In recent weeks, a fascinating trend has taken over social media—AI-generated artwork inspired by the whimsical, hand-drawn style of Studio Ghibli. The trend, which blends the magic of Ghibli animation with modern-day subjects, has caught the attention of many, including some famous figures from the world of cricket.

The legendary Sachin Tendulkar recently joined the wave, posting a unique creation on Twitter. With a playful tone, he wrote, “AI-sa kuch trend ho raha hai, maine suna. Toh socha, what if Ghibli made cricket?”

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AI-sa kuch trend ho raha hai, maine suna. Toh socha, what if Ghibli made cricket? pic.twitter.com/NdKptwOliM

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— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) March 27, 2025

In the tweet, he shared two images of himself, reimagined as a character in the signature Ghibli style. The charming, animated version of the cricket icon left fans delighted.

But Tendulkar isn’t the only one embracing the Ghibli-inspired art. Cricketer Rinku Kumar also got in on the fun, posting a similar creation on Instagram.

 

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Fans of the sport, too, are contributing to the creative flood. Many are taking to platforms like Grok and ChatGPT to create their own versions of cricketers in the Ghibli style.

Ghibli image of a moment that changed Cricket forever ❤ pic.twitter.com/kKoADIirCs

— House_of_Cricket (@Houseof_Cricket) March 29, 2025

Drop your photos and I will reply with ghibli anime style. pic.twitter.com/67MFuPZLsC

— Cricket Picture that Goes Hard (@HardCricketpix) March 27, 2025

Ghibli art cricket edition ft. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni pic.twitter.com/X47bJDiPSV

— OpinionWalla (@opinionwalla) March 27, 2025

Some Indian cricket moments in Ghibli style ❤ pic.twitter.com/ER1N4gCqlq

— ︎ ︎︎ .18 (@ViratKohli38129) March 27, 2025

Some Indian cricket moments in Ghibli style ❤ #indiancricketteam #BCCI pic.twitter.com/MT4RrkcOeL

— Rahul Yadav (@RahulYadav9347) March 29, 2025

These fan-made artworks feature iconic cricketers like Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, and more, drawn in the ethereal, whimsical style that has made Ghibli a household name.

You can now create incredible AI-generated images directly within ChatGPT without needing a paid subscription.

Previously, this feature was only available to premium users on ChatGPT Plus, Pro, and Team plans. However, due to overwhelming demand, OpenAI has made it accessible to everyone.

Social media is abuzz with AI-generated artwork, with many users exploring various styles—especially the enchanting, hand-drawn Studio Ghibli look that has become a favorite in AI art circles, and it’s now available for free!

Also Read: Ghibli-style AI art now free: Generate unlimited images with ChatGPT without paying