Retrowave Anime SREF Style Guide for Midjourney

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Retrowave Anime SREF code

Use this code to get a Retrowave Anime style.
--sref 1056771255

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How to Use This Retrowave 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 Retrowave Anime SREF style

This Retrowave Anime aesthetic is defined by striking color blocking, often contrasting vivid magenta or pink hues with cool cyan/teal tones, creating a highly nostalgic and dramatic visual impact reminiscent of 1980s animation cell shading. Character designs feature strong, defined lines and focused gazes, while environmental pieces use these saturated colors to craft an ethereal mood. To effectively capture this look when crafting a Midjourney prompt, specific attention must be paid to color mandates and linework quality to achieve this distinct visual style.

Retrowave Anime Prompt Ideas

  • Portrait of a tough female detective with short pink curly hair and sunglasses, against a solid bright pink background, clean ink lines, vibrant graphic shading
  • A vast, arid landscape under an impossibly bright cyan sky filled with massive painterly pink clouds, suburban sprawl in the distance, cinematic composition
  • A detailed still life of vintage glass bottles, jars of preserves, and ripe pears on a wooden table, strong graphic shadows, high contrast illustration
  • A futuristic city street scene viewed from a worm's eye view, dominated by dark shadows and intense neon lighting in magenta and teal, high detail 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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