AI Video Generators Ranked: Who Does Anime BEST in 2026? (Sora 2, Kling, VEO 3, Runway, Midjourney)

Summary

In this video, the creator compares six AI video generation platforms—Cling, Sora, VO3.1, Runway ML, Midjourney, and Halalu—focusing on their ability to generate anime-style content. The platforms are tested with various image prompts, from a simple hallway scene to complex fight sequences with water dynamics. The video ranks the platforms based on performance, ease of use, and pricing, highlighting each platform's strengths and weaknesses. In the end, Cling is recommended as the top choice due to its consistency, while acknowledging that each platform excels in different areas, such as lip-syncing and fight scene creation.

Takeaways

• 😀 Cling is currently the top AI video generation platform, praised for its consistency and reliable results.
• 😀 Sora excels at creating complex fight scenes but struggles with following specific prompts and lacks creative tools.
• 😀 VO3.1 is praised for its lip-syncing capabilities, but defaults to a more cartoony style, which might not suit every project.
• 😀 Runway ML is disappointing in terms of anime-style generation, despite having lots of creative tools and a good pricing structure.
• 😀 Midjourney's video generation is improving but still lacks the precision and quality needed for complex scenes.
• 😀 Halalu AI has good water physics and visual effects but falls short in animation quality, especially in action scenes.
• 😀 The pricing of AI video generation platforms varies widely, with Cling offering competitive pricing for its performance, though it lacks an unlimited plan.
• 😀 VO3.1 from Google provides excellent prompt quality and sound effects, making it a solid choice for simpler scenes with dialogue.
• 😀 Platforms like Runway and Midjourney are great for specific creative needs but aren't ideal for projects requiring consistency and detail.
• 😀 Cling is recommended as the best overall platform for anime video generation, especially for beginners and those who need quick results.
• 😀 The future of AI video generation involves using multiple platforms to take advantage of each one’s unique strengths, such as combining Sora’s fight scenes with Cling’s consistency.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the video?

The video focuses on comparing six AI video generation platforms—Cling, Sora, V3 (Version 3.1), Runway ML, Midjourney, and Halalu—by testing them on generating anime-style videos, from simple prompts to complex action scenes. The platforms are rated based on performance, pricing, and overall usability.

Why is selecting an AI video generation platform in 2025 difficult?

In 2025, selecting an AI video generation platform is challenging because the available platforms are often expensive and may not deliver the desired results. Many of them fail to meet the specific requirements of users, especially when it comes to anime-style generation.

What are the three types of tests conducted on the platforms?

The three tests conducted are: a simple test involving a boy walking down a hallway and dropping books, a medium-level test with a woman samurai drawing a sword, and a complex fight scene on a wooden pier involving water dynamics and swordplay.

Which platform performed the best overall, and why?

Cling performed the best overall, with strong results in both easy and hard tests. It was praised for consistency and handling complex tasks like water physics, making it the most reliable choice despite some minor flaws in animation fluidity.

How did Sora perform in the tests?

Sora struggled with basic prompts like the hallway scene, where it failed to track the camera and animate the characters as instructed. However, it showed some potential for complex fight scenes. Overall, it received low ratings (2-3/10) due to its inconsistency.

What are the strengths of V3 (Version 3.1) in AI video generation?

V3 excelled in lip-syncing and dialogue-based prompts. It also maintained good animation quality, particularly with character movement, though it sometimes defaulted to a more cartoony style, which wasn't always desirable. It received higher ratings for its animation and prompt quality (5-8/10).

What are the major issues with Runway ML?

Runway ML performed poorly in generating anime-style videos, with basic animation issues like characters not moving as expected and inconsistent results. Despite offering creative control, it lacked the necessary precision for anime, resulting in low scores (2-3/10).

How did Midjourney handle the difficult fight scene test?

Midjourney did better than most, generating a scene where the two characters fought with water dynamics in the background. Although the swordplay wasn't fully realized, the water and movement were decently handled, earning Midjourney a 6/10 for this complex prompt.

What unique strengths did Halalu show during testing?

Halalu stood out for its impressive water dynamics in the fight scene test, with realistic water physics and detailed wave interactions. However, the animation of the characters was not as strong, and the overall movement was stiff, leading to mixed reviews and scores (3-7/10).

What were the pricing details for the platforms, and which one provided the best value?

Cling's pricing ranged from $6.99 to $130 a month, with the premier plan offering a good balance for $80/month. V3 was the most expensive at $250/month for the highest tier. Sora's plans were relatively affordable but had limitations, while Midjourney offered competitive pricing for those already using it for image generation. Cling provided the best value based on performance and cost.