A striking, high-definition frontal portrait of the character from the input photo, with the face perfectly centered. The image blends two styles seamlessly: the left half retains the character's original realistic appearance, including detailed skin textures, natural lighting, and exact facial features from the input image, while the right half transitions into a vibrant manga-style version, featuring bold outlines, expressive eyes, and stylized features typical of high-quality anime art, while preserving recognizable traits (e.g., hair shape, facial structure). The transition between the realistic and manga halves is smooth and gradual, with no visible dividing line, ensuring a natural, cohesive fusion at the center of the face. The blending emphasizes the contrast between realistic and manga aesthetics while maintaining a unified appearance. The background is a neutral, solid color (e.g., soft gray or white) to highlight the fusion effect, with consistent lighting to enhance the artistic impact and no harsh separation.