Animation & Cartoons
Create Charming Ghibli Art Style Characters: AI Prompt Guide
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Prompt Template
A portrait of a [Character Type] with [Physical Features], wearing [Clothing Style]. The character is in a [Setting Description], rendered in the iconic Ghibli art style. Key features include soft, nostalgic lighting, hand-painted watercolor textures, and lush, detailed backgrounds. The mood is [Mood/Emotion]. The color palette consists of [Color Palette]. --ar [Aspect Ratio]
Examples
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A portrait of a young witch's apprentice with messy brown hair and large, inquisitive green eyes, wearing a simple dark blue tunic and a red ribbon. The character is in her cluttered workshop filled with glowing potions and ancient books, rendered in the iconic Ghibli art style. Key features include soft, nostalgic lighting, hand-painted watercolor textures, and a cozy, magical background. The mood is curious and slightly mischievous. The color palette consists of deep blues, warm browns, and glowing reds.
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A portrait of a kind-faced, elderly male shopkeeper with a fluffy white beard and gentle, crinkly eyes, wearing a green apron over a checkered shirt. The character is in his small, charming antique shop, rendered in the iconic Ghibli art style. Key features include soft, nostalgic lighting from a window, hand-painted watercolor textures, and shelves filled with interesting trinkets. The mood is warm and welcoming. The color palette consists of earthy tones, greens, and soft yellows.
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A portrait of a brave young boy with spiky black hair and a determined gaze, wearing practical adventurer's clothes and a red scarf. The character is standing on a cliff overlooking a vast forest, rendered in the iconic Ghibli art style. Key features include soft, nostalgic lighting, hand-painted watercolor textures, and a breathtaking natural landscape. The mood is adventurous and hopeful. The color palette consists of vibrant greens, sky blues, and a pop of red.
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A portrait of a shy forest spirit, a young girl with long, pale blue hair and glowing white eyes, wearing a dress made of leaves and flowers. The character is peeking from behind a giant, moss-covered tree in an ancient forest, rendered in the iconic Ghibli art style. Key features include dappled, ethereal lighting, hand-painted watercolor textures, and a mystical, overgrown background. The mood is mysterious and gentle. The color palette consists of deep greens, muted browns, and ethereal blues.
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A portrait of a teenage girl with a short bob haircut and thoughtful eyes, wearing a school uniform. The character is sitting by a window on a rumbling train, looking out at a nostalgic, Showa-era cityscape, rendered in the iconic Ghibli art style. Key features include soft, reflective lighting on the window, hand-painted watercolor textures, and a detailed urban background. The mood is contemplative and wistful. The color palette consists of muted pastels and warm city lights.
Use Cases & Tips
Create Original Characters for Storytelling
Bring your own characters to life with the heartwarming and nostalgic Ghibli aesthetic. Use these prompts to visualize protagonists for your comics, books, or animations.
- Develop character sheets with consistent visual styles.
- Explore different expressions and outfits for a single character.
- Generate key art for your story’s promotional materials.
Inspiration for Fan Art
Reimagine your favorite characters from other media in the beloved Ghibli style. It’s a fun way to pay homage to two worlds at once.
- Create crossover art between Ghibli films and other franchises.
- Visualize what modern-day celebrities or historical figures would look like in a Ghibli movie.
Concept Art and World-Building
Quickly generate a cast of characters to populate a world you’re designing. The Ghibli style is perfect for fantasy, slice-of-life, or steampunk settings.
- Design villagers, city dwellers, and mystical creatures.
- Establish the visual tone of your world through its inhabitants.
- Use the generated images as a starting point for more detailed illustrations.