Dance With Cartoon Self Video Generator: Dance Next to Your Cartoon Self
Also called: Dance With My Cartoon Self, Cartoon Me Dance, Anime Self Dance, Dance With Cartoon Self AI
Add one photo of an adult or a pet. You get a 8-second video: a fixed camera shows you standing beside a white line-art cartoon version of yourself, drawn from the same photo; the two of you say hi, then dance the same dance side by side. A pet works too: your pet and its cartoon twin. It recreates the look of the trend people post.
No free preview right now: the full 8s HD video starts at $8.99. · Vertical 9:16 · Full video, no watermark · No subscription
TikTok
@goodboy9919
Original trend on TikTok
The post ends with a how-to. We make the first 9 seconds from your photo.
This is the original trend on TikTok. Your video uses your own photo.
Dancer
Required. One adult or pet looking at the camera with the face clearly visible: you, an adult friend (with their OK), or your cat or dog. A whole-body photo works best. No one under 18
For the best result
- One subject, alone, looking at the camera
- Whole body, standing, in good light
- The face and the outfit clearly visible
More photo tips
Before you upload
- One subject in the photo, looking at the camera (no one under 18)
- Whole body, face clearly visible
- Good light, no heavy filters or sunglasses
The video is held first and comes back to your balance if it fails
- This video
- 1 video
- Your balance
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Full video: 8s at 720p, downloadable. Uses 1 video from your balance. Unused videos never expire.
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The trend, explained
What is the Dance With Cartoon Self trend?
Quick answer
Dance With Cartoon Self, also called Dance With My Cartoon Self, Cartoon Me Dance or Anime Self Dance, is a short fixed-camera dance clip: a person stands full-body on the left, a white line-art cartoon version of them appears on the right in the same pose, the two say hi, then dance the same dance in step. Upload 1 photo for an HD (720p) video of 8 seconds from $8.99, paid once with no subscription. Add the original sound in TikTok when you post.
By MimicZip Team · Updated
Dance With Cartoon Self, also called Dance With My Cartoon Self, Cartoon Me Dance or Anime Self Dance, is a short fixed-camera dance clip: a person stands full-body on the left, a white line-art cartoon version of them appears on the right in the same pose, the two say hi, then dance the same dance in step. The post we follow is @goodboy9919’s video of 3 November 2026, with about 1.3 million views and no AI label on TikTok.
The same post was uploaded again on 3 and 4 November 2026 with an AI label. Like most posts in this trend, the original ends with a short editing tutorial, so we make only the scene: the first 9 seconds, in the style you pick.
MimicZip makes your own version from one photo of an adult or a pet, in a 8-second video. The cartoon twin, the place and the light are generated. Only the person or pet in your photo is yours. MimicZip is an independent template tool: your video is generated from your own photo and is not made, endorsed or licensed by @goodboy9919 or anyone in the original posts. It is an AI-generated version of a trend that started as a real dance clip with a drawn twin; keep the platform’s AI label on when you post.
Where this trend comes from
Use this sound — your video is timed to it, from 0s
@goodboy9919 · TikTok · Nov 3, 2026 · 1.3M views — The clip we follow: a fixed full-body shot of a person beside a white line-art cartoon version of themselves, saying hi and dancing the same dance (no AI label); the post ends with a short editing tutorial, and we only make the first 9 seconds
Links open the original posts. MimicZip is not affiliated with these creators.
What happens in a Dance With Cartoon Self video
A 8-second video in three beats: the cartoon twin, the hello and the shared dance. Timings are approximate, and the 5-second preview shows the same scene at lower quality.
01 · 0–2s
The twin appears
A fixed full-body shot: you stand on the left, and your line-art cartoon twin appears beside you in the same pose.
02 · 2–4s
Say hi
The two of you turn to each other and say hi with a small wave.
03 · 4–8s
The same dance
You and your cartoon twin dance the same dance, in step, side by side.
Your photo decides who dances. The place, the camera and the order of the beats are fixed, and every result comes out a little different. The twin is drawn from the same photo, in the style you pick, and copies your outfit as a drawing.
How to add the original sound in TikTok
Open the clip marked above, tap Use this sound, upload your video and keep the sound at 0s.Show the full how-to
Our videos come with an AI-made original soundtrack. To use the trending sound instead, add it inside TikTok when you post: that also puts your video on the sound's page, where people following the trend look. You can also download a silent version from My videos and put the original sound on that.
- Open this clip in TikTok: our video follows it. Tap the sound name at the bottom, then tap Use this sound.
- Tap Upload and pick the video you downloaded from us.
- Open Volume and turn the video's own sound down to 0, or download the silent version from My videos.
- To line up the beat, use the scissors (trim) to start the sound from 0 seconds, then post.
Need to move where the sound starts? This short video shows how to trim it.
Video: How To Trim Sound On TikTok 2026 (Very Easy) by Software Solutions on YouTube
How to make a Dance With Cartoon Self video in 3 steps
No filming, no prompts and no editing app.
Add your photo
Upload one clear photo of an adult or a pet facing the camera, whole body. The cartoon twin is drawn from the same photo, so you only need one. JPG, PNG or WebP, up to 10 MB.
Choose your options
Pick the style, the place and the light, tick the photo-consent box and log in. Every pack includes bonus 5-second previews, so you can check your photo before spending a credit.
Make the full video
Spend 1 credit on a 8-second 720p video. Download it and add your sound in TikTok.
Which photo works?
One photo is required: a single adult or pet looking at the camera, whole body. The twin is drawn from the same photo, so a sharp, well-lit photo with the outfit and the body outline visible gives the best match.
Works well
- One subject, alone, looking at the camera
- Whole body, standing, in good light
- The face and the outfit clearly visible
- JPG, PNG or WebP, up to 10 MB, 300 to 6000 pixels per side
Avoid
- Anyone under 18, celebrities or famous characters
- Photos with no clear main subject: scenery, text, a screenshot or a crowd
- Several people in the same photo, or heavy filters
- Sunglasses, masks or anything hiding the face
Limits: width-to-height ratio between 0.4 and 2.5. Upload only subjects you own or have permission to use.
Ways to play it
You and your twin
One photo of you beside a white line-art twin, saying hi and dancing in step.
A pet and its twin
A cat or a dog and its line-art twin, side by side.
A different place
Swap white line art for Japanese anime, a 3D cartoon, pixel art or a watercolour sketch.
Why people use it
Bonus previews in every pack
See your dancer before you spend a credit.
A drawn twin, generated
The cartoon twin, the place and the dance are made for you from one photo, with nothing to film.
An adult, you or a friend, or a pet
An adult or a pet can dance with their twin. No celebrities, no children.
No subscription
Buy credits once. They never expire.
Pick the style, the place and the light
six styles (White line art by default), five places (Sunny rooftop by default) and five kinds of light (Sunny afternoon by default).
One continuous take, nothing to edit
One continuous take, nothing to edit. You add the sound in TikTok.
One-time credit packs
Pay only for the videos you make. One full 8-second video costs 1 credit.
1 HD video
$8.99
≈ $8.99 / video
+ 1 extra preview
One-time payment, no subscription
- Most popular
3 HD videos
$16.99
≈ $5.66 / video
+ 3 extra previews
One-time payment, no subscription
5 HD videos
$25.99
≈ $5.20 / video
+ 5 extra previews
One-time payment, no subscription
- Secure checkout by Waffo
- Instant credits
- 7-day refund on unused packs
- Failed videos refunded
Dance With Cartoon Self: frequently asked questions
What is the Dance With Cartoon Self trend?
It is a short dance clip on TikTok: a person stands beside a white line-art cartoon version of themselves, the two say hi, then dance the same dance. It spread from 3 November 2026. The explainer guide has the background.
How do I make the Dance With Cartoon Self video from my photo?
Upload one photo of an adult or a pet, choose the options and start. A few minutes later you get a 8-second 720p MP4. The how-to guide lists each step.
Is it free to try?
Not at the moment. MimicZip has no free tier or free preview; one full 8-second 720p video costs 1 credit, and packs start at $8.99. Every pack includes bonus watch-only previews so you can check your photo before spending a credit. There is no subscription, and the full video has no watermark.
Which sound goes with it?
The original uses an “original sound” as the dance track. We do not include it: our video has its own AI-made instrumental track. Pick a sound in TikTok when you post, or download the silent version first. The sound guide shows how.
Can I use a pet instead of a person?
Yes. A cat or a dog can stand beside its own line-art twin, and the two do the same moves. Children are not supported.
Is the original AI-made?
TikTok shows no AI label on the post we follow, although later uploads of the same clip carry one. Our version is AI-generated from your own photo, so keep the platform’s AI label on when you post.
How popular is this trend?
The post we follow, of 3 November 2026, had about 1.3 million views when we checked.
How many photos do I need?
One. It shows a single adult or pet, as a JPG, PNG or WebP file up to 10 MB; the twin is drawn from the same photo.
More questions (8)
Can I add a second person?
No. There is one dancer and one drawn twin, both from your one photo. For two people, see a duo template like Smalltown Boy.
Is this connected to the TikTok author?
MimicZip is an independent template tool: your video is generated from your own photo and is not made, endorsed or licensed by @goodboy9919 or anyone in the original posts.
Is there a watermark, and can I post it on TikTok or Reels?
A bonus preview wears a PREVIEW badge and can’t be saved, while the full video has no watermark. Yes, you can post it: pick 9:16 for TikTok and Reels and add the sound you like in the app. Keep the platform’s AI-generated label on.
Can I change the style, the place and the light?
Yes, from presets: six styles (White line art by default), five places (Sunny rooftop by default) and five kinds of light (Sunny afternoon by default). The scene, the camera and the timing stay the same, and the options do not change the price.
Do I have to write a prompt?
No. This is a fixed template, so there is no prompt box: you add a photo and pick the options and the video shape. Prefer your own tool? Copy the ready-made prompt from the Kling prompt page.
What if a video fails, and how long is my photo kept?
A failed generation returns its credit automatically, and unused packs can be refunded within 7 days; see the refund policy. Photos are stored privately and deleted automatically 14 days after upload.
Do I need to draw the cartoon version myself?
No. The AI draws the twin from your photo, in the style you pick, and it copies your outfit as a drawing.
Is the cartoon twin a different character?
No. It is you, or your pet, drawn in a style. Nobody from the original post appears.
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Ready to dance with your twin?
One photo of an adult or a pet, a bonus preview with every pack, then your own Dance With Cartoon Self video.
Make my videoYour photo. Two of you.
8-second HD video from $8.99. No subscription, no watermark.
Questions? Email support@mimiczip.com.
MimicZip is an independent AI tool. “Dance With Cartoon Self” is the name of an internet trend: MimicZip is not affiliated with or endorsed by the author of the original post, the app the trend spread on or anyone in it. Videos are AI-generated scenes.