AI Anime Art Service Tier List

Film & Animation

Introduction

Overview

As a passionate artist intrigued by the possibilities of AI, particularly in generating anime art, I've spent a considerable amount of time exploring various AI art services. While many may believe dabbling in AI art like Unstable Diffusion undermines traditional drawing skills, I assure you that each artist is on their unique creative journey. So, let's dive into the AI anime art services I've tried and categorize them based on their effectiveness and output quality.

D Tier Services

The services in D tier include Starry AI, Night Cafe, Dream by Wombot, AI, and Neural Love. Common issues among these services are slow generation times and subpar results for creating anime characters. Although some aspects of their generated art can be decent, they fail to compete with higher-tier services. The token-based systems they use also make them less appealing financially.

C Tier Services: The Old A Tier

These AI art services specialized in creating anime girls and provided significantly better results than those in the D tier:

  1. This Anime Does Not Exist: An older model running on StyleGAN 2 that produces anime characters with some classic AI quirks like body distortions. Its control is vague but it generates interesting creative variations.
  2. Waifu Labs (V2): This service breaks images into modifiable "latents" which allows a degree of control over color, detail, and pose. Though not the most advanced, this service offers impressive speed and quality for its time.

B Tier Services: Free and Powerful but Slow

PixAI: Uses a modified version of Novel AI's Stable Diffusion (Anything V3). This free service offers high-quality image generation but is hindered by long waiting times due to a token system. Despite its potential, its slow generation makes it less competitive with faster services.

A Tier Services: Best of the Best

Several services fall into the A tier, providing the highest quality for anime art generation:

  1. Running on Your Own Computer: If you have a high-quality PC, this is an economical option allowing fast, controlled image generation without limitations.
  2. Novel AI: Consistent and fast, ideal for all devices, including low-spec computers and mobile phones. Despite its high cost, Novel AI excels in quality, intuitive use, and speed, making it the best option for those willing to invest in their AI art endeavors.

Keyword

  • AI Art
  • Anime Characters
  • Stable Diffusion
  • Novel AI
  • Waifu Labs
  • PixAI
  • Art Generation Speed
  • Token System
  • Image Quality

FAQ

Q: What makes a service fall into the D tier? A: D tier services generally produce poor-quality anime art, have slow generation times, and use a token system that isn't worth the financial investment.

Q: Why is Waifu Labs in C tier instead of higher? A: Waifu Labs, though fast and capable, falls behind due to its older model and limited control in generating specific characters.

Q: What distinguishes the B tier service PixAI from D tier options? A: PixAI runs on a modified version of Novel AI's Stable Diffusion, offering high-quality images. However, its slow generation times due to token-based limitations prevent it from ranking higher.

Q: Why is Novel AI considered the best AI anime art service? A: Novel AI is fast, consistent, and works across all devices. Its quality of life features, like saving prompts in metadata, and unparalleled speed make it worth its higher cost.

Q: Can I use my own computer for AI art generation? A: Yes, if you have a high-performance PC, using Stable Diffusion locally offers great control and fast results without any ongoing costs, but this isn't feasible for most users who lack high-end hardware.