Niji 6 is Midjourney's anime-focused branch. It has four --style sub-modes — original / expressive / cute / scenic — each suited to a different animation tradition.
Four --style sub-modes
| --style | Tendency | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| original (default) | Standard anime | General use, Japanese anime |
| expressive | Loose, exaggerated brushwork | Western animation, artistic |
| cute | Kawaii, chibi | Children's illustration, stickers |
| scenic | Atmospheric backgrounds | Landscapes, cinematic anime |
Recommended --s range
Niji 6 sweet spot is --s 200–400. Below 100 the artwork looks stiff; above 500 it over-decorates.
Anime sub-genre writing
Japanese shōjo--style cute
a cheerful schoolgirl in summer uniform under cherry blossoms, soft pastel colors, light sparkle effects --ar 2:3 --niji 6 --style cute --s 300
cute + pastel + sparkle — the canonical shōjo recipe.
Cinematic anime--style scenic
a quiet boy standing at a misty train station at dawn, cinematic anime, soft warm light, painterly background --ar 16:9 --niji 6 --style scenic --s 400
scenic + cinematic — close to Shinkai-style atmosphere.
Western cartoon--style expressive
a quirky inventor in oversized goggles, dynamic exaggerated pose, bold ink lines, vibrant flat colors --ar 1:1 --niji 6 --style expressive --s 350
expressive — independent animation feel.