Detailed Anime Illustration SREF Style Guide for Midjourney

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Detailed Anime Illustration SREF code

Use this code to get a Detailed Anime Illustration style.
--sref 1037313724

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How to Use This Detailed Anime Illustration 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 Detailed Anime Illustration SREF style

This aesthetic is characterized by incredibly high levels of detail, meticulous shading often achieved through dense cross-hatching or fine linework, and intensely saturated color palettes. It merges classic illustration techniques with the visual language of 1980s and 1990s Japanese animation and science fiction concept art. When creating a prompt for Midjourney, emphasizing the texture and the dramatic, vivid lighting is crucial to capture this specific style. The resulting imagery often features sharp focus on characters or complex scenes, creating a polished, almost hyper-realistic yet stylized finish reminiscent of classic animation background paintings.

Detailed Anime Illustration Prompt Ideas

  • Close-up portrait of a thoughtful young scientist with green eyes and round glasses, intricate line work shading, vivid saturation, dramatic rim lighting
  • Vast alien savanna landscape, towering rock formations, stylized distant dome structure, hyper-detailed trees, brilliant turquoise sky, late 80s anime concept art
  • Still life of glowing alchemical vials and exotic fruits on a checkered cloth, deep shadows, intense emerald green and bright orange accents, meticulous detail
  • A lone armored figure standing on a mesa overlooking a futuristic city at sunset, highly textured shadows, vibrant blues and reds, detailed illustration

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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