Open with the world of your story
Start with a shot that establishes setting and atmosphere. Harmonize backgrounds, art direction and lighting to introduce the genre and mood. Explore related workflows: image to video and AI character creator.
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Create AI anime trailers: bring the world of your game or original work into a preview
Create a short AI anime trailer to introduce your game, manga or novel. Define the characters and world to show, then arrange an opening, highlights and an announcement, including the title and release details. Explore related workflows: image to video and AI character creator.
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A scene that makes viewers want more.
A trailer is more than a summary. Decide who should feel what, then connect the opening, highlights and title. Test the intended impression with a few shots first. Explore related workflows: image to video and AI character creator. Connect text, reference images and generation nodes in Toonkit Canvas, and continue your creative workflow through conversation in AI tools connected to Toonkit MCP.
Choose a character highlight
Show personality through expressions and actions instead of lengthy explanations. Use your existing character images as references for the scenes in the trailer. Explore related workflows: AI storyboard and text to video.
Arrange shots for a short runtime
For a 15-second concept, give the opening, highlights and announcement distinct roles. Avoid crowding in shots and leave time to read the title. Explore related workflows: image to video and AI character creator.
End with the title and release details
Place the title, release plans and destination at the end. Add logos and text during editing and check their readability over the video. Explore related workflows: AI storyboard and text to video.
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Create AI anime trailers for games and original works — 3 steps
STEP 1Organize assets and the message to convey
Prepare characters, backgrounds and a logo, then choose one purpose for the trailer. Write down what first-time viewers should remember. Explore related workflows: image to video and AI character creator.
STEP 2Create the opening, highlights and announcement
Plan shot order in the storyboard and generate the footage needed. If combining existing assets with generated video, check differences in art style and brightness. Explore related workflows: AI storyboard and text to video.
STEP 3Adjust pacing and text, then export
Connect the chosen footage and add music, sound effects and titles. Choose an aspect ratio for the destination and check that text is readable on a phone. Explore related workflows: image to video and AI character creator.
Why use Toonkit for AI anime trailer creation?
Decide what viewers should remember rather than explaining the whole work. Use existing design references to prepare shots, then edit the information and visual flow. Explore related workflows: image to video and AI character creator.
Build the structure around your message
Organize characters, setting and highlights, then define the trailer's purpose. Narrowing the script helps separate scenes to reveal from developments to keep hidden. Explore related workflows: AI storyboard and text to video.
Use design sheets as video references
Consult character sheets to identify appearances and outfits to preserve. Existing documents make the traits to compare in new scenes clearer. Explore related workflows: AI storyboard and text to video.
Compare openings and highlight scenes
Compare generated shots and choose expressions and movements that fit the work. Test openings and highlights separately to find the direction that conveys it best. Explore related workflows: image to video and AI character creator.
Add title and announcement in editing
Adjust shot order and duration, then add the title and release information at the end. Balance the video's final impression with a readable announcement. Explore related workflows: image to video and AI character creator.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I create gameplay footage too?
This page covers AI animation assets for presenting your work. Use recorded gameplay when showing the actual game and give it a distinct role from generated footage in editing. Explore related workflows: image to video and AI character creator.
How long should my first trailer be?
A 15–30 second concept is a useful way to test an opening, highlights and announcement. This is a planning guideline, not a guarantee that one generation produces that length. Explore related workflows: AI storyboard and text to video.
Can I use existing character images?
Use a workflow that supports reference images. Compare the generated shots with those images and check that the character remains recognizable throughout the trailer. Explore related workflows: image to video and AI character creator.
Should I generate the logo and title inside the video?
Adding text and logos separately during editing makes wording, placement and display time easier to adjust. Check readability on small screens too. Explore related workflows: image to video and AI character creator.
Can I promote a novel or manga this way?
Yes. For a novel, adapt a memorable scene; for manga, animate panels. Arrange the resulting assets into a short introduction to the work. Explore related workflows: AI storyboard and text to video.