Cinematic Anime-Noir Portrait

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Overview

This template transforms an uploaded photo into a cinematic anime-noir style illustration with a grounded, stylish, and emotionally restrained tone. It is designed for users who want a fashion-forward, moody character portrait that blends anime aesthetics with noir cinema influences—strong shadows, restrained color, and confident minimalism.

The subject is presented as a cool, detached figure in a modern noir outfit, posed naturally against a worn urban backdrop. Lighting plays a central role, using golden-hour side light to carve a dramatic silhouette while preserving clarity and texture. The result feels like a still frame from an animated neo-noir film rather than a stylized caricature.

Ideal for profile art, character concepts, cinematic posters, or personal branding visuals where atmosphere, attitude, and visual discipline matter more than exaggeration or fantasy elements.

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Subject Photoimage

Description: The photo used to define the subject’s facial structure, proportions, and overall identity.

Prompt

Use the uploaded photo as the sole subject reference. Transform the subject into a cinematic anime-noir style illustration, preserving recognizable facial structure and overall proportions while applying a refined illustrated anime aesthetic. Framing & pose: Full-body or mid-length portrait Subject standing casually, facing camera or slightly angled Hands relaxed in pockets Confident, effortless posture Wardrobe & styling: Dark oversized suit jacket Slightly loose shirt Narrow tie Round dark glasses Hair medium-length, messy, slightly unkempt Styling should feel intentional but understated Expression & mood: Calm, detached, and mysterious Emotionally restrained, noir-inspired presence Environment: Textured, worn concrete wall Minimal, urban, gritty surface detail No distracting background elements Lighting: Warm golden-hour sunlight Strong side lighting creating deep shadows Long, dramatic silhouette cast across the wall or ground High contrast without losing key facial or clothing detail Style & rendering: Cinematic anime-noir illustration Clean line control with painterly shading Subtle texture in clothing and wall surface Controlled color palette with warm highlights and muted shadows No exaggerated anime features, no cartoon proportions Quality constraints: Sharp, polished finish Clear silhouette and readable shape language No visual clutter, no text, no watermark

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