AI Competition

2nd KEAN CUP

AI COMPETITION

THEME: ANIME
Deadline: Feb 9th
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ABOUT THE COMPETITION

Welcome to the 2nd Kean Cup AI Competition! For the first time, all Kean students are invited to showcase their ideas and creativity with the support of AI. Create anything you imagine under the theme "Anime"—from images and music to manga and animated videos. Push boundaries. Unlock your potential.

2026
SPRING COMPETITION
∞
CREATE ANYTHING
$1K+
TOTAL PRIZES
Feb 9
SUBMISSION DEADLINE

COMPETITION TIMELINE

REGISTRATION OPENS
Sign up and prepare your submission materials. Registration period opens for all participants.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
Submit your original anime-style AI creation. All entries must be submitted by this date.
JUDGING PERIOD
Expert judges evaluate all submissions based on creativity, technical skill, and AI integration.
WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Celebrate the winners! Awards ceremony and showcase of winning entries.
KEAN RESEARCH DAY
Winner presents work at Kean Research Day.

COMPETITION IDEAS

🎨

ANIME ART

Generate stunning anime-style characters, scenes, or illustrations using AI tools. Create manga panels, character designs, or fantasy worlds that capture the essence of Japanese animation!

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ANIME VIDEO

Create short anime-style videos, animated sequences, or music videos with AI-powered animation tools. Bring your stories to life with dynamic motion and vibrant visuals!

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ANIME MUSIC

Compose anime-style background music, opening themes, or soundtracks using AI music generators. Create melodies that capture the emotional depth of anime storytelling!

PRIZES & AWARDS

UNIVERSITY WIDE GRAND PRIZE

GRAND PRIZE
$500

Gift Card

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2ND PLACE
$250

Gift Card

🥉
3RD PLACE
$100

Gift Card

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PRIZES

For students in the Department of Computer Science and Technology

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1ST PLACE
$100

Gift Card

🥈
2ND PLACE
$50

Gift Card

🥉
3RD PLACE
$50

Gift Card

🎁 Top 10 in the department will receive exclusive department merchandise!

RULES & REQUIREMENTS

  1. Originality: Submissions must be original works created specifically for this competition. All materials must be copyright-free.
  2. AI Contribution: AI must be a core component. You can definitely refine and retouch the outputs generated by AI.
  3. Presentation: Submit a finished, complete piece, such as a complete song, video, game, image series, or manga. Consider how to best present your work to engage voters.
  4. Team Size: Solo team—AI is your partner! AI can create images, videos, music, help you develop storylines, and assist with writing prompts.
  1. Format Requirements: To be announced.
  2. Documentation: Include the full conversation with AI showing how your work evolved from the original idea to the final product. If you used copyright-free materials not created by you, include a citation list.
  3. Deadline: Tentative deadline: Feb 9th, end of day.
  4. Platform: To be announced.
  1. Content Policy: All submissions must be appropriate and free from offensive or inappropriate content.
  2. AI Tools: Any AI tool or platform is allowed.
  3. Originality: Submissions must be original works created specifically for this competition. All materials must be copyright-free.
  4. Rights: By submitting, you grant the organizers permission to showcase your work and cite you as the author.

JUDGING CRITERIA

40%
CREATIVITY & ORIGINALITY

How unique is the idea? Does the work show fresh thinking rather than copying existing styles or concepts?

20%
THEME ALIGNMENT

How well does the submission reflect Japanese anime aesthetics, storytelling, or visual language?

20%
AI UTILIZATION

How effectively is AI used as a creative tool? Judges look for intentional, skillful use—not just raw output.

20%
ENTERTAINMENT

Is the piece engaging, fun, or emotionally compelling for the audience?

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who can participate in this competition?
The competition is open to all students. Individual entries only—solo teams with AI as your partner.
What AI tools can I use?
You can use any AI tool or platform available. The key is to demonstrate creative and effective use of AI in your submission.
Do I need to have prior experience with AI?
No prior experience is required! This competition is a great opportunity to learn and experiment with AI tools. Try it out and have fun!
How will submissions be judged?
Submissions will be evaluated by a panel of expert judges based on creativity, theme alignment, AI utilization, and entertainment. Detailed criteria are available in the Judging Criteria section.
Can I submit multiple entries?
Yes! You can submit multiple entries. Details will be announced later.
How should I get started? Are there any tips or guides?
Yes! We will release competition tips and guides on using AI tools. Stay tuned—they will be available soon.

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