About the manako tag
manako is a character tag that NovelAI Diffusion can use. On Danbooru it has 221 posts, and its best-rated still image scores 235. 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 manako
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 manako in a prompt
Put the subject first, then this tag, then quality tags.
manako, solo, best quality, masterpiecewlop, manako, 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
She is a cyclops girl who appears in Monster Musume no Iru Nichijou and is a member of the M.O.N. team.
Although she has excellent eyesight, she struggles with perceiving depth, being intimidated by her appearance, and suffering from dry eyes.
Aside from the Doppel, who can freely change her appearance, she is the smallest and has the smallest bust among the M.O.N. team members.
She is voiced by Asakura Momo.
See also
FAQ
Does NovelAI recognize manako?
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 manako.
How do I write manako in a prompt?
Write "manako" 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.