{"id":749624,"date":"2025-04-04T10:38:04","date_gmt":"2025-04-04T10:38:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/?p=749624"},"modified":"2025-04-04T12:21:08","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T12:21:08","slug":"everything-wrong-with-the-ghibli-trend-and-lebanese-artists-you-can-support","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/749624\/everything-wrong-with-the-ghibli-trend-and-lebanese-artists-you-can-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything Wrong With the Ghibli Trend (and Lebanese Artists You Can Support Instead)"},"content":{"rendered":" <p>The latest (and frankly, super annoying) trend flooding social media platforms right now is the new Ghibli trend, where people post AI-generated images inspired by Studio Ghibli.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>Users are uploading their photos to OpenAI\u2019s new image generator (or other similar platforms), asking it to turn their images into Ghibli-style art. Though a seemingly innocent trend showcasing vibrant renditions of people&#8217;s photos, it raises major concerns about the ethical implications of using AI to mimic art.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>Here&#8217;s why this trend is extremely problematic, and I&#8217;ve listed a few Lebanese anime artists at the end of this article that you can support instead.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <div style=\"display:flex;justify-content: center;align-items: center;\">   <div class=\"lozad wp-twitter-embed\" style=\"text-align: center;width:80%;max-width: 100%;\" data-twitter-src=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GrantSlatton\/status\/1904631016356274286\"><\/div>  <\/div>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-studio-ghibli\">What Is Studio Ghibli?<\/h3>    <p><\/p>    <p>Founded back in 1985 by film directors Isao Takahata and Hayao Miyazaki, Studio Ghibli is arguably one of the biggest and most influential Japanese animation studios in the world. Some people call it the Disney of anime, but Disney doesn&#8217;t compare to the Ghibli universe.<br><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DIAA8J-zHuN\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>Co-founder Hayao Miyazaki serves as the studio&#8217;s honorary chairman, and he&#8217;s also the genius behind iconic feature-length films like <em>Spirited Away<\/em> (2001), <em>Howl&#8217;s Moving Castle<\/em> (2004), <em>Ponyo<\/em> (2008), and so many more. <\/p>    <p><\/p>    <div class=\"youtube\" data-embed=\"Y3_XCQ09f-Q\">   <div class=\"play-button\"><\/div>  <\/div>    <p><\/p>    <p>In fact, <em>Spirited Away<\/em> was the only Japanese animated film to have ever won an Oscar (this was before Miyazaki&#8217;s <em>The Boy and The Heron<\/em> won in 2024), and it&#8217;s regarded as one of the greatest animated films of all time. Miyazaki refused to attend the Oscars back in 2003, <a href=\"https:\/\/gamerant.com\/why-didnt-miyazaki-pick-up-his-oscar-for-the-boy-and-the-heron\/#:~:text=At%20least%2C%20that%20was%20the,opposing%20America's%20war%20in%20Iraq.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">saying<\/a> that he &#8220;didn&#8217;t want to visit a country that was bombing Iraq.&#8221; <\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>Back in 2016, Miyazaki was shown a demo of an AI-generated animation featuring a zombie-like creature. This is what he had to say: &#8220;I am utterly disgusted&#8230;I strongly feel that this is an insult to life itself.&#8221; <\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DHtSkWDSgn8\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>Where AI only knows patterns and sequences, human beings know true emotions. Miyazaki draws inspiration from human experiences, hoping to inspire children with his craftsmanship. He <a href=\"https:\/\/faroutmagazine.co.uk\/studio-ghibli-hayao-miyazaki-inspiration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">says<\/a>, &#8220;I would like to make a film to tell children \u2018it\u2019s good to be alive\u2019.&#8221;<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DH0btAWyLGK\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-is-the-ghibli-trend-so-problematic\">Why Is The Ghibli Trend So Problematic?<\/h3>    <p><\/p>    <p>The Ghibli style is iconic because it\u2019s deeply rooted in traditional craftsmanship. Reducing it to a simple AI-generated replica diminishes the essence of what makes these films so special. It also perpetuates the misconception that art can be easily replicated without appreciating the years of training, effort, and skill required by animators and artists.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DHq2Q4dJzYZ\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>People have been relying on AI tools and image generators to replace hardworking artists who create original art. To some, this is a simple trend. But those who truly value art understand that it\u2019s more than just an image or a pretty picture.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>AI is not only a threat to the livelihoods of artists, but also to raw human creation. <\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lebanese-artists-you-can-support\">Lebanese Artists You Can Support<\/h3>    <p><\/p>    <p>Instead of participating in trends that undermine the value of art, you can show some support to amazing local artists. If you&#8217;re looking for anime-style artwork, here are a few wonderful talents you might want to check out:<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-yuki-glass\"><strong>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/yukiglass.lb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yuki Glass<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C-AhtzNIWhy\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-the-yang-studio\"><strong>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/the.yang.studio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Yang Studio<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C-2jcqnMJ7w\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-malak-yehya\"><strong>3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/malaksdrawings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Malak Yehya<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C0psB2Sq4gs\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-kaiju\"><strong>4. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kaiju.san\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kaiju<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DHBh-tVMPeo\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-gigi-nadar\"><strong>5. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pondsidecreations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gigi Nadar<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C_dzkMwsXTJ\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-ray\"><strong>6. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/rayzdesigns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RAY<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DHrfaHwIWoB\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>Anyway, the point of this article isn&#8217;t to discourage people from using AI. It\u2019s helped me write university papers and find answers to questions that I couldn&#8217;t easily find with a simple Google search.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>When it comes to art, it shouldn&#8217;t overshadow the value of genuine human creativity. <em>I don\u2019t believe AI artists are real artists.<\/em><\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-blush-light-purple-gradient-background has-background\" id=\"h-enjoyed-this-read-make-sure-to-browse-the-support-local-section-for-more\" style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Enjoyed this read? 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