



Browse our extensive styles list and find the perfect style reference for your project.
Click the "Copy" button to get the SREF code. It's as simple as --sref XXXXX.
Combine your prompt with the SREF code. Don't forget the aspect ratio! e.g., --ar 16:9
Gritty Anime Realism is a hybrid style that merges the expressive, stylized features of Japanese anime with the raw, textured details of realism. It moves away from the clean, often idealized look of mainstream anime, favoring more mature themes, visible line work, complex shading, and imperfect, lifelike character designs. In Midjourney, this style is perfect for creating images with emotional weight and a cinematic feel. A well-crafted prompt using the Gritty Anime Realism style can produce dramatic portraits, somber cityscapes, and intense action scenes that feel both artistically drawn and grounded in reality.