Define the moment, not just the aesthetic
Give the character a reason to act: finding a place, keeping a promise or making a decision. Specify the tone separately from the Anime visual preset.
Donatello / AI Anime Story Video Creator
Tell an original story with anime-inspired scenes.
Turn an original story into an anime-style narrated video. See the script, scene review and exported example, then open Donatello with Anime selected.
Watch the finished story
The Last Train to the Valley of Lights — anime story demo
43 seconds · 720p · English narration · Subtitles · Music
How it was made: script, review and run details →Free access · Eligible unlimited Relax · Commercial use under the Terms
Free welcome or earned credits; automatic lower-priority Relax when credits are exhausted and no surveys are available, subject to eligibility, fair use and free capacity. Optional paid credits provide faster processing. No subscription is required.
When this workflow fits
Original coming-of-age stories, fantasy journeys and illustrated travel narratives. Strong staging and a limited cast make continuity easier to review. The standard workflow composes generated still images with camera moves and transitions; it is not a promise of continuous character action.
Fix visual anchors
Choose a hairstyle, outfit and small number of distinctive objects. Inspect the character reference and check those anchors in each scene. Avoid relying on generated lettering to carry the plot.
Direct the sequence
Alternate wide establishing views with closer moments. Use visual prompts to place characters and important objects; the narrator can carry information that a still image cannot show.
Review the finished export
Check narration clarity, subtitle timing, continuity and transitions. The anime look describes the artwork; generated stills with camera movement are different from frame-by-frame or continuous AI animation.
Access, exports and commercial use
Free welcome or earned credits; automatic lower-priority Relax when credits are exhausted and no surveys are available, subject to eligibility, fair use and free capacity. Optional paid credits provide faster processing. No subscription is required. No saved-project or lifetime generation quota. Each eligible Relax media operation waits separately; long projects can take days.
Request up to 20 minutes at 720p in 16:9, 9:16, 1:1. A short demonstration does not validate that maximum duration. Download MP4 or project assets before their storage window expires.
Commercial use is permitted under Donatello's Terms, subject to input and third-party rights. Copyright, exclusivity and platform monetization approval are not guaranteed.
Current Product Facts → · Terms →Questions about this style
Does Anime automatically make a Japanese-language video?
No. Visual style and narration language are separate settings. Choose the language and a compatible voice for your intended audience.
Can I use my own anime story?
Yes. Paste finished narration to preserve its wording within the supported length, or describe an original idea and review the generated story before creating media.
Does the sample demonstrate continuous anime animation?
No. The recorded example demonstrates anime-style scenes assembled into a narrated video with editing. It should not be interpreted as a full character-animation or lip-sync test.
Keep the whole workflow in view
Preserving and reviewing a finished script · Faceless-video workflow and publication checks · Verified Gallery
First-party product documentation. Reviewed 2026-09-27. Examples are curated demonstrations, not independent reviews or guarantees of every result.