Anime is not one style
Shonen linework, shojo softness and 90s cel grain look nothing alike. The preset sets that language before your words do the rest.
Describe like a storyboard
Character, action, setting, time of day. A swordsman on a rooftop at dusk beats a cool anime guy every time.
From still to motion
Send a keeper to image-to-video for a short animated shot, or build a whole cast with the character generator.
FAQ
Can I keep the same character?
Use the character generator or the consistent character tool. Both hold a face across scenes.
Is the output commercial?
Yes on paid packs. Existing anime characters and franchises carry their own rights.
Which model runs it?
Seedream 5.0, which handles stylised art and layouts particularly well.
Can it identify an anime style?
It generates in a chosen style. For naming a style from an image, use image to prompt.