Use @[storyboard ref] only as the layout anchor for shot order, cinematic composition, camera moveme

Use @[storyboard ref] only as the layout anchor for shot order, cinematic composition, camera movement, staging, action continuity, screen direction, pacing, and spatial relationships. Render the final animation entirely from this prompt and the mapped character references. Ignore storyboard illustration style, sketch quality, simplified anatomy, panel text, arrows, icons, borders, typography, effect scribbles, placeholders, malformed props, duplicate limbs, silhouettes, or visual artifacts. Interpret each storyboard panel as an independent cinematic shot. Never merge poses from multiple panels into a single frame. Preserve continuous positioning, camera direction, and character orientation throughout the sequence. Use @[char1] only for the final appearance of the white-haired swordsman (face, hairstyle, body proportions, outfit, armor, materials, colors, weapon, expressions, and identity). Use @[char2] only for the horned Dark Lord (face, horns, body, armor, cloak, skull ornament, magical effects, proportions, and identity). Storyboard silhouettes should only guide blocking and composition. VISUAL STYLE Ultra-detailed 2D dark fantasy anime with cinematic lighting and film-quality rendering. Gothic atmosphere inspired by epic fantasy. Deep blacks, crimson blood energy, violet shadow magic, silver moonlight, volumetric fog, drifting ash, flying embers, shattered stone debris, dynamic cloth simulation, highly detailed armor, flowing capes, razor-sharp sword reflections, dramatic rim lighting, soft atmospheric bloom, cinematic depth of field, motion blur, particle simulations, and high-contrast color grading. Ultra HD 4K, 16:9. AUDIO No background music. Only environmental and combat sounds: distant thunder cold wind through ruined castle cape movement sword unsheathing blood energy crackling dark magic humming footsteps across broken stone magical explosions sword clashes shockwaves stone cracking debris falling heavy impacts energy surges breathing echoing battlefield ambience ENVIRONMENT A ruined gothic castle beneath a blood-red eclipse. Endless broken towers, shattered cathedrals, black stone ruins, scorched battlefield, twisted dead trees, drifting ash, crimson mist, scattered debris, cracked ground, distant mountains hidden beneath storm clouds. The battlefield feels ancient, cursed, and abandoned. EMOTIONAL GUIDANCE The White-Haired Swordsman remains calm, focused, and fearless despite overwhelming darkness. Every movement is precise, efficient, and controlled. The Dark Lord radiates overwhelming dominance, confidence, and monstrous power, growing increasingly aggressive as the duel escalates. Neither character shows fear. RHYTHM + ESCALATION Begin with slow cinematic tension. Gradually build intensity through increasingly faster attacks, magical exchanges, evasions, and heavy impacts. Peak during the final empowered strike before ending in an unresolved standoff that suggests the battle has only begun. STORY BEATS P01 — Establishing Shot Wide cinematic shot of the ruined gothic castle beneath a blood moon. The White-Haired Swordsman stands alone in the foreground facing the distant Dark Lord. Wind blows both cloaks as ash drifts through the battlefield. P02 — Sword Draw Close-up of the White-Haired Swordsman slowly drawing his blood-forged sword. Crimson energy begins flowing along the blade while his glowing eyes lock onto the enemy. P03 — First Confrontation Medium two-shot. Both warriors face each other across the ruined battlefield. The Dark Lord slowly raises one hand as blood mist and shadow energy begin swirling around him. P04 — Dark Magic Awakens Close-up of the Dark Lord. Purple-black magic gathers within his palm while crimson energy coils around the skull on his shoulder. His cloak ripples violently from the magical pressure. P05 — Opening Charge Dynamic tracking shot.