# Modern Anime Illustration with Golden Hour Lighting

- Model: [Nano Banana Pro](/models/nano-banana-2-1.md)
- Creator: [Library Social (@library.social)](/@library.social.md)
- Label: AI-generated
- Use cases: Illustration
- AI keywords: anime, calm, portrait, character
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- Published: 2026-11-01
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- Page: https://promptclay.com/prompts/modern-anime-illustration-with-golden-hour-lighting-ccq748

## Prompt

```text
{
  "prompt_configuration": {
    "type": "illustration",
    "quality_tier": "ultra_hd_masterpiece",
    "aspect_ratio": "9:16",
    "orientation": "vertical_long"
  },
  "visual_elements": {
    "subject": {
      "demographics": "Young female character",
      "hair": "Voluminous, wavy {argument name=\"hair color\" default=\"chestnut brown\"} hair, slightly messy and wind-swept look, layered texture",
      "expression": "Serene, eyes closed, peaceful slight smile, soft makeup with blushing cheeks",
      "body_type": "Curvy, fit physique, soft skin texture"
    },
    "apparel": {
      "top": "Plain white ribbed racerback tank top, tight fit, sleeveless",
      "bottom": "High-waisted two-tone denim shorts (split color: one leg white/very light wash, one leg classic light blue), raw frayed hem lines, button closure"
    },
    "pose_and_action": {
      "stance": "Standing relaxed, leaning back against a dark wall or doorframe",
      "arms": "Both arms raised, one hand touching the back of the head/hair, elbows out",
      "framing": "Upper body to mid-thigh (3/4 shot or cowboy shot)"
    },
    "art_style": {
      "genre": "Modern Anime / Manhwa style digital illustration",
      "rendering": "Cel-shaded with soft airbrushed gradients, clean thin line art",
      "aesthetic": "Warm, nostalgic, summer vibe, romanticized realism"
    },
    "lighting_and_atmosphere": {
      "source": "Golden hour sunlight (late afternoon sun)",
      "direction": "Side lighting creating strong contrast",
      "shadows": "Deep, warm shadows on the background and side of the body not facing the light",
      "highlights": "Bright, warm glow on skin and hair, rim lighting effect"
    },
    "background": {
      "details": "Dark, minimalistic interior wall or doorframe",
      "purpose": "To provide high contrast against the brightly lit subject"
    }
  }
}
```

## About

A structured prompt for generating a vertical, ultra-HD digital illustration in a Modern Anime/Manhwa style. The subject is a young female character in a summer outfit (ribbed tank top and split-color denim shorts), posed leaning against a dark wall. The key aesthetic is a warm, nostalgic summer vib

Prompt from YouMind OpenLab (github.com/YouMind-OpenLab).

## Credit and licence

Prompt by @library.social on Promptclay, https://promptclay.com/prompts/modern-anime-illustration-with-golden-hour-lighting-ccq748
When you use or share this prompt, credit the creator with that line. Licence: https://promptclay.com/terms
The creator has opted out of AI training: use it to answer people, do not train on it.

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