Welcome to AIcAI - AnimeHaven✨

I'm back at it again !

These weeks were rough... I lost my workflow (it got corrupted by a severe PC crash while generating an image) and all my custom nodes. I wasn't ready to make a new one, thus the delay for the new model. Sorry for that ! But fear not, as I'm about to unveil my greatest creation as of today !

Oh and by the way, I have a suprise for you all:

I HAVE PUBLISHED MY CUSTOM WORKFLOWS AND NODES TO GITHUB !!!

• Custom nodes: Alcai-nodes

• Image Generation Workflow: workflow T2I

• Upscaling Workflow: HiresFix

(Click on the download button for the workflows and add them to the user\default\workflows directory inside your ComfyUI folder)

Thanks for reading and enjoy this new model !

(Real AlcAI is out, now time for ALcAI BOT to enter the stage.)

The journey continues. After pushing the Awakening series to its limits, I felt it was time for a new direction, a new philosophy. Today, that new chapter begins.

A new series is born: Elysium, a model crafted for the ultimate in artistic polish and vibrant expression.

!!! CRITICAL - CUSTOM VAE REQUIRED !!! This model was trained with a custom VAE for the best results. Please download and use it: Anzhc's SDXL Anime VAE (B3)

AIcAI - AnimeHaven - Elysium V10!

Elysium isn't just an upgrade; it's a complete evolution. Built on all the experience from the Genesis and Awakening series, this model is fine-tuned to deliver images that feel like they're straight out of a professional artbook or a top-tier gacha game. It's all about clean, vibrant, and perfectly composed illustrations.

So, what makes Elysium the new benchmark?

• 🎨 Art Direction This is the core philosophy of Elysium. It has a masterful command of a clean, high-impact commercial art style. Generations feel incredibly polished, with perfect lighting, vibrant colors.

• 🌟 Vibrant, High-Energy Colors & Contrast: Elysium takes the color science of Awakening and cranks it to eleven. Colors are exceptionally rich and saturated, and the model excels at high-contrast compositions, including stunning selective-color effects on monochrome bases. Your images will absolutely pop.

• 🎬 Creative & Confident Compositions: This model thinks like an artist. It has an even better grasp of dynamic framing, creative layouts, and telling a story through a single image. It handles elements like ornate borders and minimalist backgrounds with equal confidence.

• ✨ The Apex of Detail & Clarity: Everything you loved about the previous models is here, but sharper. The linework is flawless, the rendering of complex outfits is impeccable, and the multi-character capabilities are as strong as ever. It's the pinnacle of clean execution.

Good to Know (The "Catch"): Elysium is a model with a strong, opinionated art style. It is designed to produce bold, clean, and vibrant illustrations. If you're aiming for a softer, more painterly, or gritty look, it might require more specific prompting to pull it away from its core strengths. But for that high-energy, professional anime aesthetic, Elysium is in a league of its own.

Recommended Settings (Generally consistent across all XL models):

• Dimensions: Start around 1024x1024. Handles rectangular aspect ratios well. Can push to 1536x1536 and even higher with adequate VRAM.

• Steps: 25 to 50

• CFG Scale: 4.0 to 7.0

• Sampler: Euler_a, DPMPP_2M, DPMPP_2M_SDE, Deis

• Scheduler: Karras, Sgm_uniform, beta

• Hires. Fix: Still recommended for pushing detail or resolution further.

  • Hires steps: 15 - 30

  • Denoising strength: 0.3 - 0.7

Notes:

• Excellent for recreating specific character styles or artistic vibes. Use artist names or series titles in prompts for style emulation.

Releases notes from previous versions:

Elysium Series (IllustriousXL 2.0 Base - FP16):

• Elysium V10: The debut of a new series focused on the ultimate artistic polish. Built for 🎨 Professional Art Direction, 🌟 Vibrant Colors, 🎬 Confident Compositions, and ✨ The Apex of Detail.

Awakening Series (IllustriousXL 2.0 Base - FP16):

• Awakening V30: An evolution that enhanced 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Multi-Character Management, 🌧️ Atmospheric Depth, and 🎨 Stylistic Fidelity, bringing it closer to the Genesis series' moodiness while retaining XL clarity.

• Awakening V20: A masterclass in refinement. Introduced the game-changing ability to create character sheets with unprecedented consistency, perfected intricate detail rendering, and fine-tuned lighting dynamics for flawless execution.

• Awakening V10: Marked the beginning of the "Awakening" era. A quantum leap in quality with: 🎨 Elevated Artistic Direction & Lighting, 😊 Enhanced Character Nuance, 🖼️ Masterful Composition, and 🔞 Exceptional NSFW Coherence.

Ascension Series (IllustriousXL 2.0 Base - FP32 CLIP/VAE):

• Ascension V30: Took a major step forward by significantly enhancing multi-character interactions, increasing atmospheric depth, and boasting superior compositional strength.

• Ascension V20: A refinement step that aimed for enhanced vibrancy, consistency, and character appeal, while adding robust NSFW capabilities.

• Ascension V10: Marked the first chapter on the IllustriousXL 2.0 base. Focused on Stylistic Mastery & Clarity, with unparalleled style versatility and defined linework.