Make a Gacha Movie with 2 characters!
Create a short Gacha movie with two characters: design outfits, write a simple script, arrange scenes, record dialogue, and edit clips into one video.
About this activity
Create a short Gacha movie with two characters: design outfits, write a simple script, arrange scenes, record dialogue, and edit clips into one video.
What you need
Step by step
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Step 1
Open the Gacha app and create two characters, choosing their outfits and colors.
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Step 2
Write each characterâs name and a one-sentence personality note on your paper.
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Step 3
Write a simple script of 6 to 10 lines and split the lines between the two characters.
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Step 4
Draw a quick storyboard with 3 boxes showing what happens in Scene 1 Scene 2 and Scene 3.
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Step 5
In the app set the background for Scene 1 to match your storyboard box.
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Step 6
Pose both characters and set their facial expressions for Scene 1 in the app.
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Step 7
Record the dialogue lines for Scene 1 in a quiet place using a voice recorder in the app or device.
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Step 8
Capture Scene 1 as a short video clip using the app or screen recorder.
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Step 9
Repeat Steps 5 to 8 for Scene 2 and Scene 3 so you have all scene clips ready.
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Step 10
Import all your scene clips into a video editor and place them in the correct order.
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Step 11
Trim any long parts add simple transitions and add background music or sound effects at a low volume.
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Step 12
Export your finished movie as one video file from the editor.
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Step 13
Share your finished Gacha movie on DIY.org.
Fun facts
How do I make a Gacha movie with two characters?
To make a Gacha movie with two characters, design distinct outfits and poses for each character in your Gacha app. Write a short script with a clear beginning, middle, and end, then plan scenes on paper. Arrange backgrounds and pose characters for each scene, record dialogue using text-to-speech or your voice, export or screen-record each scene, and import clips into a simple video editor to trim, add transitions, music, and subtitles. Export the final video.
What materials and apps do I need to make a two-character Gacha movie?
Youâll need a device (tablet, phone, or computer) with a Gacha app (like Gacha Life or Gacha Club) and a basic video editor app. A microphone or headphones with mic help record clear dialogue and a quiet room improves audio. Paper and pen for a quick storyboard or script are useful. Use royalty-free music or get permission for tracks. Also have charging cables and parental controls set up for a longer project.
What ages is making a two-character Gacha movie suitable for?
This activity fits kids roughly 7â14 years who can read short scripts and navigate apps with minimal help. Younger children (ages 5â6) can participate with adult assistance for character design, recording, and editing. Older teens can manage writing, voice acting, and more complex editing independently. Tailor complexity: pose-and-record for beginners, multi-scene storytelling and effects for older kids. Supervision is recommended for accounts and purchases.
What are the benefits and safety tips for kids making Gacha movies?
Making Gacha movies boosts storytelling, sequencing, design thinking, and basic editing skills while building confidence through voice work. Safety tips: donât share personal information, avoid public chats, and use kid-safe account settings. Use royalty-free music or permissioned sounds and supervise in-app purchases. Set screen-time limits and breaks to prevent fatigue. If sharing videos, check privacy settings and get parental approval first.
Watch & Learn
Need help?
What can we use if the Gacha app or a screen-recorder isn't available?
If the Gacha app or screen recorder isn't available, make characters in a similar avatar app or draw them on paper/digitally and then follow Steps 5â13 using your device's voice recorder and any video editor to capture and assemble the clips.
My Scene 1 video or dialogue came out noisy or clippedâhow do we fix it?
Re-record the dialogue in Step 6 in a quieter room or with a headset mic, check app permissions for the screen recorder before capturing Scene 1 in Step 7, and replace the bad audio or video when you import clips into the editor in Step 10.
How can we change the activity to suit younger or older kids?
For younger kids, shorten the script to 2â4 lines and simplify the 3âbox storyboard while an adult helps with Steps 5â11 (posing, recording, capturing, importing, exporting), and for older kids expand scenes, add more complex poses and layered audio or advanced transitions during Steps 9â12.
What are easy ways to personalize or extend our Gacha movie after export?
To personalize and extend the movie, add subtitles and custom backgrounds, create extra scenes by repeating Steps 5â8, layer original sound effects or low-volume music in Step 12, and then export and share the upgraded video in Step 13 on DIY.org.