Retro-Futuristic Anime SREF Style - Perfect Prompt
--sref 3046960196

Manga art

Studio Ghibli

Version: v 7
SV: 6
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Art Style Type

This SREF style primarily blends Japanese anime illustration aesthetics with retro-futuristic elements. It inherits the classic visual language of 80s-90s Japanese animation, particularly the urban sci-fi atmosphere found in works like City Hunter and Ghost in the Shell. It also incorporates retro-futuristic design philosophy, visualizing past eras' imagination of "future technology" to create a unique aesthetic that's both nostalgic and avant-garde.

Style Characteristics

The most distinctive feature of this style is its refined hand-drawn texture and rich detail work. The color palette favors soft blue-green tones complemented by warm accents, creating a cozy yet slightly sci-fi atmosphere. The linework is smooth and natural, character designs follow typical Japanese anime conventions, while environmental designs are filled with retro electronic devices and technological elements. This style is impressive because it successfully balances nostalgic sentiment with modern aesthetics, combining the warmth of handcrafted art with the precision of the digital age.

Style-Enhancing Prompt Keywords

  • retro-futuristic: Strengthens the vintage sci-fi atmosphere in the work, highlighting that 80s aesthetic filled with optimism about the future
  • soft lighting: Enhances the warmth and dimensional depth of the image, making color transitions more natural and gentle
  • detailed environment: Helps enrich background elements with intricate details, reinforcing that lived-in yet technological spatial atmosphere

Recommended Application Scenarios

This style is particularly suitable for nostalgic brand visual design, indie game art direction, music album cover design, and sci-fi or urban-themed illustrations. For commercial projects that need to evoke warm nostalgic feelings, or creative works that want to express longing for beautiful times past, this style provides excellent visual support.

More Prompt Tips & Tricks


You can explore further by combining the following prompt command for MidJourney:

  • --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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