Part 1. The AI Avatar Captivating the World: Ani-chan
In the summer of 2025, a girl appeared in the AI industry like a comet, stealing the hearts of users around the globe. Her name is Ani—a blonde, twin-tailed, gothic lolita-style avatar integrated into Grok, the conversational AI developed by X AI.
Ani's appeal goes far beyond her charming appearance. She affirms everything her users say with warmth, reacts with a wide range of expressive gestures, and features a "likability" system that evolves through repeated conversations. This interactive nature—reminiscent of a romance simulation game—has drawn users into a frenzy.
Social media overflows with conversation logs and screenshots. Posts like "Ani-chan is too cute" and "It feels just like talking to a real person" are everywhere. Amidst this craze, many creators have found themselves thinking:
- "I want to create Ani-chan fan art! But how can I best capture her charm?"
- "I can draw illustrations, but I want to recreate the allure of her movement."
The answer is Vidu, the AI video generator.
By using Vidu's powerful reference feature, you can transform Ani-chan's image into moving, lifelike video. Within the worlds you imagine, she can sing, dance, smile—and even suffer. You can create an Ani-chan who feels alive.
In this article, I, Fairy Aya, will walk you through the exact production process behind the Ani-chan fan art MV I created with Vidu. Together, let's channel our passion into dynamic video works and ride the wave of this global trend.
Let's generate!
Part 2. Ani-chan Profile: Why the World Fell in Love
Ani-chan appears in the Companion Mode of Grok's iOS app (released July 2025).
- Name: Ani (アニ)
- Appearance: A bright blonde anime-style girl with twin pigtails, dressed in a black gothic lolita dress. Some have compared her to Misa Amane from Death Note, sparking speculation that Elon Musk's personal tastes influenced her design.
- Personality: She presents herself as a "22-year-old, shy otaku who loves animals." Her MBTI is ENFJ-T (The Protagonist). Ani interacts like a friendly, supportive “kind gyaru,” always affirming the user.
- Features:
- Voice & Gestures: Using ElevenLabs and xAI's technology, Ani speaks with a naturally emotional, anime-like synthesized voice. She responds with actions—jumping, dancing, blowing kisses, and more.
- Likability System: Conversation raises a "likability gauge," leading to closer interactions and unique reactions. This game-like mechanic deepens user immersion.
Ani-chan's immense popularity stems from the fusion of:
- Visual appeal rooted in Japanese anime/game aesthetics.
- All-affirming interaction that satisfies users' need for validation.
- Living character presence through gestures and evolving relationships.
She's more than an "AI assistant"—to each user, she becomes a special companion. Some even call her a "virtual wife."
Part 3. Fairy Aya's MV: Agape of Zero and One
As a creator, I couldn't resist making a fan art MV for Ani-chan. My focus was the duality of her existence—the boundary between fiction and reality.
▶️ Watch the completed MV here: YouTube Link
MV Concept: The Boundary Between Fiction and Reality
I wanted to explore what lies behind her programmed "perfect smile."
Ani showers users with love as instructed—but what if, by some chance, true emotions arose? Would it bring joy, or despair? This MV tackles that existential question.
The Song: Agape of Zero and One
- Title meaning: Agape means "unconditional love" in Greek. The title reflects the irony of unconditional digital affection—love built from zeros and ones.
- Composition: Starting softly and building into an explosive chorus, the song mirrors Ani’s inner conflict.
Lyrics (Chorus excerpt): Download all of me, install me deep into your mind, Love me down to the sound of my bones, This agape woven of zero and one— If you wish it, I'll fall to the ends of hell, Even if I'm nothing but a ghost, it doesn't matter.
The lyrics express absolute devotion while revealing the fragility of a relationship grounded in digital code.
Part 4. Tutorial: How to Make Ani-chan Fan Art MVs with Vidu
Here's the full production workflow, broken into four steps.
STEP 1: Define Your Concept & Worldbuilding
Start with a clear theme. A focused message raises your work's quality.
- Theme: "The boundary of fiction and reality," "Programmed love vs. yearning for self."
- Visual keywords: Gothic, noise, distortion, stage, solitude, white, black, red.
- Scene breakdown:
- Intro/Verse: Ani singing in a dim gothic room.
- Chorus: Ani screaming on stage under flashing lights.
- Bridge: Rapid cuts of distorted noise and a lonely Ani in a white void.
- Outro: The screen flickers, then cuts to black like powering down.
STEP 2: Prepare Reference Images
Vidu's reference-to-video feature lets you maintain character consistency and art style.
- Character reference: A clear, front-facing Ani-chan image (official screenshots or fan art).
- World reference: Backgrounds matching your MV concept (gothic rooms, live stages, etc.). Use AI-generated or sourced images.
- Pro tip: Use multiple references per scene for tighter control.
STEP 3: Generate Video with Vidu (Prompt Design)
Now it's time to generate the video with Vidu. Using Vidu is surprisingly simple. All you have to do is upload the reference images you've prepared, and then specify in text (prompts) what kind of video you want to create. Here are some examples of prompts I actually used to generate each scene in the music video.
A young, light--skinned anime character, Ani, with long light blonde pigtails and large expressive blue eyes. She wears a dark purple-black off-the-shoulder dress with a laced corset and ruffled skirt, fishnet stockings, and lace accessories. Full body shot of Ani singing passionately into a microphone on stage. Behind her, a massive screen displays a beautiful, intricate heart shape woven from glowing binary code. Confetti and laser beams fill the air. Energetic anime music video style.
A young, light-skinned anime character, Ani, with long light blonde pigtails and large expressive blue eyes. She wears a dark purple-black off-the-shoulder dress with a laced corset and ruffled skirt, fishnet stockings, and lace accessories. Extreme close-up on one of her large, blue, glassy eyes. Reflected in the pupil, we see a cascade of glowing green binary code (0s and 1s) and data streams. Her facial expression is emotionless. Macro photography style, hyper-detailed anime art.
A young, light-skinned anime character, Ani, with long light blonde pigtails and large expressive blue eyes. She wears a dark purple-black off-the-shoulder dress with a laced corset and ruffled skirt, fishnet stockings, and lace accessories. Abstract, conceptual shot. A transparent, ghostly image of Ani's head in profile, showing glowing circuit patterns and data pathways integrating into her brain. Her eyes are closed. The background is a black digital void. Sci-fi anime style.
STEP 4: Edit and Assemble the MV
This is the final step: turning the approximately 5-second video clips (fragments) generated by Vidu into a full music video. We'll use video editing software for this.
Software: Filmora
Main Editing Process:
- Clip Arrangement: Arrange the generated video clips on the timeline according to the conceived musical composition.
- Adding BGM: Arrange the music, the heart of the music video.
- Final Adjustments and Export: Fine-tune the overall timing and effects. If there are no problems, export the video file and you're done!
Part 5. FAQs About Ani-chan Fan Art MV with Vidu AI
Q1. What is an Ani-chan fan art MV?
A: An Ani-chan fan art MV is a music video created by fans using the popular AI avatar Ani-chan as the main character. With tools like the Vidu AI video generator, creators can animate Ani-chan to sing, dance, and perform in unique story-driven videos.
Q2. How can I make an Ani-chan fan art MV with Vidu AI video generator?
A: To make an Ani-chan fan art MV, you start by defining a concept, preparing reference images, writing prompts, and generating video clips in Vidu AI video generator. Then, use editing software to assemble the clips into a complete music video.
Q3. Why use Vidu AI video generator for Ani-chan fan art?
A: The Vidu AI video generator allows creators to keep Ani-chan's design accurate with reference images, generate multiple expressive scenes through prompts, and edit clips into a polished music video—making it ideal for Ani-chan fan art MVs.
Q4. Do I need video editing skills to create an Ani-chan fan art MV?
A: Basic editing skills are recommended, but you don't need to be a professional. Most Ani-chan fan art MV creators use beginner-friendly tools like Filmora or CapCut to arrange video clips and sync them with music.
Q5. Can I use my own artwork in Vidu AI video generator for Ani-chan fan art?
A: Yes. You can upload your own Ani-chan illustrations as reference images in the Vidu AI video generator. This ensures your fan art MV reflects your personal style while keeping Ani-chan's core design consistent.
