Creating a Realistic Glass Capsule with a Chibi Figure: Step-by-Step Guide

Today, I'm walking you through how I generated a hyper-detailed, realistic Gashapon (capsule toy) image featuring a chibi-style miniature version of a person inside it.
This guide will break down each step — from preparing references to crafting the perfect prompt.

Step 1: Gather Reference Images

To generate a realistic personalized figure, I needed clear, good-quality reference images:

• Face photo: A clear selfie showing the person's features.

• Accessories: An image of the beige hat with the "SSS" logo.

• Pose inspiration: The character needed to hold a MacBook Pro.

Tip: Always ensure the references are well-lit and show any key items (like logos) clearly.

Step 2: Define the Style and Mood

Next, I decided:

• Art style: Realistic 3D model but in chibi proportions (big head, small body, cute style).

• Materials: The capsule needed to be all-glass for a premium, collectible look.

• Color palette: Soft neutral background to enhance the glass and figure.

Step 3: Craft the Prompt

The prompt is everything in AI image generation. Here's the final prompt I used:

Prompt:
Inside a transparent Gashapon capsule rests a chibi-style figure of a man on a shiny metal base. The figure, with its oversized head, sports dark wavy hair, glasses, and a maroon jacket while holding a MacBook, all captured with sharp focus against a subtle gray background that highlights the smooth glass and reflective surfaces.

Key elements in the prompt:

• Subject Description: "Chibi-style figure of a man."

• Outfit Details: "Maroon coat, blue Levi jeans, beige hat with 'SSS' logo."

• Pose & Accessory: "Holding a MacBook Pro."

• Environment Description: "Inside a transparent Gashapon capsule on a shiny metal base."

• Art Style: "Sharp focus, realistic material rendering, smooth reflective glass."

Step 4: Generate the Image

Using the crafted prompt, I generated the image with a powerful AI (like DALL-E 3 or GPT-4o's image generator).
Settings used:

• High resolution

• Emphasis on realism

• Good lighting and shadow details

Step 5: Post-Processing (Optional)

The raw AI output was already clean, but you could optionally:

• Enhance contrast slightly to make the glass pop.

• Sharpen details around the capsule edges.

• Color correct to make sure the MacBook logo and hat details stay visible.

Final Thoughts

The key to success was being specific with the details and setting the mood properly in the prompt.
Combining references, clear outfit descriptions, material instructions (glass, metal), and character mood (chibi but realistic) resulted in a stunning, collectible-style image!