In an enchanting portrayal inspired by the revered Japanese anime tradition, this image features a lion with a notably long mane and a thick body, rendered in a style reminiscent of legendary animators like Hayao Miyazaki and the artistic nuances seen in Studio Ghibli films. The lion, with its majestic and gentle demeanor, is set against a background of muted grey-blue tiles, enhancing its anime character traits. The soft lighting casts a warm tone over the image, highlighting the lion’s detailed facial features and solid white chest, giving it a serene yet powerful presence. This illustration is a beautiful blend of 2D animation and cel-shading techniques, presenting the lion in a 3/4 profile that captures both its physical grandeur and the emotive essence typical of a high-resolution portrait photograph. This AI art style customization using –sref perfectly encapsulates the subtle complexities and simplicity of line work typical in animated Japanese artworks, making it a vivid testament to the aesthetic capabilities of modern digital artistry.