Making anime is not easy. It's a process of constructing and depicting the world, finding motivation, and knitting a full story! However, this activity is also great for exercising creativity. If you have a strong interest in anime, you will have a lot of fun creating your own anime.
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Method 1 of 6: Building the World
Step 1. Find the location of the story to be created
Does the story take place on an alien planet? Is the place similar to the earth? You don't need to specify all the details of the world that will be created, but make sure the location of the story that will occur.
For example, maybe you want most of the story to take place in a world where most people live in caves, because in the outside world there are many holes of dangerous slime (magical jelly-like creatures commonly found in fantasy stories) that take a large number of victims
Step 2. Find interesting things from your artificial world
Anime often has a magical and strange part of the world. Maybe in that world the piano can talk and give advice to humans. There may be many flying animals that humans use to travel. You don't need to make something very fantasy or science fiction. Choose something that fits your world and story.
For example, maybe the magic in your world is a legend whose truth is unknown. Perhaps, there were rumors that people who were able to survive after falling into the slime pit would be granted special powers, but no one knew the truth
Step 3. Determine the technological progress of your world
Do the citizens of your world live in apartments or wooden huts? Do they hunt or shop in supermarkets for food? Of course, there are many possibilities besides these examples. The state of the world's technology will determine how your world character will interact with the problem at hand.
For example, if someone fell into a slime pit in a technologically advanced world, it might not be a problem since everyone was wearing anti-slime clothes
Method 2 of 6: Creating Character
Step 1. Determine the character's appearance and personality
We recommend that the appearance and personality of the character is determined together. Try drawing a character and then writing down their personality traits next to the picture. Maybe your character is very smart and perceptive but gets angry easily. There may be a character who is very loyal, but hates strangers. Sketch your characters.
The appearance of a character is very important because it can determine his personality. For example, maybe one of the characters in your story is a very muscular person, but to make it unique you make him feel timid. After all, the character's body can show the character's personality in an interesting way
Step 2. Determine the main character of the story
You don't have to have just one main character, but it's a good idea to provide someone for the reader to support. Usually an anime has at least one main character.
Step 3. Consider granting special powers
Anime often contains characters who have special powers to achieve something big. It's a good idea to give the main character some kind of strength that will help him deal with all the trials in the anime. You don't need to give it great powers like being able to fly or superpowers. Look for minor powers that help the main character solve his problems in a unique way.
For example, maybe your character is very brave! That power is not magic, but a special ability
Step 4. Build relationships between each character
Family members, lovers, and friends of the main character can play an important role in the story. They have the strongest relationship with the main character to provide motivation, inspiration, and create story conflict. All of these things will add to the appeal of your story.
Step 5. Determine the motivation of each character
Other characters can play a role in your character's motivations, but look for unique things that move them. For example, the main character wants to get knowledge, or a lover, or it could be something that is the main character's strong desire.
Method 3 of 6: Creating Animations
Step 1. Begin to depict your world in the animation program
You can find many free animation programs on the internet that will allow you to easily create worlds and characters. The look of the world you want is already defined so it's now up to you to make it happen. Don't be in a hurry and don't be afraid if the results are not the same as the original plan.
Step 2. Draw your character
Create characters using the same animation program. Refer to the drawings and sketches that have been made to determine the final result.
Step 3. Describe your character's interaction with his world
Now, all you need to do is enter the characters into the world. This will immediately provide various ideas and storylines to follow. Perhaps, your character wants to explore a huge cliff that has never been stepped on by a human foot. Maybe every day the sun is getting dimmer and you want to know why. The environment can be a big boost to any story, and this is true of anime.
For example, maybe your world has huge slime gaps in every corner. Perhaps, the main character's sister fell into one of these abyss and the other characters had to find a way to save her. From here, you can start the storyline
Method 4 of 6: Combining Flow and Dialog
Step 1. Write a dialogue that matches the motivation and personality of the character
Once you have the characters and the world, it's time to interact with them all through dialogue to produce a story. Use dialogue that fits your situation and character. Try to make the dialogue as realistic as possible. Imagine the way you speak and use it to create a conversation. Conversations should not proceed as if reading a script. Conversations are usually constantly changing and changing subjects. Find ways to add originality and humor to your dialogue.
Step 2. Make sure you have a beginning, middle, and end
The three don't have to be very different, but this arrangement will help you plan your storyline. Try reading classics to learn about the beginning, middle, and end of a story.
For example, maybe at the beginning of the anime the main character's sister fell into a slime abyss. The middle part of the anime tells how the main character decides to go alone to the slime abyss wearing a special outfit to look for his sister. At the end of the story, the slime king who lives at the bottom of the abyss only allows one of the two brothers to go home. Therefore, the main character decides to stay so that his sister can go home
Step 3. Include a character development story (arc)
A character's arc doesn't have to be very simple and dark. Not all stories have to start with sad characters and end happily. Instead, the character's story should allow the main character to undergo minor changes or realizations of something. Even if this realization takes the form of the fact that nothing has changed since the story began, it still adds depth to the story. The character should not carelessly perform various actions without appropriate logic.
For example, maybe your main character is selfish at the start of the story, but the journey to save his sister makes him realize that he cares about others and has only kept himself hidden from the world. Now, you can come up with the reason the main character shuts down in the next episode
Method 5 of 6: Finishing the Anime
Step 1. Think of a good title
A good anime title will catch people's attention. Make sure your anime title fits the storyline.
Step 2. Decide whether the anime will be a single story or a series of stories
This determines whether the story will end or not. If the anime is going to be serialized, find a way to keep the audience's interest. If the audience is satisfied with the end of the first episode, there is no reason to watch the next episode. Create a hanging ending for each episode of your anime.
Step 3. Add a fun climax and conclusion
This is an important part of creating a dangling ending. If you're creating multiple episodes, it's a good idea to balance the line between ending the previous episode and preparing for the next. Don't let the audience feel that they have watched the previous episode in vain, but are still interested in watching the next episode. Find the right balance point.
Step 4. Close all ongoing stories
If there is a romance at the beginning of the story, make sure there is some kind of conclusion at the end. Not all plots have to close neatly, but it's a good idea to make your anime look well-planned and professional. If there are a lot of hanging stories, the anime will look messy.
Method 6 of 6: Sharing Anime
Step 1. Show it to friends and family
This is the easiest way to gain fans. Your friends and family will usually support and share your work with others. That way, you can create a small fan base.
Step 2. Create a blog or site
Share your work over the internet to get an audience. You can't expect earnings yet for a work that's just been created. However, if your anime is growing in popularity, it's possible! Try spreading your blog through social media by creating a Twitter account and Facebook page.
Step 3. Contact the publisher
Try to find people interested enough to publish your anime and stories. Try starting a search on the internet. Look for people who specialize in anime and like recruiting young artists. Who knows, he might like your work.
Step 4. Enter your anime into the competition
If you don't want to submit your entire anime story, submit an episode to enter the competition. There are many film and story competitions that accept anime. Even better if you find an anime competition. You can look it up on the internet.
