From Pixar to Lego: 5 AI styles to try beyond Studio Ghibli

Let us guess—you jumped on the Studio Ghibli bandwagon, turned yourself into a soft-eyed anime protagonist, and posted it with a “main character energy” caption. We love that for you. But what if we told you that ChatGPT-4o’s image generation game is way bigger than just Ghibli vibes?

Studio Ghibli pics | Credit: X

Yep, this AI tool is basically a visual shapeshifter, and it is serving looks that go far beyond cherry blossom filters and whimsical eyes. Whether you are feeling like a Springfield citizen or a dramatic noir detective, there is a style with your name on it.

Let’s get you out of that Totoro tunnel and into these 5 epic portrait styles:

1. The Simpsons

Turn your portrait into a yellow-skinned, big-eyed, overbite-smiling resident of Springfield. Whether you are channeling Marge realness or Bart-level chaos, this filter screams, “Eat my shorts!” in the most iconic way.

The Simpsons style | Credit: X

2. South Park

Get ready to be cut, cropped and cartooned. South Park-style portraits have flat features, thick outlines, and a side of sass. You will look like you just walked out of a chaotic Colorado town—with major meme potential.

South Park

3. Disney Pixar

 Ever wondered how you would look as a Pixar character? Say hello to huge doe eyes, buttery-smooth skin, and lighting so soft it could pass for a Pixar tear-jerker moment. Basically, you are about to become main character material—again.

Disney Pixar style | Credit: X

4. Lego

 Blocky, bright, and ridiculously adorable. The Lego filter transforms you into a mini plastic version of yourself—movie-franchise-level charm included. Warning: extreme cuteness ahead.

Lego style | Credit: X

5. Comicbook Style

This one is for drama queens and graphic novel nerds. Bold lines, high-contrast shading, and colours that pop like a Marvel explosion. Basically, your face gets a superhero origin story. Capes not included, but totally implied.

Comicbook Style | Credit: X

Honourable mention: Gothic Noir

Dark, mysterious, and drenched in shadow, this style is perfect for listening to Lana Del Rey and haunting art museums energy.

Gothic Noir | Credit: Freepik

So next time you are hitting up ChatGPT-4o for a quick AI glow-up, skip the predictable and go full-on experimental. Ghibli is cute, but Comicbook is spicy. You decide the vibe.