Instagram users have a new obsession, which has become a trend, the trend of generating hyper-realistic 3D figures. The figures are generated using Google’s Nano Banana AI model. The image generation process uses the Gemini 2.5 Flash Image model. However, the trend that is the newest on the block is recreating a vintage portrait of oneself. Although apart from this, they can also turn their images into anime heroes, fantasy icons, and even beloved movie characters.
Initially, the Nano Banana trend exploded with toy-style avatars, complete with acrylic bases and collector’s box packaging. In this article, we will tell you about how anime and cinema are being pushed to the creative boundaries. The Nano Banana anime or movie wave could hint at a bigger trend: AI-driven cosplay. Instead of costumes or elaborate shoots, fans can now reimagine themselves in cinematic universes with just a few clicks. Here’s how you can try to turn your images into some popular anime or fantasy characters:
1 Goku from Dragon Ball Z
“Transform this person into Goku from Dragon Ball Z, keeping the same facial features. Style it in anime look, spiky golden hair glowing with aura, muscular build in an orange martial arts gi with blue belt and wristbands. Add a charged energy aura with lightning sparks, background of a destroyed battlefield under a dramatic sky.”
Copy and paste this prompt to generate the Goku character.
2 Spider-Man swinging through New York
“Turn this photo into a realistic Spider-Man figurine, same face under the half-lifted red and blue mask, detailed Spider-Man suit with web patterns. Show him swinging between skyscrapers in New York at night, neon city lights glowing, cinematic action shot with dynamic motion blur.”
Copy and paste this prompt to generate a Spider-Man character.
3 Elsa in Frozen’s Ice Palace
“Convert this person into Elsa from Frozen, same face with an elegant long blonde braid over the shoulder, wearing a sparkling ice-blue gown with snowflake details. Place her in a majestic ice palace with glowing icy pillars and snowflakes falling, magical frosty light illuminating the scene.”
Copy and paste this prompt to generate Elsa of Frozen Character
4 Classic Bollywood Stars in Retro Posters
“Transform this photo into a 1970s Bollywood movie poster, same face but styled like a retro film star. Outfit in vintage Bollywood attire (bell-bottom pants, flashy printed shirt / classic saree, depending on gender). Use grainy retro poster texture, hand-painted typography, and a dramatic Bollywood background with spotlights, film reels, and faded colors to create an authentic vintage look.”
However, individuals using these prompts should note that for best results in Gemini, add ‘4K ultra-detailed, cinematic lighting, realistic textures’ at the end of each prompt.
What steps need to be followed to execute the prompts?
Step 1 Upload a clear photo (preferably front-facing, good lighting).
Step 2 Use a specific prompt with Nano Banana on Gemini. Example:
(a). “Turn me into a 90s anime character with spiky hair, glowing aura, standing in a Tokyo street scene.”
(b). “Make me look like a Marvel superhero figurine in a battle-damaged suit with a city skyline background.”
(c). Fine-tune the vibe: Add details about lighting, costume, or style (retro, cyberpunk, fantasy, noir).
