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Retro art style: NovelAI V4.5 artist tags by focus
These are the artists whose Danbooru posts are often tagged "retro_artstyle". On Danbooru the tag is used for art that imitates the look of older anime and manga. 38 of them have an artist tag that works in NovelAI V4.5. The "N%" badge on each card is the share of that artist's posts with the tag.
How the list was built
The count uses Danbooru posts up to November 11, 2026, still images only. An artist is listed when at least 50 of their posts carry "retro_artstyle" and those posts are 10% or more of all their posts. Prolific artists who draw many things tend to fall under the line, so a well-known name can be missing.
How to use these tags
An artist tag makes NovelAI generate in a style close to that artist's. The tags of artists listed here tend to lean toward a similar look. Click a tag name to copy it. Every image was generated with the same prompt and seed; only the artist tag changes.
FAQ
What does the percentage mean?
It is the share of the artist's posts on Danbooru that carry the "retro_artstyle" tag. Danbooru only holds what its users uploaded, so the number does not describe the artist's whole body of work.
Why is an artist missing?
Artists with fewer than 50 "retro_artstyle" posts, a share under 10%, or a tag not verified in NovelAI are not listed.
Are the images the artists' own works?
No. Every image is a sample generated by NovelAI Diffusion from the artist tag. This is an unofficial list with no connection to the artists.