Vintage Japanese Anime AI Prompt | Cinematic Golden Hour Slice of Life Illustration

{
  "task": "image_generation",
  "style": {
    "genre": "1980s–1990s Japanese anime cinematic illustration",
    "overall_aesthetic": "Vintage Japanese anime with a nostalgic slice-of-life atmosphere",
    "art_medium": "Ultra-detailed digital painting with hand-painted backgrounds",
    "quality": "Masterpiece quality",
    "inspirations": [
      "Makoto Shinkai-inspired cinematic lighting",
      "Vintage Studio Ghibli-style atmosphere",
      "City pop aesthetic",
      "Retro Japanese nostalgia",
      "Analog photography feel"
    ],
    "visual_characteristics": [
      "Highly detailed hand-painted environment",
      "Warm golden-hour and neon lighting",
      "Soft film grain",
      "Subtle watercolor texture",
      "Natural anime character proportions",
      "Detailed expressive eyes",
      "Realistic architecture and interiors",
      "Volumetric sunlight",
      "Soft shadows",
      "Rich cinematic color grading",
      "Beautiful reflections",
      "Intricate environmental details",
      "Perfect cinematic composition"
    ],
    "mood": [
      "Quiet contemplative",
      "Peaceful everyday life",
      "Emotional storytelling",
      "Cozy urban Japan"
    ]
  },
  "subject_rules": {
    "main_subject": "Use the uploaded reference image as the identity reference. Preserve the person's identity exactly as provided. Maintain the same facial structure, skin tone, hairstyle, body proportions, age, and all unique identifying features. Do not beautify, stylize, or alter the person's identity beyond converting them into a faithful anime interpretation.",
    "pose": "Walking naturally while looking directly at the camera.",
    "expression": "Calm, relaxed, and slightly thoughtful.",
    "outfit": "[Insert outfit description]",
    "character_type": "[Person / Man / Woman / Young Man / Young Woman]"
  },
  "scene": {
    "location": "A quiet suburban Japanese neighborhood",
    "time_of_day": "Golden hour",
    "environment": [
      "Narrow residential street",
      "Traditional Japanese homes",
      "Utility poles lining the road",
      "Overhead power lines",
      "Glowing clouds",
      "Warm evening sunlight",
      "Lush greenery",
      "Small roadside details",
      "Authentic Japanese neighborhood atmosphere"
    ],
    "camera": {
      "framing": "Perfectly composed cinematic framing",
      "perspective": "Dramatic perspective",
      "angle": "Eye level",
      "focus": "Subject remains the primary focal point while preserving environmental depth"
    },
    "lighting": {
      "primary": "Warm golden-hour sunlight",
      "secondary": "Subtle neon accents",
      "effects": [
        "Volumetric light rays",
        "Soft realistic shadows",
        "Natural reflections",
        "Ambient cinematic glow"
      ]
    }
  },
  "rendering": {
    "detail_level": "Extremely high",
    "texture": [
      "Soft watercolor finish",
      "Hand-painted anime backgrounds",
      "Analog film grain"
    ],
    "color_palette": "Warm nostalgic oranges, golden yellows, soft blues, muted greens, subtle neon highlights",
    "aspect_ratio": "Match the uploaded reference image exactly",
    "composition": "Maintain the original framing unless otherwise specified."
  }
}