What It Does
TypeAnimeJP simulates the typing experience of Japanese text in After Effects. You enter your text using hiragana (ひらがな) and kanji (本文), then run the tool to generate the animation. The result mimics the natural flow of typing Japanese characters, including the conversion process from hiragana to kanji that happens in real Japanese input methods.
Key Features
Simple two-step workflow. Enter your text in hiragana and kanji, then click run. The plugin handles the animation generation automatically.
Text input retention. Your entered text persists between sessions (added in version 1.3.0), saving time when making adjustments.
Version management integration. Tag specific layers to different versions and switch between them with one click, useful when creating multiple language variants of the same project.
The plugin warns you if your project isn’t using the JavaScript expression engine, which it requires to function properly. It also includes value retention to preserve your settings.
Who It’s For
Motion designers working on Japanese-language projects, whether for clients in Japan or creating content that needs authentic Japanese text animation. Also useful for anyone creating educational content about Japanese language or needing to simulate Japanese computer interfaces.
Pricing
TypeAnimeJP uses a pay-what-you-want pricing model starting from $9.99. This is a major update from the original TypeAnime plugin. Existing TypeAnime owners can request an upgrade discount by opening a support ticket. A trial version is available to test before purchasing.
Compatible with After Effects 2022 through 2026.