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    Summary

    This Illustrious-based model merges multiple checkpoints and specializes in anime style generations. Optimized for SDXL, it delivers the best results with Euler sampling and supports LoRAs for enhanced customization.

    Ideal for: Anime art, character design, and vibrant illustrations.


    Overview

    Key Features:
    SDXL-optimized for anime aesthetics
    WebUI & ComfyUI compatible
    LoRA-friendly (tested with my SDXL-specific LoRAs)

    Recommended Parameters:

    • CFG Scale: 3 – 5

    • Steps: 20 – 35

    • Sampler: Euler (best results). Other samplers may not perform as intended, but experimentation is encouraged.

    Optimal Resolutions:

    • 1024 × 1024 (1:1)

    • 1254 × 836 (3:2)

    • 1365 × 768 (~16:9)

    License & Restrictions:

    • Non-Commercial Only (No selling generated images)

    • ⚠️ Ethical Use Required (No harmful/illegal content)

    Merge Details:

    License & Usage:

    • Non-Commercial Only (No selling generated images)

    Commercial Use Prohibited: You may not sell images generated from this checkpoint.

    • ⚠️ Ethical Use Required (No harmful/illegal content)

      Legal & Ethical Note: Do not use this model to create harmful, illegal, or hateful content. Users assume full responsibility for any consequences arising from its usage.

    • Checkpoint License: Illustrious

    Description

    FAQ

    Comments (7)

    zeksesJan 20, 2026
    CivitAI

    is bf16 version better somehow?

    Rustyvivid
    Author
    Jan 20, 2026

    bf16 it’s a good option because it can handle a wider range of numbers, even if it’s not as precise with the smaller details. This makes bf16 useful when working with very large numbers or when it’s more important to keep it steady across many sizes of numbers rather than being exact. In short, BF16 covers a larger range with less detail, making it better for tasks that need to handle a wide range of numbers or maintain stability, while FP16 is better at showing more detail with smaller numbers but operates within a smaller range.

    crazeexsmiley442Jan 23, 2026
    CivitAI

    Happy to see this getting an update!

    Hope we can see the other checkpoints getting some love too.

    Rustyvivid
    Author
    Jan 23, 2026· 1 reaction

    Currently working on improving my other check points as well, still preparing the data set

    conkikhon406Feb 2, 2026
    CivitAI

    very seductive model, not very prompt accurate

    Rustyvivid
    Author
    Feb 3, 2026

    Hi, what Parameters are you using : CFG Scale, Steps , Sampler?
    Are you using WebUI & ComfyUI or other ?
    Depends on your chosen prompt, certain concepts or poses may need Lora's

    conkikhon406Feb 3, 2026

    @Rustyvivid 4.5/32/dpm2m/comf/lora(+)

    Checkpoint
    Illustrious

    Details

    Downloads
    472
    Platform
    CivitAI
    Platform Status
    Available
    Created
    1/17/2026
    Updated
    5/15/2026
    Deleted
    -

    Files

    vividillustrious_v16.safetensors

    Mirrors

    Available On (1 platform)

    Same model published on other platforms. May have additional downloads or version variants.