GenAI ConceptLab - A Generative AI Tool for Assisting Artists in Crafting Anime Characters and Narratives

Aug 21, 2026

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Generative AI has reshaped how professional and amateur artists create, yet many tools demand extensive prompt engineering knowledge and model-selection expertise to achieve high-quality outcomes. GenAI ConceptLab introduces a web application that integrates generative image and text models to produce anime character concept art and minibiographies. The approach minimizes technical barriers through an intuitive interface, evaluates system performance and user perceptions, and demonstrates positive feedback and genre-flexible generation.

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GenAI ConceptLab: A Generative AI tool for Assisting Artists in Crafting Anime Characters and Narratives Matheus Lobo 1 , Pamela T. L. Bezerra 1 , Gabriella A. B. Barros2 1Faculdade do Centro de Estudos e Sistemas Avançados do Recife – CESAR School Avenida Cais do Apolo, n° 77 – 50.030-220 – Recife – PE – Brasil {mlva,[ptlb}@cesar.org.br](ptlb}@cesar.org.br) 2Profissional Independente Alagoas – Brasil [gabbbarros@gmail.com](gabbbarros@gmail.com) Abstract. Introduction: Generative AI has impacted how artists, either professional or amateur, create art. However, many generative tools require extensive training to develop good prompts and select the appropriate model features to produce high-quality results. Objective: To reduce the necessary learning curve and technical understanding of generative AI, this paper proposes a web application that integrates generative image and text models to create anime character concept art and minibiographies. The main goal is to assist independent creators and anime enthusiasts by providing an accessible and scalable tool that minimizes prompt engineering through an intuitive interface. Methodology or Steps: To develop the proposed solution, an initial study of similar solutions and generative models focused on anime style was conducted. This was followed by the development of the web application and the exploration of different prompts and interfaces. Finally, system and user evaluations were performed to analyze the solution’s capabilities in generating images and text and to collect users’ opinions. Results: User tests showed positive feedback on the interface and the quality of content generated. Meanwhile, the system’s tests indicated that the solution is capable of generating art for a wide range of anime genres, with a positive correlation between diversity and the amount of details provided. Keywords Generative AI Models, Concept Art, Anime Style, Game Art. 1. Introduction Recently, the anime industry has become a global phenomenon, valued at $24.80 billion in 2021 and expected to grow by 14% by 2030 [Grand View Research 2022] . From 2020 to 2022, the demand for anime media increased by 118%[Hollywood Reporter 2022], with successes like Demon Slayer: Mugen Train and cross-cultural projects such as Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. This growth has inspired many creators to produce anime-style media. Online platforms like Jump+ 1 , Wattpad2 , and Kickstarter3 create spaces to support emerging talent, but few tools focus on helping beginners 1 [https://mangaplus.shueisha.co.jp/updates](https://mangaplus.shueisha.co.jp/updates) 2 [https://www.wattpad.com/](https://www.wattpad.com/) 3 [https://www.kickstarter.com/](https://www.kickstarter.com/) conceptualize characters. In games, the anime aesthetic shines in various titles, such as Fire Emblem [Intelligent Systems 1990], Final Fantasy [Square Enix 1987], and the Xenoblade series [Monolith Soft 2010], and this art style continues to rise in popularity in the gaming industry [Spotlight Report 2024] . Meanwhile, recent advances in generative AI, such as ChatGPT [OpenAI 2023] and Stable Diffusion [Esser et al. 2024], have transformed art creation, but these tools often require well-crafted prompts, making them less accessible to casual users. In early 2025, a viral trend emerged where AI was used to mimic Studio Ghibli’s style, sparking both enthusiasm and controversy4. Ethical concerns about the replication of living artists’styles led to restrictions, reflecting ongoing debates about the intersection of AI and creativity. This paper presents GenAI ConceptLab, a web-based system that generates anime-style concept art and character descriptions. It simplifies creation by requiring only key traits, automating the prompt engineering process, and delivering high-quality results. The system was evaluated through user testing and output analysis, showing strong usability and creative potential for artists, writers, and devel

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What problem does GenAI ConceptLab address for artists and anime creators?

It reduces the learning curve and technical effort needed for generating anime-style results by minimizing prompt engineering through an intuitive interface.

What does GenAI ConceptLab generate?

It generates anime character concept art and character minibiographies by combining generative image and text models.

How was the proposed system evaluated?

The system was evaluated using similar-solution and anime-focused model studies, followed by development, exploration of prompts and interfaces, and then system and user evaluations to assess generated quality and usability.

Aug 21, 2026

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