Anime HD Portraits
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #52 of 130 Portraits mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
After seeing Jier's work I decided to add some portraits of my own AI-work in HD. I'm still learning a lot of the tools and have much room for improvements.
The end goal of the project is covering vanilla npc with genderswapped bachelors, the SVE characters (also genderswapped bachelors) and Xtardew Valley.
I'm furthermore considering doing a complete "All Female" portrait overhaul, but several npc lack mods that adds female sprites. So we'll wait and see.
The Stardew Valley Expanded portraits are out! You can download them here: Anime HD SVE Portraits
The next update will be the Xtardew Valley portraits - the main reason this mod was made! Soon I'll finally be able to enjoy Expanded/Xtardew compatible portraits in HD!
I've currently started a(nother) play-through and though updates will be more scares I've already noted several aspects for future improvements:
- Size standardization. I think it would be best if all the portraits cover the same amount of the npc - from shoulders to top of head.
- Quality standardization. Some portraits are simply too different in quality and should be redone.
- Style standardization. Some portraits are simply too different in style and should be redone.
- SVE seems to have changed Claire's portraits for HD, meaning discrepancy between her work and regular clothes. Will look into.
- There something off with the witch's portraits i SVE. Gotta look into that...
Quick FAQ:
- Will you do seasonal portraits?
- Sadly no. Too massive a task.
- Will you do "insert mod" portraits?
- I only plan to do: vanilla, SVE and Xtardew portraits. Update: and that is now done! So my work is over.
- Where is Krobus and the Dwarf?!?!?!
- You're right, but both of them are done by Vile. See below under credits.
Make sure you have the following mods installed in advance:
1. Content Patcher
2. HD Portraits
3. SMAPI - StardewModding API
Hereafter download the main file, copy or cut the unzipped folder named Anime HD Portraits to your Mods folder
Furthermore, since the mod genderswaps npc to female the mod is meant to be used together with:
Combined girl mod and Romanceable Rasmodia - Female Wizard
For general genderswapped female sprites and dialouge changes go HERE or see the sprite file under this page's downloads.
Credit to Jier and PaulDunstan for their work but for me personally:
- VileBeggar, for his help and explanations. Find his female versions HERE (has Krobus and Dwarf)
- swyrl, for her efforts and guid
Anime HD Portraits is a cosmetic mod for Stardew Valley that replaces the game's character portraits with high-definition anime-style artwork. With over 1,100 endorsements and 79,000 downloads, it's a popular choice for players who want a visual overhaul of the game's characters. The mod was last updated in September 2024, suggesting ongoing compatibility.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust (1,193 endorsements) — this is a go-to for anime fans.
- Massive download count (79k) means it's been tested by tons of players.
- Recent update (Sept 2024) suggests it's kept current with game patches.
⚠️ Cons
- Only covers portraits — if you want matching sprite or map changes, this won't do it.
- Anime style isn't for everyone — if you prefer vanilla or other art styles, skip.
For Stardew Valley players who want a fresh, anime-inspired look for the characters. If you're into visual overhauls and don't mind a style shift, this is a solid pick. Skip if you want gameplay changes or prefer the original art style.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a portrait mod, make sure you place the files in the correct Mods folder for Stardew Valley.
- If you use other portrait mods, check for conflicts — only one can be active at a time.
- Preview the portraits in-game by opening your inventory or talking to NPCs to see if you like the style.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Stardew Valley Mods
- Author
- Beornwahl
- Version
- 1.3.1
- Downloads
- 79,169
- Endorsements
- 1,193
- Category
- Portraits
- Created
- 1/24/2023
- Updated
- 9/18/2024
🧩 Commonly Used Together
Users add these mods to the same collections — a real compatibility signal, not an AI guess.
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