Openai’s Sam Altman urges users to slow down as Ghibli-inspired AI images are used on the internet: “Everyone can relax…’
Inspired by the legendary Japanese animation studio, these visuals have attracted users around the world with their fantastic scenery and nostalgic charm.
As an AI-generated image, Ghibli’s style drowns out a new trend in the Internet. Inspired by the legendary Japanese animation studio, these visuals have attracted users around the world with their fantastic scenery and nostalgic charm.
Studio Ghibli, co-founded by renowned animator Hayao Miyazaki, is famous for its breathtaking hand-painted films. The studio’s iconic style has soft, painted backdrops and expressive characters creating a magical immersive experience. Now, AI tools are used to reproduce this aesthetic, turning everyday people and pop culture scenes into Ghibli-style masterpieces.
This trend has become so popular that demand for Openai’s image generation tools surges. Openai CEO Sam Altman even went to X (formerly Twitter) to fix the situation.
“Can you all relax and generate images? It’s crazy, our team needs to sleep,” Altman revealed, revealing the pressure on the company’s servers and engineers.
It’s crazy that you guys can relax to generate images, our team needs to sleep
– Sam Altman (@sama) March 30, 2025
The virus boom shows how AI technology can reshape digital art to accommodate millions of people. Although Studio Ghibli’s films took years to create, certain scenes, such as the thriving market in the wind, took more than a year to complete – ai can produce similar images in seconds.
Although exciting, some fans believe that the human touch and emotional depth of traditional Ghibli animation cannot be copied by AI. However, this trend emphasizes an increasing appreciation of Miyazaki’s artistic nature and the timeless appeal of hand-painted animation.
