LoRA Guide – Kaede (Urusei Yatsura / Lum the Invader Girl)
This LoRA brings the determined and skilled female ninja Kaede from the classic anime Urusei Yatsura to life . Generate her in her various appearances—from her signature ninja gear and kimono to casual outfits—while preserving the beloved retro art style of the original series.
About the Character: Kaede is a recurring ninja character in the series, known for her dedication and occasional rivalry with Lum . Her name fittingly means "maple" (かえで) in Japanese .
🔑 Trigger Words
Core Character Trigger (Always Use):
Kaede
Hairstyle Trigger (Recommended):
kaede_ponytail
Outfit Triggers (Choose one):
Ninja (Special Episode): Kaede_NinjaSpecial - Her main ninja attire. (Use with: sword on back, scarf).
Ninja (Alternate): Kaede_NinjaAlt - Another ninja variant. (Use with: ninja headscarf, sword, weapon).
Kimono: Kaede_Kimono - Traditional Japanese attire. (Use with: sash, obi, floral print).
Casual: Kaede_Casual - Everyday civilian clothes. (Use with: glasses for a specific look).
Style Trigger (CRITICAL):
retro artstyle - This is essential for maintaining the authentic 1980s/90s anime aesthetic. The resurgence of retro styles has made this tag particularly powerful for capturing the analog warmth of classic series like this one .
⚙️ Usage Tips
Retro Artstyle is Mandatory: The retro artstyle trigger is crucial for keeping generations true to the original series. Without it, the model may default to modern anime aesthetics.
Outfit-Specific Details: For the most accurate results, pair outfit triggers with their recommended helping words (e.g., for Kaede_NinjaSpecial, include sword on back).
Glasses Variant: For a specific casual look, combine Kaede_Casual with glasses as shown in the examples.
Backgrounds & Poses: The model responds well to simple backgrounds like grass, tree, blue background, pink background, or nature elements for classic character-focused compositions.
🖼️ Example Prompts (Based on Your Testing)
1. Ninja Special - Outdoor Scene
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masterpiece,best quality, amazing quality, impressionism,
retro artstyle, closeup, upper body,
kaede, kaede_ninjaspecial, solo, 1girl, black hair,
sword on back, sky, grass
2. Kimono - Elegant Portrait
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masterpiece,best quality, amazing quality, impressionism,
kaede, kaede_kimono, solo, 1girl, retro artstyle,
tree, brown eyes, looking at viewer, kaede_ponytail
3. Kimono - Determined Expression
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masterpiece,best quality, amazing quality, impressionism,
kaede, kaede_kimono, 1girl, solo, floral print,
retro artstyle, close-up, clenched teeth
4. Ninja Special - Eyes Closed
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masterpiece,best quality, amazing quality,
kaede, kaede_ninjaspecial, 1girl, solo, closed eyes,
black hair, open mouth, kaede_ponytail, sword on back,
scarf, retro artstyle
5. Casual - With Glasses
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masterpiece,best quality, amazing quality,
kaede, kaede_casual, 1girl, glasses, retro artstyle,
brown eyes, solo, portrait, pink background, parted lips
6. Ninja Alternate - Weapon Ready
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masterpiece,best quality, amazing quality, retro artstyle,
kaede, kaede_ninjaalt, 1girl, solo, black hair,
sword, weapon, blue background, looking at viewer,
ninja headscarf
💡 Recommended Settings
Model: Works best with anime-focused models that can handle retro aesthetics.
CFG Scale: 7-11
Steps: 20-30