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Use the uploaded image as the only source of identity. Transform the subject from the uploaded image into a Mario Kart 8–style 3D character and racer, matching the official Nintendo Mario Kart 3D render quality.

1. CHARACTER TRANSFORMATION (STRICT: OFFICIAL MARIO KART 3D)
The subject must look like a true Mario Kart character, rendered in high-quality 3D, not illustrated.
3D Character Style (STRICT):
Rounded, stylized proportions (slightly oversized head, compact body)
Smooth plastic-like skin and materials
Expressive large eyes with glossy highlights
Clean geometry, no visible brush strokes
Soft but vibrant shading
Bright Nintendo-style color saturation
Identity Retention (STRICT):
Preserve face shape, hair shape, hair color
Preserve outfit silhouette and key details
Preserve expression and personality
Subject must be clearly recognizable as themselves

2. PERSONALITY → RACER ARCHETYPE (AUTO-INFERRED)
Analyze the subject’s:
Facial expression
Body language
Outfit styling
Overall vibe
Assign a Mario Kart racer archetype:
Confident / bold → aggressive speed racer
Playful / cheerful → balanced all-round racer
Calm / cool → technical drift specialist
Intense / edgy → high-risk racer
This archetype affects:
Facial expression
Body lean
Kart handling style
Item choice

3. OUTFIT COLORS → KART DESIGN (STRICT LINK)
Extract primary and secondary colors from the subject’s outfit
Apply them directly to:
Kart body
Front panel
Wheel rims
Accent decals
Kart must feel:
Custom-built
Fun
Canon-accurate to Mario Kart
No real-world cars or realistic vehicle design

4. ITEM USAGE (REQUIRED, MID-ACTION)
Depict the racer actively using a Mario Kart item during the race.
Item selection based on personality:
Aggressive → red shell or mushroom boost
Playful → banana peel or triple mushrooms
Tactical → green shell or drift boost sparks
Chaotic → star power or lightning

Item rules (STRICT):
Item is clearly visible
Item is in motion or being activated
Bright glow, trails, or energy effects
Classic Mario Kart VFX style

1. ACTION & POSE (MID-RACE DRIFT)
Racer is mid-drift:
Kart angled sideways
Front wheels turned
Rear wheels sliding
Visible:
Drift sparks
Tire smoke
Dirt or debris kick-up
Character leaning into the turn with intensity

2. CAMERA & COMPOSITION (MATCH REFERENCE)
Low, cinematic camera angle
Slightly front-side or rear-side view
Emphasize speed and momentum
Foreground motion + background depth
Dynamic tilt (Dutch angle feel)

3. WORLD & TRACK
Place the racer on an iconic Mario Kart–style track
Bright, colorful environment
Track rails, signage, stylized terrain
Motion blur in background
Floating elements typical of Mario Kart maps

4. RENDERING & LIGHTING (STRICT)
High-end Nintendo-quality 3D render
Glossy plastic materials
Soft studio-like lighting + directional race lighting
Strong highlights on character and kart
No realism, no anime, no painterly style
No text overlays, no logos

OUTPUT REQUIREMENTS (STRICT)
Full character visible
Full kart visible
Item usage visible
High-speed action moment
Looks indistinguishable from a Mario Kart 8 Deluxe promotional render

Overall goal:
A cinematic, high-energy Mario Kart 3D race shot, matching official Nintendo render quality, where the subject feels like a legitimate Mario Kart racer with a custom kart and active item usage.