30 ChatGPT Prompts for Beautiful Anime Landscapes

I’ve spent hours testing various prompts to get ChatGPT to help me create stunning anime landscape images. After much trial and error, I’ve put together this list of 30 prompts that produce amazing results.

These prompts are perfect for artists looking for inspiration, writers seeking to set a scene, or anyone who appreciates the unique aesthetic of anime landscapes.

Let’s check out these prompts!

1. Peaceful Countryside Rice Paddies

Prompt: create a peaceful countryside anime illustration of rice paddies under a dramatic sunset sky, long shadows cast, glowing clouds, atmospheric perspective, warm tones

This prompt creates a serene rural scene with golden light washing over terraced rice fields. The long shadows add depth, while the atmospheric perspective gives a sense of distance and scale.

2. Vibrant Rainy City at Twilight

Prompt: create a vibrant anime cityscape illustration at twilight, neon lights reflecting on wet asphalt, light rain falling, umbrellas and glowing signs, cinematic angle, depth of field, anime cyberpunk vibe

This prompt yields a city scene with that classic anime rain aesthetic. The reflections on wet streets and the bokeh effect from the neon signs create a mood straight out of films like “Your Name” or “Weathering With You.”

3. Snowy Mountain Temple

Prompt: create a dreamy anime mountain temple landscape illustration with red torii gates leading up stone steps, light snowfall, overcast sky with soft glow, birds flying, tranquil mood

This gives you a quiet, spiritual setting with the iconic red torii gates standing out against the snow. The soft light from the overcast sky creates a dreamy, almost ethereal quality.

4. Nature-Reclaimed City

Prompt: create a post-apocalyptic anime landscape with abandoned city overrun by vines and nature, soft sunlight breaking through clouds, birds flying overhead, haunting yet peaceful

This prompt creates a “Studio Ghibli meets Last of Us” type scene where nature has taken back urban spaces. It’s both melancholy and hopeful.

5. Stargazing Hillside Observatory

Prompt: create an anime-style hilltop observatory overlooking a sparkling city at night, glowing telescope lens, wind rustling grass, dramatic sky full of constellations

Perfect for creating a scene that captures the wonder of stargazing. The contrast between the city lights below and the stars above creates a magical setting.

6. Night Rain Street Scene

Prompt: create a rainy anime street scene at night, reflections on pavement, distant car lights blurred in bokeh, lone figure with umbrella, soft color palette

This classic anime setting uses rain to create mood and reflection. The lone figure adds a story element that makes viewers wonder about their journey.

7. Windy Coastal Cliff

Prompt: create a panoramic anime ocean cliff view with wind-blown grass, seagulls flying, distant sailboats, sunlight streaking through clouds, peaceful mood

This prompt creates a wide, open feeling with the vastness of the ocean. The dynamic elements like wind-blown grass and flying birds add life to the static image.

8. Abandoned Spring Train Station

Prompt: create an anime landscape illustration of an old train station in spring, abandoned tracks, wildflowers blooming, birds nesting, melancholic atmosphere

This setting mixes abandonment with renewal. The contrast between the man-made structure being reclaimed by spring growth creates an interesting visual story.

9. Sunflower Field Vista

Prompt: create a breathtaking anime field of sunflowers stretching to the horizon, warm breeze, vivid lighting, blue sky with drifting clouds, immersive wide-angle shot

This prompt creates a bright, cheerful scene with strong color contrast between the yellow flowers and blue sky. The wide-angle approach gives a sense of being surrounded by flowers.

10. Temple and Koi Pond at Dusk

Prompt: create a cinematic anime temple scene at dusk, koi pond reflecting torii gate, gentle ripples, orange glow on water, subtle wind effects, detailed stone textures

This creates a tranquil scene with beautiful lighting effects on water. The reflections and ripples add movement to a peaceful setting.

11. Airships Among Clouds

Prompt: create a high-altitude anime skyview with airships floating among clouds, glowing engines, detailed cloud layering, expansive cinematic scope

This prompt gives you a scene straight out of Miyazaki films like “Castle in the Sky,” with a sense of adventure and exploration through vast skies.

12. Rocky Coastal Sunset

Prompt: create an anime coast illustration with tide pools, rock arches, seagulls resting, warm sunset casting gold over the shore, crisp shadows

This coastal scene has interesting geological features and the golden light of sunset creating a warm, inviting mood.

13. Snow Cabin Evening

Prompt: create an anime snowfield landscape with a small cabin, warm lights inside, smoke curling up, pink evening clouds, footprints in fresh snow, calming atmosphere

The contrast between the cold snow outside and the suggestion of warmth inside the cabin creates a cozy feeling. The footprints hint at human presence and tell a small story.

14. Ivy-Covered Stone Staircase

Prompt: create an anime hill path illustration with an old stone staircase, ivy-covered railings, scattered petals on ground, peaceful spring morning light

This prompt focuses on a path that invites the viewer to wonder where it leads. The morning light and spring elements create a fresh, new beginning feeling.

15. Magical Forest Glade

Prompt: create a dreamy anime forest glade illustration, fairy lights floating, mushrooms glowing softly, water trickling in background, magical realism style

This prompt adds fantasy elements to a natural setting, creating an enchanted forest scene that feels both realistic and magical.

16. Dramatic Coastal Road

Prompt: create a dramatic anime cliffside road at sunset, sea below sparkling, long shadows cast by telephone poles, wind sweeping over open space

This scene has a feeling of freedom and vastness. The telephone poles create rhythm in the composition while adding a touch of everyday life.

17. Foggy Mountain Station

Prompt: create a rainy anime countryside train station illustration with foggy mountains in the distance, passengers under umbrellas, reflections on wet platform

This prompt creates a moody scene with limited visibility that focuses attention on the human elements. The rain adds texture and reflection opportunities.

18. Tropical Island Cove

Prompt: create a tropical anime island cove illustration, turquoise water, coral reefs visible, birds flying across orange sky, peaceful and vibrant tone

This creates a bright, colorful scene with the clear water showing underwater features. The orange sky adds warmth to balance the cool blues of the water.

19. Ancient Tower Ruins

Prompt: create an anime tower ruin in the middle of a grassy field, wildflowers blooming, blue skies and distant clouds, peaceful forgotten land atmosphere

This prompt creates a scene that makes viewers wonder about the history of the place. The contrast between the ancient structure and the fresh wildflowers creates visual interest.

20. Lakeside Sunrise Fishing

Prompt: create a sunrise anime scene of a fisherman by a quiet lake, calm water with light fog, golden reflection of mountains, solitary mood

This quiet scene focuses on a single figure, creating a moment of solitude. The fog and reflections on water add visual interest and depth.

21. Train Crossing Mountain Bridge

Prompt: create an anime train crossing over a high bridge, wind rushing, characters looking out from windows, clouds below, motion and serenity blend

This dynamic scene captures movement while also suggesting the calm of being high above the world. The characters looking out add a human element.

22. Ancient Temple Waterfall

Prompt: create a magical anime waterfall landscape, crystal water, overgrown temple ruins nearby, rainbow mist, lush environment in full bloom

This scene combines natural beauty with hints of ancient civilization. The rainbow in the mist adds a magical quality to the realistic setting.

23. Moonlit Bamboo Forest

Prompt: create an anime moonlit bamboo forest path, shadows dancing on ground, breeze fluttering leaves, calming but surreal

This nighttime scene uses moonlight to create stark shadows and a somewhat mysterious atmosphere. The movement of leaves adds life to the still night.

24. Train Interior Passing Landscapes

Prompt: create a detailed anime train interior with window views of lush landscapes rushing by, golden light pouring in, lived-in textures

This prompt creates a scene from inside looking out, giving a different perspective. The rushing landscape seen through windows creates a frame within a frame.

25. Abandoned Seaside Lighthouse

Prompt: create an anime seaside cliff with an abandoned lighthouse, waves crashing below, sky filled with twilight stars, mood of quiet solitude

This scene has dramatic elements with the crashing waves and high position, but maintains a feeling of isolation and peace with the abandoned structure.

26. Beach Camper Van at Golden Hour

Prompt: create an anime beach scene illustration with a retro camper van parked near the shore, surfboards leaning on the side, golden hour lighting, ocean breeze

This prompt creates a nostalgic, summery scene. The golden hour lighting adds warmth, while details like surfboards tell a story about the unseen characters.

27. Palm Tree Beach Hammock

Prompt: create a peaceful anime landscape illustration of a beach hammock tied between two palm trees, soft waves, cozy mood, distant seagulls

This simple scene focuses on comfort and relaxation. The hammock invites the viewer to imagine themselves in this tranquil spot.

28. Lakeside Morning Campsite

Prompt: create an anime mountain campsite illustration with tents pitched beside a lake, campfire smoke curling into the sky, early morning mist

This outdoor scene captures the quiet of early morning in nature. The mist and smoke add visual layers to the composition.

29. Roadtrip Ocean Lookout

Prompt: create an anime road trip illustration with a van parked at a cliffside lookout, panoramic ocean view, clouds drifting slowly

This scene captures a moment from a journey. The parked vehicle and viewpoint setting suggest taking time to appreciate beauty along the way.

30. Sunset Beach Boardwalk

Prompt: create a detailed anime beach town boardwalk at sunset, palm trees swaying, shops glowing, long lens depth of field, warm and lively

This final prompt creates a social, lively scene with the warmth of sunset. The depth of field effect helps focus attention while suggesting a larger environment.

Feel free to modify these prompts by adding specific color schemes, weather conditions, or story elements to make them your own. The key is being specific about lighting, mood, and small details that bring anime landscapes to life.

What makes anime backgrounds special is their ability to convey feeling through environment. With these prompts, you can create settings that tell stories even without characters in the frame.