diff --git a/crates/api_clients/seedance2pro_client/src/requests/generate_video/generate_video.rs b/crates/api_clients/seedance2pro_client/src/requests/generate_video/generate_video.rs
index 0712167b33..88d9c3ddf9 100644
--- a/crates/api_clients/seedance2pro_client/src/requests/generate_video/generate_video.rs
+++ b/crates/api_clients/seedance2pro_client/src/requests/generate_video/generate_video.rs
@@ -908,5 +908,137 @@ mod tests {
       assert_eq!(1, 2); // NB: Intentional failure to inspect output.
       Ok(())
     }
+
+    mod character_tests {
+      use super::*;
+
+      const STEAMPUNK_CLOWN_ID: &str = "char_1775176566518_sik0te";
+      const MOCHI_ID: &str = "char_1775177718294_g2pitx";
+
+      #[tokio::test]
+      #[ignore] // manually test — requires real cookies, costs money
+      async fn test_text_prompt_with_character_pro() -> AnyhowResult<()> {
+        setup_test_logging(LevelFilter::Trace);
+        let session = test_session()?;
+        let args = GenerateVideoArgs {
+          session: &session,
+          model_type: ModelType::Seedance2Pro,
+          prompt: "@Steampunk Clown is juggling flaming torches in a circus tent.".to_string(),
+          resolution: Resolution::Landscape16x9,
+          duration_seconds: 5,
+          batch_count: BatchCount::One,
+          start_frame_url: None,
+          end_frame_url: None,
+          reference_image_urls: None,
+          reference_video_urls: None,
+          reference_audio_urls: None,
+          character_ids: Some(vec![STEAMPUNK_CLOWN_ID.to_string()]),
+          use_face_blur_hack: None,
+          host_override: None,
+        };
+        let result = generate_video(args).await?;
+        println!("Task ID: {}", result.task_id);
+        println!("Order ID: {}", result.order_id);
+        assert!(!result.task_id.is_empty());
+        assert!(!result.order_id.is_empty());
+        assert_eq!(1, 2); // NB: Intentional failure to inspect output.
+        Ok(())
+      }
+
+      #[tokio::test]
+      #[ignore] // manually test — requires real cookies, costs money
+      async fn test_text_prompt_with_character_fast() -> AnyhowResult<()> {
+        setup_test_logging(LevelFilter::Trace);
+        let session = test_session()?;
+        let args = GenerateVideoArgs {
+          session: &session,
+          model_type: ModelType::Seedance2Fast,
+          prompt: "@Mochi the female shiba inu is eating a cheese pizza while standing on the table".to_string(),
+          resolution: Resolution::Portrait9x16,
+          duration_seconds: 5,
+          batch_count: BatchCount::One,
+          start_frame_url: None,
+          end_frame_url: None,
+          reference_image_urls: None,
+          reference_video_urls: None,
+          reference_audio_urls: None,
+          character_ids: Some(vec![MOCHI_ID.to_string()]),
+          use_face_blur_hack: None,
+          host_override: None,
+        };
+        let result = generate_video(args).await?;
+        println!("Task ID: {}", result.task_id);
+        println!("Order ID: {}", result.order_id);
+        assert!(!result.task_id.is_empty());
+        assert!(!result.order_id.is_empty());
+        assert_eq!(1, 2); // NB: Intentional failure to inspect output.
+        Ok(())
+      }
+
+      #[tokio::test]
+      #[ignore] // manually test — requires real cookies, costs money
+      async fn test_character_with_image_ref_pro() -> AnyhowResult<()> {
+        setup_test_logging(LevelFilter::Trace);
+        let session = test_session()?;
+        let args = GenerateVideoArgs {
+          session: &session,
+          model_type: ModelType::Seedance2Pro,
+          prompt: "@Steampunk Clown is walking up to pet a dog on the couch.".to_string(),
+          resolution: Resolution::Landscape16x9,
+          duration_seconds: 5,
+          batch_count: BatchCount::One,
+          start_frame_url: None,
+          end_frame_url: None,
+          reference_image_urls: Some(vec![
+            "https://static.seedance2-pro.com/materials/20260329/1774752385699-1ff44886.jpeg".to_string(),
+          ]),
+          reference_video_urls: None,
+          reference_audio_urls: None,
+          character_ids: Some(vec![STEAMPUNK_CLOWN_ID.to_string()]),
+          use_face_blur_hack: None,
+          host_override: None,
+        };
+        let result = generate_video(args).await?;
+        println!("Task ID: {}", result.task_id);
+        println!("Order ID: {}", result.order_id);
+        assert!(!result.task_id.is_empty());
+        assert!(!result.order_id.is_empty());
+        assert_eq!(1, 2); // NB: Intentional failure to inspect output.
+        Ok(())
+      }
+
+      #[tokio::test]
+      #[ignore] // manually test — requires real cookies, costs money
+      async fn test_two_characters_fast() -> AnyhowResult<()> {
+        setup_test_logging(LevelFilter::Trace);
+        let session = test_session()?;
+        let args = GenerateVideoArgs {
+          session: &session,
+          model_type: ModelType::Seedance2Fast,
+          prompt: "@Steampunk Clown and @Mochi are playing fetch in a sunny park.".to_string(),
+          resolution: Resolution::Landscape16x9,
+          duration_seconds: 5,
+          batch_count: BatchCount::One,
+          start_frame_url: None,
+          end_frame_url: None,
+          reference_image_urls: None,
+          reference_video_urls: None,
+          reference_audio_urls: None,
+          character_ids: Some(vec![
+            STEAMPUNK_CLOWN_ID.to_string(),
+            MOCHI_ID.to_string(),
+          ]),
+          use_face_blur_hack: None,
+          host_override: None,
+        };
+        let result = generate_video(args).await?;
+        println!("Task ID: {}", result.task_id);
+        println!("Order ID: {}", result.order_id);
+        assert!(!result.task_id.is_empty());
+        assert!(!result.order_id.is_empty());
+        assert_eq!(1, 2); // NB: Intentional failure to inspect output.
+        Ok(())
+      }
+    }
   }
 }