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For years, Studio Ghibli has enchanted audiences with its breathtaking animation. Now, its signature style with the help of Artificial Intelligence is experiencing a whole new wave of global admiration. The release of OpenAI’s GPT, which can create images in the beloved Ghibli aesthetic, has set social media abuzz with people generating AI-crafted portraits and reimagined movie scenes.
The trend quickly gained momentum, attracting not just everyday fans but also celebrities and major brands. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was among the first to jump on board, updating his profile picture on X to a Ghibli-style version of himself.
It didn’t take long for Indian public figures to follow suit. Politicians and film stars began sharing their AI-generated Ghibli-inspired images, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi even joining in. His illustrations were posted via the government’s MyGov website, accompanied by the caption: “Main character? No. He’s the whole storyline. Experience through New India in Studio Ghibli strokes.”
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar got creative, posting Ghibli-style illustrations of his iconic 2011 World Cup victory. His tweet read, “AI-sa kuch trend ho raha hai, maine suna. Toh socha (“I heard there’s an AI trend going on, so I thought), what if Ghibli made cricket?”
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, initially unaware of Studio Ghibli, was “officially Spirited Away by this newfound revelation” after exploring the trend.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis posted an image in the Ghibli style with his family alongside Prime Minister Modi.
Amitabh Bachchan also shared his own Ghibli edits in his blogs.
Even spiritual figure Gaur Gopal Das participated, posting his Ghibli-inspired images on Instagram.
Actor Mammootty shared the poster of his upcoming film Bazooka reimagined as a Studio Ghibli animation.
Among the actors who followed suit sharing their family moments in Ghibli-style art were Parineeti Chopra and her husband, Raghav Chadha; and actress Bipasha Basu and her husband Karan Singh Grover, along with their daughter.
Rakul Preet Singh shared a Ghibli-style edit of her pre- and post-marriage moments with Jackky Bhagnani. “How it started and how it is going,” she captioned the animated images.
Singer Rekha Bhardwaj joined in by promoting her upcoming Bhopal concert in a Ghibli-themed post, writing, “Seeing the concert through Ghibli Eyes! Get ready to witness the magic on 19th April with Rekha Bharadwaj: Live in Concert.”
Chef Ranveer Brar, though he eventually deleted his Ghibli-style photos from Instagram, still kept them on his Facebook profile, playfully adding, “Me in Ghibli Studio Universe.”
The makers of The Bhootnii, starring Sanjay Dutt, also got in on the action, releasing Ghibli-style posters of their characters.
Arjun Kapoor shared a Studio Ghibli-inspired illustration of his villainous character, Danger Lanka, from Singham Again.
Social media influencer Dhruv Rathi joined the bandwagon by posting an AI-generated Ghibli-style animation video.
Studio Ghibli is known for its hand-drawn animation, vibrant colours, and dreamy aesthetics. If you want to transform any picture into a Ghibli-style artwork using ChatGPT, follow these simple steps:
1. Upload your picture
2. Provide a clear request – use prompts like ‘Ghiblify this’, ‘Convert this to Ghibli’ or ‘Turn this image in Studio Ghibli theme.’
3. Let AI process the image – ChatGPT will process the image and apply a Ghibli-like aesthetic, capturing soft colours, painterly textures, and a whimsical atmosphere.
4. Download and enjoy – once the transformed image is ready, you can download and save your new Ghibli-style artwork.
5. You can even ask for any modification to the image.
This fusion of Indian celebs and Studio Ghibli aesthetics showcases the global influence of the Japanese studio’s art and highlights the creative enthusiasm of Indian celebrities in engaging with international trends.
