Anime Avatar Generation

Generate stunning anime-style avatars and characters using each::sense. This skill transforms photos into anime art, creates original anime characters, and produces various anime styles from Ghibli to cyberpunk.

Features

1. Photo to Anime: Transform real photos into anime-style artwork
2. Ghibli Style: Studio Ghibli-inspired soft, whimsical characters
3. Manga Style: Black and white or toned manga character art
4. Cyberpunk Anime: Neon-lit futuristic anime aesthetics
5. Chibi Avatars: Cute, super-deformed character styles
6. Profile Pictures: Optimized anime avatars for social media
7. Full Body Characters: Complete character designs with outfits
8. Character Sheets: Multiple angles for consistent character reference

Quick Start

curl -X POST https://sense.eachlabs.run/chat \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "message": "Create an anime avatar of a young woman with long blue hair and golden eyes, soft lighting, studio quality",
    "mode": "max"
  }'

Anime Style Reference

| Style | Description | Best For | |-------|-------------|----------| | Ghibli | Soft colors, whimsical, hand-drawn feel | Warm, nostalgic portraits | | Manga | Black/white, dynamic lines, expressive | Comic-style characters | | Cyberpunk | Neon colors, futuristic, tech elements | Edgy profile pictures | | Chibi | Super-deformed, cute, big head/small body | Mascots, emotes | | Shonen | Bold, action-oriented, dramatic | Male characters, heroes | | Shojo | Soft, romantic, sparkly effects | Female characters, idols | | Seinen | Realistic proportions, mature style | Professional avatars |

Use Case Examples

1. Photo to Anime Conversion

Transform a real photo into anime-style artwork.

curl -X POST https://sense.eachlabs.run/chat \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "message": "Convert this photo to anime style. Keep the facial features recognizable but transform it into a beautiful anime portrait with vibrant colors and soft shading.",
    "mode": "max",
    "image_urls": ["https://example.com/my-photo.jpg"]
  }'

2. Ghibli Style Avatar

Create a Studio Ghibli-inspired character portrait.

curl -X POST https://sense.eachlabs.run/chat \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "message": "Create a Studio Ghibli style portrait of a young girl with short brown hair, wearing a simple blue dress. Soft watercolor aesthetic, gentle expression, surrounded by nature with small forest spirits in the background. Hayao Miyazaki inspired art style.",
    "mode": "max"
  }'

3. Manga Style Character

Generate a black and white manga-style character.

curl -X POST https://sense.eachlabs.run/chat \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "message": "Create a manga-style character portrait in black and white. A confident male protagonist with spiky black hair, sharp eyes, wearing a school uniform. Dynamic pose, dramatic shading with screentones, shonen manga aesthetic.",
    "mode": "max"
  }'

4. Cyberpunk Anime Style

Create a futuristic neon-lit anime character.

curl -X POST https://sense.eachlabs.run/chat \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "message": "Create a cyberpunk anime character. A hacker girl with short neon pink hair with cyan highlights, cybernetic eye implants, wearing a leather jacket with glowing circuit patterns. Dark urban background with neon signs, rain, and holographic advertisements. Ghost in the Shell meets Akira aesthetic.",
    "mode": "max"
  }'

5. Chibi Style Avatar

Generate a cute super-deformed character.

curl -X POST https://sense.eachlabs.run/chat \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "message": "Create a chibi anime avatar. A cute girl with big sparkly purple eyes, long wavy pink hair with star clips, wearing a magical girl outfit with ribbons and bows. Super deformed proportions with big head and small body, kawaii expression, pastel color palette, simple clean background.",
    "mode": "max"
  }'

6. Anime Profile Picture

Create an optimized avatar for social media profiles.

curl -X POST https://sense.eachlabs.run/chat \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "message": "Create a 1:1 square anime profile picture. A mysterious character with silver hair covering one eye, heterochromia (one blue eye, one red eye), wearing a high-collar black coat. Dramatic lighting from the side, dark elegant background. The composition should work well as a small avatar icon.",
    "mode": "max"
  }'

7. Full Body Anime Character

Design a complete character with outfit and pose.

curl -X POST https://sense.eachlabs.run/chat \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "message": "Create a full body anime character design. A female warrior with long red hair in a ponytail, green eyes, wearing ornate silver armor with a flowing cape. She holds a glowing magical sword. Dynamic standing pose, fantasy setting with castle in the background. High detail anime illustration style.",
    "mode": "max"
  }'

8. Anime Couple/Group

Generate multiple characters in one scene.

curl -X POST https://sense.eachlabs.run/chat \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "message": "Create an anime illustration of a couple. A tall guy with messy black hair and glasses wearing a casual hoodie, and a shorter girl with twin-tail blonde hair wearing a sundress. They are standing together at a summer festival, holding hands, with fireworks in the night sky behind them. Romantic shojo anime style.",
    "mode": "max"
  }'

9. Anime with Specific Hair/Eye Colors

Create a character with precise color specifications.

curl -X POST https://sense.eachlabs.run/chat \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "message": "Create an anime character with very specific colors: gradient hair that transitions from deep purple at the roots to lavender at the tips, bright amber eyes with a subtle golden glow, pale skin with a slight blush. The character should have an elegant hairstyle with braids and loose strands. Portrait shot, soft dreamy lighting, flower petals floating around.",
    "mode": "max"
  }'

10. Anime Character Sheet (Multiple Angles)

Generate a reference sheet with multiple views for consistency.

curl -X POST https://sense.eachlabs.run/chat \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "message": "Create an anime character reference sheet with multiple angles. The character is a young male mage with medium-length teal hair and bright orange eyes, wearing a wizard robe with gold trim. Show front view, side view (profile), 3/4 view, and back view on a clean white background. Include close-up details of the face and any accessories. Professional character design sheet format.",
    "mode": "max"
  }'

Mode Selection

Ask your users before generating:

"Do you want fast & cheap, or high quality?"

| Mode | Best For | Speed | Quality | |------|----------|-------|---------| | max | Final avatars, profile pictures, character designs | Slower | Highest | | eco | Quick drafts, exploring styles, iteration | Faster | Good |

Multi-Turn Character Refinement

Use session_id to iterate on character designs:

# Initial character concept
curl -X POST https://sense.eachlabs.run/chat \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "message": "Create an anime character - a mysterious ninja with dark clothing",
    "session_id": "ninja-character-design"
  }'

# Refine based on feedback
curl -X POST https://sense.eachlabs.run/chat \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "message": "I like it but make the character female, add a red scarf, and give her white hair",
    "session_id": "ninja-character-design"
  }'

# Request style variation
curl -X POST https://sense.eachlabs.run/chat \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "message": "Now create the same character but in chibi style",
    "session_id": "ninja-character-design"
  }'

Style Consistency Across Multiple Characters

Create multiple characters with consistent art style:

# First character
curl -X POST https://sense.eachlabs.run/chat \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "message": "Create an anime hero character - a young man with spiky orange hair and determined expression, wearing a battle-worn jacket",
    "session_id": "anime-team-project"
  }'

# Second character (same session for style consistency)
curl -X POST https://sense.eachlabs.run/chat \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
  -d '{
    "message": "Now create his rival - a calm, cool character with slicked-back blue hair, wearing a formal coat. Keep the same art style as the previous character.",
    "session_id": "anime-team-project"
  }'

Best Practices

Character Description Tips

1. Hair: Specify color, length, style (spiky, wavy, straight, twin-tails, ponytail)
2. Eyes: Describe color, shape, and expression (sharp, soft, sparkly)
3. Clothing: Detail the outfit style, colors, and any accessories
4. Expression: Define the mood (happy, mysterious, fierce, gentle)
5. Pose: Describe the body position and any gestures

Style Specification

1. Reference specific anime/manga for style guidance
2. Mention lighting preferences (soft, dramatic, backlit)
3. Specify background complexity (simple, detailed, gradient)
4. Include color palette preferences (pastel, vibrant, dark)

Technical Considerations

1. For profile pictures, request 1:1 aspect ratio
2. For character sheets, request landscape orientation
3. For full body, ensure the composition includes head to feet
4. For detailed faces, request close-up portrait composition

Prompt Tips for Anime Avatars

When creating anime characters, include these details:

1. Character Gender/Age: Young girl, adult man, teenage boy, etc.
2. Hair Details: Color, length, style, accessories (ribbons, clips)
3. Eye Details: Color, shape, expression, any special features
4. Outfit: Clothing type, style, colors, accessories
5. Pose/Composition: Portrait, full body, action pose, etc.
6. Art Style: Ghibli, manga, cyberpunk, chibi, etc.
7. Mood/Atmosphere: Cheerful, mysterious, dramatic, romantic
8. Background: Simple, detailed, specific setting

Example Prompt Structure

"Create a [style] anime [character type] with [hair details] and [eye details].
They are wearing [outfit description].
[Pose/composition]. [Background/setting].
[Mood/atmosphere] feeling. [Additional details]."

Error Handling

| Error | Cause | Solution | |-------|-------|----------| | Failed to create prediction: HTTP 422 | Insufficient balance | Top up at eachlabs.ai | | Content policy violation | Prohibited content | Adjust prompt to comply with content policies | | Timeout | Complex generation | Set client timeout to minimum 10 minutes | | Inconsistent character | Session not maintained | Use same session_id for related requests |

Related Skills

1. each-sense - Core API documentation
2. photo-to-illustration - General illustration styles
3. character-design - Non-anime character creation
4. profile-picture-generation - General avatar creation