Release recap: Niji 7 sharpens anime linework and style references
More literal prompts meet flatter rendering and revised linework.
The update
Midjourney announced Niji 7 in January, focusing on anime coherence, prompt following and style references.
In the design workflow
Niji’s explanation highlights more literal prompts, flatter rendering and linework. Abstract mood prompts may need more concrete descriptions.
srefly perspective
Keep appearance and pose fixed when testing SREFs, then compare line weight and shadow shapes.
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Original sources
Sources verified: 2026-09-08 · Article date reflects SREFLY’s editorial publication.
- Midjourney official source ↗
Midjourney · Source published: 2026-01-09
- Niji 7 official feature overview ↗
Midjourney · Source published: 2026-01-09
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