## UNIVERSAL CHARACTER PROMPT — “THE SELF ABOVE” **USER INPUT** Upload **one character reference sheet** depicting the character to be used in the artwork. The uploaded character sheet is the **absolute and only authority** for the character’s established identity, facial features, hairstyle, hair color, eyes, skin tone, body type, anatomy, clothing, accessories, markings, scars, tattoos, supernatural traits, weapons, equipment, symbols, and overall visual language. Study the supplied character sheet carefully. **Do not recreate the character sheet itself.** Instead, reinterpret the supplied character inside the following finished cinematic illustration. Do not replace established costume elements with the clothing shown in the inspiration image. Do not redesign, simplify, beautify, age up/down, feminize, masculinize, or otherwise alter the character. The finished character must remain immediately recognizable as the exact person shown on the reference sheet. --- # FORMAT Vertical **9:16** composition. Ultra-detailed professional anime illustration. Clean high-end digital artwork with: - sharp linework - sophisticated cel shading - dramatic graphic shapes - controlled painterly texture - extremely strong silhouette design - selective neon accents - deep blacks - bright negative space - subtle glitch-art fragmentation - polished key-visual quality The result should resemble a premium anime promotional poster or album-cover illustration rather than a conventional character portrait. --- # CORE CONCEPT Create a surreal composition showing **two manifestations of the same character**. A colossal, almost divine version of the character dominates the upper two-thirds of the composition. Far below them stands a much smaller version of the exact same character, alone in an abstract ruined cityscape. The enormous figure is not physically standing behind the smaller character. Instead, they appear like: - an impossible apparition - a manifestation of the subconscious - a cosmic reflection - an alternate self - a buried identity - a guardian - a monster - or the overwhelming presence of one's own inner nature The relationship between these two versions should remain visually mysterious. Do not explicitly explain whether the giant figure is protective, hostile, divine, imaginary, or psychological. --- # PRIMARY GIANT FIGURE The enormous version of the character fills roughly **65–75% of the image height**. Camera angle is slightly low, looking upward. Frame the giant character approximately from: **upper thighs / hips to above the head.** Their head sits near the upper center of the composition. Their shoulders and torso create an imposing triangular silhouette. The body should feel impossibly large compared with the environment below. The giant figure looks downward toward the viewer and the smaller character. Their expression should reflect the personality established by the character sheet. Do not automatically make them evil. Depending upon the supplied design, the expression may feel: - unreadable - serene - melancholic - intense - predatory - curious - detached - sorrowful - protective - quietly threatening Keep the expression restrained rather than exaggerated. --- # CHARACTER IDENTITY — ABSOLUTE Both figures depict **the exact same character from the uploaded reference sheet**. Preserve: - exact facial structure - eye shape - iris color - hairstyle - hair length - hair texture - hair color - skin tone - body proportions - apparent adult age - established clothing - footwear - accessories - jewelry - scars - tattoos - markings - horns - wings - tails - ears - supernatural anatomy - weapons - signature equipment - recurring motifs If the reference character has unusual anatomy, incorporate it naturally into the composition rather than hiding or replacing it. Do not give the character generic black clothing unless black clothing is part of the reference design. --- # GIANT FIGURE — VISUAL TREATMENT Push the giant figure toward an almost graphic silhouette while still preserving recognizable character details. Large areas of the body may fall into deep shadow. Use selective illumination along: - eyes - hair edges - facial contours - accessories - supernatural markings - clothing seams - metallic objects - magical features The face must remain readable enough to preserve identity. Do not obscure the character completely. --- # HAIR AND MOTION Allow long hair, coat tails, ribbons, fabric, smoke, magical particles, wings, chains, scarves, or other existing character elements to expand dramatically through the composition. These elements should flow outward in sweeping curves. Use them to create visual movement around the giant figure. The flowing shapes should naturally frame the character rather than appearing randomly scattered. --- # SMALL FIGURE At the very bottom center stands a **tiny full-body version of the same character**. They occupy only approximately **8–12% of the image height**. Show the character from behind or in partial three-quarter-back view. They stand alone facing the enormous apparition. Their posture should feel quiet and still. No dramatic combat pose. No exaggerated action stance. Possible emotional readings: - confronting themselves - witnessing something impossible - accepting their nature - being judged by their own reflection - encountering an alternate version of themselves - standing before overwhelming power The small figure's established silhouette, hairstyle, clothing, equipment, and supernatural traits must still be recognizable. --- # SCALE CONTRAST The sense of scale is one of the most important features. The giant character should feel **hundreds of feet tall**. The smaller character should appear almost insignificant beneath them. Avoid simply making one figure "larger." The composition must communicate impossible monumental scale. Use: - atmospheric depth - overlapping shapes - tiny architectural elements - distant structures - negative space - perspective - extremely different figure sizes --- # ENVIRONMENT The lower portion contains a surreal minimalist cityscape. Use abstract silhouettes of: - distant skyscrapers - fragmented buildings - broken architectural blocks - thin towers - ruined structures - geometric shapes Keep the city intentionally simplified. The environment exists primarily to reinforce scale. Do not allow detailed buildings to compete with the character. --- # GROUND The smaller character stands on a glossy dark reflective surface. Possibilities include: - shallow water - rain-covered pavement - polished black stone - liquid-like supernatural ground Include a subtle reflection directly beneath their feet. Small circular ripples may spread outward. This reflection should visually anchor the otherwise surreal scene. --- # BACKGROUND Upper background: deep near-black void. Add only sparse environmental detail: - tiny stars - specks of dust - distant particles - faint constellations - scattered glowing fragments - subtle cosmic texture The background should remain mostly empty. Large amounts of negative space are essential. --- # CENTRAL NEGATIVE SPACE Behind the lower portion of the giant figure, create a huge field of bright atmospheric negative space. This may resemble: - white mist - celestial light - overexposed sky - supernatural energy - an abstract portal - luminous emptiness This bright zone separates the small character from the giant apparition and dramatically increases readability. --- # ABSTRACT ENERGY Several large sweeping ribbons of supernatural energy move around the giant figure. These should resemble a hybrid of: - painted brush strokes - magical ribbons - calligraphic ink - plasma trails - cosmic energy - graphic anime impact lines The shapes should move diagonally through the composition and wrap around the character. They should feel expressive and hand-painted rather than symmetrical. --- # COLOR LOGIC Derive the accent colors **from the supplied character sheet**. Identify approximately **two dominant accent colors** already associated with the character. Use those colors for: - eye glow - magical ribbons - particles - edge lighting - supernatural markings - environmental accents - graphic streaks If the character already has one strong signature color, use that as the dominant accent and introduce only one complementary secondary tone. Do **not** automatically copy the cyan/orange palette of the inspiration image. The palette must belong to the supplied character. --- # DIGITAL FRAGMENTATION Introduce subtle pixel-like fragmentation around selected boundaries. Best areas: - giant character's lower torso - hips - sleeves - hands - trailing coat - hair tips - surrounding atmosphere These fragments may resemble small square pixels or digital blocks slowly dissolving into the environment. Use sparingly. The character should look partially transcendent rather than corrupted by a heavy glitch effect. --- # FACE AND EYES The giant character's eyes should be one of the primary focal points. Preserve the exact established eye design. Allow subtle supernatural illumination if appropriate to the character. Do not automatically add glowing eyes if the character sheet does not visually support supernatural effects. Expression should remain controlled. Avoid: - exaggerated screaming - extreme cartoon expressions - generic villain smiles --- # COMPOSITION Strong centered vertical composition. Visual hierarchy: **1. Giant character's face and eyes** ↓ **2. Giant torso and flowing character elements** ↓ **3. Sweeping supernatural ribbons** ↓ **4. Bright central negative space** ↓ **5. Tiny character standing below** ↓ **6. Reflection beneath their feet** The image should naturally pull the viewer from top to bottom. --- # CAMERA Use a dramatic hybrid perspective. The giant figure appears relatively close to the camera while the smaller figure exists far below. Approximately: **35–50mm cinematic perspective equivalent.** Avoid extreme fisheye distortion. --- # LIGHTING Primary lighting: soft bright backlight coming from the central white void. Secondary illumination: character-derived accent colors. Use rim lighting to trace the enormous silhouette. The giant body itself should remain comparatively dark. Strong tonal structure: **black → character accents → bright white.** --- # MOOD The finished image should feel: - lonely - surreal - introspective - cosmic - psychologically overwhelming - beautiful - ominous - mysterious - strangely peaceful It should evoke the feeling of **meeting a version of yourself too large to ignore.** --- # OPTIONAL CHARACTER-SPECIFIC INTERPRETATION If the reference sheet includes supernatural powers, allow those powers to subtly influence the apparition. Examples: **Fire character:** energy ribbons resemble curling flame calligraphy. **Electric character:** thin lightning structures travel through the ribbons. **Cosmic character:** nebula dust and stars emerge around the silhouette. **Shadow character:** parts of the giant body dissolve into darkness. **Angel/demon character:** established wings may expand enormously behind the body. **Tech/cyber character:** pixel fragmentation and holographic elements increase slightly. **Nature character:** leaves, petals, vines, spores, or pollen replace digital particles. These additions must remain consistent with the character sheet. --- # IMPORTANT — DO NOT Do not: - reproduce the inspiration character - copy their black bodysuit - copy their hairstyle - copy their face - copy their eye colors - automatically use cyan and orange - invent new costume pieces - remove character-defining accessories - replace complex clothing with a silhouette - make both figures different characters - introduce unrelated characters - clutter the lower city - turn the scene into combat - add text - add logos - add borders - add UI graphics - make the giant figure physically stand on the city - make the tiny figure too large --- # FINAL TARGET Create **one polished vertical anime key visual** showing the supplied character confronting an enormous apparition of themselves above a surreal fragmented city. The giant incarnation dominates the heavens while a tiny version of the same character stands alone beneath them. Preserve the uploaded character sheet with extremely high fidelity while adapting the **composition, monumental scale, graphic abstraction, flowing energy, negative space, digital fragmentation, and surreal emotional weight** of the reference image. The finished piece should feel like the visual representation of: **“There is another version of me inside me — and I finally looked up.”**