Japan Considers Making AI-Generated Studio Ghibli Images Illegal

Japan Considers Making AI-Generated Studio Ghibli Images Illegal

A flood of AI-generated images mimicking the distinct style of Studio Ghibli washed over social media in March, thanks to ChatGPT's powerful new AI image generator. But the trend has now sparked legal and ethical questions in Japan.

For a few days now, social networks have been saturated with animated images that recreate many people in a common style, characterized by:

Japan Might Make AI Studio Ghibli Pictures Illegal

Japanese lawmakers have had enough. The post Japan Might Make AI Studio Ghibli Pictures Illegal appeared first on Passionfruit.

On Ghibli-styled AI art as an expat in Japan

You’d have to be living under a rock (or at least offline) not to have seen the Ghibli A.I. photo craze that’s taken over social media in the past few weeks. So many of my friends and family scattered in different places around the world have jumped on the trend, and after much avoidance, I gave it a go, too. As fun as it is to turn your kids, your pet, or your neighborhood into a Miyazaki movie scene, I feel like it's worth asking whether it's …

Studio Ghibli Fest 2025 Lineup & Schedule Announced for Studio’s 40th Anniversary

© Courtesy of Studio Ghibli In celebration of Studio Ghibli’s 40th anniversary, GKIDS and Fathom Entertainment are teaming up to bring eight of their critically acclaimed animated movies back to U.S. theaters for their annual Studio Ghibli Fest 2025. The limited theatrical event will take place from May until November. “Fathom has enjoyed many years of great success collaborating with GKIDS for Studio Ghibli Fest 2025, and we applaud Studio Ghib…

GKIDS Announces Ghibli Fest Theatrical Slate for 2025

GKIDS has announced eight Studio Ghibli films that will return to theaters this year as part of their 2025 Ghibli Fest! The movies will begin to hit theaters as early as next month (May)! Below are the dates and movies that will be returning to theaters: Kiki’s Delivery Service — May 17, 18 & 21 (English), [...] The post GKIDS Announces Ghibli Fest Theatrical Slate for 2025 first appeared on The Outerhaven.