The rise of AI-generated images has taken the internet by storm, with many users experimenting with different styles, including the popular Studio Ghibli-inspired art. OpenAI’s ChatGPT recently introduced its image generation feature,

This week, the internet had a rare opportunity to transform their selfies and family photos into stunning Studio Ghibli–style portraits. What started as a lighthearted trend quickly took a darker turn.

Social media is flooded with images imitating Japanese animation company Studio Ghibli, whose co-founder once called AI-generated art an “insult to life itself.”