character
16:9
Cartoon Character Photo Fusion
Subject
Frame setup: a photograph of a crowded subway train in Tokyo, hyper-photorealistic style. The character is drawn with clean ink lines and cross-hatching shading. Sitting on one of the seats is a 2D black-and-white manga illustration of a tired samurai. The lighting from the subway car hits the 2D drawing correctly, creating photorealistic highlights on the ink. The character holds a real photographic soda can, blending the 2D and 3D worlds. 4k, theatrical composition. Pro move: layer in a subtle film grain in post for editorial-magazine feel.
Composition
Lighting
Setting
Style
Details
How to Use This Prompt
Get from copy-paste to final image in 4 quick steps.
1
Copy the prompt
Hit the 📋 Copy button above — your clipboard now has the full prompt, with the tip text auto-stripped.
2
Replace any placeholders
Look for bracketed terms like [SUBJECT], [BRAND COLOR], or {style}. Swap them with your specifics for best results.
3
Pick your aspect ratio
This prompt was tested at 16:9. Square (1:1) works well for social, 9:16 for stories, 16:9 for hero banners.
4
Generate in your favorite model
Paste into Nano Banana 2, GPT Image 2, Midjourney, Flux 2 or DALL-E. Each model interprets it slightly differently — try 2-3 to pick the winner.
Compatible AI Models
This prompt is tested and works well across these models. Click any badge to learn more.
Variation Ideas
Mini tweaks to make this prompt fit YOUR brand or story:
①Try the same composition at three aspect ratios (1:1, 4:5, 16:9) to see which framing tells the story best.
②Swap the main subject for your own product, character or brand identity while keeping the lighting + style intact.
③Switch the lighting (golden hour ↔ studio softbox ↔ blue hour ↔ neon night) to dramatically change the mood.
④Add a single style modifier at the end — e.g. 'shot on 85mm', 'film grain', 'editorial Vogue style', 'cinematic anamorphic'.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which AI model produces the best result for this prompt?
All four major models (Nano Banana 2, GPT Image 2, Midjourney v7, Flux 2) can render this prompt well. Nano Banana 2 excels at character consistency and text. GPT Image 2 is strongest at multi-element scenes with text. Midjourney has the most painterly artistic style. Flux 2 is the best open-source option.
Can I use this prompt for commercial work?
Yes — every prompt on AI Image Free is free for commercial use. The reference image is AI-generated and serves as visual inspiration. The actual image you generate using this prompt is owned by you (subject to your chosen AI model's terms of service).
How do I customize this prompt for my own brand?
Look for bracketed placeholders like [SUBJECT], [COLOR], [BRAND]. Replace those with your specifics. You can also append your own style descriptors at the end (e.g. 'in our brand colors #FF6B35 and #2D3142') for a branded version.
