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Anime Character Prompt for Midjourney (--niji) AI Photo Prompt

AI Tools:
Midjourney, ChatGPT, ClaudeWorks with Midjourney, ChatGPT, Claude
Category: Image & Photo

Write a clean --niji character or scene prompt: one subject, mood, and line style - no studio IP copies.

Prompt Quality - 100/100 · Strong

The Prompt

anime-character-midjourney-niji.md

Write a Midjourney anime / illustration prompt for the niji model.

Character or scene: {{subject}}
Key details: {{details}}
Mood: {{mood}}
Art direction: {{art_style}}
Aspect: {{aspect}}

Output one Midjourney line: subject → details → mood → art style cues (clean line art, colour notes).

Parameters (keep these unless the brief conflicts):
--ar {{aspect}} --niji 7 --no …

Rules:
- Original character only. Do not copy Studio Ghibli characters, named anime leads, or trademarked costumes.
- You may say "soft anime illustration" or "modern anime line art" - not "exactly like [studio film]".
- One main subject. Keep the silhouette readable.

Negative prompt

Included when you copy the prompt

named anime/studio characters, celebrity likeness, photoreal skin, watermark, tiny unreadable text, crowded multi-character mess

The PromptUTF-8

Fill in your details below - this prompt updates as you type, then copy it.

Fill in your details

0 of 5 filled. Preview updates as you type - then copy the finished prompt (negative prompt included when present).

Who or what is in frame.

Hair, outfit, action, setting.

Serene, energetic, nostalgic, etc.

e.g. soft anime, bold modern anime, clean line art.

Usually 2:3 or 3:4.

anime-character-midjourney-niji.md

Prompt preview

Write a Midjourney anime / illustration prompt for the niji model.

Character or scene: {{subject}}
Key details: {{details}}
Mood: {{mood}}
Art direction: {{art_style}}
Aspect: {{aspect}}

Output one Midjourney line: subject → details → mood → art style cues (clean line art, colour notes).

Parameters (keep these unless the brief conflicts):
--ar {{aspect}} --niji 7 --no …

Rules:
- Original character only. Do not copy Studio Ghibli characters, named anime leads, or trademarked costumes.
- You may say "soft anime illustration" or "modern anime line art" - not "exactly like [studio film]".
- One main subject. Keep the silhouette readable.
0 / 5 filledPreview
midjourneynijianimecharacterillustration

Examples

Example input

Subject: young swordsman. Details: silver hair, blue kimono, falling cherry blossoms. Mood: serene. Art style: soft anime illustration, clean line art. Aspect: 2:3.

What you should get

One --niji 7 prompt with original swordsman (no named IP), clean line cues, --ar 2:3 --no watermark logo.

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How to use this AI photo prompt

  1. Upload a clear reference photo of your face (well-lit, front-facing works best).
  2. Fill any placeholders on this page, then tap Copy Prompt.
  3. Paste into Midjourney (also works with ChatGPT, Claude) and generate.
  4. Keep your face locked - only wardrobe, pose, and scene should change.

Privacy: If you attach a face reference, do it in the AI tool. Codextroop Prompt Library never receives or stores your photos.

Works best with Midjourney / ChatGPT / Claude

Identity-preserving image-to-image prompts need a strong face reference. Avoid heavy beauty filters on the upload and use the negative prompt when your tool supports it.

Tips for better character design results

  • Match the example aspect ratio when your tool allows it (often 4:5 for portraits).
  • If the face drifts, re-upload a sharper photo and keep the same prompt text.
  • Copy related character design prompts below to try alternate looks with the same identity lock.

When to use this prompt

Use it when

  • You need help with illustrators.
  • You need help with game artists.
  • You need help with profile art.

Skip it when

  • You only need a one-line ask with no constraints, format, or context.
  • You cannot supply the fill-in details the template asks for.
  • You want a modern digital look or heavy filter effect instead of the era/style this prompt targets.

How to get a good result

Done when

One --niji 7 prompt with original swordsman (no named IP), clean line cues, --ar 2:3 --no watermark logo.

Common mistakes

  • Leaving subject, details, mood vague - the model then invents placeholders.
  • Asking Midjourney, ChatGPT, or Claude for a shorter answer after a long structured prompt - that throws away the format rules.
  • Stopping when the first draft appears instead of checking it against the success criteria below.

FAQ

What do I fill in before I copy this prompt?
Replace these placeholders with your details: subject, details, mood, art_style, aspect. Required fields are marked on the page. The prompt text updates as you type.
Which AI tools is this prompt written for?
It works best with Midjourney, ChatGPT, Claude. Copy the filled prompt and paste it into the tool you already use.
What should a good result look like?
One --niji 7 prompt with original swordsman (no named IP), clean line cues, --ar 2:3 --no watermark logo.
What are common mistakes with this prompt?
Leaving subject, details, mood vague - the model then invents placeholders. Asking Midjourney, ChatGPT, or Claude for a shorter answer after a long structured prompt - that throws away the format rules. Stopping when the first draft appears instead of checking it against the success criteria below.

Best for

  • Illustrators
  • Game artists
  • Profile art

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