'Team Needs Sleep...Chill': Sam Altman Reacts To Flurry Of Ghibli-Style Image Requests On ChatGPT

Last Updated:March 30, 2025, 14:40 IST

Studio Ghibli is a Japanese animation powerhouse famous for creating breathtakingly beautiful and emotionally resonant films.

ChatGPT CEO Sam Altman and a Ghibli style meme created using ChatGPT

After the overwhelming response to ChatGPT’s Ghibli-style image generator, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman took to X on Sunday to express his astonishment. He said that the response to the feature of the AI chatbot is “insane" and is leaving his teams with no time to rest.

The ChatGPT Ghibli image generation is part of the AI chatbot’s latest update tools which create images inspired by the distinct animation style of Studio Ghibli, a Japanese animation powerhouse founded by Hayao Miyazaki.

“Can yall please chill on generating images this is insane our team needs sleep," Sam Altman wrote on X.

Responding to a comment about handling high loads, Altman expressed his astonishment, stating that he had never witnessed such an overwhelming response before.

“We just haven’t been able to catch up since launch, so people are still working to keep the service up… biblical demand, I have never seen anything like it," he said.

Since the feature was released, users have taken to platforms like X, Instagram, and TikTok, sharing their AI-generated Ghibli-inspired art, resulting in hashtags like #Ghiblified or #GhibliArt consistently trending, with everyone from regular users to politicians, influencers, celebrities, and even brands using the tool.

Studio Ghibli is a Japanese animation powerhouse famous for creating breathtakingly beautiful and emotionally resonant films. Their iconic movies, such as Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, and Howl’s Moving Castle, have captivated audiences worldwide with their stunning visuals and deep storytelling.

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