Explore Toon Texture Styles in Daz Studio with FilaToon
Daz Studio’s FilaToon Shader isn’t just a shader – it’s a creative playground. Whether you’re going for punchy cel shading, a hand-painted look, or full-on cartoon exaggeration, the FilaToon shader in Daz Studio can support your artistic vision, no matter what texture style your characters and creatures have. In this blog post, we’re breaking down some of the standout FilaToon texture styles available in the Daz 3D shop – each one with its own flavor, visual tone, and inspiration. All of them are Genesis 9 characters, meaning they’re built on the most advanced figure platform in Daz Studio. With intuitive shaping sliders, up to 330 morph dials, and a unified figure system for male and female characters, Genesis 9 gives you full control over customization and compatibility.
Mikey 9 & Vicky 9 – Anime-Inspired Cel Shading
The first toon characters released using the FilaToon shader, Mikey and Vicky set the tone for anime-style rendering in Daz Studio. These characters lean into sharp cel shading with bold outlines, stylized proportions, and clean highlight transitions – all hallmarks of manga and classic anime visuals. Their shader presets make it easy to get dramatic, animation-style looks right out of the box, whether you’re recreating a battle scene or a slice-of-life moment. And because they’re built on Genesis 9, you can customize them or blend them with other characters to create new looks.
Willow 9 – Flat 2D Style with Big Personality
Willow brings a more exaggerated, 2D cartoon look to the table – think Rick and Morty or graphic web series. With oversized eyes, flat shading, and minimal gradients, this style embraces the illusion of traditional 2D animation. The FilaToon shader is used here to strip things down – no complex lighting or detail maps, just bold, readable forms with a lot of personality. As a Genesis 9 figure, Willow is easy to adapt using Daz Studio’s intuitive sliders.
Astaroth Toon – Duo-Tone Comic Book Vibe
The Astaroth Toon bundle takes the toon look in a darker, grittier direction. This style uses duo-tone shading to create a high-contrast, graphic novel effect – perfect for supernatural, horror, or anti-hero scenes. The shadows are bold and deliberate, with just enough texture to hint at depth without softening the overall look. It’s a punchy style with strong attitude and visual drama, and the Genesis 9 base allows for dramatic morph adjustments or hybrid creations with other stylized characters.
Lucas, Mira, and Asha Toon Add-Ons – Painterly with a Stylized Edge
This stylized cartoon take is more refined – less about bold outlines and more about painterly, illustrative qualities. Add-on characters like Lucas Toon, Mira Toon, and Asha Toon feature hand-painted textures and subtle shading blends. The result is a balance between realism and fantasy – perfect for Arcane inspired scenes, sci-fi renders, or elegant fantasy renders. These characters push the visuals in a more artistic direction, showing just how flexible textures can be when paired with the constant mapping the FilaToon shader allows. Plus, since they’re Genesis 9-based, you can fine-tune their look with hundreds of morphs, blending realism and stylization however you see fit.
Stylized Steeds for Daz Horse 3
Toon Steed for Toon Daz Horse 3
This playful update to the classic Toon Horse by 3D Universe gives you a FilaToon companion with big eyes, exaggerated features, and a charming, comical vibe. It includes the “Build Your Own Pelt” system with L.I.E. layers to mix and match patterns, socks, face markings, and gradients, plus 8 ready-to-use presets for quick results. Perfect for whimsical mounts or background companions.
Anime Steed for Daz Horse 3
For those who prefer the clean, bold style of anime – closer to Mikey and Vicky – Anime Steed transforms the classic Daz Horse 3 into a stylized, cel-shaded companion. It comes with a custom toon-style mane and a fully rigged, poseable tail for dynamic movement and expressive posing. Like the Toon Steed, it includes the “Build Your Own Pelt” system with L.I.E. layers for fully customized markings and patterns, plus 8 ready-made textures when you want to render right away.
The Filatoon Shader and these varied texture options give artists the power to explore a huge range of stylized visuals in Daz Studio. From sharp-edged anime to expressive cartoons, moody comics to painterly illustrations, the shader is built to adapt. And with all of these characters powered by Genesis 9, you’re not locked into a single look – you’re free to customize, combine, and experiment using the latest tech Daz Studio has to offer. Whether you’re just starting out or building your own library of stylized characters, FilaToon and Genesis 9 make a powerful pair for any 3D artist.
