Editor’s note (PixAI)
This guide was written by one of our community’s standout creators, 阿童 (ATone), and is republished here with credit to the original author.
Every model has its own “personality”—specific strengths, default art styles, and unique reactions to tags. This article introduces a community-tested list of models on PixAI that excel at bringing masculine aesthetics to life.
The Core Concept
There are no models that “can’t” draw handsome guys—only users who haven’t met their model’s “personality” yet.
Every model has its own unique personality: its specialty style, default aesthetic, and specific way of reacting to tags.
Choosing the right model is the ultimate shortcut to getting the results you want with half the effort.
Recommended Model List
These models are all available on PixAI and have been verified by the community for their high-quality performance with male characters.
1. Plant Milk
Key Features
- Includes 8 different versions covering various art styles
- Consistently produces “pretty boy” aesthetics
- Great for stylistic experimentation.
Best For: When you want to experiment with different art styles or need refined, handsome characters.
2. Aüngir
Key Features
- A top choice for anime styles; features beautiful lighting effects
- Characters lean towards “rugged handsome” without looking aged
Best For: Cool/tough guys and artworks where lighting is a priority.
Pro Tip: You may need to add tags like bishounen to achieve a more delicate look.
3. One obsession
Key Features
- Easily creates the “pastel” style often seen on romance novel covers
- Features soft, romantic tones.
Best For: Otome themes, romance novel aesthetics, and dreamy atmospheres.
4. coco-Illustrious-NoobXL-Style
Key Features
- Well-balanced
- Delivers solid results for almost any prompt.
Best For: Beginners or those who aren’t sure which specific style they want yet.
5. Nova Orange XL v10.0
Key Features
- Semi-realistic Japanese anime style
- Characters lean towards “pretty”
- Environments have a distinct Japanese feel.
Best For: Modern Japanese styles, school settings, or “slice of life” scenes.
6. Diving-Illustrious Anime
Dark Version
Light Version
Key Features
- Capable of replicating the “Niji” (Midjourney Anime) style
- Offers two distinct versions for dark and light color palettes.
Best For: Fans of the Niji aesthetic and high-quality, professional-looking anime illustrations.
Advanced Level
Powerful, but requires a bit of expertise to tame.
7. Vete ┃ Dreamhex ILL
Key Features
- The go-to for “gloomy” aesthetic boys
- Perfect for Yandere, dark, or decadent themes.
Warning:
- Prone to eye artifacts
- Requires prompt or LoRA fixes.
- Recommended for experienced users.
Best For: Moody, dark, or edgy aesthetics
8. ChocoMint Mix
Key Features
- Highly responsive to LoRAs
- Semi-realistic anime style
- Very flexible based on style prompts.
Important Note:
- ⚠️ Not for beginners. The default settings lean heavily toward “cute girls.”
- Requires strong masculine descriptions and a solid Negative Prompt to work correctly.
Best For: Advanced users who want precise control over LoRA effects and versatile art styles.
Quick Selection Guide
| Desired Vibe | Recommended Model |
|---|---|
| Reliable & Stable | coco-Illustrious-NoobXL-Style |
| Cool & Masculine | Aüngir |
| Pretty / Bishounen | Plant Milk |
| Romance Novel Covers | One obsession |
| Slice-of-Life Anime Vibes | Nova Orange XL |
| High-End Niji Style | Diving-Illustrious Anime |
| Dark & Edgy | Vete ┃ Dreamhex ILL (Advanced) |
| Precision Control | ChocoMint Mix (Advanced) |
General Advice for Success
- Start with Defaults: Run a few test generations to understand the model’s “factory style”.
- Log Your Wins: Models react differently to the same tags; keep track of which prompt combinations work best for each.
- Mix with LoRAs: Let the model set the overall direction while using LoRAs to fine-tune the details.
- Batch Generate: AI is random; run the same prompt multiple times to pick the best result.