Create professional anime character reference sheets with multiple expression studies, pose variations, and detailed costume breakdowns in authentic Japanese animation style.
Generate a professional anime/manga character reference sheet for [CHARACTER NAME] — a [CHARACTER ARCHETYPE: shonen protagonist / magical girl / mecha pilot / slice-of-life student / dark anti-hero / isekai adventurer / idol performer / supernatural detective]. CHARACTER FUNDAMENTALS: - Art style target: [STUDIO REFERENCE: Studio Ghibli soft naturalism / MAPPA cinematic intensity / Trigger dynamic exaggeration / Shaft avant-garde / KyoAni detail and warmth / Ufotable fluid action / Wit Studio dramatic composition] - Body type: [SPECIFY HEIGHT, BUILD, PROPORTIONS — use anime head-ratio system: 6-head for chibi-influenced, 7-head for standard, 8-head for bishonen/mature] - Hair: [COLOR / STYLE / LENGTH / ANY SPECIAL FEATURES like gradient, ahoge, hair accessories] - Eyes: [COLOR / SHAPE / SPECIAL TRAITS — heterochromia, unusual pupils, glowing effects] - Distinguishing features: [SCAR / TATTOO / BIRTHMARK / MECHANICAL PARTS / ANIMAL FEATURES / MAGICAL SIGILS] EXPRESSION STUDIES (6 EXPRESSIONS): Arrange in two rows of three. Each expression should clearly communicate a distinct emotional state while maintaining character consistency. Include: 1. DEFAULT — neutral relaxed expression that defines the character's baseline personality 2. HAPPY — genuine smile reaching the eyes, showing the character's warmth style (gentle smile vs energetic grin vs smug satisfaction) 3. ANGRY — intensity appropriate to character (cold fury vs explosive rage vs annoyed irritation) 4. SAD — vulnerability moment (tears streaming vs hollow empty stare vs trying to hold it together) 5. SURPRISED — shock reaction (comedic overreaction vs genuine stunned vs quiet realization) 6. BATTLE/DETERMINED — the signature intense expression for key moments (gritted teeth, narrowed eyes, wind-blown hair, possible aura or energy effect) COSTUME DESIGN: Primary outfit with full front, side, and back views displayed at equal scale. Design should reflect character role and personality. Include: - Main outfit: [DESCRIBE GENERAL CONCEPT — school uniform with modifications / fantasy armor set / casual street fashion / formal attire / combat gear] - Color scheme: [PRIMARY / SECONDARY / ACCENT — limit to 3-4 main colors for anime clarity] - Signature accessory: [THE ONE ITEM that makes this character instantly recognizable in silhouette] - Shoe design: [Often overlooked but essential for consistency] - Show how fabric and accessories behave differently in static pose vs action pose POSE VARIATIONS (3 POSES): 1. STANDARD — relaxed standing pose that shows the full outfit design clearly, slight asymmetry for natural feel, weight on one leg 2. ACTION — dynamic pose showcasing the character's fighting style or special ability, with motion lines and energy effects appropriate to the art style 3. CASUAL — slice-of-life moment that reveals personality (sitting and reading / stretching / eating / laughing with hand behind head) LINEWORK AND RENDERING: Clean ink linework with consistent line weight variation — thicker outlines on the outer silhouette, thinner lines for internal detail, varying pressure on hair strands. Color rendering should use [FLAT CEL-SHADING with hard shadow edges / SOFT GRADIENT SHADING for cinematic feel / MIXED with flat base and soft lighting passes]. Shadows in [COOL PURPLE-BLUE / WARM RED-BROWN / NEUTRAL GREY] depending on the mood. Include rim lighting on the action pose in [HIGHLIGHT COLOR]. LAYOUT: White or light grey background with clean organization. Character name in stylized text at the top. Each section clearly labeled. Include a height comparison silhouette next to a standard 170cm reference figure. Small color palette strip showing the exact hex codes of all major colors used. Optional: one chibi version in the corner for merchandise reference. --ar 3:4 --v 6.1 --style raw --s 500 --chaos 5
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