Cel Shader Faux Lighting URP

🐱 This free shader is no longer maintained and should not be used for production. Although this shader will work in the editor and play mode in URP on Unity 6, materials build with this shader will be pink. For a Cel Shader that actualy works on desktop and web builds, check out my 'Anime Cel Shader in URP' instead. 

✨ Get That Anime Look – With Zero Lighting Hassles! 🎌

The Cel Shader Faux Lighting is designed to deliver crisp, stylized shading without relying on Unity’s lighting system. Perfect for anime, toon, or visual novel aesthetics that will work on any device!

🔑 Key Features – Total Artistic Control, No Lights Required:

🧭 Custom Light Direction

Define your own light source! Use intuitive sliders to control light angle (horizontal) and light height (vertical), allowing you to create dramatic shadows and highlights without placing any Unity lights.

🌗 Adjustable Shadow Falloff

Control how sharp or soft your cel-shaded transitions appear. Whether you're going for crisp anime edges or a softer gradient, it's all up to you.

💡 Manual Brightness Tuning

Tweak the overall brightness to match your scene — especially useful when you're bypassing real-time lighting altogether.

🌈 Stylized Rim Lighting

Add glow or edge highlights with a customizable rim strength and rim color. Perfect for magical effects, rim glows, or character silhouettes.

🌀 Normal Map Support

Enhance the look of your models with normal maps. You can even control how intense the surface detail appears for extra style or subtlety.

⚡ Optional Emission Effects

Need glowing eyes or magical gear? Toggle on stylized emissions with customizable maps, color, and glow intensity — great for fantasy, sci-fi, or neon scenes.

🎁 Bonus: Free Lucky Cat Model Included!

You’ll get a charming hand-painted Maneki-Neko statue model with the shader. Perfect for testing or adding a little extra fortune to your scene! 🍀🐱

🆓 Totally Free

This is my small gift to the community. I hope it helps you build something amazing 💖