v1.0.0 — Initial Release

Released: March 3, 2026

Initial release of ZLZ Anime Shader for the Universal Render Pipeline (URP) — an anime-style character shader designed for real production use, suitable for both Artists and Technical Artists.

Features

Hair Transparent : Transparent hair rendering for clear facial visibility
Hair Shadow : Sharp and high-quality hair shadows that add depth and realism
Base Character Colors : Direct control over base color and shadow color of the character
Face Shadow : Face shadow control for clear and readable anime-style facial shading
Receive Realtime Shadow : Supports receiving realtime shadows from scene lighting
Lighting : Supports Main Directional Light and Additional Lights
Toon Shade Ramp : Controls sharpness and smooth transitions between light and shadow
Outline : Adjustable character outline with controllable thickness and color
Metallic : Tuned metallic surface support for anime-style materials
Hair Highlight : Adds stylized highlights to hair for shine and depth
Emissive : Controls emissive color and intensity for special effects
Dissolve : Dissolve effect for character appearance and disappearance
Transparency : Supports transparent materials for special use cases
Soft Light : Soft additive lighting to enhance skin smoothness
Rim Light : Rim lighting to separate the character from the background
Target Darken : Darkens the character to emphasize targets or important scenes
Indicator : Visual indicator effects for character states or targets
Get Hit : Reactive visual effect when the character is hit
Upgrade : Visual effects for character or equipment upgrades
Light Sweep : Sweeping light effect for showcasing weapons or special moments

Performance & Compatibility

Built for the Universal Render Pipeline (URP)
Optimized for mobile and real-time projects
Feature-based shader variants for efficient performance
Compatible with SRP Batcher
Designed for Mobile and PC platforms