RetroVHS Anime brings together bold comic book linework, cel-shaded shadows, vintage anime grain and a muted VHS color palette in a style that feels nostalgic, cinematic, and full of character.
It can capture cozy slice-of-life moments, modern urban environments, or dark fantasy and intense action scenes depending on where you take the prompt. It works with portraits, characters, creatures, cityscapes, architecture and more.
RetroVHS Anime especially likes strong compositions and cinematic scenes - expressive character poses, dramatic perspectives, atmospheric environments and moments that feel like a frame taken from a classic 90s animated movie.
I made RetroVHS Anime to be flexible rather than locked into one type of subject, so don't be afraid to experiment with completely different ideas.
PROMPTING
Start your prompt with:vhsanime,
Then simply describe what you want to see.
You generally don't need to add other style keywords. RetroVHS Anime already carries its own cel-shading, vintage grain and comic book linework character. In fact, I recommend trying it without additional style descriptions first and letting the LoRA do its thing.
For example:vhsanime, a young woman sitting in a cozy modern cafe, drinking coffee, looking out a rainy window, casual clothing, nostalgic atmosphere
Or:vhsanime, dynamic action shot of a hero swinging a glowing blade at a terrifying monster, chaotic battlefield, flying debris and sparks
For more cinematic results, describe the composition and moment rather than stacking style tags. Things like low-angle view, wide composition, dramatic perspective, backlighting, rain, mist, character pose or foreground/background elements can make a big difference.
STRENGTH
Recommended: 0.6–1.0
Around 0.6–0.7 keeps more of the base model while adding the RetroVHS Anime flavor.
Around 0.8 is a sweet spot and a great place to start.
At 1.0 the cel-shading, linework and VHS aesthetic become much stronger and more dominant.
Have fun with it, experiment, and see where RetroVHS Anime takes your prompts. If you make something cool with it, I'd love to see your results.