Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, and Rohit Sharma Reimagined in Studio Ghibli Style: IPL Fans Go Wild

A fresh social media trend has swept the cricketing fraternity, with legendary Indian cricketers Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, and Rohit Sharma being reimagined in Studio Ghibli-inspired AI-generated images. The breathtaking artwork, inspired by the iconic Japanese animation studio's fantasy-like aesthetic, has fascinated fans throughout the current IPL 2025 season.

 

The viral images showcase Kohli, Dhoni, and Sharma in dreamy pastel tones and intricate details reminiscent of Hayao Miyazaki’s celebrated works like Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro. From Dhoni’s calm demeanor to Kohli’s fierce intensity and Sharma’s composed elegance, the AI art captures their personalities in a surreal yet heartwarming manner.

 

Social media platforms have been flooded with posts featuring Ghibli-style portraits of cricketers in iconic moments. Fans have shared their own creations using OpenAI’s GPT-4o image generator or alternatives like Grok 3. Some of the most popular images include Dhoni lifting the 2011 World Cup trophy and Kohli celebrating his century at Eden Gardens.

 

Although the trend has generated frenzy among cricket fans, it also brought back arguments on the application of AI in art. Nevertheless, the marriage of cricket and animation is still fascinating fans globally.

 

Source: Cricket Winner