If you're an anime enthusiast seeking creative inspiration, you've come to the right place! Introducing Midjourney's Niji Prompts, a specialized AI image generation program designed to create stunning and captivating anime images. This unique Midjourney parameter results in an AI model specifically tuned for anime and illustrative styles, known as Niji Mode.
To access Niji Mode, simply add '--niji' to your prompt, and watch as the model generates impressive anime art with a deep understanding of anime aesthetics and styles. Whether you're looking for dynamic action shots or character-focused compositions, Niji Mode has you covered.
In this article, we'll provide you with over 20 creative anime prompt ideas to explore the full potential of both Niji and Version 5 Mode, alongside advanced prompting techniques for even better results. Let's dive into the world of AI-generated anime art!
1. 80s Anime Stills
When crafting prompts for 80s anime stills, focus on the unique elements that characterized the era, such as bold color palettes, intricate mechanical designs, retro-futuristic settings, and distinctive character designs. Be sure to incorporate popular themes like high school romance, magical girl transformations, and martial arts tournaments to capture the essence of 80s anime.
80s anime still, girl fixing a mech in laboratory, retro fashion, muted retro colors, style of Dragons Heaven --ar 3:2 --v 5
80s anime still, men sitting outside car garage drinking beer wearing retro fashion, muted retro colors, by Tsukasa Hojo --v 52. Beautiful Anime Landscapes / Wallpapers
For beautiful anime landscapes or wallpapers, consider using atmospheric perspective, blending traditional Japanese art with fantastical or futuristic themes, and incorporating seasonal elements. Play with natural elements like water, clouds, and sunlight to create dynamic compositions, and experiment with various art styles to create visually striking images.
The Garden of Words is a 2013 Japanese anime drama film that is famed for its stunning visuals so we have used the term 'Garden of Words' within the following prompts.
View of a Tokyo alleyway with lit up restaurants and bars at night, aesthetically pleasing background, style of Makoto Shinkai The Garden of Words --v 5You can even include real life locations within your prompts. Checkout the examples below when including 'Hyde Park' in London.
Garden of Words anime style, wallpaper, Hyde Park London, rain, gorgeous scenery,--ar 16:93. Movie to Anime Crossover Prompts
When creating movie to anime crossover prompts, adapt famous scenes, characters, or storylines to suit the anime aesthetic. Merge live-action genres with popular anime themes, draw inspiration from specific anime studios or directors, and consider creating anime-inspired movie posters or promotional material as a tribute to your favorite films.
Star Wars Revenge of the Sith as a Studio Ghibli film, 80s 90s anime movie still by Hayao Miyazaki --v 5
Disney's Moana as a Kyoto Animation Anime, art style of Tamako Market, aesthetically pleasing with bright colors --ar 3:2 --niji4. Anime Character Design
For anime character design prompts, consider the character's role, personality traits, unique features, and accessories. Incorporate elements of fashion, culture, or history for depth and context, and experiment with color schemes, silhouettes, and patterns. Think about the character's background, occupation, or magical abilities when designing their outfit, and the overall theme or setting of the story.
anime expression sheet, girl black hair, bright colors, face expressions --niji
anime character design sheet, armored warrior, dark armor, style of Beserk manga, --ar 9:165. Pixiv Style Prompts
When crafting Pixiv style prompts, emphasize dynamic compositions, dramatic angles, vibrant colors, and eye-catching lighting effects. Focus on emotion, expression, and character interaction, and draw inspiration from popular pixiv themes such as fan art, original characters, or fan-created alternative universes. Incorporate trending or seasonal events to keep your prompts fresh and relevant.
pixiv anime girl smiling on a bright sunny day, bright and full colours, aesthetically pleasing,--ar 9:16 --v 5
pixiv, harajuku styled fasion, futuristic fashion, anime girl, glasses, colorful clothing, backpack, city background, night --niji --ar 2:3Conclusion
By exploring these various themes and styles, you can craft compelling prompts that will unleash the full potential of AI image generation programs. Remember to be creative, think outside the box, and have fun as you generate stunning and beautiful anime-inspired images.