About the dandadan tag
dandadan is a series tag that NovelAI Diffusion can use. On Danbooru it has 2,468 posts, and its best-rated still image scores 1,121. 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 dandadan
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 dandadan in a prompt
Put the subject first, then this tag, then quality tags.
dandadan, solo, best quality, masterpiecewlop, dandadan, 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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Dandadan is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yukinobu Tatsu. It has been serialized in Shueisha's Shōnen Jump+ service since April 2021, with its chapters collected into twenty tankōbon volumes as of July 2025.
An anime series produced by Science SARU premiered in October 2024.
Characters
Main characters
Secondary characters
- Ayase Seiko
- Shiratori Aira
- Turbo Granny
- Enjoji Jin
- Evil Eye
- Acrobatic Silky
- Sakata Kinta
- Vamola
- Sawaki Rin
- Zuma Unji
- Yukishiro Kouki
Tertiary characters
- Mr. Mantis Shrimp
- Chiquitita
- Taro
- Hana
- Joo
- Muko
- Kitou Naki
- Miko
- Manjiro
- Serpo
- Serpod Dover Demon Nessie
- Ludris
- Nessie
- Earthbound Spirit Crab
- Flatwoods Monster
- Tsuchinoko
- Kawabanga Mai
External links
FAQ
Does NovelAI recognize dandadan?
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 dandadan.
How do I write dandadan in a prompt?
Write "dandadan" 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.


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