What is NijiJourney
Niji is one of Midjourney's AI image generation models.
Midjourney has a number of models you can use for various applications—and Niji is best used when you want to generate an anime-style or illustrative image.
According to Midjourney, Niji's AI has better knowledge of anime styles and aesthetics than other Midjourney models.
Niji was created as a collaboration between Midjourney and Spellbrush, which is also known as Sizigi Studios. Sizigi Studios is the creator of the mobile game Arrowmancer and the card game Cake Duel.
What are the main features of NijiJourney?
NijiJourney is an AI-powered anime art generation tool that creates customized anime illustrations, characters, and scenes based on text prompts. As a collaboration between Spellbrush and Midjourney, it offers advanced features such as expressive styles, multiple anime types, and the ability to create consistent characters. Users can access NijiJourney through Discord servers and generate images using simple text commands.
Key Features:
- AI-Generated Anime Art: Creates customized anime-style artwork, characters, and scenes from text prompts
- Expressive Styles: Offers mature and Western aesthetic anime art creation
- Multiple Anime Types: Supports various anime styles, including chibi, Japanese horror, shoujo, and kemonomimi
- Discord Integration: Accessible via Discord servers using simple text commands
- Image Variations and Upscaling: Allows users to create variations and upscale generated images
Use Cases:
- Character Design: Artists and game developers can quickly generate unique anime character designs
- Storyboarding: Animators and filmmakers can create visual concepts for scenes and backgrounds
- Fan Art Creation: Anime enthusiasts can generate custom artwork of their favorite characters or original designs
- Marketing Concept Art: Businesses can create anime-style visuals for promotional materials and campaigns
Advantages:
- Offers a wide range of anime styles and types
- Easy to use with simple text prompts
- Generates high-quality, customizable anime artwork
Disadvantages:
- Requires paid subscription after free trial
- Limited free generations compared to some competitors
- Challenges in maintaining character consistency across multiple generations
Is NijiJourney free to use?
NijiJourney uses the same subscription model as Midjourney.
Free users have limited generations. A paid subscription is required for full access after the quota is used up.
How to use NijiJourney?
- Join Official Discord: Visit the official NijiJourney Discord server, which contains multiple channels for AI image generation.
- Enter Image Generation Channel: Navigate to a #image-generation channel in the Discord server.
- Use /imagine Command: Type /imagine followed by a text prompt describing the anime image you want to generate.
- Wait for Image Generation: The NijiJourney bot will process your prompt and generate multiple image options.
- Upscale Results: Use U1, U2, U3, and U4 buttons to upscale and enhance specific images you like.
- Create Variations: Use V1, V2, V3, and V4 buttons to generate variations of images you want to iterate on.
- Download or Save Images: Save or download your preferred generated images for use or sharing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I access NijiJourney?
You can access NijiJourney through Discord servers that have the Midjourney or NijiJourney bot. This includes the official Midjourney server, NijiJourney server, or any other server that has added these bots.