The OpenAI-owned chatbot ChatGPT-4o has been upgraded with advanced features, and netizens can't keep calm as they share Ghibli-style animation portraits across social media. Find out what a Ghibli portrait is and why it is trending with ChatGPT. According to a World Population Review report, about 72% of people in the US regularly watch anime. Over the years, the popularity of anime has grown significantly, with fans exploring various themes through AI tools and animation apps.
What is a Ghibli Portrait?Studio Ghibli is a renowned Japanese animation studio founded in 1985 by Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata, and Toshio Suzuki. The studio is famous for its hand-drawn animation and unique storytelling.
The name "Ghibli" is derived from the Libyan Arabic word, meaning a hot desert wind. It was also the name of the Italian aircraft Caproni Ca.309 Ghibli, used during World War II. As an aviation enthusiast, Miyazaki named the studio to symbolize "blowing a new wind through the anime industry."
A Ghibli portrait is an artwork created in the distinctive style of Studio Ghibli. These portraits typically feature:
Hand-drawn aestheticsSoft, pastel, and muted colour palettesIntricate and imaginative details in the foreground and background
Why Is the Ghibli Portrait Trend Linked to ChatGPT?The Ghibli anime style has captivated AI users, who are now using advanced tools to convert their normal photos into Ghibli-style animations.
With the latest ChatGPT-4o upgrade, a new AI image-generation feature allows users to upload a photo and transform it into a Ghibli-style anime portrait. This has thrilled Ghibli fans, leading to a viral trend.
Social media platforms are now flooded with users sharing their Ghibli portraits, while brands have also jumped on the trend to promote their products using AI-generated Ghibli images.