50+ Top Anime Suggestions for Midway Niji V5 Journey

Midjourney now allows users to swiftly generate captivating anime character designs using Niji Mode. Niji Mode is a specialized anime model boasting an extensive understanding of anime, various styles, and aesthetics. It excels at producing dynamic, action-filled scenes with a strong emphasis on character and composition. Midjourney has recently introduced the latest Niji Version 5. The image quality is remarkable, demonstrating significant improvements in anime creation compared to previous numbered models. To produce engaging Midjourney prompts, it's crucial to develop intriguing anime concepts. Knowing keywords relevant to the genre, like “Retro-style,” “Chibi-style,” “Pixel-style," and being familiar with notable artists can significantly enhance your Midjourney anime experience. So, gather your gear, and let's dive into the world of anime!

To embark on this anime adventure, switch to Niji mode in Midjourney Discord first. Transition to Niji version 5 Type/settings and select the "Niji Version 5" button OR include the parameter - niji 5 at the end of your prompt.

What's new in Niji 5:

• Enhanced terminator line – The distinction between light and dark in an image is known as its "terminator line." Niji 5 leverages this robust terminator line to establish striking first impressions.
• Cohesive shadow/light patterns – Pictures with terminator lines exhibit similar features, resulting in a clean aesthetic. On the other hand, Niji 5 images tend to be more refined and convey more information.
• Accurate key details – Niji 5 excels in accurately positioning minute yet critical details, such as the highlights in eyes.
• Improved image coherence – With the introduction of Midjourney v5, substantial progress has been made in complex subjects like robotics.

This time around, I've compiled a list of keywords to help you begin exploring both Niji Version 4 and Niji Version 5:

• Anime Artists
• Gorgeous Anime Backgrounds
• Retro Anime Style
• Futuristic Style
• Manga
• Figures & Toys
• Character Design & Concept Sheets

Let's dive right in and start creating!

1.Anime Artists When crafting fantastic anime using Midjourney, a simple technique is to incorporate the name of an anime artist, manga artist, or mangaka in your prompt.

Here is a list of some of the most renowned artists of all time:

• Hayao Miyazaki, Co-founder of Studio Ghibli
• Eiichiro Oda, One Piece
• Naoko Takeuchi, Sailor Moon
• Takehiko Inoue, Slam Dunk
• Hisashi Hirai, Gundam
• Norio Matsumoto, Hunter x Hunter
• Hiroshi Fujimoto, Doraemon
• Yon Yoshinari, Evangelion
• Momoko Sakura, Chibi Maruko-chan

Let's see how Niji V4 and Niji V5 collaborate with these artists.

Prompt: A girl in traditional japanese clothing, with white wolf beside her, standing in front of a a magical torri shrine, artgerm, by Studio Ghibli — ar 3:2 — niji 5

Prompt: A girl in traditional japanese clothing, with white wolf beside her, standing in front of a a magical torri shrine, artgerm, by Studio Ghibli — ar 3:2 — niji 4

As you can see, Niji Version 5 is definitely doing better in the details and artistic style. Let’s create some more.

Prompt: A group of animals in the wood, Hayao Miyazaki — ar 3:2 — niji 5

Prompt: A group of happy students taking an adventure in the woods, beautiful sun lighting, Eiichiro Oda — ar 3:2 — niji 5

Prompt: Futuristic space station, a group of human in robotic suit working on data, Hisashi Hirai — ar 3:2 — niji 5

2.Gorgeous Anime Backgrounds If you want to incorporate an eye-catching backdrop into your project, consider drawing inspiration from these acclaimed directors known for their creative and high-quality visual styles:

• Makoto Shinkai , Your Name
• Hayao Miyazaki , The Wind Rises
• Mamoru Oshii , Ghost in the Shell
• Taiyo Matsumoto , Tekkonkinkreet
• Hideaki Anno , Evangelion

Prompt: Ariel shot of Shibuya street, Hayao Miyazaki — ar 3:2 — niji 5

Try also places like:

• Coffee shop
• Tokyo city
• The beach
• Classroom
• The Train Station
• Basketball Court
• The Space Station
• City landscape
• Mt Fuji
• Japanese Temple
• Floating Castle
• Underwater World
• Torri shrine

Prompt: Coffee shop beside the beach, beautiful blue sky and cloud, Makoto Shinkai — ar 3:2 — niji 5

Prompt: Coffee shop beside the beach, beautiful blue sky and cloud, Makoto Shinkai — ar 3:2 — niji 4

It's indeed impressive how Niji Version 5 excels in detail and artistic style. Let's try another prompt with Niji 5.

Prompt: Mountain fuji, beautiful blue sky and cloud, Makoto Shinkai — ar 3:2 — niji 5

You can certainly combine various styles and parameters to craft genuinely distinctive and original creations!

3.Retro Anime Style

Let's journey into the past. To achieve a vintage anime look, consider incorporating these elements:

• 1970s Anime
• 1980s Anime
• 1990s Anime
• Retro Anime
• Retro anime screencap

Prompt: 1980s anime, girl and a boy having coffee at a coffeeshop, retro fashion, muted pastel colors, by Tsukasa Hojo and Toshihiro Kawamoto — ar 3:2 — niji 5

I experimented with the same prompt using Niji v4, and the resulting art direction resembles 80s anime more closely. In this instance, Niji Version 4 excels at transporting us back to the nostalgic era.

Prompt: 1980s anime, girl and a boy having coffee at a coffeeshop, retro fashion, muted pastel colors, by Tsukasa Hojo and Toshihiro Kawamoto — ar 3:2 — niji 4

Prompt: 1970s anime, a young handsome hunter man, full beard, with a hat, retro style, smoking, in the dusk — ar 3:2 — niji 4

Alright, Niji Version 4 takes the lead this round! Let's move on to explore the next artistic style.

4.Futuristic Style

Niji Mode has skillfully perfected the technique of incorporating rainbow refractions onto transparent clothing— the results are truly astonishing! Try experimenting with their apparel options, and you'll undoubtedly be amazed by the impressive visuals.

• Chromatic aberration
• Holographic
• Iridescent opaque thin film RGB
• Transparent Vinyl Clothing
• Transparent PVC
• Reflective clothing
• Futuristic clothing

Prompt: Pixiv, hyper detailed, harajuku fasion, futuristic fashion, anime girl, headphone, colorful reflective fabric inner, transparent PVC jacket, in tokyo city center — ar 3:2 — niji 5

Prompt: Pixiv, hyper detailed, harajuku fasion, futuristic fashion, anime girl, headphone, colorful reflective fabric inner, transparent PVC jacket, in tokyo city center — ar 3:2 — niji 4

I must acknowledge that Niji Version 4 has expertly perfected the technique of adding rainbow refractions to transparent clothing, particularly with transparent PVC and Neon RGB colors— the outcome is stunning!

Niji Version 5 offers an alternative artistic approach. Therefore, the choice truly depends on your creative preferences. Let's give it another go!

Prompt: An anime girl, looking at viewer, bubbles, highly detailed, reflective transparent iridescent opaque jacket, long transparent iridescent RGB hair — ar 3:2 — niji 4

5.Manga

Manga, a renowned art form originating from Japan, is recognized for its unique character illustration style. It encompasses a diverse range of genres, making it a readily available and appealing form of entertainment for audiences in Japan.

• Manga drawing
• Manga shading
• Manga screentone
• With largely and widely spaced dots
• With halftone pattern
• Manga comic strip

Prompt: John Wick, manga screen tones, screen tone patterns, dot pattern, larger and more widely-spaced dots, High-Quality — ar 3:2 — niji 5

Prompt: John Wick, manga screen tones, screen tone patterns, dot pattern, larger and more widely-spaced dots, High-Quality — ar 3:2 — niji 4

By the way, has anyone seen John Wick: Chapter 4? The stunts in the film are absolutely jaw-dropping! Let's go ahead and create another John Wick-inspired scene.

Prompt: A page from a comic book with John Wick fighting with bad guys, featured on pixiv, underground comix,cyberpunk, concept art — niji 5

Prompt: A page from a comic book with John Wick fighting with bad guys, featured on pixiv, underground comix,cyberpunk, concept art — niji 4

With manga, Niji Version 5 showcases remarkable detail, particularly in facial expressions!

You can also seek inspiration from Midjourney for your favorite anime scenes using the /describe command. Explore how to utilize this feature to enhance your creative experience!

6.Figures & Toys

To obtain strikingly realistic images of action figures, toys, and collectibles, consider using the following keywords:

• Chibi character
• Miniature character
• Anime character
• Toy figure
• In a glass display case
• Made of plastic
• Made of polyester putty

Let's compare and find out which version performs better this time.

Prompt: toy figure, japanese anime girl character, blue cute mahou shojo dress — niji 5

Indeed, the outcome might seem apparent. However, it ultimately relies on the specific artistic style and preference you're seeking.

Prompt: Chibi Japanese girl photographer, eggshell, space, pop mart IP design, Pastel color, 3D rendering, normal diffuse gradient background, high quality, realistic — niji 5

Prompt: Toy figure of Naruto Uzumaki, cyberpunk aesthetic, a leather jacket, neon accents, futuristic goggles — niji 5

7.Character Design & Concept Sheets

If you're a designer facing challenges in maintaining consistency among characters across various poses and expressions, initiating your prompts with the following keywords can be immensely beneficial:

• Character expression sheet
• Character design sheet
• Character pose sheet
• Turnaround sheet
• Concept design sheet
• Items sheet/accessories
• Dress-up sheet/fashion sheet
• Full body portrait

Combine and experiment with the aforementioned terms across various angles and body parts.

Prompt: Beautiful detailed character reference sheet, a girl, blue cute mahou shojo dress, glowing opal , jellyfish motive, iridescent, ultra-detailed, granblue fantasy, anime key visual — niji 5

Prompt: Beautiful detailed character reference sheet, a girl, blue cute mahou shojo dress, glowing opal , jellyfish motive, iridescent, ultra-detailed, granblue fantasy, anime key visual — niji 4

Niji Version 5 indeed provides more detail, but Niji Version 4 is still quite impressive in its own right!

Prompt: Wizened young beautiful female fortuneteller, head, close up character design, multiple concept designs, concept design sheet, white background, style of Yoshitaka Amano — niji 5

Prompt: Anime full body portrait of shojo anime kitsune girl— ar 2:3 — niji 5

FINAL THOUGHTS Playing with design prompts serves as a valuable method to sharpen your design abilities and generate distinctive anime character concepts.

This approach helps stretch the limits of your creative imagination, allowing you to delve into various references and techniques as you develop your artistic style.