TURN YOURSELF INTO A MANGA CHARACTER
Upload a selfie and become the hero of your own manga. Mankai turns your photo into a character who fights, falls in love and saves the day — with the same face on every page.
- Your face, drawn in real manga style
- Stars in a full story, not a single picture
- Add friends and family as the supporting cast
MORE THAN A SELFIE FILTER
Most "anime yourself" apps give you one stylised portrait and stop there. Mankai goes further: your photo becomes a character you can cast in a whole story. Pick a genre, describe what happens, and your character shows up in every panel — running across rooftops, confessing under cherry blossoms or facing down a final boss.
Because Mankai keeps faces consistent, the character on page one still looks like you on page twelve. That's what makes a personalised manga feel real — and why people use it for birthdays, anniversaries, inside jokes and fan stories starring their friends.
You don't need to draw or edit anything. Upload the photo, name the character and write the story in plain words. Mankai handles the art, the panel layout and the speech bubbles.
WHAT YOU GET WHEN YOU STAR IN YOUR OWN MANGA
Recognisably you
Mankai keeps your face, hair and look consistent across every page and episode.
A real story around you
You're not a sticker on a background — you act, speak and drive the plot.
Bring your cast
Add up to 8 characters: yourself, friends, family or Mankai's preset heroes.
Any genre you like
Shonen battle, romance manhwa, wuxia manhua, superhero comic — nine styles to choose from.
A gift nobody else has
Turn a birthday, anniversary or trip into a one-of-a-kind manga you can download or share.
Keep the series going
Liked the ending? Continue with a new episode — your character carries over.
STORIES STARRING ONE CHARACTER
FROM SELFIE TO MANGA IN THREE STEPS
- 01
Add your photo
Create a character, upload a clear photo and give it a name. Gender, age group and hair style are optional.
- 02
Pick a style and cast
Choose one of nine art styles and add more characters if you like — up to 8 per story.
- 03
Write what happens
Describe the story or tap Inspire Me. Mankai draws 2–18 pages with your character in every scene.
START WITH A CHARACTER — OR BRING YOUR OWN
Pick one of Mankai’s preset heroes, or upload a photo and turn yourself, a friend or your original character into the lead. The same face stays consistent on every page.
QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
How do I turn my photo into a manga character?+
In Mankai's creator, add a character, upload a clear photo and give the character a name. Optionally set gender, age group and hair style. Then pick a style and write your story — the character appears in every panel with the same face.
Is this just a photo filter?+
No. A filter restyles one picture. Mankai turns your photo into a character that acts, talks and appears across a whole manga — up to 18 pages — next to other characters, in the art style you choose.
What kind of photo works best?+
A clear, well-lit photo where the face is fully visible and facing the camera works best. Avoid sunglasses, heavy filters or group shots so Mankai knows exactly who the character is.
Can I put friends or family in the same story?+
Yes. You can add up to 8 characters per story — mix photo characters with Mankai's preset heroes — which makes it a popular personalised gift.
Which styles can I use with my photo character?+
All nine: Manga, Manhwa, Manhua, Comic Book, Seinen, Boys Love, Girls Love, Love Triangle and Golden Spirit.
What happens to my photo?+
Your photo is used to create and draw your character. Face data is kept for no more than 180 days and then permanently deleted — see our Privacy Policy for details.
Is it free?+
You can try a free 2-page demo. Creating your own stories with photo characters uses credits with Mankai Pro — each page costs 15 credits.
KEEP EXPLORING
Turn a few sentences into fully illustrated, lettered manga pages.
Full-colour Korean webcomic art with soft light and clean lines.
Western comic-book pages with bold heroes and cinematic action.
Ready-to-use plots you can turn into a manga with one tap.
A step-by-step guide from first idea to finished, shareable pages.
Compare all nine Mankai styles side by side and find the look your story needs.
YOUR STORY NEEDS ITS MAIN CHARACTER
Upload a photo, pick a style and see yourself in manga form — on the web or in the app.
