Real works were used in the hope of reproducing not only the iconic color combinations, but also the texture of "washi" paper. The AI model is exclusively distributed to parties who use it for education, research and development. However, anyone can input prompts to try out the system for free on Sakana AI's demo website. Conventional AI models often fail to accurately recreate ukiyo-e's distinctive style even if the prompt explicitly includes the term "ukiyo-e." For example, for "a male in the ukiyo-e style," one tool generated an illustration of a bearded man clad in a woman's kimono. This bothered Clanuwat, as did "too many colors" showing up the AI art. Given that ukiyo-e are largely defined by using woodblocks for reproductions, there would have been a limited number of hues available during its heyday.
