Anime → Realism Convergence (Multi-Stage Workflow)

Anime → Realism Convergence is a multi-stage ComfyUI workflow designed to start with anime or stylized checkpoints (IL, Pony, etc.) and progressively refine the image into high-quality realism using low-denoise, and staged transitions.

The key feature of this workflow is style preservation across checkpoints — you can use the same prompt across all stages, allowing the original anime/cartoon design language to carry through as the image resolves into realism. It also utilizes face detaiing and hand detailing as separate stages for further polishing.

It works with virtually any:

• Anime / illustration base (IL, Pony, similar) as stage 1.

• Final realistic XL checkpoint (UltraRealistic, RealDream, or comparable) as stage 2.

By gradually lowering denoise and transitioning checkpoints via latents instead of hard-switching, the workflow avoids common issues like identity loss, composition drift, or style snapping.

Best use cases:

• Anime → photorealistic character conversion

• Stylized concept art refined into realism

• Preserving anime facial structure, outfit design, and color language in realistic renders

No prompt rewriting required — just set your models, seed, and let the stages do the work.

Designed for users who want anime aesthetics without sacrificing realistic finish quality.