Subject": { "Type": "Doll-like young girl character", "Hair": { "Color": "Vibrant red–orange", "Style": "Soft pigtails with fluffy bangs", "Texture": "Silky strands with gentle volume" }, "Face": { "Eyes": "Oversized glossy anime-style eyes", "Skin": "Porcelain-smooth with soft rosy cheeks", "Expression": "Gentle, innocent smile" }, "Pose": { "Position": "Sitting with knees pulled close", "Hands": "Tucked under chin", "BodyLanguage": "Shy, cozy, endearing" } } }, "WardrobeAndAccessories": { "Clothing": { "Top": "Oversized knitted sweater with colorful patterns", "Legwear": "Striped tights" }, "Accessories": { "Style": "Handmade-looking, whimsical details", "MaterialFeel": "Yarn, fabric, soft craft elements" } }, "SceneDescription": { "Environment": "Studio-style setup", "Background": "Neutral, softly blurred", "Atmosphere": "Quiet, warm, intimate" }, "Composition": { "Framing": "Close-up to mid-shot character portrait", "DepthOfField": "Shallow depth of field", "Focus": "Ultra-sharp focus on face and fabric textures" }, "LightingAndColor": { "Lighting": "Soft studio lighting with gentle falloff", "Highlights": "Subtle highlights enhancing doll-like skin", "ColorPalette": { "Primary": "Soft pastels", "Secondary": "Warm autumn tones" } }, "ArtDirection": { "Style": "Photorealistic doll aesthetic", "Aesthetic": "Kawaii, cozy, magical realism", "TextureEmphasis": [ "Visible yarn fibers", "Knitted fabric detail", "Smooth porcelain skin finish" ], "DetailLevel": "Extremely high detail, handcrafted feel" }, "PhotographyStyle": { "Genre": "Character portrait / collectible doll photography", "RealismLevel": "Stylized photorealism", "Resolution": "8K ultra-high detail" }, "Mood": { "Tone": "Whimsical, cute, comforting", "EmotionalFeel": "Innocence, warmth, gentle charm" }, "NegativePrompt": [ "realistic human proportions", "harsh lighting", "dark horror tone", "rough textures", "plastic toy look", "flat shading", "low detail" ], "ResponseFormat": { "Type": "Single character portrait", "Orientation": "Portrait", "AspectRatio": "2:3" } }
View full prompt →by @Taaruk
Manga Retelling of a Novel Opening
Nano Banana ProRead the opening of the novel [BOOK] by [AUTHOR]. Create a manga page with one opening panel on the left side and four panels on the right side that visually retell the very beginning of the story. Each panel should follow the narrative progression of the opening scene. Classic black and white manga style, expressive ink lines, cinematic framing, strong storytelling composition.
View full prompt →by @Matt Brunel 
Neon Cyberpunk Watercolor Fusion Illustration Prompt
Nano Banana Pro{ "prompt": "Use the uploaded reference image to **preserve 100% of the facial features, identity, age, skin tone, and expression** of the person. Do not change facial proportions. Create a **neon cyberpunk watercolor fusion illustration**: face painted softly in watercolor while surrounded by glowing neon light effects. Hair follows the exact reference style with subtle luminous highlights. Clothing: futuristic urban attire (sleek jacket, metallic or holographic fabric accents) rendered with painterly strokes. Background: dark night city with glowing neon signs, holograms, light streaks, digital rain, and watercolor splashes blending into a cyberpunk skyline. Cool color palette of electric blue, magenta, violet, and teal. Dramatic rim lighting around the silhouette, soft glow on skin, fine sketch lines mixed with watercolor bleeds. High-detail, cinematic, artistic, futuristic masterpiece quality.", "negative_prompt": "blurry, low quality, deformed, extra limbs, bad anatomy, watermark, text overlay, anime, cartoon, overexposed, underexposed, ugly face, bad hands, face altered, identity changed, flat colors, plastic skin, harsh outlines", "parameters": { "steps": 50, "cfg_scale": 7.2, "sampler": "Euler a or DPM++ 2M Karras", "strength": 0.53, "noise": 0.28, "width": 832, "height": 1216, "aspect_ratio": "2:3" }, "usage_instructions": "Upload your image in img2img or reference mode. Keep strength around 0.5–0.55 for **perfect face matching** while transforming the scene into a neon cyberpunk watercolor world." }
View full prompt →by @Gagan SinghGothic Anime Interdimensional Train Journey
Seedance 2.0Use the uploaded image as the main visual reference. Maintain the exact same anime character design, facial features, black gothic outfit, silver sword, glowing blue lantern, cinematic color palette, haunted train aesthetic, and dark fantasy atmosphere throughout the entire sequence with strong character consistency. A 15-second cinematic anime movie sequence about a haunted interdimensional train traveling endlessly through impossible worlds at night. Opening moments: the mysterious heroine slowly walks through luxurious abandoned train corridors carrying a glowing blue lantern. The train interior is dark, elegant, and eerie with chandelier lights, velvet seats, cracked mirrors, drifting fog, and ghost passengers sitting motionless with hidden faces. Slow cinematic camera tracking shots, emotional close-ups, atmospheric tension, realistic reflections, subtle train movement, dramatic shadows. Outside the train windows appear surreal dimensions constantly changing while the train moves at high speed: underwater kingdoms with giant glowing whales, burning skies filled with floating ruins, frozen moonscapes under giant planets, endless cosmic voids, black holes swallowing light, glowing fantasy cities, dimensional storms, floating mountains, and massive portals opening in space. Include multiple cinematic exterior shots of the haunted train itself traveling through these impossible worlds. Show wide aerial views of the entire train crossing cosmic landscapes, flying through dimensional storms, passing giant glowing portals, racing across floating rails in space, and leaving glowing energy trails behind it. Massive cinematic scale, breathtaking environment transitions, detailed fantasy worlds, emotional sci-fi horror atmosphere. Alternate naturally between interior corridor scenes and exterior cinematic shots of the train moving through dimensions. Middle moments: the train suddenly begins shaking violently as reality distorts around the heroine. Lights flicker aggressively, papers fly through the corridor, windows crack, dimensional energy leaks into the train, ghost passengers slowly turn their heads toward her. Terrifying shadow creatures with glowing red eyes emerge from the walls and ceiling while distorted whispers echo through the train. Dramatic camera rotation, suspenseful pacing, cinematic tension, supernatural horror atmosphere. Final moments: the heroine slowly draws her glowing silver sword and launches into explosive cinematic anime combat inside the moving train. Fast fluid sword choreography, sparks flying, supernatural energy effects, shattered glass, slow motion attacks, intense close-ups, dynamic camera movement, dimensional storms visible outside the windows, emotional intensity, masterpiece anime movie quality, ultra detailed animation, realistic anime motion, volumetric fog, cinematic depth of field, MAPPA and Violet Evergarden inspired visuals, high-budget fantasy horror film
View full prompt →by @yusra.1990s OVA Anime Realism Prompt
Seedance 2.01990s OVA anime realism (Prod I.G + Otomo), Japanese full-color, crisp thin genga linework, restrained cel shading + gentle gradients, subtle film grain, sharp shadows, high-contrast rim light. 24fps ultra-fast sakuga cuts, smear+impact frames, light motion blur
View full prompt →by @Horace Dodd