The NovelAI Alternative for Anime Art: Just Describe It, Free to Start
Describe the picture you want in everyday words, in any language, and get anime art in seconds. Keep the same character across every image, then make her move.
From idea to anime art in three steps
No prompt syntax to learn.
Describe it
Write what you picture, in your own words and your own language.
Pick a style
Choose from 50+ styles, from classic anime to realistic.
Keep going
Edit it, keep the character for the next image, or turn it into a video.
MadeYu vs NovelAI
| MadeYu | NovelAI | |
|---|---|---|
| Price to start | MadeYuFree to start | NovelAIPaid plans from $10/month, with a one-time free trial |
| How you write prompts | MadeYuEveryday words in any language | NovelAIEnglish, as tags or sentences |
| Keep the same character | MadeYuBuild her once in the character studio, then change outfit, pose, place or expression | NovelAICharacter Reference from an image (V4.5 model, +5 Anlas per image) |
| Edit an image | MadeYuDescribe the change, or paint the area to redo | NovelAIInpainting and Director Tools |
| Where you use it | MadeYuBrowser, plus iPhone and Android apps | NovelAIBrowser |
| How you pay | MadeYuCard, Apple Pay or Google Pay — or in the app | NovelAICard, billed in US dollars |
| Video | MadeYuUp to 30 seconds per clip, extend as long as you like; films up to 5 minutes | NovelAINot available |
| Beyond images | MadeYuImage-to-video with voice, character chat, short films | NovelAIAI-assisted story writing |
NovelAI details are as of October 17, 2026, from NovelAI's documentation and public reviews — check their site for changes. NovelAI is a trademark of its owner. MadeYu is not affiliated with NovelAI.
More than an image generator
Any image becomes a video
Turn your art into a video — up to 30 seconds a clip, extended as long as you like. Your character can even speak.
AI video generator →Same character, any outfit or place
Create her once, then change her outfit, pose, place or expression while her face stays the same.
AI character studio →Talk with your character
Chat with her, and every reply comes with a new image of the scene.
AI character chat →Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a free alternative to NovelAI?
MadeYu is free to start: sign up and you can generate anime images, edit them, and turn them into video. As of October 2026, NovelAI offers paid plans from $10 a month with a one-time free trial.
Do I need to learn prompt tags?
No. Describe what you want in everyday words, in any language — English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean and more.
Can I keep the same character across images?
Yes. Create her once in the character studio, then change her outfit, pose, place or expression while her face stays the same.
Can I turn my anime art into video?
Yes. Turn any image into a clip of up to 30 seconds, then keep extending it scene by scene for as long as you like. Videos of your own character can include her voice.
Can I use it on my phone?
Yes — in the browser on any phone or computer, or in the iPhone and Android apps.
Who can use MadeYu?
MadeYu is for adults 18 and over.
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