MakeUp-Breezy is a modified version of the popular MakeUp-UltraFast shader, tailored for players who want a lightweight, cartoon-like visual style. It replaces the default smooth lighting with a luminance-based binary thresholding system that creates flat, cel-shaded surfaces. Dark areas shift towards purple tones while bright areas gain a boosted blue tint, giving the world a distinct anime aesthetic without sacrificing performance.

This shader is ideal for players who enjoy vanilla-like gameplay but want a fresh, artistic look. It works well on lower-end hardware (potato PCs) and is compatible with OptiFine and Iris 1.5.1 and above. The cel-shading effect includes black outlines based on depth differences, which makes block edges and character silhouettes pop. Clouds turn magenta during dawn and dusk, and the sky’s saturation and contrast are increased for dramatic sunrises and sunsets.

Cel-shaded lighting: Binary threshold lights replace smooth gradients, producing a clean, flat anime appearance.
Color quantization: Candle light and other emissive sources are reduced to 16 luma levels for a retro, painterly look.
Removed specular highlights: Glossy materials lose their shine, keeping the surface uniform and cartoon-like.
Black depth outlines: Strong outlines appear at object edges, enhancing the comic-book feel.
Vibrant skies: Increased saturation and contrast, with magenta clouds at dawn/dusk for a unique atmosphere.

For best results, use with OptiFine or Iris Shaders 1.5.1+. The pack is lightweight but may not be compatible with all modded blocks or items that rely on complex lighting data. The creator, ENA_QWQ, based this on javiergcim’s original MakeUp-UltraFast. Expect a playful, non-photorealistic experience that prioritizes style over realism.

MakeUp - Breezy (Cel-Shaded Anime Shader)