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Art Style Type

This SREF style clearly merges the ligne claire (clear line) technique from Franco-Belgian comics with elements of Japanese animation. It presents a drawing approach similar to that of Hergé, creator of Tintin, but with added softness in coloring and character design from anime influences. The style employs flat color blocks and clean outlines, avoiding complex shadows and textures, resulting in a look that's both nostalgic and modern.

Style Characteristics

The key characteristic of these images is the combination of clean, crisp black outline strokes with flat, vibrant color fills. Backgrounds are simplified yet atmospheric, with harmonious color palettes. Character designs carry a distinct retro animation feel while maintaining a modern refinement. The overall effect is impressive because it successfully balances different animation traditions, creating a visual language that feels both nostalgic and contemporary.

Style-Enhancing Prompt Keywords

  • ligne claire: Using this term enhances the clear line style, adding precise outlines and flat colors reminiscent of Hergé and Moebius works
  • animation cel: This keyword reinforces the classic hand-drawn animation quality, giving images the layered look and color purity of traditional celluloid animation
  • retro illustration: Adding this element elevates the overall vintage aesthetic while maintaining modern precision and compositional balance

Recommended Application Scenarios

This style is particularly suitable for children's book illustrations, animated character designs, vintage-style brand illustrations, movie posters, fairy tale adaptations, museum exhibition promotional materials, and any project requiring a blend of classic and modern, Western and Eastern animation aesthetics. It's also excellent for nostalgia-themed commercial projects and narrative works that need clearly recognizable character designs.

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You can explore further by combining the following command:

  • --sv: There are six versions of the Style Reference feature in Midjourney version 7 when using images. Use the --sv parameter to choose between them. --sv 6 is default. --sv 4 is the old V7 sref model (prior to June 16, 2025). Using --sv 6 and --sv 4 may produce different style results.
  • --s: Default value is 100, can be set from 0 to 1000. The higher the value, the more detailed the image, and the closer the style may be to reality.
  • -niji 6: Using this command will give the image a more anime style.
  • --sw: Default value is 100, can be input from 0 to 1000. A higher value makes the style closer to the original.
  • You can now blend multiple --sref codes together (for example --sref 123 456 )
  • You can weigh individual codes or urls as follows --sref 123::2
  • You can also read more guides on How to use SREF Code

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