Become an Animation Studio Yourself: How I Created an Anime Using AI

Since August 2024, I’ve been deeply involved in discovering how to create high-quality anime without needing an animation studio. I’m passionate about cybersecurity—likely a bit geeky—and my goal was clear: to create an anime that effectively conveys my ideas and enthusiasm, particularly through real-world cybersecurity vulnerabilities and their real-life stakes.

While many people dive into AI video generation aiming for Hollywood-style movies, anime offers something uniquely captivating—its distinct visual style, storytelling techniques, and emotional depth resonate powerfully with audiences globally. Yet, creating anime traditionally demands substantial budgets and lengthy timelines.

Typically, animation studios producing anime for streaming platforms like Amazon Prime, Netflix, or Crunchyroll require substantial investment—often tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars per episode—and months or years of work involving large teams of animators. An episode of a traditionally produced anime can cost around $100,000. The process involves rigorous storyboard approvals, frame-by-frame animation, and extensive post-production.

In contrast, through a refined AI-driven process I’ve developed, I successfully produced my own anime series. Leveraging cutting-edge AI video generation tools and meticulous prompt engineering, I manage to create coherent, captivating anime segments at a rate of 1 to 2 minutes of finalized content per day—including audio and sound effects. For a single creator, this is an exceptional return, considering that traditional animation studios involve dozens of people working for weeks to achieve similar results. My goal is to release one episode per week.

While generating visually impressive short segments with AI is straightforward, maintaining consistency across longer scenes is notoriously difficult. The biggest hurdle I’ve faced—and overcome—is ensuring coherence in storytelling, visual continuity, character consistency, and lip synchronization across scenes. To date, no one has yet released a fully convincing AI-generated anime. My process using AI is the only way I’ve seen to create a coherent anime with consistency—and I believe this process will only continue to improve.

I’ve invested significant time to uncover the subtleties of AI video generation, from mastering prompt engineering to selecting optimal tools for consistent results. Through rigorous experimentation, I now use a streamlined process that ensures consistent, high-quality anime production. This methodology has allowed me to quickly progress and avoid common pitfalls and frustrations.

Anime isn’t just creatively rewarding—it’s financially lucrative. Independent anime creators can monetize their work through multiple avenues:

• Affiliate Marketing: Promote relevant products or services such as VPNs, or online courses.
• Selling Scans and Digital Content: Offer exclusive manga scans or digital storybooks directly related to your anime.
• Merchandising: Create and sell merchandise featuring your characters, like clothing, posters, or collectibles.

The potential to earn through these methods grows significantly when your anime captures audience attention.

Currently, no one has successfully produced a convincing AI-generated feature-length anime. My approach positions me—and potentially you—as pioneers in this exciting frontier. The opportunity to shape the future of anime production through AI is immense, providing both creative fulfillment and potential financial independence.

I’m excited to announce that I’ll soon be offering comprehensive training on my exact AI-driven anime creation process, priced at €300.. This training will guide you step-by-step, helping you bypass months of costly trial and error. You’ll learn to produce consistent, engaging anime content efficiently, enabling you to establish yourself as your own anime production studio—regardless of the story or genre you want to explore.

The training will cover:

• An introduction to the best AI video generation software among the many available options and understanding why it excels for anime production.
• Getting started with the essential settings of the online tool you’ll need to create professional anime.
• Mastering prompt engineering, including critical keywords to achieve an authentic animated style.
• A clear, step-by-step workflow from concept to finished anime.
• Techniques for achieving consistent characters across all scenes.
• Fundamental filmmaking principles, such as shot selection and scene composition.
• An overview of the editing phase using software like Camtasia, which I personally use to finalize my episodes with transitions, timing adjustments, and added effects. While editing is not the core of this training, it’s important to mention as part of the full process of making a polished anime.

To make this training even more practical, I’m including two exclusive bonuses:

• Automation Workflow Bonus: I’ll show you how I automate repetitive tasks—like generating multiple images or video clips—without needing to click manually every time. I use a tool that lets me batch-generate content efficiently, saving hours of time and keeping the creative flow uninterrupted.
• Real-Case Making-Of Videos: You’ll also get access to exclusive behind-the-scenes videos showing how I applied this exact process to create my anime Parisian Hacker. These “making of” sessions will give you a concrete look at how each step fits together in a real-world project.

These bonuses are designed to take you beyond theory and show you how this process works in real, high-pressure creative scenarios.

Please note that to apply this method effectively, you’ll need to subscribe to a paid AI video generation platform (one of the pioneers in this field, which I’ll reveal in the training) and use an audio generation tool like ElevenLabs, which conveniently offers a free plan.

This training is designed to be concise yet packed with critical insights, each of which can save months of experimentation and frustration.

If you’re passionate about anime, interested in leveraging AI creatively, and excited about pioneering this innovative frontier—reach out via the contact form on this site. Let’s create something extraordinary together.