# Transform Photo into Modern Anime Vector Illustration

- Model: [Nano Banana Pro](/models/nano-banana-2-1.md)
- Creator: [Library Portraits (@library.portraits)](/@library.portraits.md)
- Label: AI-generated
- Use cases: Illustration, Photography
- AI keywords: anime, character, portrait
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- Published: 2026-10-31
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## Prompt

```text
Transform the person from the reference photo into a modern anime vector illustration while preserving the exact facial identity.
Change the pose to a dramatic side profile with the head tilted upward, eyes closed, relaxed emotional expression as if listening to music.
Add black over-ear headphones.
Stylized messy anime hair, smooth skin shading, sharp jawline, clean cel shading.
Minimalist bold red background, dramatic cinematic lighting, high contrast shadows.Transform the person from the reference photo into a modern anime vector illustration while preserving the exact facial identity.
Change the pose to a dramatic side profile with the head tilted upward, eyes closed, relaxed emotional expression as if listening to music.
Add black over-ear headphones.
Stylized messy anime hair, smooth skin shading, sharp jawline, clean cel shading.
Minimalist bold red background, dramatic cinematic lighting, high contrast shadows.
```

## About

A prompt requiring a reference photo to transform a person's facial identity into a modern anime vector illustration, changing the pose to a dramatic side profile with closed eyes and adding black over-ear headphones, set against a minimalist bold red background with high contrast shadows.

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

## Credit and licence

Prompt by @library.portraits on Promptclay, https://promptclay.com/prompts/transform-photo-into-modern-anime-vector-illustration-9ptkw3
When you use or share this prompt, credit the creator with that line. Licence: https://promptclay.com/terms
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