A detailed side view of a female anime character poised on the brink of stepping through a luminous, swirling portal into the real world. Her long hair flows dramatically, catching the light from the portal, while her eyes reflect both excitement and curiosity. The scene is rendered in a manga style, with an emphasis on photorealism and intricate details. The portal itself shimmers with a spectrum of colors, contrasting with the detailed background of a contemporary cityscape visible through the opening. The overall image is vibrant, highly detailed, and portrayed in 8k resolution, capturing the moment with a sense of wonder and anticipation.