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    Not so simple (or is it?) Anima Workflow - v2
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    ⚡ Anima Workflow:

    🛠️ Purpose & Design Philosophy

    This workflow is designed for quality and autonomy, not speed. It follows an "all-in-one" philosophy: configure your settings, hit queue, and let the workflow handle everything from initial generation to high-res detailing in a single pass.

    • Not for Speed: If you want rapid-fire generations, this is not the tool for you. A solid, much faster alternative created by darksidewalker can be found here.

    • Personal Use: This was built for my personal production needs. It is not intended to be a "one-size-fits-all" solution, but I am sharing it for those who value the same high-fidelity results. Please adjust the settings to your preferences!

    • Heavy Duty: Due to the multi-stage processing, this workflow can be resource-intensive. In my experience, the detailers are not usually needed. YMMV.

    • On v1g and after: If the results are too blurry for you after USDU, you can try using the RTX nodes after it to help.

    • v2 is compatible with AIO versions of Anima models. Note: You might have to select a random model in the Checkpoint Loader node even if you are not using it. This is because it references your models/checkpoints folder. The opposite may also be the case if you are using the Checkpoint Loader node but not the Model Loader in the Diffusion Model Loader group which references the models/diffusion_models folder.


    🚀 Key Features

    Beyond standard generation and upscaling, this workflow integrates:

    • Power LoRA Loader: Efficiently manage multiple LoRAs without spaghetti wires.

    • Global Controls: Centralized Seed, Sampler, and Scheduler nodes for a unified experience.

    • Bypass Control to toggle features on/off.

    • Visual Validation: Integrated Image Comparer nodes to see exactly how your image evolves at every stage.

    • Upscaling: 2-stage upscaling using standard image upscaling and Ultimate SD Upscale (optional).

    • Triple Detailer Groups: 3-stage detailing using standard BBOX and SEGM detection models for faces, hands, and clothes.

    • CivitAI Ready: Images are saved with full metadata (Model, LoRAs, Prompts) for easy site parsing.


    ⚠️ Disclaimer & Compatibility

    • Install at Your Own Risk: Updating ComfyUI or adding custom nodes can break your environment. I am not responsible for any installation issues.

    • Portable Version: This was built and tested on the ComfyUI Portable version. Desktop app users may require additional troubleshooting.

    • "Your Mileage May Vary": Your environment is almost certainly different from mine. I do not guarantee 1:1 compatibility.

    • Nodes 2.0: I strongly recommend disabling Nodes 2.0. It causes unpredictable behavior; I will not provide support for any issues arising from its use.


    🤝 Support & Boundaries

    • No DMs: Direct messages are disabled due to high volume. Please use the Discussions tab below. Check previous comments first (unless there aren't any yet), as most common questions may have already been answered.

    • Custom Requests: I do not take private requests for custom workflows. If you need a specific solution built, please post a Bounty on CivitAI. There are many talented creators here who will be happy to assist you for a fee.

    • Modifications: You are free to add or remove nodes as you see fit. However, if you change the internal logic, you are responsible for your own troubleshooting.

    • The only place I am actively maintaining this workflow is here on civitai. If my workflows are being posted and monetized elsewhere, whoever posted them is obligated to provide support.

    Description

    🚀 Version 2.0 — Release Notes

    This is a minor update focused on model compatibility, expanding latent options, and improving quality-of-life spacing for natural language prompting.

    🧩 Added AIO (All-in-One) Model Compatibility

    You can now easily run AIO models that feature baked-in CLIP and VAE components.

    • How to use: Use the new loader located in the AIO Loader group.

    • ⚠️ Crucial Toggle: Please make sure to toggle off the Diffusion Model Loader group when using this to avoid any conflicts or errors.

    • File Path Note: When using the AIO Loader group, your Anima model must be placed in your standard models/checkpoints/ folder.

    🖼️ New Latent Option: EmptySD3Latent

    Inspired by its effective implementation in darksidewalker’s workflow, I've added EmptySD3Latent as an alternative latent source. I've had some really nice results with it during testing, though your mileage may vary!

    • Flexibility: The standard Empty Latent Image node is still fully intact and available.

    • ⚠️ Crucial Toggle: Both latent options can be toggled on/off. Please ensure you toggle off the one you are not using to prevent pipeline breaks.

    🔍 Quality of Life & UI Adjustments

    • Expanded Node Sizes: Increased the physical size of both the Positive Prompt and Wildcard nodes. This gives you significantly more breathing room and visibility, which is especially helpful if you are leaning heavily into descriptive natural language prompting.

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    Details

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    Platform
    CivitAI
    Platform Status
    Available
    Created
    5/26/2026
    Updated
    6/12/2026
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    Files

    notSoSimpleOrIsIt_v2.json

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