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Kartoonz for series
Make a cartoon series with the same characters every episode
Save your hero once, then add them to every episode. Kartoonz writes each episode from your idea, animates it in one style and adds captions, so episode two looks like the same show as episode one. Episodes run 15 seconds to 8 minutes, in 720p.
- Episodes of 15 s to 8 min
- Recurring characters
- Same style every episode
- 720p
- Captions included
- From 126 credits a minute
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Made with Kartoonz
One character, start to finish
In this 1:30 example made in Kartoonz, the boy in the red hoodie looks the same in every moment. That is what a series needs: add the same character to the next episode and your audience meets the same hero again.
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How to make a cartoon series with AI
- 1
Create your cast once
Design your hero in the character studio or upload a drawing, and keep the images in your assets.
- 2
Write the episode idea
One or two lines: what happens this time. Add your cast from your assets so they star again.
- 3
Keep the look
Use the same style, shape and model for every episode so the series stays visually consistent.
- 4
Shape, make and post
Open the story first to tie it to the last episode, then make it and download it with or without captions.
Built for episodes
Recurring characters
The first character you add leads the story and stays the same throughout. Add them again next week and they are still them.
A consistent look
5 styles (3D cartoon, anime, comic book, claymation and ink Toon). Pick one for the series and keep it.
Any episode length on the slider
15 seconds teasers or episodes of up to 8 minutes, in 15-second steps up to 2 minutes, then a minute at a time.
An editable story
Shape the story before it is made: add a callback to the last episode or set up the next one.
The same captions every week
Keep one caption look across the series so it has one visual identity.
Pick a cartoon style
These are the style thumbnails from the Kartoonz picker. The style is applied to the whole cartoon and never changes the price.
3D cartoon
Anime
Ink Toon
Comic book
Claymation
What an episode costs
Each episode is priced once by its length and model. A 3 minutes episode costs 756 credits on Seedance 2.5, 567 credits on Seedance 2.0, 454 credits on Seedance 2.0 Fast or 378 credits on Seedance 2.0 Mini, and a run of six 2 minutes episodes on Seedance 2.0 costs 2,268 credits.
Seedance 2.5
Sharpest720p
252
credits per minute
Seedance 2.0
Faster720p
189
credits per minute
Seedance 2.0 Fast
Quick drafts720p
152
credits per minute
Seedance 2.0 Mini
Fewest credits720p
126
credits per minute
| Length | Seedance 2.5 | Seedance 2.0 | Seedance 2.0 Fast | Seedance 2.0 Mini |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 s | 63 credits | 48 credits | 38 credits | 32 credits |
| 30 s | 126 credits | 95 credits | 76 credits | 63 credits |
| 45 s | 189 credits | 142 credits | 114 credits | 95 credits |
| 1 min | 252 credits | 189 credits | 152 credits | 126 credits |
| 1.25 min | 315 credits | 237 credits | 189 credits | 158 credits |
| 1.5 min | 378 credits | 284 credits | 227 credits | 189 credits |
| 1.75 min | 441 credits | 331 credits | 265 credits | 221 credits |
| 2 min | 504 credits | 378 credits | 303 credits | 252 credits |
| 3 min | 756 credits | 567 credits | 454 credits | 378 credits |
| 4 min | 1,008 credits | 756 credits | 605 credits | 504 credits |
| 5 min | 1,260 credits | 945 credits | 756 credits | 630 credits |
| 6 min | 1,512 credits | 1,134 credits | 908 credits | 756 credits |
| 7 min | 1,764 credits | 1,323 credits | 1,059 credits | 882 credits |
| 8 min | 2,016 credits | 1,512 credits | 1,210 credits | 1,008 credits |
These are the exact credits the studio charges at each stop on the length slider. Every model delivers 720p. Kartoonz is on the Creator plan and above; credit packs top up your balance.
Series ideas
- A weekly kids' show with a curious robot and its best friend
- A workplace comedy with the same three coworkers
- A pet's daily misadventures, one per episode
- A fantasy quest told in short chapters
- A science show hosted by the same mascot
- A family sitcom with a running joke every episode
Already have a character and the exact line it should say? Cartoon lip sync makes one drawing, 3D render or mascot talk or sing to your audio, with the mouth, face and head moving to the voice.
What you can make with Kartoonz
The same studio, set up for different kinds of cartoon.
- AI cartoon makerEverything Kartoonz does, with the full price table.
- AI animated drama makerSecrets, twists and cliffhangers.
- AI animated movie makerShort films of up to 8 minutes.
- Faceless YouTube cartoonsLong-form and Shorts without a camera.
- Faceless TikTok cartoonsVertical 9:16 with bold captions.
- AI cartoons for Instagram ReelsOne vertical cartoon for Reels and Shorts.
Questions about the AI cartoon maker
Can I keep the same character across episodes?
Yes. Add the same character image from your uploads, generations or saved assets to each episode. The first character you add leads the story and is kept consistent from start to finish. Use the same style for every episode as well.
Does Kartoonz remember the previous episode?
No, each episode is written from the idea you give it. Add a one-line recap to your idea, or choose Shape the story first and edit the story so it picks up where the last episode ended.
How long can each episode be?
From 15 seconds to 8 minutes. After 15 seconds, the length slider goes up in 15-second steps to 2 minutes, then a minute at a time.
How much does a series cost?
Each episode is charged once: 252 credits a minute on Seedance 2.5, 189 credits on Seedance 2.0, 152 credits on Seedance 2.0 Fast and 126 credits on Seedance 2.0 Mini. Six 2 minutes episodes on Seedance 2.0 cost 2,268 credits in total. Captions are included.
Can I make the same episode for YouTube and for Shorts?
Each cartoon has one shape: portrait 9:16, square 1:1 or landscape 16:9, all in 720p. Make a landscape episode for the main channel and a short portrait teaser for Shorts.
Can I publish my series commercially?
Yes. What you create is yours to use, commercially too, within our Terms and Acceptable Use Policy. You are responsible for what you publish, including the rights to any character or image you upload.
Which plan do I need for a series?
Kartoonz is on the Creator plan and above (Creator, Pro, Max and Business). A cartoon then uses credits from your plan or from a credit pack, based on its final length. If your plan does not include Kartoonz or your balance is too low, nothing is charged.
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