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AI Anime and Character Prompts
Prompts for anime scenes, cartoon characters and original character design.
A good character is easy to recognise from a few details: hair, outfit, expression and pose. These guides help you create anime and cartoon characters and keep them looking the same from one image to the next.
Anime Styles
Modern anime characters, retro 90s scenes and chibi art.
Character Design
Ideas and methods for creating your own characters.
Seasonal Characters
Festive characters for cards, stickers and activity sheets.
How to Keep a Character Consistent
- Write a short description of the hair, eyes and outfit, then paste it into every prompt.
- Start with a character sheet that shows the front, side and back.
- Upload that sheet as a reference if your tool allows it.
- Change only the setting or pose at one time.
Use Original Characters for Public Work
Well-known characters belong to their rights holders, and some tools block their names. An original character is the safer choice for anything you publish or sell. Keep characters clearly adult and appropriately dressed, as many tools also block sexualised prompts.
Common Questions
Why does my character look different every time?
Most tools don’t remember earlier images. Repeat the exact description, use a reference image if you can, and change one thing at a time.
How do I get a real anime look?
Add “2D anime, cel shading, clean line art”, and remove words such as “photorealistic” or “8K”.
Where are the anime wallpapers?
Anime wallpaper prompts are in our wallpaper guide, because they’re designed to fit your screen.
Keep Exploring
You might also like our guides to wallpapers and drawing and art styles.