IllustriousNXT_XL_v1.0 by klaabu
klaabu_IllustriousNXT_XL_v1.0 is a high-performance, anime-focused checkpoint built on top of IllustriousXL.
It’s been fine-tuned for stylistic flexibility, LoRA compatibility, and sharp prompt responsiveness, enabling both tag-based and natural language workflows.
This release focuses on strong prompt adherence, vibrant colours, controlled shading, and recognisable character fidelity — ideal for both character illustration and concept design across multiple anime styles.
🎯 Core Features
Optimised For: Stylised anime generations, tag-heavy control, expressive facial detail
Prompt Style: Accepts both
Danbooru tag-styleandnatural languageLoRA Support: Highly compatible with both expressive and concept-specific LoRAs
Token Awareness: Trained with knowledge cutoff early 2025
Resolution Range: Native support for 512×512 up to 1536×1536 and beyond
🛠️ Recommended Settings
Sampler Euler A
CFG 3 – 7
Steps 20 – 35
VAE not required
🧷 Suggested Positive Tags
(masterpiece, best_quality, amazing_quality, etc.)
🚫 Suggested Negative Tags
worst_quality, low_quality, blurry, jpeg artifacts, text, logo, child, young
Safety Control Recommendation:
Generative models can occasionally produce unintended or harmful outputs.
To minimize this risk, it is strongly recommended to use the above negative prompts which incorporates additional safety mechanisms for responsible content generation.
🧪 Best Use Cases
Single-character compositions
Stylised portraits or full-body shots
Scene-based illustration with vibrant tone mapping
Experimental testing with new aesthetic LoRAs
Drop feedback, sample generations, and test results in your preferred channel or tag me directly.
I’m actively refining this model based on community feedback — let’s push it further.