The AI Manga (Anime) filter has taken over TikTok recently.
There are a ton of videos that use the filter—over 9.8 million videos.
You can use it on yourself, objects, and your friends.
If you use the filter on yourself, you’ll most likely be turned into an anime character.
However, there are multiple AI Manga filters on TikTok—so you need to get the right one.
Although the filter is available on multiple social media platforms, the original filter comes from TikTok.
In this guide, you’ll learn how to get the AI Manga filter on TikTok and how to use it (also known as the AI Anime filter/effect).
- Anime AI filter TikTok examples
- How to get the AI Manga filter on TikTok
- How to use the AI Manga filter on TikTok
Anime AI filter TikTok examples
@kiang.ft.mate uploaded a video of the filter turning two old ladies into anime characters.
The caption of the video is “Friends Forever” and the AI managed to match their red and green hair colors.
It got over 1.2 million views and more than 1,000 comments.
@cel.celline uploaded a video of herself using the filter.
She took a selfie of herself and the AI turned her into an anime bride wearing a white gown.
The video got over 4.8 million views and more than 900 comments.
Here’s the translated caption of the video, “Where did that hood come from?”.
@ruthbellpan uploaded a video of herself using the filter wearing a white top and sitting on a black chair.
The AI turned her into an anime girl with luscious hair, blue eyes, and a black veil (formerly the black chair).
The video got over 2.8 million views and more than 1,200 comments.
How to get the AI Manga filter on TikTok
Method 1:
- Open TikTok and tap on the “+” icon.
- Select “Effects” and tap on the search icon.
- Search for “AI Manga” and select it.
- Start using the filter!
Method 2:
- Open TikTok and tap on the search icon.
- Search for “AI Manga”.
- Select any video using the filter.
- Tap on the “AI Manga” filter above the person’s username to use it.
Note: If you can’t find the filter, try updating TikTok or your Android/iOS device.
Alternatively, you can find the filter here: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZS88TmfLc/.
How to use the AI Manga filter on TikTok
To use the AI Manga filter on TikTok, you need to search and download the filter first.
After you’ve downloaded the filter, select it and point your camera at something or someone.
Lastly, tap on your screen to activate the filter and turn the person or thing into anime.
You can also use the filter on an existing photo by selecting it from your gallery.
Method 1: Take a photo of yourself or an object
- Open TikTok > “+” icon > Effects.
- Search for “AI Manga” and select it.
- Take a photo of yourself, someone else, or an object.
- Tap on the screen to turn the photo into anime.
Method 2: Choose an existing photo from your library
- Open TikTok > “+” icon > Effects.
- Search for “AI Manga” and select it.
- Select “Upload” and choose an existing photo from your gallery.
- Tap on the screen to turn the photo into anime.
Further reading
How to Remove the AI Art Filter on TikTok
