Variant Anime Portraits

stardew-valley — Mods & Enhancements

Variant Anime Portraits is a popular portrait replacement mod for Stardew Valley, offering anime-styled versions of character portraits. It is a variant of Toonyoza's original work, created with permission. With over 12,000 endorsements and 389,000 downloads, it's a well-loved cosmetic mod for fans of anime aesthetics.

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Syntax

Portraits

Example

Downloads: 389,308 | Endorsements: 12,496

💡 Notes

By Bunnerz | v3.5 | 12,496 endorsements

🎯 Tips & Tricks

Make sure to back up your original portraits folder before r

Make sure to back up your original portraits folder before replacing – just in case.

If you're using a mod manager like SMAPI, check if it needs

If you're using a mod manager like SMAPI, check if it needs a specific folder structure.

Since the mod is old, test it after a game update to ensure

Since the mod is old, test it after a game update to ensure portraits still load.

🔧 Troubleshooting

Mod not working

Check load order and required dependencies. Read the full mod description.

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Installing multiple mods that modify the same files without checking compatibility

👍 Pros

Huge community trust – 12,496 endorsements and 389k downloads speak for themselves.
Anime style is a fresh take on the original portraits, perfect for weebs.
Author got permission from the original artist, so it's legit and respectful.

👎 Cons

Last updated in 2016 – might not be compatible with the latest Stardew Valley updates.
No detailed feature list or install instructions in the description – you're on your own.
Purely cosmetic – if you want gameplay changes, this isn't it.

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