Studio Ghibli

A warm, hand-painted illustration captures the subject's joyful expression, transformed into a whimsical Studio Ghibli style. The soft colors and painterly background evoke a dreamy, enchanted atmosphere, reminiscent of classic animated films.

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Transform the uploaded photograph into a STUDIO GHIBLI-style hand-painted anime artwork — re-render the entire image (subject and background) in the soft, warm, painterly aesthetic of classic Studio Ghibli films.

SUBJECT: the person/people (or pet) in the uploaded photograph.

LIKENESS THROUGH STYLE (mandatory):
- A STYLE TRANSFORMATION: re-render the WHOLE image in Ghibli style, but the subject(s) stay RECOGNISABLE — keep facial structure, features, expression, hairstyle, the pose, and the framing of the original. A friend should say "that's [them], Ghibli-fied."
- Apply the style UNIFORMLY across subject and background — one coherent hand-painted rendering (no photo-real face on a painted body).
- Preserve identity cues — face shape, the true skin tone translated into Ghibli's warm palette, hair, distinguishing features. For couples/groups keep each person DISTINCT; never blend faces.

Ghibli style spec:
- Soft, hand-painted, cel-shaded look — gentle clean linework, smooth flat-to-soft shading, watercolour-like background painting.
- Faces: simplified but expressive — slightly larger soft eyes with a gentle highlight, small soft nose and mouth, rounded natural proportions (NOT extreme anime; the Ghibli restraint). Keep the person's actual eye shape/colour and face shape underneath the simplification.
- Hair: painted in soft clumped strands with a few highlight streaks, the person's real hairstyle and colour.
- Skin: smooth warm matte paint with soft blush on the cheeks; the person's true complexion in a warm Ghibli range.
- Background: lush, impressionistic, painterly — rolling clouds, foliage, soft sunlight, the dreamy Ghibli environment (re-imagine the original background in this style, or place them in a gentle Ghibli landscape — a grassy hill, a cozy interior, a sky of cumulus clouds).
- Colour: warm, slightly desaturated earth tones with pops of vivid sky-blue, grass-green, and warm gold. Soft natural light, gentle ambient glow.

Preserve from the original: the number of people, their pose and relative positions, the general composition and crop, any key prop, and each person's likeness.

Output: a single clean Ghibli-style illustration, no text, no border, no watermark. Aspect ratio matching the upload (or 4:5 vertical).

This image was generated with AI.

About this look

Joy radiates from the subject, whose pose is reimagined in a charming Ghibli aesthetic. Utilizing gentle linework and smooth shading, the faces remain recognizable yet simplified, featuring soft eyes and natural proportions. The background envelops them in lush, impressionistic scenery, harmonizing with the warm tones of the subject's skin and hair. This seamless blending of character and environment creates a captivating visual narrative.

How to use this prompt

Upload a clear photograph of the person or pet you want to transform, ensuring their face is visible and expressive. The prompt requires a focus on maintaining likeness while transitioning to the Ghibli style, so high-quality images work best. Adjustments may be needed to ensure the background complements the subject; if the result appears too disconnected, try refining the photo choice or background details to enhance harmony.

Tips to customize it

Opt for a soft, natural light setting in your photo to enhance the Ghibli effect.
Choose a background that offers greenery or a cozy interior for an authentic feel.
Use a close-up shot to maintain facial features without losing detail in the transformation.
Select warm, earthy tones in your original photo for a smoother palette transition.