The viral ‘Studio Ghibli AI trend’ has officially taken over social media in India, with celebrities from diverse fields hopping aboard the animated bandwagon. From cricket to cinema to politics, the internet is seeing iconic faces reimagined in the whimsical world of Ghibli-style animation.
On Instagram, actress Prachi Tehlan posted a side-by-side of her original photo and its anime transformation, captioned: “From runway to anime runway now taking off in Studio Ghibli style!” Her anime avatar shows her boarding a private jet, capturing the same confident stance as the original photograph.
Joining the trend from the world of cricket, Sachin Tendulkar posted AI-generated Ghibli-styled visuals of himself with the World Cup and a jubilant Team India. He captioned his post, “AI-sa kuch trend ho raha hai, maine suna. Toh socha, what if Ghibli made cricket?” The nostalgic blend of animation and cricket celebration quickly went viral.
AI-sa kuch trend ho raha hai, maine suna. Toh socha, what if Ghibli made cricket? pic.twitter.com/NdKptwOliM
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) March 27, 2025
Shashi Tharoor, known for his literary flair, took a more humorous route. Sharing four AI-generated illustrations of himself, he wrote: “Didn’t even know what Ghibli was till now, but consider me officially Spirited Away by this newfound revelation!” The Ghibli-style avatars ranged from political appearances to lounging in a cozy room.
Adding to the trend, former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu also joined in with a Ghibli-style depiction of public interactions, including one image featuring a character resembling Prime Minister Modi. He posted, “Joining the Ghibli trend! Here’s my entry.”
Joining the Ghibli trend! Here’s my entry. #ghiblistyle pic.twitter.com/Z2uZLuRsvf
— N Chandrababu Naidu (@ncbn) March 28, 2025
From politicians to sportspersons and actors, India’s internet icons are embracing this AI-driven anime glow-up craze, giving fans a unique, animated glimpse into their worlds.
