LoRA Guide – Kaede (Urusei Yatsura / Lum the Invader Girl)

This LoRA brings the determined and skilled female ninja Kaede from the classic anime Urusei Yatsura to life . Generate her in her various appearances—from her signature ninja gear and kimono to casual outfits—while preserving the beloved retro art style of the original series.

About the Character: Kaede is a recurring ninja character in the series, known for her dedication and occasional rivalry with Lum . Her name fittingly means "maple" (かえで) in Japanese .

🔑 Trigger Words

Core Character Trigger (Always Use):

Kaede

Hairstyle Trigger (Recommended):

kaede_ponytail

Outfit Triggers (Choose one):

Ninja (Special Episode): Kaede_NinjaSpecial - Her main ninja attire. (Use with: sword on back, scarf).

Ninja (Alternate): Kaede_NinjaAlt - Another ninja variant. (Use with: ninja headscarf, sword, weapon).

Kimono: Kaede_Kimono - Traditional Japanese attire. (Use with: sash, obi, floral print).

Casual: Kaede_Casual - Everyday civilian clothes. (Use with: glasses for a specific look).

Style Trigger (CRITICAL):

retro artstyle - This is essential for maintaining the authentic 1980s/90s anime aesthetic. The resurgence of retro styles has made this tag particularly powerful for capturing the analog warmth of classic series like this one .

⚙️ Usage Tips

Retro Artstyle is Mandatory: The retro artstyle trigger is crucial for keeping generations true to the original series. Without it, the model may default to modern anime aesthetics.

Outfit-Specific Details: For the most accurate results, pair outfit triggers with their recommended helping words (e.g., for Kaede_NinjaSpecial, include sword on back).

Glasses Variant: For a specific casual look, combine Kaede_Casual with glasses as shown in the examples.

Backgrounds & Poses: The model responds well to simple backgrounds like grass, tree, blue background, pink background, or nature elements for classic character-focused compositions.

🖼️ Example Prompts (Based on Your Testing)

1. Ninja Special - Outdoor Scene

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masterpiece,best quality, amazing quality, impressionism,

retro artstyle, closeup, upper body,

kaede, kaede_ninjaspecial, solo, 1girl, black hair,

sword on back, sky, grass

2. Kimono - Elegant Portrait

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masterpiece,best quality, amazing quality, impressionism,

kaede, kaede_kimono, solo, 1girl, retro artstyle,

tree, brown eyes, looking at viewer, kaede_ponytail

3. Kimono - Determined Expression

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masterpiece,best quality, amazing quality, impressionism,

kaede, kaede_kimono, 1girl, solo, floral print,

retro artstyle, close-up, clenched teeth

4. Ninja Special - Eyes Closed

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masterpiece,best quality, amazing quality,

kaede, kaede_ninjaspecial, 1girl, solo, closed eyes,

black hair, open mouth, kaede_ponytail, sword on back,

scarf, retro artstyle

5. Casual - With Glasses

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masterpiece,best quality, amazing quality,

kaede, kaede_casual, 1girl, glasses, retro artstyle,

brown eyes, solo, portrait, pink background, parted lips

6. Ninja Alternate - Weapon Ready

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masterpiece,best quality, amazing quality, retro artstyle,

kaede, kaede_ninjaalt, 1girl, solo, black hair,

sword, weapon, blue background, looking at viewer,

ninja headscarf

💡 Recommended Settings

Model: Works best with anime-focused models that can handle retro aesthetics.

CFG Scale: 7-11

Steps: 20-30