Turning your pets into anime characters is one of the most fun things you can do with AI. Whether you want your cat to look like a Studio Ghibli sidekick or imagine your dog as a full shonen hero, these prompts make it incredibly easy. Just drop in a photo (if your model supports uploads) or describe your pet’s features, and let the AI do the rest.
This guide gives you ten anime styles that look clean, expressive and instantly shareable.
How to Use These Prompts
For models that support image uploads:
- Midjourney
- Leonardo
- Flux
- OpenAI image model
Upload your pet photo and add the prompt beneath.
Handy Tip!
- If you’re not uploading a photo, start each prompt with: “A portrait of a [pet type and features]”.
- Example: “A portrait of a fluffy orange tabby cat with big round eyes.”
We'll use a photo of the fabulous Smeegles instead ;)
1. Studio Ghibli Sidekick Style
Studio Ghibli inspired character, soft painterly textures, warm lighting, expressive round eyes, gentle shading, whimsical fantasy mood.
Perfect for: cats, rabbits, calm dogs, gentle-looking pets.
2. Shonen Anime Hero
Studio Ghibli inspired character, soft painterly textures, warm lighting, expressive round eyes, gentle shading, whimsical fantasy mood.
Perfect for: cats, rabbits, calm dogs, gentle-looking pets.
3. Cute Chibi Mascot
Chibi anime style, oversized head, tiny body, glossy eyes, pastel palette, super cute proportions, clean kawaii outlines.
Perfect for: any pet that already looks adorable.
4. Retro 90s Anime Aesthetic
90s anime style, vintage texture, light film grain, classic cel shading, nostalgic warm tones, expressive eyes, iconic anime mood.
Perfect for: older pets, pets with big personalities.
5. Cyberpunk Pet Hero
Cyberpunk anime style, neon lighting, glowing accents, chromatic highlights, futuristic environment, sharp stylised shading.
Perfect for: pets with striking markings or intense eyes.
6. Magical Girl Companion
Magical girl anime mascot style, sparkles, pastel gradients, adorable floating pose, cute magical elements, soft pink and purple palette.
Perfect for: small fluffy pets, companion-type animals.
7. Samurai Warrior Pet
Samurai anime style, noble pose, traditional clothing accents, dramatic sunlight, sharpened linework, warrior expression.
Perfect for: dignified dogs, regal cats, strong posture.
8. Dark Fantasy Anime Creature
Dark fantasy anime style, misty atmosphere, enriched shadows, glowing eyes, intricate textures, moody dramatic environment.
Perfect for: black cats, wolf-like dogs, mysterious pets.
9. Sports Anime Champion
Sports anime style, energetic motion lines, bright lighting, confident expression, high-energy composition, clean bold shading.
Perfect for: active dogs, agility pets, high-energy animals.
10. Cozy Slice-of-Life Pet
Slice-of-life anime style, warm household lighting, soft colours, gentle outlines, relaxed mood, wholesome everyday atmosphere.
Perfect for: chill pets who love naps.
How to Keep the Character Consistent
Add these modifiers to every prompt:
- “same colours and markings as the reference image”
- “consistent anime style across the series”
- “keep proportions identical”
- “same lighting tone”
- “uniform character sheet look”
Models like Leonardo and Flux are excellent for repeat style consistency.
What;s Next?
Give these prompts a try and see what you create. Every model handles them a little differently, so feel free to experiment, adjust the wording and make the style your own. If you discover a twist or technique that works well, share it in the comments below so others can try it too.
Latest Comments (2)
Oh, this is brilliant! I've been trying to get my stray dog, Raja, to look like a shonen hero for ages on those AI art apps, but the results were always a bit… off. Most of the prompts I've seen are so generic. Can't wait to try these out tonight, especially the cyberpunk one. Imagine Raja with a neon collar, haha! Proper cool idea this.
Oh, this sounds like such a fun idea! Transforming our furbabies into anime characters, especially with Studio Ghibli vibes, would be super cool. I'm keen to try these out with my *aspin* for sure. Though, I gotta wonder, how well do these prompts really capture the unique quirks of each pet beyond just their breed? Like, my dog's got this super chill, almost *tambay* energy, and sometimes AI art tends to make everything look a bit too generic. Hopefully, these prompts have enough oomph to really bring out their individual personalities, not just a stylised version of a dog. Fingers crossed for some adorable results!
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