Midjourney Sref Code Combination to Create Colorful Anime Illustrations

I recently found an amazing Midjourney setup for creating vibrant anime illustrations. This combination of sref codes produces eye-catching comic-style artwork that pops with color and character.

The credit for these particular sref codes goes to Anima, who shared them through their X account.

After testing dozens of prompts with this setup, I wanted to share my results and show you how to use this powerful template.

The Template Prompt

Let’s break down the core template:

[prompt] –ar 3:4 –sref 2495059220 3425736982 –stylize 500 –niji 6

Here’s what each part does:

• [prompt]: This is where you put your description of what you want to generate
• –ar 3:4: Sets the aspect ratio to 3:4 (portrait orientation), which works well for character illustrations
• –sref 2495059220 3425736982: The magic sauce! These two reference codes tell Midjourney to use specific style references
• –stylize 500: Sets the stylization level to 500, pushing the image further into a distinct artistic style
• –niji 6: Uses Niji version 6, which is Midjourney’s anime-focused model

The combination of these two specific sref codes with Niji 6 creates particularly vibrant, colorful anime artwork with dynamic compositions and bold colors.

20 Example Prompts and Results

I’ve tested this template with various prompt ideas. Here are 20 examples that showcase what this sref combination can do:

1. Samurai warrior striking a dramatic pose –ar 3:4 –sref 2495059220 3425736982 –stylize 500 –niji 6

A dynamic character pose showing a samurai in battle stance with dramatic lighting. Perfect for action-oriented character designs.

2. Excited chef flipping food in a pan –ar 3:4 –sref 2495059220 3425736982 –stylize 500 –niji 6

Creates a lively kitchen scene with exaggerated expressions and motion lines. The colors make the food look especially appetizing.

3. Mysterious masked hero standing on a rooftop –ar 3:4 –sref 2495059220 3425736982 –stylize 500 –niji 6

Generates a cool vigilante character with city lights in the background. The sref codes enhance the nighttime lighting effects.

4. Adventurer holding a glowing treasure map –ar 3:4 –sref 2495059220 3425736982 –stylize 500 –niji 6g Treasure Map

The glowing elements really stand out with this template. The warm light from the map creates an interesting focal point.

5. Cool skateboarder mid-air performing a trick –ar 3:4 –sref 2495059220 3425736982 –stylize 500 –niji 6

Action shots work wonderfully with this setup. The dynamic angle make the trick look impressive.

6. Angry pirate with a sword in a stormy sea –ar 3:4 –sref 2495059220 3425736982 –stylize 500 –niji 6

The contrast between character and background is striking here. The stormy elements get a dramatic anime interpretation.

7. Cute magical girl casting a spell –ar 3:4 –sref 2495059220 3425736982 –stylize 500 –niji 6

This template excels at magical effects. The spell casting looks colorful and sparkly, perfect for magical girl aesthetics.

8. Heroic knight with a glowing sword –ar 3:4 –sref 2495059220 3425736982 –stylize 500 –niji 6

Another example where glowing elements look fantastic. The armor gets nice metallic highlights with this style combination.

9. Rockstar playing an electric guitar on stage –ar 3:4 –sref 2495059220 3425736982 –stylize 500 –niji 6

Stage lighting effects look particularly good. The energy of a concert scene translates well to this anime style.

10. Evil sorcerer summoning dark magic –ar 3:4 –sref 2495059220 3425736982 –stylize 500 –niji 6

Dark magical effects get an interesting treatment. The contrast between shadow and magical light creates visual interest.

11. Speeding motorcyclist with flames in the background –ar 3:4 –sref 2495059220 3425736982 –stylize 500 –niji 6

Motion and speed effects work great. The flames take on an almost stylized pattern that looks hand-drawn.

12. Astronaut floating in a colorful cosmic scene –ar 3:4 –sref 2495059220 3425736982 –stylize 500 –niji 6

Space backgrounds look incredible with this template. The cosmic colors create a vibrant backdrop for the character.

13. Gamer intensely focused on a glowing screen –ar 3:4 –sref 2495059220 3425736982 –stylize 500 –niji 6

The screen glow on the character’s face creates mood. The exaggerated expressions capture the intensity of gaming moments.

14. Energetic baseball player hitting a home run –ar 3:4 –sref 2495059220 3425736982 –stylize 500 –niji 6

Sports scenes get dynamic treatment. The impact moment freezes time in an exciting way.

15. Dramatic vampire with a flowing red cape –ar 3:4 –sref 2495059220 3425736982 –stylize 500 –niji 6

Fabric movement looks fantastic. The flowing cape creates sweeping lines that add drama to the composition.

16. Cute girl eating ramen with exaggerated expressions –ar 3:4 –sref 2495059220 3425736982 –stylize 500 –niji 6

Food scenes become extra appetizing. The steam effects and character’s enjoyment create a sense of warmth.

17. Muscular wrestler flexing in a colorful ring –ar 3:4 –sref 2495059220 3425736982 –stylize 500 –niji 6

The bold colors of the wrestling ring pop. Character proportions get an exaggerated treatment that fits wrestling’s larger-than-life nature.

18. Excited child holding a massive ice cream cone –ar 3:4 –sref 2495059220 3425736982 –stylize 500 –niji 6

Size exaggeration works well here. The contrast between the small child and enormous ice cream creates visual humor.

19. Mysterious fortune teller revealing a glowing crystal ball –ar 3:4 –sref 2495059220 3425736982 –stylize 500 –niji 6

Mystical elements get enhanced. The glow from the crystal ball creates interesting lighting on the fortune teller’s face.

20. Cyborg girl with neon lights in the background –ar 3:4 –sref 2495059220 3425736982 –stylize 500 –niji 6

Tech elements and neon look amazing. The contrast between mechanical parts and human features gets highlighted nicely.

Tips for Getting the Best Results

After running many tests with this template, I’ve found a few ways to get better results:

• Be specific about character poses: Describing exact positioning (like “mid-jump” or “looking over shoulder”) gives more consistent results.
• Mention lighting: Terms like “dramatic lighting,” “neon glow,” or “sunset light” enhance the already colorful style of this template.
• Include emotion: Adding emotional states (“excited,” “determined,” “surprised”) improves character expressions.
• Use color cues: While the style is naturally colorful, mentioning specific colors can guide the palette in interesting directions.
• Add environment hints: Even simple background suggestions like “in a forest” or “on rooftop” help frame the composition.

Why This Specific Template Works So Well

What makes this particular combination stand out is how the two sref codes complement each other. The first code (2495059220) seems to influence color vibrancy and character style, while the second (3425736982) affects composition and lighting dynamics.

When combined with Niji 6’s anime focus and the high stylization setting (500), you get illustrations that look like they came straight from a high-quality anime comic with a distinctive art style.

The 3:4 aspect ratio is particularly good for character-focused illustrations, giving enough room for full-body shots while maintaining detail on the character’s face and expressions.

Beyond the Template: Variations to Try

While this template is fantastic as is, you can experiment with some variations:

• Try different aspect ratios like 1:1 for profile pictures or 16:9 for scene compositions
• Adjust the stylize value down to 250 for slightly more realistic proportions
• Use “–q 2” at the end for higher quality (but slower) generation
• Add “–chaos 25” for more unexpected and varied results

This sref code combination has quickly become one of my favorites for creating anime-style illustrations. The vibrant colors, dynamic compositions, and expressive characters make it perfect for everything from character design to storyboarding.

Whether you’re creating original characters, fan art, or just playing around with Midjourney, this template gives consistently impressive results. The best part is how well it handles action poses and emotional expressions, bringing characters to life in a way that feels both stylized and emotionally resonant.

Give these prompts a try, and don’t forget to thank Anima for sharing these wonderful sref codes with the community!