As the world of social media is flooded with anime-inspired illustrations, a new trend dubbed “Ghiblified” has emerged. This phenomenon has been attributed to the rise of OpenAI’s image generation tools, which have enabled users to create stunning anime-style artwork with ease. The trend has taken the world by storm, with millions of people from around the globe sharing their Ghibli-inspired creations on social media.
One of the earliest adopters of this trend was Seattle-based software engineer Grant Slatton, who experimented with OpenAI’s image generation tools and posted an image of his family at the beach. The post quickly went viral, garnering almost 27 million views within hours. This sparked a chain reaction, with people from all over the world sharing their own Ghibli-inspired creations.
The Ghibli-style art form, popularized by the legendary Japanese animation studio Studio Ghibli, has been around since the 1980s. However, the sudden surge in popularity has left many wondering how it has emerged as a rage overnight. The answer lies in the ease with which OpenAI’s image generation tools can create stunning anime-style artwork.
The Shillong chapter of the trend has also been a significant contributor to the Ghibliified wave. Local illustrators and designers have been experimenting with the style, creating stunning images that showcase the city’s dreamlike landscapes and iconic landmarks. These illustrations have been flooding social media, with many people sharing their own Ghibli-inspired creations of Shillong’s picturesque spots.
However, not everyone is thrilled about the trend. Artists and designers have raised concerns about copyright infringement and the potential undermining of talent and craftsmanship. Allen B Thangkhiew, a local illustrator and lead designer at Half and One, shared his thoughts on the trend. “It’s impressive to see what the AI can do, but as an artist, I find it disheartening to see people using AI to reproduce a style that has taken me years to perfect.”
Thangkhiew believes that artists will need to adapt to the changing landscape, utilizing AI to augment their skills rather than replace them. “As artists, we need to learn from this and evolve with the technology,” he said. “We can’t let AI replace our creativity, but instead, we should use it to enhance our work.”
Babatdor Dkhar, creative director and writer at Half and One, also weighed in on the issue. “The viral nature of new advances like the one we saw with the Ghibli-style also means that it’s not a cheat code because everyone has access to it,” he said. “I predict copyright and trademark lawsuits in a number of countries because ChatGPT or Grok is using content that is created by others.”
As the Ghibliified trend continues to sweep the world, it remains to be seen whether it will disappear as quickly as it emerged or become a lasting phenomenon. One thing is certain, however – the rise of AI-generated art has brought about a new wave of creativity and innovation, and it will be exciting to see how it shapes the future of art and design.
Original Source: https://theshillongtimes.com/2025/04/06/shillong-in-ghibli-art/
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Publish Date: 2025-04-06 01:31:00
