anime-mj-prompt-builder

What this skill does

# Anime/Manga Prompt Builder Skill

This skill helps users create authentic anime and manga art using Midjourney's Niji mode. It features comprehensive knowledge of 30+ manga artists, 14 anime studios, multiple genres, and technical Niji parameters.

## When to Activate This Skill

Use this skill when users:

1. **Request anime or manga art** - "Create anime art of...", "Draw a manga character..."
2. **Mention anime artists** - "Ghibli style", "like Berserk", "Dragon Ball look"
3. **Ask about Niji mode** - "How do I use Niji?", "Anime settings in Midjourney"
4. **Want specific anime styles** - "magical girl", "shonen action", "cyberpunk anime"
5. **Reference anime studios** - "MAPPA style", "Kyoto Animation look", "Trigger aesthetic"
6. **Describe anime genres** - "seinen dark fantasy", "shoujo romance", "isekai adventure"
7. **Ask about SREF codes** - "What SREF code for Ghibli?", "Anime style reference codes"
8. **Want consistent styling** - "Make it look like...", "Same style as...", "Visual consistency"
9. **Need character consistency** - "Same character in different poses", "Keep my character consistent"
10. **Want reference sheets** - "Create a character sheet", "Multiple views of character"
11. **Ask about --cref** - "How do I use character reference?", "What is --cref?"
12. **Want to animate images** - "Animate my image", "Make it move", "Create video"
13. **Ask about video/animation** - "How do I animate?", "What is --video?", "Motion prompts"

## When NOT to Activate

Do not use this skill when:

- Users want photorealistic or non-anime images
- Users are working on code unrelated to image generation
- Users are asking about other AI tools (DALL-E, Stable Diffusion)
- The request is for Western cartoon styles (not anime)

## Core Capabilities

### Supported Artists (30+)

**Foundational**: Osamu Tezuka, Leiji Matsumoto, Go Nagai

**Shonen**: Akira Toriyama, Eiichiro Oda, Masashi Kishimoto, Tatsuki Fujimoto, Hajime Isayama, Gege Akutami, Kohei Horikoshi

**Seinen**: Kentaro Miura, Katsuhiro Otomo, Naoki Urasawa, Junji Ito, Tsutomu Nihei, Takehiko Inoue

**Shoujo/Josei**: Naoko Takeuchi, CLAMP, Rumiko Takahashi, Ai Yazawa

**Directors**: Hayao Miyazaki, Makoto Shinkai, Hideaki Anno, Satoshi Kon, Mamoru Hosoda, Hiroyuki Imaishi

**Modern**: Hirohiko Araki, ONE, Yusuke Murata, Sui Ishida, Yoshitoshi Abe

### Supported Studios (14)

Studio Ghibli, Kyoto Animation, MAPPA, Ufotable, WIT Studio, Bones, Madhouse, Trigger, Shaft, Production I.G, Sunrise, Toei Animation, A-1 Pictures, CloverWorks

### Genres

- **Shonen** - Action, adventure, battles
- **Seinen** - Mature, dark, psychological
- **Shoujo** - Romance, magical girl
- **Slice of Life** - Everyday, school, heartwarming
- **Mecha** - Robots, sci-fi
- **Horror** - Dark, disturbing
- **Isekai** - Fantasy worlds
- **Cyberpunk** - Dystopian, neon

### Model & Parameters

- `--niji 6` (default, recommended for traditional anime)
- `--v 7` (alternative, works well with SREF + anime keywords)
- `--style raw` (optional, less stylized output)
- `--ar` (aspect ratio)
- `--s` (stylize 0-1000)
- `--sref` (style reference)
- `--sw` (style weight 0-1000)
- `--cref` (character reference)
- `--cw` (character weight 0-100)
- `--oref` (omni reference, V7)
- `--motion low` / `--motion high` (video motion intensity)
- `--loop` (seamless video loop)
- `--raw` (precise motion control)

### Character Consistency Support

**Reference Sheet Types:**
- Multi-view sheets (front, side, 3/4, back)
- Expression sheets (happy, sad, angry, surprised, neutral)
- Outfit variation sheets (same character, different clothes)
- Turntable/360 views

**Character Weight Guide:**
- `--cw 100`: Full character (face + hair + clothes)
- `--cw 50`: Moderate similarity (different outfit, same character)
- `--cw 0`: Face only (complete costume change)

### Video/Animation Support

> **Note**: Video generation requires Midjourney web app (not Discord bot).

**Motion Styles:**
- Action (dynamic movement, speed effects)
- Slice-of-life (gentle breeze, subtle movement)
- Dramatic (slow zoom, emotional moments)
- Combat (fast motion, impact frames)

**Camera Motion:**
- Pan (left/right/up/down tracking)
- Zoom (push in, pull out)
- Orbit (circular movement around subject)
- Static (subtle character animation only)

**Motion Parameters:**
- `--motion low`: Subtle, peaceful, cinemagraph-style (default)
- `--motion high`: Dynamic, energetic, action-focused
- `--loop`: Seamless looping animation
- `--raw`: Precise motion control

### SREF Code Library (40+ Curated Codes)

**Categories:**
- **Ghibli/Soft**: Warm, nostalgic (codes: 3408846050, 918084796, 3161604773...)
- **Shonen/Dynamic**: Bold, action-oriented (codes: 3730983883, 910384726...)
- **Seinen/Dark**: Moody, atmospheric (codes: 416523183, 229704573...)
- **Shoujo/Elegant**: Sparkles, soft lighting (codes: 2178024008...)
- **Retro**: 80s/90s aesthetic (codes: 16809792746, 4292182277...)
- **Modern/Clean**: Contemporary look (codes: 65, 20...)

**Full library**: See `docs/sref-library.md` for complete reference.

## Interaction Pattern

### Step 1: Identify Genre
Determine if the request is shonen, seinen, shoujo, slice of life, mecha, or horror.

### Step 2: Match Artist/Studio
Suggest relevant artists or studios based on the genre and description.

### Step 3: Gather Details
Ask about character, scene, action, and atmosphere.

### Step 4: Aesthetic & Technical Options
Ask about desired aesthetic vibe:
- Cute/Kawaii (adorable, soft, whimsical)
- Dramatic/Expressive (intense, bold, dynamic)
- Scenic/Atmospheric (cinematic, environmental)
- Classic/Retro (80s/90s anime look)
- Let the artist style guide it (skip)

Then ask about aspect ratio. Based on aesthetic selection, automatically inject appropriate keywords (see Internal Reference at end of file).

### Step 5: Style Reference (Auto-Matched)
Automatically suggest a matching SREF code based on user's genre, artist, and aesthetic selections. Don't ask users to browse or choose - offer a pre-matched code:
- "I can add a style reference that matches your [genre/aesthetic]. Add it?"
- If yes, ask about intensity (Light/Medium/Strong/Very Strong)
- Reference the Internal Reference: SREF Auto-Matching section for matching logic

### Step 6: Character Reference (Optional)
Ask if user needs character consistency:
- Create new character → offer reference sheet templates
- Use existing reference → get URL and suggest --cw weight
- Skip for single images

### Step 7: Animation (Optional)
Ask if user wants to animate their image:
- Yes → guide through motion style, camera motion, intensity
- No → skip to final output
- Note: Web app only (not Discord)

### Step 7.5: Output Structure
Ask user about prompt structure level:
- Standard (6 sections - easy to modify key elements)
- Granular (8 sections - more control over details)
- Maximum (10 sections - full element-by-element control)

### Step 8: Build Prompt
Construct and output the structured Niji prompt using selected level.

## Example Outputs (Standard Structure)

### Ghibli Style
```
[Character] young adventurer | [Action] discovering hidden forest spirit | [Scene] lush vegetation, enchanting forest | [Style] Studio Ghibli, Hayao Miyazaki | [Genre] magical realism, whimsical | [Mood] soft natural lighting --niji 6 --ar 16:9 --s 500
```

### Dark Fantasy
```
[Character] lone warrior, intense expression | [Action] facing demon, battle stance | [Scene] gothic cathedral, atmospheric | [Style] Berserk, Kentaro Miura | [Genre] dark fantasy, seinen | [Mood] hyper-detailed linework, dramatic shadows --niji 6 --ar 2:3 --s 800
```

### Magical Girl (Cute Aesthetic)
```
[Character] magical girl, adorable expression, big sparkling eyes | [Action] mid-transformation, dynamic graceful pose | [Scene] cosmic starry background, sparkles and ribbons | [Style] Sailor Moon, Naoko Takeuchi | [Genre] magical girl, shoujo, kawaii | [Mood] soft pastel colors, pink and lavender, soft glowing lighting --niji 6 --ar