What is the recurring AI character trend, and how do you make one?

Updated October 21, 2026 · Reviewed by The Rift team

Short answer

A recurring AI character series puts one odd character, like a stretchy neighbour or a very calm giant, in a new everyday situation each week. It works because viewers learn the character and wait for the next gag. In Rift, save a character from a few photos, put it in a scene, and tap Make for a video of up to 15 seconds.

Save a character from a few photos once, then put it in a new everyday scene each week. Each episode is a short clip made in Rift.

What you need

An iPhone with Rift.
One odd trait.
A few photos of the face, or a description.
A list of situations.

Step by step

Choose the trait. Make it visual.
Build the character. Add photos and save it in Rift.
Put it in a scene. Tell Spark the situation.
Check the Draft. Reply to change the pose or the place.
Make. Tap Make and find the video in your Library.

Lines to try with Spark

“A very stretchy man waiting for a lift, reaching the button from the other side of the room.”
“A very calm giant ordering coffee in a tiny cafe.”
“A grumpy toast on a breakfast plate, glaring at the butter.”
“A very tall woman on a bus, folded into the seat.”
“A tiny dragon trying to use a vending machine.”

Why it works

One trait. Easy to see in a frame.
Everyday places. Familiar rooms make the trait funnier.
Repeat the look. Same outfit base each time.
Short jokes. One gag per video.
A rhythm. Same day each week.

Make your own

For how to build the character, see how to create a recurring AI character. For a weekly plan, see how to make a weekly video series with one AI character.

Questions people ask

What makes a good character?

One odd trait that is easy to see: very tall, very slow, very stretchy.

Do I need a real face?

No. You can describe a made-up character to Spark.

Can the character be my pet?

Yes. Save a character from a few photos of your pet and reuse it in any video.

Can I keep the same look?

Yes. A saved character keeps the face and look across videos.

Can I put the character in a new place each time?

Yes. Tell Spark the new scene each time and keep the same character.