About the horikawa raiko tag
horikawa raiko is a character tag that NovelAI Diffusion can use. On Danbooru it has 1,892 posts, and its best-rated still image scores 219. The samples above put the tag at the front of a fixed base prompt with seed 1234, so the differences between tags come from the tag alone.
How each model draws horikawa raiko
Follows composition and expression instructions closely, so the effect shows in a tidy form.
Reacts to the tag more strongly, so its effect is easier to see.
WAI illustrious SDXL v17, a local model. Shows how the same tag reads outside NovelAI.
Writing horikawa raiko in a prompt
Put the subject first, then this tag, then quality tags.
horikawa raiko, solo, best quality, masterpiecewlop, horikawa raiko, soloThe negative prompt and the full settings are on the terms page.
How these samples were made
Every image uses 832×1216, seed 1234, 23 steps and the k_euler_ancestral sampler. The base prompt and negative prompt stay the same for every tag, and only the tag under test changes. Images flagged by the NSFW check are regenerated with a new seed or hidden.
From the Danbooru wiki
堀川 雷鼓 (ほりかわ らいこ)
The "Phantasmal Percussionist." EX Stage boss of Double Dealing Character, the fourteenth cardinal Touhou game. Originally a taiko drum tsukumogami, she transferred her soul to a modern drum kit. After the incident was solved, she taught Benben and Yatsuhashi how to keep their youkai form without the power of the Miracle Mallet.
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FAQ
Does NovelAI recognize horikawa raiko?
Compare the samples on this page. Every tag on this site shares the same seed and base prompt, so any change you see comes from horikawa raiko.
How do I write horikawa raiko in a prompt?
Write "horikawa raiko" near the front of the prompt and separate it from other tags with commas.
Should I use V5 or V4.5?
V4.5 shows the tag's effect more strongly. V5 gives steadier images with fewer artifacts.