About the kusanagi motoko tag
kusanagi motoko is a character tag that NovelAI Diffusion can use. On Danbooru it has 1,384 posts, and its best-rated still image scores 343. 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 kusanagi motoko
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 kusanagi motoko in a prompt
Put the subject first, then this tag, then quality tags.
kusanagi motoko, solo, best quality, masterpiecewlop, kusanagi motoko, 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
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Major Kusanagi Motoko is the main character of the Ghost In The Shell cyberpunk series.
Major Kusanagi is the serious and very competent squad leader of Public Security Section 9's counter-terrorist and anti-crime unit.
The Major is a full body cyborg with short hair with long locks. Her hair color varies from series to series; from blue in the original manga (as well as Arise and the 2026 series), black in the movies, to purple in S.A.C. Her eye color also varies, being blue (movies), green or red. She is often seen wearing a pink leotard with pink thighhighs, battle armor, or a yellow police uniform.
The Major is also an expert in systems hacking, infiltration, close-quarters combat, martial arts, and is extremely proficient with many types of ballistic weapons.
FAQ
Does NovelAI recognize kusanagi motoko?
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 kusanagi motoko.
How do I write kusanagi motoko in a prompt?
Write "kusanagi motoko" 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.