Manga & Comic Style SREF Codes for Midjourney

Manga and comic book style SREF codes transform your Midjourney prompts into authentic Japanese manga and Western comic aesthetics. Capture the distinctive visual language of graphic storytelling - bold ink lines, dynamic compositions, expressive character work, and the dramatic pacing that defines sequential art. From seinen manga sophistication to shonen action comics, these styles bring the power of comic book illustration to life.

Bold Manga Lines & Ink Work

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Strong, confident ink-based line work with dramatic composition and expressive character design. This style captures the bold aesthetic of traditional manga with heavy inking, dynamic panel layouts, and the powerful visual impact of Japanese graphic novels. Perfect for creating that authentic hand-drawn manga feel with strong visual presence.

Perfect for:

• Manga protagonists and character portraits
• Action poses with dynamic composition
• Characters with bold, defined features
• Comic book-style dramatic scenes
• Sequential art and narrative moments
• High-contrast ink illustrations

Example prompts:

manga warrior with bold ink lines, dramatic pose, intense expression --sref [code] --sw 125

Quick Tips:

• Use --sw 115-125 for balanced manga aesthetic
• Use --sw 125-150 for strong graphic novel style
• Works well for dramatic character focus

Comic Panel & Screen Tone Style

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Classic comic book aesthetic with screen tones, panel divisions, and graphic novel styling. This style captures the visual language of Western comics and manga with halftone effects, bold color blocking, and the distinctive look of comic book illustration with layered depth and professional comic production.

Perfect for:

• Comic book characters and covers
• Graphic novel illustrations
• Characters with halftone and screen tone effects
• Bold color compositions
• Sequential storytelling visuals
• Editorial and commercial comic art

Example prompts:

comic book style superhero, dynamic action pose, screen tone effects --sref [code] --sw 130

Style Weight Guide

• 90-110 - Subtle manga influence with modern undertones
• 110-140 - Standard manga aesthetic with balanced graphic style
• 140-180 - Strong manga/comic dominance with bold ink work

Start with --sw 120 and adjust based on how prominent you want the manga or comic style.

Characteristics

Manga and comic styles excel at:

• Bold Line Work - Strong, confident ink lines with varying weight
• Dynamic Composition - Dramatic angles and panel layouts
• High Contrast - Stark blacks and whites for visual impact
• Expressive Features - Exaggerated emotions and character expressions
• Screen Tones - Halftone patterns and tone layers (for comic styles)
• Sequential Flow - Visual pacing and storytelling composition
• Professional Inking - Polished, intentional line variation and texture

Next Steps

Explore all anime styles or check out other SREF categories