Ever wanted to see yourself as a legendary swordsman in the world of Demon Slayer? Thanks to Gemini 3 Flash and the Nano Banana 2 engine, you can now generate high-quality anime versions of your own photos while maintaining your unique facial features.
In this article, we’ll ready copy past prompt to get that iconic Ufotable studio look.
The Secret to Identity Accuracy
The most important part of “Image-to-Anime” is telling the AI to respect your original proportions. By using Gemini, you can describe your features alongside the anime style to ensure the result looks like you, not a random character.
The Master Prompt: Demon Slayer Edition
Copy the prompt below, upload your photo to Gemini, and paste it to see the transformation:
The Prompt: Transform the person in my uploaded photo into a high-octane anime character inspired by “Demon Slayer” (Kimetsu no Yaiba) style. Identity: Preserve 100% of my facial structure, eye shape, and expression. Pose: Dynamic mid-air lunging pose, crouching with one hand wielding a glowing katana engulfed in realistic orange and red flames. Outfit: Traditional black demon slayer uniform with a green and black checkered haori. Environment: Dark, moody night sky with dramatic swirling clouds and a bright full moon casting a cold blue backlight. Art Style: Sharp Ufotable-inspired linework, high-contrast cel-shading, vibrant elemental fire effects, and cinematic glow. 8k resolution, Ufotable aesthetic.
Why This Prompt Works
- Dynamic Lighting: It uses a “Teal and Orange” contrast—blue moonlight from the back and orange fire from the front.
- Ufotable Aesthetic: This specific keyword tells Gemini to focus on sharp lines and cinematic special effects.
- Identity Guard: By mentioning “100% facial structure,” you prevent the AI from giving you a generic face.
(Image Prompt for Article: A high-quality split-screen image. On the left, a real person’s portrait. On the right, the same person transformed into a Demon Slayer character with a flaming sword, matching the exact pose and style of Tanjiro Kamado.)
Pro Tips for Best Results
- Clear Photos: Use a selfie with good lighting.
- Gemini Live: If you want a different anime style (like Naruto or One Piece), you can use Gemini Live to ask for a prompt adjustment in real-time.
- Check Your Stats: As our site data shows, consistent high-quality prompting is the key to viral AI images.
If you want to see how we achieved realism before this anime style, check our previous guide