The Ghibli frenzy has taken over social media, with users generating fantasy-like visuals inspired by the renowned Studio Ghibli. The latest to hop on this trend is MyGov India, the official citizen engagement platform of the Government of India. On Instagram, MyGov shared 15 AI-generated images of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reimagining key moments from his political journey in Ghibli-style art.
“Main Character? No, He’s the Whole Storyline!”
The post, captioned “Main character? No. He’s the whole storyline. Swipe through New India in Studio Ghibli strokes,” showcases the PM in various settings, blending Indian political moments with the dreamy aesthetics of Ghibli animation.
Key Moments Captured in the Visuals:
📌 PM Modi holding the Indian flag 🇮🇳
📌 Meeting former US President Donald Trump 🤝
📌 Giving a speech to the nation 🎤
📌 Bowing before the Ram Lalla idol in Ayodhya 🛕
📌 Interacting with animals at Anant Ambani Vantara conservation center 🦁
📌 Playing with his pet calf, Deepjyoti, at his residence 🐄
The AI-generated images were created using ChatGPT native image generator, and they quickly went viral, sparking mixed reactions among social media users.
Mixed Reactions from Netizens
While many users praised the creative representation of India’s leader, others expressed mixed opinions. Some were in awe of the unique artistic tribute, while others questioned the use of government resources for trend participation.
💬 “This is amazing! Ghibli-style Modi is a vibe!”
💬 “Government joining meme trends? Unexpected but cool!”
💬 “Why is taxpayer money being used for AI-generated pictures?”
Ghibli Trend Goes Global
The Ghibli-inspired art trend isn’t just popular in India. A day before MyGov’s post, The White House also joined the Ghibli trend with a controversial meme of a drug dealer arrested by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The image showed her crying as she was apprehended outside her workplace.
