Free to start · Text & image to anime video

Anime Video Generator

Write a scene, or bring a still to life. Mage is an AI anime video generator with anime-first video models, characters that stay the same shot to shot, and unlimited generation. Free to start.

Open the generator on Mage

Generation happens in the Mage app. This page links you straight there.

The basics

What is an anime video generator?

An anime video generator is an AI tool that turns a written prompt or a still image into animated footage in an anime style, without drawing a frame. Text-to-video turns a prompt into a clip; image-to-video sets a picture you upload into motion.

Mage does both in your browser, with video models tuned for anime rather than a general model pushed at an anime prompt. Melon is Mage's anime-first model, and it's unlimited on Pro, so you can keep trying a shot until the motion reads right.

Why Mage

Why creators choose Mage for anime video

Anime-first video models

Melon is designed for anime video, and it's unlimited on Pro alongside Peach, Peach Max and Lemon.

Character consistency

Save a character once and carry it across shots, so your lead looks the same in scene 12 as in scene 1.

Genuinely unlimited

Generate without limits on Pro and above.

Text-to-video and image-to-video

Start from a written scene, or upload art and animate it with image-to-video.

Runs in your browser

No install, no GPU to rent. Generation runs 2x faster on Basic, 4x faster on Pro and above.

Commercial license

Included on every paid plan, so what you make here can go straight onto a channel you monetize.

How to use

How do you generate AI anime videos?

It takes three steps, and it is free to start.

STEP 1

Open the generator

Open the Mage app from this page. It runs in your browser, nothing to install.

STEP 2

Describe the scene or upload art

Write the shot in plain language, or upload a still you want moving. Then pick a model such as Melon.

STEP 3

Generate, then keep going

Generate your clip and download it. Reuse the character on the next shot, then stitch the clips together with Storyboard.

Start creating on Mage

How it compares

How Mage compares for anime video

Anime punishes metered pricing hardest. A single scene is a dozen shots, most of them discarded, and tools that charge per clip make you cut the story down to what you can afford. Mage prices video by the month, unlimited from Pro at $30, so you can keep shooting until the scene works.

Mainstream tools

  • Metered by credits that run out mid-scene
  • Anime as a style preset on a general model
  • Characters drift between shots

Mage

  • Unlimited video generation on Pro and above
  • Video models built for anime
  • Characters and References hold a face across shots

Use cases

What can you make with an anime video generator?

Original series and shorts

Build a cast, then shoot scene by scene with the same characters.

Content creators

Publish your character content on DeviantArt, Patreon, or your Fanvue feed.

Art brought to life

Upload an illustration or a character sheet and animate it, keeping the look you already drew.

Shorts and social clips

Vertical clips for TikTok, Reels and Shorts, generated from a prompt or an image you upload.

Pricing

Is there a free AI anime video generator?

Mage is free to start, with no watermark on what you make. Unlimited video generation begins on Pro.

Free

$0

One-time 300 Gems for new members. No watermark.

Pro

$30/mo

Unlimited video, Melon and the Characters system, 1,500 monthly Gems.

Pro Plus

$60/mo

Premium video models including Cherry and Berry, 3,500 monthly Gems.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the best AI video generator for anime?

It comes down to whether the models are tuned for anime, whether characters hold between shots, and how many takes you get. Mage's Melon model was purpose-built for anime themes.

Is there a free AI anime video generator?

Mage is free to start with a one-time 300-Gem allocation and no watermark. Unlimited video generation starts on Pro at $30/month.

Can I make anime videos from just text?

Yes. Text-to-video turns a written scene into a clip, no source image needed. Describe the shot, pick a model, generate.

Can I try it without signing up for a plan?

Yes. New members get a one-time 300-Gem allocation to generate with before picking a plan.

How do you get character consistency in AI anime videos?

Save the character once, then apply it to every shot with Characters and References. That is what holds character consistency from clip to clip.

Can I turn manga art or a photo into an anime video?

Yes. Image-to-video animates a still you upload, whether that's a panel, a character sheet or a photo.

How long can the clips be, and at what resolution?

On Pro, Melon runs unlimited up to 5 seconds at 540p, or 3 seconds at 720p. Longer clips and higher resolutions run on Gems, and Melon reaches 16 seconds on Max. Storyboard can stitch clips into one continuous sequence.

Do I need to install anything?

No. Mage runs in your browser. Click any button on this page to open the generator.

Is there a watermark, and can I use the videos commercially?

No watermark, on free or paid. Every paid plan carries a commercial license, so your clips are yours to publish.

What kinds of anime scenes can I make?

Mage's own models leave room for creative freedom, within Mage's limits.

What is not allowed?

Nothing illegal is allowed on Mage. That includes any content involving minors, and non-consensual imagery of real people.

Ready to make your first anime scene?

Free to start, private by design. Have fun creating!

Open the generator on Mage

Mage is for adults, 18+ only. Nothing illegal is allowed; any content involving minors or non-consensual depictions of real people is strictly prohibited.