Turn an anime character into their realistic version

Transform your favorite anime character into a realistic version and create a stunning transition video, ready to go viral on TikTok and other social platforms. With this AI Content Labs workflow, you can turn a simple anime image into a short video where the character evolves into a lifelike version in just seconds, using the latest multimodal AI models.

Workflow Description

This workflow leverages the power of several AI models and native AI Content Labs tools to transform an anime image into a viral video. It starts with uploading an anime image (preferably vertical and focused on the character), which is then converted into a realistic version using OpenAI’s model. Next, short videos are generated for both the anime-style and realistic versions using video models from Minimax and Fal.ai. AI Content Labs’ native nodes are also used to adjust dimensions, normalize formats, and merge the final videos with smooth transitions. The result is an 18-second clip showcasing the character's transformation — ideal for viral vertical content (9:16 format).

How to Use

To use this workflow, simply upload an image of your anime character in PNG, JPEG/JPG, or WEBP format, up to 20 MB. This is the only required input. The system takes care of everything else: generating the realistic version, resizing, formatting, creating short clips, and merging them with a fade transition. No technical knowledge or manual editing is required — it’s fully automated and no-code.

Required Inputs:

• Anime character image (PNG, JPEG/JPG, WEBP, max. 20 MB)

Considerations:

• The image should be well-lit and centered, ideally a medium shot of the character.
• Preferably in vertical format.
• The workflow automatically adjusts dimensions and formats to ensure compatibility.

Examples

• Minato:

• Seiya:

Use Cases

• Content creators on TikTok and Reels: Generate eye-catching transformation videos ready to go viral.
• Anime fans: See how your favorite character would look in real life and share it with the community.
• Artists and designers: Get inspired by realistic versions of your anime creations.
• Brands and agencies: Launch creative campaigns showcasing the evolution of characters or products on social media.
• Educators and creative workshops: Encourage students to explore the intersection between artistic styles and technology.

Recommendations

• Use high-quality, well-lit images for better anime-to-realistic conversion results.
• Take advantage of customizable model parameters if you want to experiment with different styles or durations.
• If you're creating multiple videos, use the bulk upload via CSV feature to automate the process further.
• Add music or sound effects during final editing to boost the video’s viral impact.

Variations

• Change the transformation style: Instead of anime to realistic, you could adapt the workflow to transform between different artistic styles (e.g., comic to realistic) by swapping the image-to-image model or prompt.
• Adjust duration and format: Modify video node parameters to create shorter or longer clips, or to fit other formats (e.g., square for Instagram).
• Add text or visual effects: Insert extra nodes to overlay titles, subtitles, or animated effects during the transition.
• Create a sequence with multiple characters: Repeat the workflow with several images and merge the resulting videos into one sequence.
• Integrate AI-generated audio: Add a text-to-audio node to generate narration or custom background music for each video.

Creativity has no limits with AI Content Labs — adapt and expand this workflow to suit your needs and experiment with new ideas.

With this workflow, you have a powerful tool to create viral transformation videos between styles, without any technical knowledge. Take the next step and create your own custom flows at AI Content Labs to elevate your content and stand out on social media. Start transforming and inspiring today!