Anime Aesthetic SREF Style Guide for Midjourney

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Anime Aesthetic SREF code

Use this code to get a Anime Aesthetic style.
--sref 1426678617

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How to Use This Anime Aesthetic SREF Code

Step 1: Find Your Style

Step 1: Find Your Style

Browse our extensive styles list and find the perfect style reference for your project.

Step 2: Copy the Code

Step 2: Copy the Code

Click the "Copy" button to get the SREF code. It's as simple as --sref XXXXX.

Step 3: Create Your Prompt

Step 3: Create Your Prompt

Combine your prompt with the SREF code. Don't forget the aspect ratio! e.g., --ar 16:9

What is Anime Aesthetic SREF style

The Anime Aesthetic captures the vibrant, expressive visuals common in high-quality Japanese animation, blending sharp, confident line work with richly saturated color palettes. Key features include meticulously detailed backgrounds, expressive character rendering, and a strong sense of atmosphere, often leaning towards cinematic presentation. When using this as a target style in a Midjourney prompt, it effectively recreates the polished look of modern animated features or high-budget series. This visual style is excellent for prompting dynamic scenes, emotionally resonant portraits, or fantastical landscapes using a specific Japanese illustrative approach.

Anime Aesthetic Prompt Ideas

  • Lush valley landscape during golden hour, cinematic background art quality, deep blue sky with voluminous clouds, highly detailed, inspired by Makoto Shinkai
  • Close-up portrait of an intense young intellectual wearing thin round glasses, strong black outlines, distinct cel shading technique, dramatic portraiture
  • Hyper-detailed still life of exotic fruits and a ceramic mug on a pink table, vibrant colors, painterly texture overlay, high saturation
  • A lone futuristic samurai warrior standing on a rain-slicked city street, glowing neon reflections, moody lighting, sharp focus on the character

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly is a Midjourney Style Reference (--sref)?

A Style Reference, or SREF, is a powerful feature that lets you use the aesthetic of a reference image to influence the style of your generations. Our library provides the direct SREF code for thousands of styles.

How do I understand and use the Aspect Ratio (--ar) parameter?

The --ar parameter controls the aspect ratio of your image. For example, --ar 16:9 creates a widescreen image. Our guide provides a full list of supported ratios.

Why is my SREF code not working?

Ensure you are using a compatible Midjourney version (v6 or newer) and check for typos. Sometimes, strong keywords in your prompt can override the style; try reducing the style weight (e.g., --sw 250).

Can I use this SREF code with a Character Reference (--cref)?

Yes, --sref and --cref can be used together. This is a powerful combination to maintain a consistent character while applying a consistent style.

Which versions support style reference?

Style Reference is compatible with Midjourney versions 6, 7, and Niji 6.

What is the default image size for Midjourney V7?

Midjourney V7 creates upscaled images at 2048 x 2048 pixels for the default 1:1 aspect ratio.

What is the default style weight and what range can I use?

The default style weight is --sw 100. You can set it between 0 and 1000.

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