Ask Midjourney for "anime girl" and you get something generic. Ask it for "Shonen protagonist mid-sprint, cel-shaded, thick outline, Toriyama composition, speed lines" and you get something that actually belongs in a panel. The difference isn't the model — it's the vocabulary. Anime AI art has dozens of distinct genres, each with its own visual grammar, and the prompts below are organized exactly that way: 50 prompts sorted by anime style, each with the style tokens and negative prompts you need to stop getting mediocre output.
Table of Contents
Shonen Battle & Action Anime Prompts
Shonen anime has the most distinctive visual language of any anime genre: extreme foreshortening, energy auras, speed lines, thick outlines, and color palettes that vibrate. These prompts lock in that register.
1. Power-Up Aura
shonen anime protagonist, male warrior, golden crackling energy aura explosion around body, spiky hair floating upward, dramatic power-up pose with arms spread, vibrant saturated colors, intense determined expression, cel-shaded, thick black outline, Toriyama composition, speed lines background --style raw --ar 2:3 --v 7
Negative prompt: photorealistic, 3D render, soft gradients, muted colors, western comic
2. Fast Run
shonen anime character at full sprint, feet barely touching ground, horizontal speed lines filling background, focused intense expression, coat or cape streaming behind, dynamic forward-lean posture, motion blur on legs and feet, vibrant color palette, One Piece action energy, thick outline --style raw --ar 16:9 --v 7
Negative prompt: photorealistic, still pose, 3D, muted, slow
3. Rivalry Standoff
shonen anime, two rival characters facing each other from opposite sides of frame, intense eye contact, energy crackling between them, wind whipping their clothes in opposite directions, dramatic sunset or storm background, symmetrical composition, rivals-to-rivals tension, Naruto shippuden visual style --style raw --ar 16:9 --v 7
Negative prompt: friendly, photorealistic, static, 3D render
4. Kamehameha Wave
shonen anime, male character firing massive energy beam from hands, both palms forward, beam filling right third of frame, intense strain on face, muscles tense, ground cracking beneath feet, ki energy light reflecting on surrounding environment, Dragon Ball energy attack composition, vibrant blue-white beam --style raw --ar 16:9 --v 7
Negative prompt: photorealistic, 3D render, subdued colors, no beam, static
5. Tournament Arena
shonen anime, fighter landing in tournament arena, dramatic landing pose with one fist on ground and crater forming on impact, crowd of spectators in background as simplified shapes, dust cloud rising, dramatic upward angle from arena floor, Hajime no Ippo ring energy, thick outline cel-shaded --style raw --ar 2:3 --v 7
Negative prompt: photorealistic, empty arena, 3D, soft landing, no crowd
6. Nakama Moment
shonen anime, group of 5 friends standing together at sunrise, casual confident poses, diverse mix of character designs, warm friendship energy, city or ocean in background, golden light, each character's personality clear in their stance, One Piece nakama composition, vibrant colors --style raw --ar 16:9 --v 7
Negative prompt: photorealistic, fighting poses, dark tones, 3D render, single character
7. Limit Break
shonen anime, character screaming with eyes glowing, hair standing on end, veins showing on neck and temples, energy explosion behind them, panel completely overwhelmed with aura and light effects, Bleach Bankai release visual style, saturated whites and deep shadow fills, dramatic --style raw --ar 2:3 --v 7
Negative prompt: calm, photorealistic, 3D, muted, cute
8. Hero Landing
shonen anime, hero descending from sky toward camera in heroic pose, cape or coat spreading wide, lighting from below like a spotlight, city rooftops below, clouds parting around figure, confident expression, Superman-pose but unmistakably anime style, thick outline, Boku no Hero Academia aesthetic --style raw --ar 2:3 --v 7
Negative prompt: photorealistic, awkward pose, 3D, fearful expression
9. Training Montage
shonen anime, intense training scene, character mid-exercise with fire in eyes, sweat flying off face and body, training weights or equipment in background, determination radiating off every muscle, early morning mist, Naruto training aesthetic, warm orange sunrise light, cel-shaded thick outline --style raw --ar 2:3 --v 7
Negative prompt: photorealistic, relaxed, 3D, gym setting, western style
10. Final Confrontation
shonen anime, hero and ultimate villain facing each other across ruined battlefield, debris mid-air around them frozen in dramatic moment, both figures battle-worn with torn clothing, intense eyes, storm clouds behind villain, clear sky behind hero, light vs dark color contrast, epic climax composition --style raw --ar 16:9 --v 7
Negative prompt: photorealistic, peaceful, 3D render, undamaged clothing
Shoujo Romance & Emotion Prompts
Shoujo style is defined by soft lighting, expressive large eyes, flower imagery, sparkle effects, and compositions that center emotional states over action. Midjourney responds well to these prompts when you specify the sparkle and flower decorative elements explicitly.
11. First Meeting
shoujo anime, two teenagers meeting for the first time, surrounded by floating cherry blossom petals and sparkle bokeh effects, soft warm afternoon light, large expressive eyes meeting across the frame, slight blush on both characters, delicate linework, magical girl adjacent softness, school uniform setting --style raw --ar 2:3 --v 7
Negative prompt: dark, aggressive, thick outlines, photorealistic, 3D render
12. Confession Scene
shoujo anime, male character reaching out to hold female character's hand for the first time, close-up on hands with golden sparkle light between them, soft-focus background of flowers in bloom, both faces showing vulnerable emotion, pastel pink and white color palette, delicate ink lines, romantic shoujo moment --style raw --ar 2:3 --v 7
Negative prompt: photorealistic, aggressive, dark, action, thick lines
13. Flower Crown Fantasy
shoujo anime, female protagonist with elaborate flower crown woven into flowing hair, surrounded by oversized decorative roses and morning glories as background elements, large reflective eyes, delicate features, soft lavender and rose color palette, magical girl portrait, Sailor Moon character aesthetic --style raw --ar 2:3 --v 7
Negative prompt: photorealistic, dark, Western cartoon, action scene, thick bold outlines
14. Rainy Window
shoujo anime, female character sitting by window watching rain, one hand touching glass, reflection of her face visible in window, soft melancholy expression, warm interior light contrasting cold outside, rain streaks on glass, delicate soft linework, muted warm palette, introspective mood, NANA aesthetic --style raw --ar 2:3 --v 7
Negative prompt: action, photorealistic, 3D, bright saturated colors, happy
15. Sparkle Transformation
shoujo anime, magical girl mid-transformation sequence, ribbons and light streaming outward, sparkle particles dense throughout frame, soft glowing colors, determined expression mid-spin, outfit partially formed in light ribbons, Sailor Moon magical girl transformation aesthetic, pastel magical light --style raw --ar 2:3 --v 7
Negative prompt: photorealistic, dark, gritty, 3D, action shonen style
16. Heartbreak Moment
shoujo anime, close-up face, single tear running down cheek, large eyes glistening with unshed tears, soft blurred floral background, quivering lower lip, soft warm backlight making tears luminous, delicate watercolor-adjacent ink style, emotional peak composition, shoujo drama --style raw --ar 2:3 --v 7
Negative prompt: action, photorealistic, 3D, bold outlines, cheerful
17. Stargazing Together
shoujo anime, two characters lying in grass at night looking up at stars, seen from above, stars reflected as sparkle bokeh above them, their hands close but not yet touching, peaceful expression, fireflies as small lights in darkness, romantic summer night, soft detailed linework, Fruits Basket gentle romantic energy --style raw --ar 16:9 --v 7
Negative prompt: photorealistic, action, dark gritty, 3D render
18. Jealousy Glare
shoujo anime, close-up of female character with subtle jealous expression, eyes sharp and calculating under pretend sweetness, smile that doesn't reach the eyes, flower petals and sparkles ironically framing the expression, rival character visible over her shoulder, shoujo drama antagonist aesthetic --style raw --ar 2:3 --v 7
Negative prompt: kind expression, action, photorealistic, 3D, western
19. Dance Scene
shoujo anime, formal dance hall, couple mid-waltz, female character's dress flowing wide in the spin, sparkle effects on dress fabric, soft golden ballroom lighting, other dancers blurred in background, magical realism lighting, Cardcaptor Sakura romantic composition --style raw --ar 2:3 --v 7
Negative prompt: photorealistic, gritty, dark colors, 3D, action
20. Sunrise Promise
shoujo anime, two characters standing at sunrise, first character's hand on second character's shoulder, both facing away from viewer toward vast ocean horizon, golden light flooding scene, silhouettes with detailed hair in the light, peaceful resolution composition, shoujo drama finale --style raw --ar 16:9 --v 7
Negative prompt: photorealistic, dark, fighting, 3D, night scene
Ghibli-Inspired Fantasy Prompts
Ghibli-style generation is about textures and atmosphere as much as character design: hand-painted backgrounds, natural light, cozy domestic detail, and a sense of a world that existed before the protagonist arrived. These prompts lean into those qualities.
21. Meadow Nap
Ghibli-inspired anime, young girl asleep in a sunlit wildflower meadow, grass rendered with individual blade detail, wind moving through flowers and hair, light filtering through green canopy above, peaceful midday quality of light, watercolor-adjacent background textures, hand-painted feel, no technology visible --style raw --ar 16:9 --v 7
Negative prompt: photorealistic, urban, dark, sharp CGI, 3D render
22. Forest Spirit Encounter
Ghibli-inspired anime, small child encountering a large forest spirit in moonlit glade, spirit shown as glowing ethereal creature with gentle eyes, child with hand outstretched tentatively, ancient trees as backdrop, soft cool moonlight, lush undergrowth detail, sense of magic being real, Totoro composition --style raw --ar 2:3 --v 7
Negative prompt: horror, photorealistic, 3D, urban, dark threatening atmosphere
23. Cottage Kitchen
Ghibli-inspired anime, cozy kitchen interior, herbs hanging from low ceiling beams, morning light through small window, older woman cooking at wood stove, cat on windowsill watching birds outside, steam from pot, hand-painted watercolor background quality, warm amber tones, lived-in detail everywhere --style raw --ar 16:9 --v 7
Negative prompt: modern kitchen, photorealistic, dark, 3D, minimalist, empty
24. Airship Above Clouds
Ghibli-inspired anime, vintage propeller airship sailing above sea of white clouds at golden hour, warm orange light on ship's wooden hull, small figure visible in cockpit, sense of vast empty sky, horizon bending slightly with earth's curve, hand-painted sky texture, Castle in the Sky aesthetic --style raw --ar 16:9 --v 7
Negative prompt: photorealistic, modern aircraft, dark, 3D render, night
25. Train Through Fields
Ghibli-inspired anime, single train carriage crossing vast green hillside at sunset, golden light on grass, a lone passenger visible as silhouette in window, simple countryside stretching in all directions, cumulus clouds casting shadows on hills, hand-painted quality, My Neighbor Totoro landscape feel --style raw --ar 16:9 --v 7
Negative prompt: photorealistic, urban, dark, 3D render, CGI, crowded
26. Seaside Town
Ghibli-inspired anime, aerial view of small coastal town, terracotta rooftops, narrow winding streets, harbor with fishing boats, sea reflecting late afternoon blue-gold light, distant hills, cobblestone alleyways visible, hand-painted European town detail, Kiki's Delivery Service Koriko aesthetic --style raw --ar 16:9 --v 7
Negative prompt: photorealistic, modern city, dark, 3D render, industrial
27. Bathhouse at Dusk
Ghibli-inspired anime, lantern-lit traditional bathhouse exterior at dusk, wooden architecture with paper lanterns, steam rising from outdoor pools, stone path through garden leading to entrance, pine trees in background, fireflies beginning to appear, Spirited Away magical bathhouse atmosphere --style raw --ar 2:3 --v 7
Negative prompt: photorealistic, modern building, 3D, bright daylight, empty
28. Market Morning
Ghibli-inspired anime, traditional outdoor market at dawn, vendors setting up stalls with colorful produce, cobblestones still wet from overnight rain, child dragging parent by hand toward food stall, warm light beginning to fill narrow street, hand-painted crowd detail, lived-in market energy, Princess Mononoke village aesthetic --style raw --ar 16:9 --v 7
Negative prompt: photorealistic, modern, 3D, empty, dark, night
29. Hidden Door
Ghibli-inspired anime, overgrown stone wall with small wooden door barely visible under ivy and moss, girl reaching for door handle, sense that something magical lies beyond, green filtered light through canopy above, hand-painted textures on stone and plant life, Howl's Moving Castle secret garden feeling --style raw --ar 2:3 --v 7
Negative prompt: photorealistic, urban, 3D, modern, dark, horror
30. Goodbye at the Gate
Ghibli-inspired anime, farewell scene at country train station gate, older character waving to younger character departing, green fields behind the departing character, afternoon light, the remaining character's expression of pride and sadness, luggage strapped carefully to back, watercolor sky, Whisper of the Heart farewell aesthetic --style raw --ar 16:9 --v 7
Negative prompt: photorealistic, 3D, dark, action, urban, night
Cyberpunk & Dark Anime Prompts
Dark anime has its own vocabulary: neon in rain, moral ambiguity rendered in shadow, and character designs that carry the city's weight. These prompts are tuned to that aesthetic.
31. Neon Alley
cyberpunk anime, female character in rain-soaked alley at night, neon signs in Japanese and English reflecting in puddles at her feet, long trench coat, cybernetic arm visible, expression unreadable, wet hair, sharp dramatic lighting from below, Ghost in the Shell aesthetic, deep blue-green-pink color palette --style raw --ar 2:3 --v 7
Negative prompt: photorealistic, day, cheerful, soft, 3D render, bright white lighting
32. Hacker Den
cyberpunk anime, lone figure hunched at multiple screens in dark room, face lit from below by blue monitor light, holographic data floating around them, dozens of cables and hardware, concentrated expression, Code Geass Zero hacker energy, Akira-inspired technology aesthetic, deep shadows --style raw --ar 16:9 --v 7
Negative prompt: photorealistic, outdoor, bright, 3D CGI, cheerful
33. Megacity Rooftop
cyberpunk anime, figure standing on skyscraper edge at night, city extending to horizon below packed with neon-lit towers, flying vehicles as light trails in mid-distance, rain starting, coat flapping in wind, seen from behind, vast scale, Blame! megastructure aesthetic, extreme verticality --style raw --ar 2:3 --v 7
Negative prompt: photorealistic, daytime, nature, small scale, 3D render
34. Street Samurai
cyberpunk anime, katana-wielding fighter standing over fallen opponents in rain, neon light catching sword blade, blood-stained coat (stylized, not gory), tattooed arms, face half-hidden under low hat brim, backdrop of crowded night market, Sword Art Online dark arc aesthetic meets Blade Runner --style raw --ar 2:3 --v 7
Negative prompt: photorealistic, 3D, cheerful, bright daylight, soft
35. Augmented Portrait
cyberpunk anime, close-up portrait, one eye natural, one eye replaced with glowing red cybernetic implant with iris of mechanical detail, skin shows subtle circuitry beneath at temples, neutral expression, steel-grey hair, Ghost in the Shell Major aesthetic, sharp linework, muted palette with red eye accent --style raw --ar 2:3 --v 7
Negative prompt: photorealistic, 3D, both eyes natural, warm soft lighting, cute
36. Underground Fight Club
cyberpunk anime, underground fighting arena, two fighters mid-bout surrounded by crowd of spectators as compressed silhouettes, neon signage overhead, chain-link cage walls, gritty atmosphere, sweat and blood stylized, Megalo Box underground fight aesthetic, industrial lighting drama --style raw --ar 16:9 --v 7
Negative prompt: photorealistic, outdoor, daylight, cheerful, 3D render
37. Corp Tower
cyberpunk anime, exterior shot of massive corporate megacorporation tower at night, hundreds of floors of glass windows, helicopter pad with corporation logo on roof, dwarfing the city below, viewed from low angle, Akira Capsule corporation aesthetic, cold blue-black color palette, rain haze at ground level --style raw --ar 2:3 --v 7
Negative prompt: photorealistic, friendly building, daylight, 3D, warm colors
38. Holo Projection
cyberpunk anime, corporate agent projecting holographic display in dark boardroom, translucent blue-white data visible through their hand, other figures in shadow around the table, tense meeting atmosphere, Psycho-Pass Sibyl system aesthetic, sharp dramatic lighting from hologram source, professional menace --style raw --ar 16:9 --v 7
Negative prompt: photorealistic, daylight, friendly, 3D, nature
39. Escape Sequence
cyberpunk anime, protagonist running through crowded underground metro at night, blurred crowd of diverse characters in background, pursuit lights visible behind, expression focused and scared, coat streaming, tunnel lights as motion blur streaks, Akira chase scene composition, high-speed urgency --style raw --ar 16:9 --v 7
Negative prompt: photorealistic, slow, daylight, empty, 3D render
40. Rain Vigil
cyberpunk anime, solitary figure sitting on fire escape in heavy rain watching neon city below through a curtain of water, neon reflections making colors bleed in the wet air, dark coat, one hand holding cigarette (light as small orange point), fatigue in posture, Cowboy Bebop melancholy urban loneliness --style raw --ar 2:3 --v 7
Negative prompt: photorealistic, action, cheerful, 3D, daytime, dry
Mecha & Sci-Fi Anime Prompts
Mecha prompts require scale language above all else. Without specifying the human-mecha size relationship, models default to medium-sized robots rather than city-scale machines. Always include a scale reference.
41. Hangar Launch
mecha anime, giant humanoid mech suit powering up in underground launch hangar, mechanics tiny in foreground relative to mech's feet, eyes lighting up red-blue, steam venting from joints, launch sequence warning lights, Evangelion Unit-01 activation aesthetic, imposing industrial scale --style raw --ar 2:3 --v 7
Negative prompt: photorealistic, small robot, friendly, 3D render, cute
42. Space Battle
mecha anime, space battle scene, multiple mobile suits exchanging beam fire, Earth visible as curved horizon in background, explosion debris and particles mid-frame, beam weapons as straight color streaks, Gundam Universal Century space battle aesthetic, epic scale, vacuum silence implied by the lack of atmospheric effects --style raw --ar 16:9 --v 7
Negative prompt: photorealistic, atmospheric effects, 3D CGI, Star Wars aesthetic, small scale
43. City Combat
mecha anime, giant mech fighting in urban environment, buildings at shin-height showing its scale, explosions mid-destruction, civilian vehicles tiny underfoot, pilot visible as small shape in cockpit, military jets circling at chest height, Evangelion city combat devastation, dramatic urban chaos --style raw --ar 16:9 --v 7
Negative prompt: photorealistic, small robot, quiet setting, 3D render, friendly
44. Cockpit Interior
mecha anime, pilot strapped into cockpit, body-suit form-fitting LCL-style chamber, numerous control screens and HUD elements surrounding them, intense concentration on face, screens showing tactical map of battlefield, Evangelion cockpit aesthetic, claustrophobic intimacy contrasting with implied exterior scale --style raw --ar 2:3 --v 7
Negative prompt: photorealistic, exterior, 3D, spacious, casual
45. Final Form Reveal
mecha anime, hero mech unlocking final transformation, armor panels separating and reconfiguring, energy wings forming from back, light explosion outward, new sleeker deadly configuration, small opponent visible in distance for scale, Code Geass Lancelot Albion reveal aesthetic, triumph and threat combined --style raw --ar 2:3 --v 7
Negative prompt: photorealistic, static, 3D render, defeated posture, plain
46. Sniper Aim
mecha anime, long-range artillery mech kneeling on rooftop in sniper configuration, shoulder-mounted rifle barrel extended long past frame edge, targeting reticle overlay as HUD element, city canyon below, sniper spotter mech crouched beside, Armored Core silent-professional aesthetic --style raw --ar 16:9 --v 7
Negative prompt: photorealistic, standing pose, 3D, close-range combat, nature setting
47. Underwater Base
mecha anime, underwater military base interior, submarine docking tubes with mechs in maintenance cradles, water pressure visible in curved reinforced windows, work lights and bioluminescent sea life outside, scale shown by workers tiny beside mech legs, tactical sci-fi aesthetic, Neon Genesis Evangelion NERV underground base aesthetic --style raw --ar 16:9 --v 7
Negative prompt: photorealistic, surface, 3D CGI, bright day, small scale
48. Breakthrough Moment
mecha anime, heroic mech breaking through wall of enemy units using shield-charge technique, units scattering, shockwave visible as ring, protagonist mech silhouette in center of carnage, energy field visible on shield, Gurren Lagann GAO GAI GAR breakthrough spirit, triumph and destruction simultaneous --style raw --ar 16:9 --v 7
Negative prompt: photorealistic, static, 3D, small scale, defensive posture
49. Repair Scene
mecha anime, damaged mech being repaired in field, one arm missing replaced with emergency scaffolding, team of mechanics working on it urgently, dusk light casting long shadows, battle damage scars on armor, pilot watching from cot in background, weary aftermath energy, realistic mechanical detail in anime style --style raw --ar 16:9 --v 7
Negative prompt: photorealistic, 3D, pristine armor, no damage, celebration mood
50. Sacrifice Position
mecha anime, heroic mech standing in front of city shields raised in protective stance as massive enemy weapon charge visible approaching from background, pilot's face visible in cockpit inset panel showing determination, civilians visible behind mech for scale and stakes, Evangelion self-sacrifice composition, tragedy and heroism --style raw --ar 16:9 --v 7
Negative prompt: photorealistic, victory pose, 3D render, small scale, celebration
Style Tokens Reference
These keywords consistently improve anime output quality. Use 3–5 of them per prompt based on your target style:
| Token | Effect | Best For |
|---|---|---|
cel-shaded | Flat color fills, visible shading zones | All anime styles |
thick black outline | Bold contour lines around all elements | Shonen, Mecha |
thin delicate linework | Precise fine lines, fragile quality | Shoujo, Ghibli |
--style raw | Disables Midjourney aesthetic smoothing | All styles |
Toriyama composition | Clean figures, bold color contrast | Shonen action |
Miura line weight | Heavy dramatic inking, dense shadows | Dark anime |
watercolor background texture | Soft painted feel behind crisp characters | Ghibli, Shoujo |
halftone screentone | Manga print dot-pattern shading | Black and white |
speed lines background | Motion lines radiating from focal point | Action, impact |
soft bokeh background | Blurred background, character in focus | Portrait, emotion |
vibrant saturated palette | High-chroma colors, no muted tones | Shonen, Mecha |
pastel color palette | Low-saturation soft tones | Shoujo, slice-of-life |
muted desaturated palette | Grey-dominant, atmosphere over color | Cyberpunk, dark |
sparkle bokeh effects | Scattered light points as decoration | Shoujo, magical |
dramatic rim lighting | Edge light separating figure from bg | All dramatic scenes |
worm's-eye view | Camera below subject looking up | Mecha, power scenes |
Dutch angle | Tilted frame suggesting tension/unease | Villain, thriller |
full bleed composition | Subject extends to all panel edges | Action, impact panels |
negative space used boldly | Large empty areas for visual impact | Dramatic, Ghibli |
cel-animation quality | Classic 90s anime hand-drawn aesthetic | Nostalgia, Ghibli |
Negative Prompts for Anime Quality
These negative prompts solve the most common anime AI generation problems:
Universal Anime Negatives
photorealistic, 3D render, CGI, realistic skin texture, western comic style, Marvel style, DC comics, painterly oil, watercolor (unless intentional), blurry, low resolution, jpeg artifacts, extra limbs, deformed hands, bad anatomy
For Shonen/Action
static pose, muted colors, soft gradients, photorealistic, no speed lines, 3D render, realistic physics, slow movement implied
For Shoujo/Romance
rough lines, dark tones, aggressive, 3D render, photorealistic, bold outlines, action poses, grim atmosphere
For Ghibli Style
photorealistic, CGI, 3D render, modern technology, urban setting, dark gritty, sharp hard lines, neon colors, Western cartoon
For Cyberpunk Anime
daylight, cheerful, nature, friendly characters, soft warm lighting, photorealistic, 3D render, rural, clean environment
For Mecha
photorealistic, small robot, human scale, 3D CGI render, friendly robot, peaceful setting, no battle damage, static standing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which works better for anime — Midjourney or Stable Diffusion?
Midjourney v7 produces more polished single images faster, and its understanding of anime composition references (Toriyama, Miyazaki) is excellent out of the box. Stable Diffusion with a dedicated anime checkpoint (NovelAI, AnythingV5, or CounterfeitV3) gives you more control over character consistency across generations. For beginners, start with Midjourney. For consistent character work, invest time in Stable Diffusion.
Why does Midjourney keep making my anime characters look Western?
The default Midjourney aesthetic mode blends styles. Fix it with --style raw and be more explicit about the anime sub-genre: "Shonen anime, thick outline, cel-shaded" vs just "anime". Also try adding a specific reference: "Sword Art Online character design" or "My Hero Academia visual style" directs the model to a specific aesthetic vocabulary.
How do I get consistent characters across multiple images?
In Midjourney, use --cref [image URL] to reference a character design you've already generated. In Stable Diffusion, save the character's seed and use the same checkpoint + LoRA combination. For professional-grade consistency, build a character sheet image first (multiple angles) and use it as reference in subsequent generations.
What's the best LoRA for Ghibli style in Stable Diffusion?
Search CivitAI for "Ghibli" style LoRAs. Popular options include Studio Ghibli Style LoRA and Miyazaki Background Art LoRA. Use them at weight 0.5–0.7 with a base anime checkpoint like AnythingV5. Higher weights tend to produce generic backgrounds without character quality. Pair with the trigger words listed in the LoRA's page.
Can I use these prompts in DALL-E 3?
Yes, with modifications. DALL-E 3 doesn't support Midjourney-style parameters like --style raw --ar 2:3 — remove those. DALL-E 3 understands natural language references well, so "Shonen anime style, thick black outline, speed lines background, cel-shaded" works fine. It tends to produce slightly softer anime than Midjourney, but the compositional requests (worm's-eye view, Dutch angle, speed lines) are well understood.
Now Try Manga Panel Style
These color anime prompts pair with the black-and-white manga workflow. For 40 manga-specific prompts covering action panels, screentone textures, dramatic close-ups and landscape compositions, see: 40 Manga Panel Prompts for AI Comic Artists.
