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 Final Update Changelog
🐉 Texture & Stability
Reduced excessive glossy effect on scale-based textures for a more natural finish.
Enhanced model stability, ensuring consistent quality across longer generations.
More cartoonish styles.
🖼️ Background Improvements
Increased background detail rendering.
Reduced visual clutter, providing cleaner and more balanced compositions.
Applied more subtle detailing, avoiding oversharp or noisy elements.
🔮 Looking Ahead Version 4.x
Planned integration of additional popular artist styles from platforms such as:
e6, Rule34, Danbooru
Dataset expansion scheduled for July–September 2025
FAQ
Comments (9)
With V3 Final all I can say about is... That's the best(est) E-pred model on the site in my opinion, like, hands down - it's good at everything I throw at it and is very flexible with styles. Genuinely loving it, and already waiting for next version.
cheers~
thank you though most work for base model done by my co-creator 👍
Have you compared to the V3.0 B Fix? The outputs are similar, Final looks smoother but loses detail. I pretty much always like the B Fix version more
@Asaghon 3 final have less background clutter
@Asaghon try swapping sampler the 3 Final end up way better with DPM++ 2a karas
@BastionExa You mean DPM++ 2S a? I don't have a Sampler called DPM++ 2a
@Asaghon i have em on comfyUI and i also tested on DPM++ 2m Karra image detail also better
Can I just say I completely changed my mind and also think this is the best version now. I still think the b fix version adds a bit more detail to the character, but the final version works so much better for backgrounds. Also, trying to upload images butbthey arent appearing
@Asaghon the Fine 2 version should be better overall tho require more detailed prompt but reduce cluttered alot