Anand Mahindra Reacts After Man Shares Ghibli-Style Photo Of Him

AI-generated Ghibli-style images have taken the internet by storm, with people going crazy over this viral trend. Social media is flooded with the animated versions of celebrities, influencers, and everyday moments. Recently, an X user created a Ghibli-style image of business tycoon Anand Mahindra. The industrialist shared the artwork on his profile and expressed his thoughts on the creation.

An X User created a Ghibli-style image of industrialist Anand Mahindra

The Ghibli-style image creation trend has taken social media by storm, and it shows no signs of slowing down. People are fascinated by the idea of seeing themselves, their favorite celebrities, and even well-known business figures reimagined in the dreamy, animated aesthetic of Studio Ghibli films. From ordinary users to famous personalities, everyone is jumping on the trend, sharing AI-generated artworks that transform real-world images into stunning animated versions.

Recently, an X user with the username @Engineers_View1 joined the craze by creating a Ghibli-style image of industrialist Anand Mahindra.

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The artwork depicted Mahindra riding a Jawa 42 FJ, perfectly blending realism with Ghibli’s signature style.

While sharing the post on X, the user captioned it as,

“Now it’s perfect”

Have a look at it,

Now it’s perfect pic.twitter.com/PQmEH3Tard

— Engineers View (@Engineers_View1) April 2, 2025

Impressed by the creation, Mahindra himself reacted to the post, further fueling the excitement around this trend.

Here is how Industrialist Anand Mahindra reacted to his Ghibli-style image

Impressed by the creativity, Anand Mahindra shared the AI-generated Ghibli-style image of himself and responded with enthusiasm. He reacted to the post with a smiley emoji, saying,

“Have to learn how to do this Ghibli stuff”

Check it out,

😄

Have to learn how to do this Ghibli stuff… https://t.co/XnDJArGyWv

— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) April 3, 2025

His response added to the excitement around the viral trend, as more and more users experimented with AI-generated artwork.

Here’s how netizens reacted to Anand Mahindra’s Ghibli photo

Sir challan cut jayega , 1 indicator nahi hai .

— SureshMaurya (@suresh_maurya_) April 3, 2025

No it’s wrong. You have to remove the stand to ride. Carwale kya jaane bike ki swaad 😂😂😂😂

— Youmeandai (@janicef61326344) April 4, 2025

But why’re your riding the bike with its stand down!

— Rocky (@imrk_acharya) April 3, 2025

Superb Skill.. Look like a South Indian Superstar 😍👌

— M.Chandra⚔️ (@mastermorality_) April 3, 2025

What is Ghibli?

Studio Ghibli is a renowned Japanese animation studio known for its beautifully crafted, hand-drawn films.

Studio Ghibli is known for its beautiful movie slike Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, Howl’s Moving Castle, and Grave of Fireflies among others. Spirited Away has also own the Oscars in 2003. Founded by Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, it is celebrated for its enchanting storytelling, rich visuals, and deep emotional themes.

Back in 2016, Hayao Miyazaki expressed strong disapproval of artificial intelligence (AI) in animation.

“I am utterly disgusted… I strongly feel that this is an insult to life itself.”

Also read: Are You Uploading Personal Photos To ChatGPT For Free Ghibli-Style AI Images? Here’s A Warning

Here is how netizens have been reacting to the trend

Netizens reacted in different ways to the viral Ghibli-style image trend. While many enjoyed the AI-generated artworks and even have started a business out of it, some called out the ethical concerns behind them.

Critics argued that using AI to replicate Studio Ghibli’s signature style without permission is a form of artistic theft, as it takes away from the original creators who spent years perfecting their craft.

Have a look,

Amazing ghibli image at 50 rupees onlyhttps://t.co/Ed7WtZB1tC pic.twitter.com/URE9gD6Jai

— Gourav mawari (@GouravMawari) March 29, 2025

This ghibli phot made by @jarasandhjeet56 If you want convert your picture please dm ThankYou for make my picture pic.twitter.com/iz4h8OGgcu

— ritujha_333 (@ritujha89611412) March 31, 2025

Wondering how many Indians paid 2000 rupees just to get Ghibli style images generated?

— Jaydeep (@_jaydeepkarale) March 29, 2025

YOU ARE A THIEF if you’re generating this so called “ghibli style” edits from ChatGPT, yeah it’s tempting but open AI is just training their model by using (STEALING) literally everything on the internet they didn’t take any rights from the Ghibli studio or any other artist! 1/4 pic.twitter.com/iPKs2WgD8b

— Varad Ralegaonkar (@varad_artistic) April 2, 2025

Not cute at all Studio Ghibili won’t appreciate it. This is called stolen art

— 🍎🍓🗼🍓あっちゃん🐝@ NO CARLITOS NO LIFE (@chiharaatsushi) March 28, 2025

In case yall were wondering why we haven’t posted any AI crap in the style of Studio Ghibli…… it’s theft. pic.twitter.com/mDpefXsJB1

— Sidelines – UNC 🐏👣 (@SSN_UNC) April 2, 2025

Ghibli-style images are being created on AI tools, primarily ChatGPT

The trend has gained massive traction on social media, with people transforming themselves and celebrities into Ghibli-style characters using AI tools. These stunning images are being created using ChatGPT’s image generation feature, which was initially available only to GPT-4o users.

However, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently announced that the feature is now accessible to free users as well.

chatgpt image gen now rolled out to all free users!

— Sam Altman (@sama) April 1, 2025

This decision came after an overwhelming response to the new AI tool, which has taken social media by storm, especially with the rise of Studio Ghibli-inspired artwork.

What are your thoughts on the Ghibli-style image created by AI tools? Do you think its right or is it wrong? Do share your thoughts via the comments below.