Azure & Crimson Anime-Centric Merged Model
📌 Model Type: Merged Checkpoint
🧠 Base Components Merge: V1 - V2, V4-V5
Illustrious XL 2.0
WAI-NSFW-Illustrious-SDXL
Nova Furry XL
Absolute Territory
I previously mentioned that V4 Final would be the last update, but after receiving multiple requests in PM, I decided to continue development and release this version Both V5 and V4 will be up for generation onsite.
V5 Update
This Version act as stability update and build in Additional character/style up to Early March 2026
🔧 Stability & Performance Update
This version focuses on overall stability improvements
Improved handling of recognized characters and style consistency
Smoother generation results compared to previous versions
Faster generation performance
🧠 Model Composition
Merge and base composition remain unchanged from V4 Final
New Project Announcement Azure Starfire
Hello everyone!
Following the conclusion of the Azure & Crimson mix series, I’m excited to announce the start of a brand new project: Azure Starfire.
This new model line represents a fresh beginning built from the ground up with a clean dataset, improved balance, and updated methods based on everything learned from previous versions
🧬 Model Focus
Azure & Crimson is a merged model built on a strong foundation of anime style generation, with a particular emphasis on character centric composition and minimal background detail. It delivers vibrant colors, sharp features, and versatile rendering, making it ideal for a variety of themes.
While the model excels in anime aesthetics, it is not recommended for semi-realistic or realistic styles.
More Details in here : https://civarchive.com/articles/16158/about-azure-and-crimson-checkpoint
⚙️ Recommended Settings
Steps: 25–40
CFG Scale: 4–8
Note: Values above 9 may cause style melding or loss of detail, depending on prompt structure.
Sampler: Euler a / DPM++ 2M Karras (or user preference)
Prompting:
Works best with positive quality tags and clear structure.
Hires Fix: ✅ Recommended
FaceDetailer (ComfyUI): Optional for close-up portraits
🏷️ Prompt Tags
✅ Positive Tags (Quality Boost):masterpiece, amazing quality, best quality, ultra-detailed, 8K, illustration, CG, ultra-detailed-eyes, detailed background, very awa, newest, highres, absurdres
🚫 Negative Tags (Suggested):lowres, (worst quality:1.2), (bad quality:1.2), (low quality:1.2), bad anatomy, old
🔒 License
This model is released under the Fair AI Public License 1.0-SD, allowing for ethical and fair use in accordance with AI content creation standards.
Description
🧩 Version 3.0 B Fix — Update Changelog
🖼️ Background Rendering Fix
Resolved an issue where backgrounds appeared blurry even without specific prompt commands.
Improved default background clarity
Ensures characters remain the focus while keeping backgrounds sharp and consistent.
FAQ
Comments (2)
Seriously, this is a really unique model.
you can easily create these vivid, crystal clear, sharp, portraits to action scenes with dynamic posing.
The reduction in background detail truly enhances the focus on detail for anatomy and style.
It also makes it feel less "AI" like with the simple backgrounds.
Not to mention how nicely the artist styles from illustrious and noobai pull through.
Testing tons of models atm, and this one truly stands out. It gives very different results than all the other models and adds a lot more detail. Amazing model
Added note: I don't care about furry stuff and the model rarely went there when I did not ask it unlike some other models that seem very eager to do this.