Google Nanobana Pro refuses to edit or to generate Photorealisitc Persons (AI-Avatars) for Fashion in Germany

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Huge Problem!

I’m based in Germany, working at a branding agency. Like many others, we’ve set up AI workflows for professional AI image generation in the fashion sector. Nanobana Pro was a game changer! It worked perfectly until last week (May 7th, 2026).

Since then, it has started losing quality in details and refuses to output photorealistic images the way it did before. No matter how you tweak your prompts, it only produces heavily stylized, AI-looking results lacking realistic skin, textures, and overall detail. This happens regardless of whether you’re using a previously AI-generated avatar, an uploaded image, or a prompt without a reference image. And yes, a VPN doesn’t help either.

I set up the workflow in Figma Weave, so it runs through the API to Google, I believe. But the same issue also occurs in the Gemini App (Pro subscription).

Why is this happening? Could it be related to the EU AI Act and the deepfake restrictions coming with it? Does anyone have a solution? We depend on this tool, as we’re in the middle of several client projects and I know other agencies are in the same situation.

Surprisingly, there seems to be nothing out there addressing this issue. Makes you wonder why.

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I have the exact same problem. As a photographer, I work with live models as well as create photorealistic characters for stock sites. My work has completely stalled because the skin rendering quality has suddenly plummeted. Skin now looks like it’s covered with a mask or a plastic wrap — the natural structure and pores are totally gone. I’m really concerned, and I don’t know if or when this will be fixed. And honestly, I completely agree — how is it that no one seems to care about this?

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Thank you for sharing this feed, i have forward it internally to my team

Would it also be possible for you to share some example prompts you have used via DM with me ?

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I too today found significant issue with my generations.
composition issue, anatomy issue, outfit issue, identity consistency issue and more.

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Hi @kingsutra83

Would it be possible to share what prompts you used , what was the out put and what you were looking for ?

You can DM me these details as well

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@Mustan_lokhand trying to find the dm area. can’t seem to locate it.
can you send me a dm to start it off. can’t located how or where to dm.

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@Mustan_lokhand cannot find DM option anywhere.