Danbooru Artist Style Tags - Complete Style, Era & Usage Taxonomy
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1. Core Anime / Manga Styles
Foundational Japanese illustration styles used across most anime-related works.
~ anime_style ~ manga_style ~ anime_render ~ manga_render
Used in: TV anime, manga pages, light novels, fanart, AI anime models
2. Early & Retro Anime Eras
Era-specific anime production aesthetics.
1960s–1970s anime
Simple shapes, limited animation, bold silhouettes.
~ 60s_anime_style ~ 70s_anime_style
Used in: historical anime studies, retro homages, experimental AI datasets
3. 1980s Anime Style
Cel-heavy production with dramatic lighting and thick lineart.
~ 80s_anime_style ~ retro_anime_style
Used in: sci-fi anime homages, VHS-era recreations, cyberpunk visuals
4. 1990s Anime Style
Cleaner cels, sharper facial features, richer colors.
~ 90s_anime_style ~ cel_anime_style
Used in: classic anime revival art, nostalgic fanart, hand-drawn aesthetics
5. Early 2000s Anime & Moe Era
Glossy eyes, thinner lines, soft gradients.
~ early_2000s_anime ~ moe_era_style
Used in: visual novels, romance anime, character-focused art
6. Modern & Contemporary Anime
Highly polished digital anime visuals.
~ modern_anime_style ~ soft_anime_render ~ high_detail_anime
Used in: gacha games, modern anime key visuals, AI anime checkpoints
7. Moe / Cute-Oriented Anime Styles
Designed to emphasize softness and emotional appeal.
~ moe_style ~ cute_style ~ soft_moe
Used in: slice-of-life anime, chibi-adjacent art, comfort illustrations
8. Bishoujo / Bishounen Anime Styles
Beauty-focused character presentation.
~ bishoujo_style ~ bishounen_style
Used in: romance, idol art, fantasy character design
9. Painterly Anime / Illustration Styles
Anime foundations rendered with painterly techniques.
~ painterly_anime ~ illustration_style
Used in: fantasy illustrations, card games, cover art
10. Semi-Realistic Anime Styles
A bridge between anime stylization and realism.
~ semi_realistic_anime ~ anime_realism
Used in: high-end illustration, AI semi-realistic models
11. Western Cartoon Styles (General)
Non-anime animated traditions.
~ cartoon_style ~ western_cartoon_style
Used in: animation studies, parody art, stylized illustration
12. Western Cartoon Eras
1930s–1950s (Golden Age Cartoons)
Rubber-hose limbs, exaggerated motion.
~ rubber_hose_style ~ golden_age_cartoon
Used in: vintage animation homage, surreal cartoons
1960s–1970s cartoons
Flat colors, bold outlines, limited animation.
~ 60s_cartoon_style ~ 70s_cartoon_style
Used in: retro TV cartoon aesthetics
1990s cartoons
Dynamic poses, expressive faces.
~ 90s_cartoon_style
Used in: nostalgic fanart, modern cartoon revivals
13. Comic Book Styles (General)
Sequential art traditions.
~ comic_style
~ western_comic_style
Used in: panels, covers, comic-inspired illustration
14. Comic Book Eras
Golden Age Comics (1930s–1950s)
Simple anatomy, bold primaries.
~ golden_age_comic_style
Silver Age Comics (1950s–1970s)
Clean lines, heroic exaggeration.
~ silver_age_comic_style
Bronze Age Comics (1970s–1980s)
Darker themes, grounded realism.
~ bronze_age_comic_style
Modern Comics (1990s–present)
Extreme poses, dramatic lighting.
~ modern_comic_style
Used in: superhero art, gritty illustration, AI comic datasets
15. European Comic Styles
Distinct European illustration traditions.
~ bande_dessinée_style ~ franco_belgian_style
Used in: graphic novels, clean-line illustration, editorial art
16. Manga Demographic Styles
Visual trends linked to audience demographics.
~ shounen_style ~ shoujo_style ~ seinen_style ~ josei_style
Used in: manga analysis, genre tagging, AI training refinement
17. Game Art Styles
Illustration styles tied to video games.
~ jrpg_style ~ gacha_style ~ mobile_game_art
Used in: character cards, splash art, promotional visuals
18. Studio-Derived Styles
Strong visual identities tied to studios or collectives.
~ studio_ghibli_style ~ clamp_style ~ trigger_styleUsed in: stylistic homage, AI style conditioning
19. Doujin / Fanart Styles
Independent, creator-driven aesthetics.
~ doujin_style ~ fanart_style
Used in: conventions, self-published works, experimental art
20. Lineart-Dominant Styles
Where line quality defines the look.
~ clean_lineart_style ~ expressive_lineart_style
Used in: manga pages, ink illustrations, coloring bases
21. Minimalist & Flat Styles
Reduced detail, design-driven visuals.
~ minimalist_style ~ flat_style
Used in: icons, posters, modern illustration
22. Dark / Gothic / Horror Styles
Mood-heavy visual languages.
~ gothic_style ~ horror_style ~ dark_fantasy_style
Used in: horror art, gothic fantasy, dramatic illustration
23. Fantasy & High Illustration Styles
Ornate, epic illustration traditions.
~ fantasy_illustration_style ~ high_fantasy_style
Used in: book covers, RPG art, cinematic fantasy
24. Experimental & Abstract Styles
Nontraditional, concept-driven aesthetics.
~ abstract_style ~ surreal_style ~ experimental_style
Used in: fine art, symbolic illustration, AI exploration
25. AI-Derived & Dataset-Emergent Styles
Hybrid styles emerging from AI training data.
~ ai_anime_style ~ ai_illustration_style
Used in: AI prompting, dataset labeling, synthetic art
