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    v10 showcase resolution 832×1536 / no Hires, no ADetailer a little more about v10 below 🔽


    💌

    A small thank you —~

    to those who tinker with me,
    the dreamers,
    the enjoyers :)

    I hope you're having fun exploring v10. 💗

    Animij

    Hey guys,

    u asked abt it. 😊 Now I present to u: Animij ~ retro-modern soft cored. 4 different styles ~ moaarrrrrr possibilities?! 😋

    For a long time I asked myself why merge an anime model ~ when there are a wealth of great models that serve this genre?

    Ur voice is important to me, so I took the plunge. U know me, I like things different, and so Animij spawns as an anime style that may not suit everyone's taste ~ but maybe urs?

    Animij is coming

    • soft

    • drawn

    • vibrant

    • retro touched

    • with a touch of eroticism

    • minimalistic, but detailed

    • and full of emotions

    Tasty for more? Feel free to play around ~ every version comes with her own playground ☺


    💌 NEW


    ✦ Version 10 ~ Core ID

    💙 Animij is an ID model.

    What does that mean?

    💙Animij has character ;)

    • clear subject separation
    • soft isofocus / gentle background falloff

    • light defines form
    • soft-gloss skin highlights
    • clean, controlled speculars

    • color interaction (warm ↔ cool)
    • background supports subjects

    • playful / confident posing
    • slight perspective presence

    • restrained, accessible expressions
    • calm / soft / slightly playful emotion

    • clean edges + soft rendering balance
    • semi-anime aesthetic

    • lighting with behavior
    • flexible character identity

    💙 v10 was created from a feeling of gratitude.

    So many heartwarming words touched me.

    …they stayed.

    This is how v10 emerged ☺

    For this moment ~ I’m a little quieter in words

    So I let the images speak.

    I hope you enjoy.

    —~ Reij ♥


    Reij's Animij v10 Sweetspots

    This is how I personally like to use Animij v10.


    UniPC Karras

    • 24–28 steps

    • CFG 5.0–5.5

    • 832 x 1216 / 832 x 1536

    clean / balanced / soft finish


    DPM++ 2S a Karras

    • 24–28 steps

    • CFG 5.0–5.3

    • 832 x 1216 / 832 x 1536

    more punch / stronger contrast / more energy


    DPM++ 2M Karras

    • 26–30 steps

    • CFG 5.1–5.6

    • 832 x 1216 / 832 x 1536

    stable / clean / slightly sharper


    Euler a

    • 20–24 steps

    • CFG 5.5–6.5

    • 832 x 1216 / 832 x 1536

    more playful / more variation


    ✦ Version 9

    "Sparks Found in the Space Inbetween Shadows"

    hey friends, ☺

    i’m not a fan of comparisons, but what stands out with v9 is that it works both with various quality tags and negative prompts ~ and also without them.

    Adetailer? optional.
    in some showcase images i simply didn’t use it ^^

    hires, i remain a fan of upscaling, just to give the model more room to unfold. but the model can be used without it.

    steps? i prefer around 40, but 20 have their own charm too. entirely up to your taste ^^

    for different hardware, whether onsite or local. i’ll only be able to test onsite later, so it was important to me to try the model locally first with smaller settings :)

    sampler? feel free to experiment ~ currently i’m using Euler a and DPM++ 2M Karras.

    ✅ ladies? yes
    ✅ gentlemen? yes

    ✅ 🥵 nsfw? yes
    ✅ 🦊 furry? yes

    i love it ♥
    i hope you enjoy the new playground just as much :)

    with ♥ Reij


    ✦ Version 7

    | ♥ | Specs: Euler a / DPM++ 2M Karras · 30+ steps · 832 x 1216 · CFG 4-7 · Hires x 1,5

    | ♥ | Quality Tags (option examples):
      | + | masterpiece, high_quality, highres
      | ~ | worst quality, bad quality,


    ✦ Version 1.2

    hey friends,
    your feedback is important to me ☺

    That's why there is now the first Animij update ^-^
    v1.2 retains the style of v1, is a little more refined in the rendering and spawns with more options to use quality tags or leave them out to suit your taste ☺

    I hope you have a lot of fun being creative
    with ♥ Reij

    20+ steps

    Euler a / DPM++ 2M Karras

    CFG 2-7

    832 x 1216

    quality tags & negative prompt optional ~ use or omit as preferred

    prompt examples:

    +prompt: masterpiece, high_quality, highres

    -prompt: worst_quality, bad_quality, poorly_detailed


    Version 6

    Like the previous versions of Animij, v6 is a separate model, not an update ☺

    ~ blending anime, semi-realistic, and comic-inspired elements.


    ⚠️

    ♥ settings:

    🛠️ General settings I like to use: Euler a, 30+ steps, and a resolution around 832 × 1216. But of course ~ u’re warmly invited to be creative here too! 🌸✨

    During merging, special care was taken so you don’t need any quality tags for great results ~ and u can even leave out the negative prompt if u like.

    Just create the way u love 💖

    Most importantly: I want to give both prompt pros and new creative AI minds the same freedom to explore – just prompt whatever comes to mind and let the magic happen 💖


    I am happy if u enjoy and stay curious abt ur results ♥ best regards Reij


    Version 5

    hey friends ☺

    V5 spawns soft kissed by V1 ~ not back to the roots but with retro shine and velvety soft ~ comes with more freedom in the quality prompt design ~ more user-friendly for beginners and prompt professionals, whether realism or toon, V5 stays true to her style.

    I am happy if u enjoy and stay curious abt ur results

    with ~♥ Reij


    ♥ setting examples V5

    Clip skip 2 
    Euler a 
    30+ steps
    CFG 4-7
    1024*1024 resolutions ++

    +prompt:

    -prompt:

    worst_quality, bad_quality, poorly_detailed

    Regarding the quality tags, u are cordially invited to let off steam creatively or to give more freedom ~ according to ur taste ☺


    Version 4

    from minimalist to fine details ~ ur prompt, ur fantasy ~ remains anime-based even with realistic attention. Through self-determined prompting more play in style variations: from matt to bright, accentuated or rich in detail, there is always a touch of detail, whether as a classic 2D or with more depth.

    I am happy if u enjoy and stay curious abt ur creations

    with ♥

    ~Reij


    ♥ setting examples V4

    Clip skip 2 
    Euler a 
    30+ steps
    CFG 7
    1024*1024 resolutions ++

    +prompt for 2D anime:

    masterpiece, best quality, gradient, flat color,

    +prompt for more depth:

    masterpiece, best quality, gradient, realistic skin, depth of field,

    -prompt

    bad quality, worst quality, lowres, jpeg artifacts, bad anatomy, signature, watermark, censored


    Version 3 ~ drawn symbiosis

    v3 is the most drawn version so far. The focus is on the connection between AI and creative intuition ~ a quiet, painterly collaboration.

    Born digital, but with the spirit of analogue: Every stroke appears as if it were drawn by hand ~ clear, accentuated, deliberately placed. It's not paper, but a canvas. Not a brush, but still a brush stroke.

    v3 brings the “Drawn Touch” back to the fore ~ as a homage to drawing itself and as an expression of a new aesthetic: where AI does not replace, but accompanies.


    The Art of Animij ~ where details speak

    In Animij, details whisper of emotion ~ a stroke of storytelling. Eyes shimmer with depth, reflecting unspoken dreams. Light and shadow dance across soft gradients, giving each face a warmth that feels almost alive.

    The magic lies in the small things: the delicate blush of a cheek, the glint of light on a ring, the way colors breathe with life. Nothing is static~ every detail wanna invite u: wanna come deeper? making each piece feel like a moment suspended between fantasy and reality.

    Wanna look closer? The story is in the details.

    ♥ setting examples V2

    Clip skip 2 
    Euler a 
    20+ steps
    CFG 4+
    1024*1024 resolutions

    +prompt

    masterpiece, high_quality, highres, 

    -prompt

    worst_quality, bad_quality, poorly_detailed,

    V2 can be used without -prompt

    ♥ setting examples V1

    Clip skip 2 
    Euler a 
    30 steps
    CFG 6
    1024*1024 resolutions
    _ tags 

    ♥ anime lookalike 2D

    +prompt

    masterpiece, high_quality, highres, flat_colors, gradient, 

    -prompt

    worst_quality, bad_quality, poorly_detailed,

    ♥ semireal lookalike 2.5D

    +prompt

    masterpiece, high_quality, highres, sharp_focus, detailed_eyes, retro, 3D, realistic, realistic_body, sharp_eyes,

    -prompt

    worst_quality, bad_quality, poorly_detailed, young, nude, 2d, sketch

    anime style examples V1

    watercolor_anime

    pencil_scetch_anime

    (pencil_sketch_anime), monochrome, black_and_white,

    soft_shading_anime

    neon_anime

    grunge_anime

    pastel_dreamy_anime

    90s_anime

    80s_anime

    pastel_retro

    retro

    Isekai Fantasy Style

    Isekai Fantasy Style & Grunge

    Kawaii_anime

    I am happy if u enjoy and stay curious abt ur results ~♪~

    If u like what I do consider leaving me a like or a comment, much appreciated and helps me getting a feeling for tinkering ~

    Description

    VAE baked in

    SPECIAL THX to everyone making this merge possible ♥

    v9 included merges tinkered with:

    Animij v8, IJsense v1, Illustrij EVO v3, Illustrij v20, Kawaij v1, Minij e2, TIJED ♥, multiple unpublished Lora (Style, Light, Color,...) by reijlita

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    Comments (11)

    lonecatone23Feb 19, 2026· 7 reactions
    CivitAI

    Absolute massive fan of all of your checkpoints, but I'm curious. Every time you come out with an update I delete the previous version. Are they different, or extended?

    reijlita
    Author
    Feb 19, 2026· 1 reaction

    Thank you so much ^-^ I’m really happy to hear that 💛
    Most of the Animij versions are less “updates” and more standalone versions with their own focus and feel. So they’re not necessarily extensions of the previous one, but more like different playgrounds to explore.
    And it truly makes me happy to know that you feel comfy in this playground :)

    lonecatone23Feb 19, 2026· 2 reactions

    @reijlita Your link has wound up on my workflows numerous times. Thanks for what you do 👍

    eGoR39Feb 19, 2026· 5 reactions
    CivitAI

    Platinum standart of how checkpoints must be!
    Thanks for all you hard work to bring this amazing model!

    hldikboxFeb 20, 2026· 2 reactions
    CivitAI

    I don't konw why but I can't download V9. Other versions are OK.

    reijlita
    Author
    Feb 20, 2026· 1 reaction

    hey, does it work now for you?

    hldikboxFeb 21, 2026· 2 reactions

    @reijlita It's OK now, thks for your work.

    reijlita
    Author
    Feb 21, 2026

    @hldikbox thanks for your response. good to know :)

    pseudokawaiiFeb 22, 2026

    @reijlita I still can't download it 😔

    EpicStylesFeb 23, 2026· 3 reactions
    CivitAI

    Excited to test this out too, love your other work aswell IJsense is amazing. Currently training a loRA on your IJsense, but its stuck in pause. :)

    AiMagikDreamMar 9, 2026· 4 reactions
    CivitAI

    I love the Retro touch, makes this look more artistic. Also, this is the Illustrious blend with best prompt adherence out there!

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