Hey everyone! 
Lately, I’ve been diving into the world of AI anime video upscalers, and honestly, I’m pretty amazed by how far the tech has come. For anyone who edits anime clips, makes AMVs, or just wants to rewatch older anime in higher quality, the problem is usually the same: blurry, low-res videos.
I tried out a few different approaches, and here’s what I found 
What is an AI Anime Upscaler?
In simple terms, it’s an AI tool trained on high-res anime images that can increase the resolution of your anime video without turning it into a pixelated mess. Instead of stretching pixels like old methods, it uses AI to recreate details, making lines sharper and colors cleaner.
It’s especially cool for older anime—watching them after an upscale feels like a mini-remaster!
My Experience with HitPaw VikPea
I recently tested HitPaw VikPea (formerly HitPaw Video Enhancer), and here are some things I noticed:
Anime looks way sharper without that “plastic” effect some tools add.
It’s surprisingly fast at processing, which is great when you’ve got multiple clips.
Pretty much no learning curve—the UI is clean, just pick the Animation Model and go.
You can preview before exporting, so you don’t waste time waiting.
And yes, there’s a free trial if you want to test it out yourself.
Alternatives I Tried
Some people swear by Anime4K, the open-source method. It works, but… setting it up on Windows took me a while (configs, shaders, folders 
). It’s fine if you love tinkering, but definitely not plug-and-play.
Let’s Discuss
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Have you ever tried AI to upscale anime videos? Did it actually
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Do you prefer free/open-source methods like Anime4K, or do you lean toward software like HitPaw VikPea for convenience?
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If you’ve upscaled anime before, which titles/clips looked the most impressive after enhancement?
I’m curious what the community thinks—especially editors and anime fans who care about quality. Drop your thoughts below!