Anyone else using anime characters for AI video ideas lately? 
Not sure if it’s just me, but anime characters seem everywhere in 2026 — edits, short videos, fan-made scenes, even AI-generated stuff. 
I grew up watching Naruto and One Piece, and recently I’ve been messing around with AI video tools just for fun. Turns out, anime characters work surprisingly well for testing ideas — strong visuals, clear personalities, and fans instantly recognize them. 
I tried generating a short anime-style interaction video last week (just experimenting, nothing fancy), and it actually got way more engagement than I expected. I think people connect emotionally, even if it’s not official content.
Curious
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Do you ever use anime characters when testing creative tools?
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Any favorite characters that instantly grab attention?
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Or do you prefer original characters instead?
Would love to hear how others here are playing around with this kind of content! 
