Retro Anime SREF Style Guide for Midjourney

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Retro Anime SREF code

Use this code to get a Retro Anime style.
--sref 1920243607

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How to Use This Retro Anime 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 Retro Anime SREF style

This visual aesthetic captures the nostalgic and warm feeling of classic Japanese animation, particularly films and television from the late 1980s and early 1990s. It is characterized by detailed, painterly backgrounds, particularly serene twilight skies and atmospheric landscapes, contrasted with clean character outlines. The color grading often leans towards soft, slightly desaturated blues, teals, and warm sunset hues. To recreate this evocative **style** effectively when building a **Midjourney prompt**, specifying the era or referencing seminal animators helps achieve the authentic texture and mood inherent in this specific **style**.

Retro Anime Prompt Ideas

  • A young woman with voluminous dark hair, wearing a loose white blouse and high-waisted trousers, standing outside a small convenience store, 1990s anime aesthetic, detailed background
  • Panoramic landscape of Mount Fuji at golden hour, small town in the valley below, vibrant yet soft clouds in the turquoise sky, cinematic 90s anime style, highly detailed painting
  • Still life composition of a glass of milk and fresh fruit on a wooden table indoors, soft sunlight filtering through a window, moody and serene, retro anime lighting
  • A quiet moment in a suburban neighborhood street during summer twilight, power lines visible against a deep blue sky, 1990s Japanese animation aesthetic

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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