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 2166476121

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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

This visual aesthetic merges the expressive character focus of modern Japanese animation with highly detailed, atmospheric background rendering, often mimicking cinematic matte paintings. It utilizes a restrained, slightly desaturated color palette to achieve a grounded, melancholic mood. When using **Midjourney**, specifying this **style** requires careful prompting to maintain clean linework for figures while ensuring the environment feels painterly and rich. Successful execution of this **prompt** yields images that look like stills from a critically acclaimed animated feature.

Anime Aesthetic Prompt Ideas

  • A portrait of a young woman with long flowing hair, soft gaze, detailed eyes, muted color palette, cinematic lighting, background of a quiet rainy window, anime aesthetic
  • An old abandoned train station in a lush green field, overgrown with grass, morning mist, detailed background painting, high-quality anime scene
  • A still life arrangement of antique books and a single cup of tea on a wooden desk, soft window light illuminating dust motes, layered digital painting, anime aesthetic
  • A futuristic neon cityscape viewed from a high window during a heavy downpour, reflections on the glass, hyper-detailed 2D background art

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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