How to Get Consistent AI Image Generation: Face, Style & Camera Checklist

Your AI anime girlfriend looks perfect in one image, then completely different in the next. Sound familiar?

This is the #1 complaint we see from creators: inconsistent AI image generation ruins character identity. One minute you have the exact look you want, the next it's a totally different person wearing the same outfit.

Here's the fix.

Why AI Image Generation Looks Different Every Time

The problem isn't you: it's how most people prompt AI anime generators.

When you generate an image with a basic prompt like "anime girl with blue hair," the AI has to make hundreds of decisions: face shape, eye color, nose size, skin tone, lighting angle, camera distance, art style, and more. Without specific guidance, it improvises every single time.

That's why your character's face morphs between generations. The AI treats each prompt as a blank slate instead of a continuation.

The solution is prompting for consistency, not just vibes.

The 3-Part Consistency Framework

Getting the same character across multiple images requires locking down three things:

1. Identity tokens — unique descriptors that define your character's face
2. Style anchors — references that keep the art style stable
3. Camera control — consistent framing and perspective

Miss any of these and your ai girlfriend generator will give you a different person each time.

Part 1: Face Consistency Checklist

Your character's face is what people recognize. Lock it down first.

Before: Generic Face Prompt

"anime girl, blue hair, pretty"

Result: Face changes every generation because "pretty" means nothing specific to the AI.

After: Identity-Locked Prompt

"anime girl, shoulder-length blue hair with blunt bangs, round face, large dark blue eyes with thin eyebrows, small upturned nose, soft pink lips, fair skin, gentle expression"

Result: Same facial features across all generations.

The checklist:

• Hair: length, cut, color, texture (straight/wavy/curly)
• Face shape: round/oval/heart/angular
• Eyes: size, color, shape, eyebrow style
• Nose: size, shape (button/upturned/straight)
• Mouth/lips: size, color, expression default
• Skin: tone, texture details if needed
• Distinctive features: beauty marks, freckles, etc.

Pro tip: After your first good generation, write down the exact face description and reuse it word-for-word. Don't paraphrase — the AI treats "large eyes" and "big eyes" as different instructions.

Part 2: Style Consistency Checklist

Style drift is when your anime ai generator switches art styles mid-series. One image looks like Studio Trigger, the next looks like a dating sim.

Before: Vague Style Prompt

"anime style, detailed"

Result: AI picks a random anime art style every time.

After: Style-Anchored Prompt

"modern anime style, clean cel shading, soft gradients, minimal line weight variation, vibrant colors, polished digital art"

Result: Consistent art style that matches across images.

The checklist:

• Art era: retro 90s anime / modern digital / sketch style
• Line work: thick lines / thin lines / variable weight
• Coloring: cel shading / gradient shading / watercolor
• Color palette: vibrant / pastel / muted / high contrast
• Lighting style: soft / dramatic / flat / rim lighting
• Detail level: highly detailed / simplified / minimalist

Common style anchors that work:

• "clean cel shading" — flat color blocks with defined shadows
• "gradient shading" — smooth color transitions
• "thick outlines" or "minimal line weight" — controls line style
• "vibrant colors" or "pastel palette" — color intensity
• "polished digital art" — professional finish vs sketch

Warning: Don't use character names or show titles (like "Genshin Impact style") in prompts unless you want legal issues. Use visual descriptors instead.

Part 3: Camera & Framing Checklist

Same character, same style, but the camera angle keeps changing? That breaks immersion fast.

Before: No Camera Control

"anime girl, portrait"

Result: Random crops — sometimes you get a face closeup, sometimes a head-and-shoulders, sometimes way too zoomed out.

After: Camera-Locked Prompt

"anime girl, medium shot from chest up, centered composition, eye-level camera angle, neutral soft lighting from front-left"

Result: Consistent framing every time.

The checklist:

• Shot type: closeup / medium shot / full body / wide shot
• Crop point: face only / chest up / waist up / full body
• Camera angle: eye-level / slightly above / slightly below
• Character position: centered / rule of thirds / off-center
• Lighting direction: front / side / back / three-quarter
• Background: simple / detailed / blurred / solid color

Shot types that work best for characters:

• Portrait closeup — face and partial shoulders, for expressions
• Medium shot — chest up, for character + gesture
• Cowboy shot — waist up, for full outfit view
• Full body — head to toe, for pose reference

Pro tip: For series consistency, pick ONE camera setup and stick with it across all your main character images. Save the angle variations for action scenes or special moments.

Putting It All Together: The Master Prompt Formula

Here's a full prompt using all three consistency elements:

[IDENTITY] anime girl, shoulder-length blue hair with blunt bangs, round face, large dark blue eyes, thin eyebrows, small upturned nose, soft pink lips, fair skin, gentle smile

[STYLE] modern anime style, clean cel shading, soft gradients, minimal line weight, vibrant but balanced colors, polished digital art

[CAMERA] medium shot from chest up, centered composition, eye-level angle, soft front-left lighting, simple blurred background

Run this exact prompt multiple times — you'll get the same character in the same style with the same framing.

Then when you want to change her outfit or expression:

[IDENTITY] same as above

[STYLE] same as above

[CAMERA] same as above

[NEW ELEMENT] wearing a casual white t-shirt, relaxed expression, hands in pockets

This is how you build a character library — not by hoping the AI remembers, but by giving it the exact recipe every single time.

Common Failures & Quick Fixes

Problem: Face looks slightly different each time

Cause: Vague descriptors like "beautiful" or "cute"
Fix: Use specific measurements — "large eyes" not "pretty eyes," "small nose" not "cute nose"

Problem: Art style keeps shifting

Cause: Conflicting style keywords like "realistic anime" or "3D anime style"
Fix: Pick ONE style approach and describe it with 3-5 visual terms, not genre names

Problem: Lighting changes between images

Cause: No lighting direction specified
Fix: Always include "soft front lighting" or "natural side lighting" in your prompt

Problem: Camera randomly zooms in/out

Cause: No shot type or crop specified
Fix: Start every prompt with shot type: "closeup portrait" or "medium shot from chest up"

Problem: Background keeps changing

Cause: AI filling in random backgrounds when not specified
Fix: Either describe the exact background OR use "simple blurred background" to minimize distractions

Problem: Hands look wrong

Cause: Hands are notoriously hard for AI image generators
Fix: Use negative prompts: "no deformed hands, no extra fingers" AND avoid showing hands in tight closeup shots

Problem: Character's proportions shift

Cause: Not specifying body type consistently
Fix: Add body descriptors to identity section: "petite build" or "athletic build" or "curvy figure"

Your Action Plan

If you're building a character right now, here's the workflow:

Step 1: Generate 5-10 test images with different prompts until you get the exact face you want

Step 2: Copy the winning prompt to a doc and break it into the 3 sections: Identity, Style, Camera

Step 3: Test the prompt 5 times in a row — if it stays consistent, you're locked in

Step 4: Create 10-20 core reference images using this prompt with minor variations (different expressions, outfits, poses)

Step 5: Save your master prompt and reuse it for every new image of this character

Bonus: Build a prompt library for your top 3-5 characters so you can generate them consistently whenever you need new content.

This is exactly how professional creators maintain character consistency across hundreds of images. It's not magic, it's just a system.

Try It Now

Want to test this system right now? Head to Lovescape and try the master prompt formula above. Generate 3-5 images in a row and watch the consistency improve immediately.

Already have a character you're working on? Drop your current prompt in our Discord creator community and we'll help you optimize it for consistency.

FAQ

Q: How many times can I generate with the same prompt before it starts varying?
A: With a properly locked prompt, you can generate hundreds of images with the same character. The key is being specific enough that there's no room for the AI to improvise.

Q: Can I use this method for creating ai boyfriend characters too?
A: Yes, the exact same framework works for male characters, anime chatbot personas, or any character type. Just swap the identity descriptors.

Q: What if I want to change just the outfit but keep everything else the same?
A: Keep your Identity + Style + Camera sections identical, then add a new line describing the outfit change. The AI will maintain consistency on everything you didn't modify.

Q: My images still vary slightly even with detailed prompts — is that normal?
A: Small variations are normal, especially in details like exact hair strand placement or minor expression shifts. If the core features (face shape, eye color, style) stay consistent, you're good.