A model `` niji / journey (Niji Journey) '' that specializes the image generation AI `` Midjourney '' in anime-style two-dimensional illustrations is currently recruiting closed beta testers

The general recruitment of closed beta testers for the new model ` ` niji / journey '' of the image generation AI `` Midjourney '' whose version 4 (V4) was released for testing on November 5, 2022 will be open on November 7, 2022 It started with As the name suggests, Niji Journey is a model that specializes in 2D illustrations, and even non-Midjourney members can register for the closed beta test for free simply by registering their email address.

niji journey private beta signup
https://o9q981dirmk.typeform.com/nijijourney

Niji Journey - niji･journey - (Beta)
https://pipoya.notion.site/niji-journey-9426c1a703d44dadbc6f14f679c7540f

#Midjourney anime version (cβ) #nijijourney
The contents of the frequently asked questions that have been officially uploaded have been translated by DeepL and summarized.

Niji Journey-niji Journey-(Beta) https://t.co/SbWJNJo6Qk

— Pipo (@pipohi) November 12, 2022

Niji Journey is an AI model jointly developed with Midjourney by Mr. Spellbrush, who developed ' Waifu Labs ', which automatically generates your favorite anime girl, and the action RPG ' Arrowmancer '. Since it is a model specialized for animation, the output image will be a two-dimensional illustration style reminiscent of manga and animation.

Images generated by Niji Journey have already been posted on Twitter, and you can see its accuracy.

Testing the 2D animated version of #midjourney #nijijourney3

Cute @nijijourney pic.twitter.com/OlFkFfPkSo

— Episode 852 (@8co28) November 6, 2022

Anime magazine pin-up illustration

161st work 'Masterpiece after a long absence (with setting)'
“Ancient sword girl” #midjourney #nijijourney #AIart #AIArtwork #aiartcommunity #creative illustrationpic.twitter.com/P58Xq1SoKB

— Wisteria (@Wisteria_AIdrow) November 11, 2022

It is also possible to output deformed low-headed characters.

#midjourney #nijijourney good morning pic.twitter.com/pWE5IY3CDX

— Kumani (@kumany) November 10, 2022

Not only humans, but also illustrations of characters that anthropomorphize animals.

Chinese #v4OwlGirl #nijijourney #AIart #midjourney pic.twitter.com/pBWCIx47a0

— Bitobito (@betoo3_char) November 13, 2022

A group picture where many characters meet together is also posted.

#midjourney #nijijourney Some group picture pic.twitter.com/5HP5ZhiuO7

— kumany_midjourney (@kuma_midjourney) November 13, 2022

A giant steampunk humanoid robot

Steampunk Mecha.???? @nijijourney @midjourney #Midjourney #HongKong #Hong Kong #Hong Kong Creative #CharacterDesign #Steampunk #Mecha #nijijourney pic.twitter.com/WpNuUdvuWJ

— Midjourney.Storyteller (@Gate2Multiverse) November 11, 2022

The closed beta test of Niji Journey is free for the Asian region. You can apply for the closed beta test by registering your email address on the following site. According to the introduction page , ``Currently, there are about 10 to 10 people a day, and they are slowly inviting them to maintain quality.''

niji journey private beta signup
https://o9q981dirmk.typeform.com/nijijourney

In addition, Midjourney has developed a basic free generation service with Discord , a chat tool, and the closed beta test of Niji Journey is a service that uses Discord like Midjourney, so in order to participate in the closed beta test, a Discord account is required. Be careful as you will need it.